Reviews by Tag: suspense

Teen Review
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

By Holly Jackson
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Aisha
Jul 2, 2024

For her final Capstone project, Pippa Fitz-Amobi wants to solve a murder case from five years ago. A case where Andie Bell was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend Sal Singh. Everyone in Fairview is set on that conclusion and the case was closed. Pippa however has a hard time believing it. The more she uncovers, the deeper down the rabbit hole she goes. But someone in Fairview doesn’t want her to keep digging and soon Pippa is in danger. There’s no way Pippa wouldn’t have back up for things though. Criminals are arrested and Pippa never anticipates her project would turn into this. 

Teen Review
Prey book cover

Prey

By Michael Crichton
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 7, 2024

In the unforgiving landscape of the Nevada desert, a disastrous experiment unfolds as a cloud of nanoparticles, resembling micro-robots, breaks free from the confines of a laboratory. This ethereal entity possesses a remarkable ability to self-sustain and replicate. What is more astonishing is its seemingly sentient nature, as it learns and evolves through experience. With an inherent predatory programming, it continually morphs, developing increasingly difficult with each passing moment. Despite all efforts, every endeavor to thwart its advance proves futile.

Teen Review
A Spark Unseen book cover

A Spark Unseen

By Sharon Cameron
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahek T.
Feb 19, 2024

A Spark Unseen by Sharon Cameron is a historical fiction novel, the sequel to The Dark Unwinding. It starts off with Katherine waking up in the middle of the night, spoiling a kidnapping attempt on her uncle, the genius inventor who is in possession of something that could determine the result of the ongoing war in Europe with a mini competition between England and France on who will be the King of the Seas.

Teen Review
Forget Me by K.A. Harrington

Forget Me

By Kim Harrington
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jan 23, 2024

Summary: Forget Me by Kim Harrington is a gripping young adult mystery novel that revolves around the life of Morgan, a teenager with the unique ability to witness memories by touching objects. When Morgan touches a blood-stained scarf, she becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery involving a missing girl and a potential murder. As she navigates through the twists and turns of the investigation, Morgan must confront her own past and the secrets surrounding her abilities.

Teen Review
One of Us Is Lying book cover

One of Us Is Lying

By Karen McManus
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jan 19, 2024

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus is a gripping young adult mystery novel that unfolds after five high school students enter detention, but only four come out alive. Simon, the creator of a notorious gossip app, dies during the detention, and the remaining four students become suspects in his murder. The story delves into the secrets and complexities of each character as they navigate the investigation, revealing hidden truths, personal struggles, and unexpected connections.

Teen Review
Never Never

Never Never

By Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Aakanksha R.
Jan 2, 2024

Summary: In the mysterious world of Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher, Silas and Charlie wake up without any memory of who they are or how they got there. Determined to uncover the truth and break free from their amnesia, they embark on a relentless search, only to be faced with the frustration of their memories resetting every 48 hours.

Teen Review
Mockingjay book cover

Mockingjay

By Suzanne Collins
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Dec 29, 2023

Mockingjay is the final book in the trilogy called The Hunger Games. It shows Katniss’s capability when it came to looking out for an entire nation rather than just herself. She becomes the symbol of the rebellion, providing a way for the districts to fight back. Katniss sacrifices her life for the future of the districts. She allows a chance for victims of the capitol to speak up. This revolutionary period happens over the course of this book.

Teen Review
The Last Thing He Told Me book cover

The Last Thing He Told Me

By Laura Dave
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 27, 2023

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave is a suspenseful novel that follows the story of Hannah, a woman who is suddenly thrust into a world of uncertainty and secrets when her husband disappears, leaving behind a note with the enigmatic message, "Protect her." As she delves into her husband's past and builds a relationship with his teenage daughter, Bailey, Hannah unravels a web of deception and hidden truths that will test her strength and determination.

Teen Review
The Lovely and the Lost

The Lovely and the Lost

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 12, 2023

Summary: The Lovely and the Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a gripping young adult novel
that follows the story of Kira Bennett, a girl with a unique ability to communicate with
search-and-rescue dogs. As she navigates the challenges of her extraordinary skill, Kira is
drawn into a thrilling mystery involving a missing girl and a dangerous wilderness. With the help
of her loyal dog, a team of skilled search-and-rescue professionals, and her own determination,

Teen Review
Say Cheese and Die! book cover

Say Cheese and Die!

By R.L. Stine
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jul 28, 2023

Say Cheese and Die is a thrilling children's horror novel written by R.L. Stine. The story revolves around four friends, Greg, Shari, Doug, and Bird, who stumble upon an eerie old camera in an abandoned house. Excited by their discovery, they begin taking pictures, but soon realize that each photo predicts a dark and dangerous future event.

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