Reviews by Category: Fiction

Mean Girls is a film about a teenage girl named Cady, who had just moved to America from Africa. She is attending high school for the first time, as she had always been home-schooled before. At the beginning, she meets two true friends, Janice and Damian. These friends help her to understand the groupings that are set up in high school, and they warn her to not go near the “Plastics”, a group of popular girls at the school.

The Breakfast Club is a film about a group of students who all get called into detention. Each one of these students comes from a different background: a popular girl, jock guy, weird girl, rebel guy, and nerdy boy. During these long hours of being stuck in the same classroom together, they begin to find things they have in common, and they start to reveal things about themselves. Throughout this, they are able to all become friends, and understand the point of view of other stereotypes.

10 Things I Hate About You is a film about a rebellious and edgy girl named Kat. Kat has a younger sister named Bianca, who is kind and popular. The two sisters have a very strict father, who is incredibly strict about boys in particular. Bianca is very eager to have a boyfriend, and she asks her father if she is allowed to. In return, her father says that she is only allowed to date when Kat does. As Kat has no interest in boys, this makes it incredibly hard for Bianca.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is about a teenage boy named Charlie. Charlie is struggling as a freshman in high school, and finds it hard to make friends. He battles difficult mental health conditions, and loneliness as well. His life begins to turn around when he meets two seniors, named Patrick and Sam. They invite Charlie into their friend group, when he begins to learn the reality of what high school is actually like. They help Charlie try to be happier, and battle his past trauma.

Cordelia Mai Yin and four other women with the middle name “Mai” find an apartment with the help of a mysterious man. As a second generation Vietnamese immigrant in 1959 Los Angeles, Cordi struggles to find a job and earn enough money to live off. So when the man who helped the Mais, as the roommates dub themselves, offers them a way to make all their dreams come true through magic, they jump on the chance. But, “nothing good comes for free" (pg. 69) and as the Mais dreams and wishes come true, so does the price they must pay for them.

Percy Jackson: The Last Olympian is the fifth and final book describing the long-winding fight of Percy Jackson and fellow half-bloods against the Titan Lord Kronos and his demonic army, and if you haven't read the first four books of the series (The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse

In Point Blank, Alex Rider faces another deadly challenge, navigating the treacherous world of wealthy and powerful individuals. He's sent to infiltrate Point Blanc Academy, an elite school harboring dark secrets. As Alex uncovers a sinister plot, danger lurks around every corner. He must use his wits and cunning to survive. The stakes are higher than ever. Horowitz's expertise in crafting thrillers shines. Intricate plot twists keep readers engaged. Alex's growth as a spy is impressive.

Stormbreaker initiates the Alex Rider series with action-packed flair, drawing readers into a world of espionage and suspense. Alex's uncle Ian dies mysteriously, leading him to discover a hidden life of espionage. He's recruited by MI6 and embarks on a perilous mission to investigate Sayle Enterprises. As Alex navigates this treacherous world, he uncovers a sinister plot threatening global security. With gadgets, action and suspense, this debut sets the tone for the series.

The Penderwicks is a heartwarming story about friendship, sisterhood and loyalty by Jeanne Birdsall. It depicts the family's vacation to Arundel in the Berkshire mountains. Along the way, the sisters meet a boy named Jeffrey as he struggles to find his place among his ill-natured mother and her cruel boyfriend. The sisters form lifelong friendships, make countless memories, share adventures and of course find themselves in plenty of mishaps during what they thought would be an ordinary family vacation. 

The Hate U Give is a realistic fiction young adult novel that follows the young woman, Starr, through a difficult time of hate and racism in her life. Her childhood friend, Khalil, is shot by a police officer even though Khalil did nothing wrong. As Starr goes through grieving, her neighborhood falls into chaos as the news keeps portraying Khalil as the enemy.