Reviews by Category: Fiction

Teen Review
The Iron Trial

The Iron Trial

By Holly Black & Cassandra Clare
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Zamir
Sep 11, 2023

The Iron Trial is the first book in the Magisterium series by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. The story follows a young boy named Callum Hunt, who has been warned his whole life to stay away from magic and the Magisterium, a school for young mages. However, when he is selected to attend the Magisterium, he reluctantly embarks on a journey of magical education. There, he makes friends and discovers secrets about his past, including a prophecy that may tie his fate to the dark forces threatening the magical world.

Teen Review
From Blood and Ash

From Blood and Ash

By Jennifer L. Armentrout
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Likhita
Sep 11, 2023

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the first book in the Blood and Ash series. Poppy, a maiden who was chosen from birth, never got to control her life. She’s hidden from the world, and has to wear a veil to cover her face. Even though the kingdom’s future depends on Poppy’s Ascension, she would rather be with the guards and fight the evil lurking in the kingdom than to be found worthy by the Gods. As unexpected things start occuring, she starts losing those she holds dear.

Teen Review
House of Earth and Blood

House of Earth and Blood

By Sarah J. Maas
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Zamir
Sep 11, 2023

House of Earth and Blood is the first book in Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City series, a thrilling urban fantasy novel that follows the story of Bryce Quinlan, a half-human, half-fae party girl living in the bustling city of Crescent City. When her closest friends are brutally murdered, Bryce is pulled into a dark investigation, working alongside the enigmatic Fallen Angel, Hunt Athalar, to solve the crimes.

Teen Review
The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav Kone
Sep 11, 2023

Percy Jackson lived a normal life, at least as normal as it can get, until he found out that the Greek gods are real. Zeus, the god of the sky, thinks Percy has stolen his lightning bolt.

Now Percy has to find and return Zeus’s lightning bolt to save the world and himself from Zeus’s wrath.

Teen Review
The One

The One

By Kiera Cass
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mia M
Sep 11, 2023

The One is a suspenseful novel about America Singer trying to win the heart of Prince Maxon. At first, she wasn’t sure if she wanted the pressures of the crown, but now she is determined to be the girl that Maxon chooses. When her secrets about Aspen are brought to the surface, America’s chances of being the princess are disappearing before her eyes. 

Teen Review
Hatchet

Hatchet

By Gary Paulsen
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
AN
Sep 11, 2023

Hatchet by Gary Paulson is a novel about a survival story about a 13 year old boy, Brian, who finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness. His only tool is a hatchet. 

This is a book of experiments and survival. I would rate this book 3 out of 5, and would recommend it to people who like survival stories. This book was a great book to connect to the outdoor wilderness. This gave me memories of camping, and many possible survival tips!  
 

Teen Review
The Secret Life of Pets

The Secret Life of Pets

By Chris Renaud
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
AN
Sep 11, 2023

The Secret Life of Pets by Chris Renaud is about Max (a dog) that has and enjoys his comfortable life in NY, until his owner adopts Duke - a giant dog. They encounter cats during a walk outside, and use the help of a bunny named Snowball. They work together on a mission. 

Teen Review
Mountain Mission

Mountain Mission

By Kristin Earhart
Star Rating
★★

Rated by
AN
Sep 11, 2023

Race the Wild - Mountain Mission by Kristin Earhart is about a team climbing to a new level. The end of a race leads a team to the Himalayas, a treacherous mountain range in the world. A rockslide threatens Russell and his time, and decides if they need to go on a rescue mission or win a race. 

Teen Review
Out of My Mind

Out of My Mind

By Sharon R. Draper
Star Rating
★★

Rated by
AN
Sep 11, 2023

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper is a novel about a girl, Melody Brooks, diagnosed with a disability. She gets integrated in classes with other kids, and overcomes her disability. She gets to play a team quiz, and sees the judgmental perspective of other kids around her. 

Teen Review
Matilda

Matilda

By Roald Dahl
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
AN
Sep 11, 2023

Matilda by Roald Dahl is a book about a young girl named Matilda Wormwood, and has a very good intellect and magical powers. This includes the ability to levitate objects. She loves books, and she has incredible knowledge and abilities at a young age. The intelligence is ignored by her family, who treat her poorly, but she has to work past this. 

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