In China during the year of 1469, young Tan Yunxian accepts her fate of being married off at the age of fifteen into an acceptable family to a husband who she has already bound her feet for. Yunxian’s life changes drastically with the matter of only one night when her mother falls ill and eventually dies due to her neglecting her bound feet. Yunxian begins to grieve and harbors an interest in medicine after she is sent to live with her grandparents with her servant and father’s concubine, Miss Zhao.
The Dare follows Marley, who is finally completing her senior year in high school with a commitment to the prestigious school of UCLA. But senior year won’t come without setbacks, such as her long-time feud with her old best friend, Rhett, who suddenly abandoned her when they entered high school, leaving Marley to find her own group of friends and swear to never interact with Rhett.
Catching Fire is the second book of The Hunger Games Series. The Capital is mad at Katniss for what she pulled off in the 74th game. Gale and Peeta are keeping their distance from her. Not only this but there are rumors of a rebellion, that Katniss and Peeta have helped accidentally create. Now she has to worry about the Quelle, a game only held every 25 years, but this time the rules have changed. “Sparks are igniting, flames are spreading, and The Capital still wants revenge”.
Percy and Annabeth want to help complete the prophecy of the Seven, but they have been trapped in Tartarus by a giant spider. They drink the fire of life to survive and fight their way through the pits of monsters. Then they find out that unless they get help, they are never going to finish the prophecy!
Spy School Goes South, is a book where spies, action, and laughs meet a gone wrong infiltration trip in Mexico. This book is for sure not short when it comes to entertaining the reader. This book definitely has to be my favorite book of the series, and one of the reasons I love this book so much is because you never know what could be coming next. There are so many twists and turns in this book, but it also incorporates laughs, making this the perfect read!
Spy School: Secret Service by Stuart Gibbs, is one of my favorite books of the bunch. Just one of the many reasons why I love this book is because this time, Ben, and the gang dive further into the real world and do what a lot of kids used to dream of doing: being a spy in the White House! This book also is so well plotted out, that it makes it feel as if it is actually happening in the real world. This book is a must read for mystery or thriller lovers!
Once and for All is a heartwarming and emotional book that revolves around love, family, and the loss of your loved ones. This book is about a girl named Louna who works at her mother's wedding planning business. After losing her first true love in an accident Louna believes that she will never fall in love again till she meets Ambrose a happy-go-lucky guy. In this novel, we follow the journey of Louna and how she navigates through the tough parts of life.
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.
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel is a historical novel that dives into the life and rise of Thomas Cromwell, a key figure in the court of King Henry VIII. Set in the period of the 1520s to 1530s, the novel explores Cromwell's ascent from humble beginnings to becoming the King's chief minister. Through his political knowledge, Cromwell navigates the complex and dangerous landscape of Tudor England, assisting Henry in his quest to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn.
The Paper Girl of Paris is a very captivating book that connects the stories of two women from different generations. One time period is Nazi-occupied Paris and the other is modern-day Chicago. The Paper Girl of Paris is about a girl named Alice who unravels the hidden secrets of her grandmother Adalyn's past through a hidden apartment in Paris. The novel has themes of family secrets, identity and the endless bonds of love.
