Reviews by Tag: action-adventure

Teen Review
Spy School Goes North

Spy School Goes North

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sanay Mishra
Jan 21, 2025

Ben Ripley is dragged into yet another grueling, dangerous mission. This time, he’s headed up to Alaska, where he must work with a group of his closest friends, and fellow CIA agents, to investigate a Russian criminal mastermind. Along his mission, he will meet old enemies, navigate through treacherous landscapes and endure the frigid Alaskan environment. With the stakes higher than ever and everything working against them, Ben and his team must rely on quick thinking, perseverance and sheer determination to terminate the enemy before it’s too late.

Teen Review
The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner

By James Dashner
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Sanay Mishra
Jan 21, 2025

Thomas wakes up in a dark, empty elevator with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He finds himself in the Glade, a massive enclosed area surrounded by gargantuan walls which hide an ever-changing maze. The only way to escape is to navigate the maze, but it’s full of deadly creatures called Grievers. The maze is not just a physical challenge, but also a mental one. As secrets unravel, Thomas becomes determined to lead his fellow Gladers to freedom. Can they decode the Glade’s secrets before time runs out? Or will the Grievers get them first?

Teen Review
 Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society book cover

Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sanay M.
Jan 14, 2025

Charlie Thorne isn’t your typical teenager - she’s more intelligent than most adults and is way too busy saving the world to waste time on her cellphone. In fact, this won’t be her first time outsmarting covert organizations, solving seemingly impossible puzzles, and uncovering truths that could impact the entire planet. This time around, it’s a race against time to find Isaac Newton’s hidden secret to immortality, a weapon so powerful it could either save humanity or destroy it.

Teen Review
Thor DVD cover

Thor

By Kenneth Branagh
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Jan 14, 2025

In the mystical realm of Asgard, Thor, the arrogant and impulsive crown prince, is banished to Earth by his father, Odin, after reigniting an ancient conflict with the Frost Giants. Stranded in the mortal world, Thor must navigate the complexities of human life and learn humility in order to reclaim his rightful place as the future king of Asgard. Alongside astrophysicist Jane Foster and her assistant Darcy, Thor must confront his brother Loki's treacherous plans and prevent a catastrophic war between the realms. 

Teen Review
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Shatter Me

By Tahereh Mafi
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
KatelynMae
Dec 13, 2024

Shatter Me is the first book in a ten-book series. It follows Juliette, a seventeen-year-old girl who inhabits a deadly touch. The Reestablishment locks her away depriving her of human intimacy and true connections. Juliette finds herself in a state of isolation with only the visualizations of birds flying free outside her window to keep her company. The Reestablishment plans to use her (and her ability) as a weapon.

Teen Review
 Mighty Jack and the Goblin King book cover

Mighty Jack and the Goblin King

By Ben Hatke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Dec 9, 2024

Mighty Jack and the Goblin King continues the adventures of Jack, Maddy, and Lily as they face a new and formidable foe: the Goblin King. When the Goblin King kidnaps Maddy, Jack and Lily must use all their bravery, cunning, and magical abilities to rescue her and save the garden from destruction. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures, unexpected allies, and surprising secrets about the garden and its magical inhabitants.

Teen Review
Eagle Strike by Anthony Horowitz

Eagle Strike

By Anthony Horowitz
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Nov 26, 2024

Alex Rider is on vacation in France when he discovers that Damian Cray, a wealthy and charismatic businessman, plans to launch a catastrophic global disaster using his new video game console, "Gameslayer." Cray's true intentions are hidden behind a facade of philanthropy, and Alex must use his skills to infiltrate Cray's organization and prevent the disaster.

Teen Review
Skeleton Key by Anthony Horowitz

Skeleton Key

By Anthony Horowitz
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Nov 26, 2024

Alex Rider is sent to Cuba to investigate General Alexei Sarov, a Russian billionaire with a mysterious past. Sarov plans to reunite Russia and rebuild the Soviet Empire, using a powerful nuclear weapon. Alex must stop Sarov and his sinister plans, navigating treacherous international espionage, ruthless opponents, and unexpected alliances.

Teen Review
Defy the Night book cover

Defy the Night

By Brigid Kemmerer
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Taylor J.
Oct 18, 2024

Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer is the best book you will ever read!!! Ever!!! Although it’s in the fantasy genre, it has everything- fantasy, adventure, romance, action; it’s every reader’s dream book!!! I’ll give this book five out of five stars, but I’d give it six in a heartbeat if I could! 

Teen Review
The Last Olympian

The Last Olympian

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Jack Maxwell
Oct 11, 2024

Entering his final year at Camp Half Blood, Percy Jackson and his friends are preparing for war against Chronos’ army. As the time before war ticks down, Percy must learn the secrets of Achilles and the River Styx to face Chronos in battle. Percy relies on the son of Hades, Nico D'Angelo to guide him through the Underworld so that he may find triumph in the battle.

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