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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women

By Louisa May Alcott
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Z. Ahmed
Jun 20, 2024

Little Women is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by readers for generations. Set during the Civil War era, it follows the lives of the four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - as they navigate the ups and downs of growing up. Jo March, a young woman who defies societal norms with her fiery spirit and aspirations to be a writer, is the main character. Jo is instantly seen as relatable - she is stubborn yet loyal and tomboyish yet sensitive.

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Panda-Monium

Panda-Monium

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A.T.
Jun 20, 2024

Panda-Monium is the 4th book of the FunJungle series, and this just might be my favorite of the bunch! As I progressed further into the book, I loved that the plot became more and more suspenseful, and this time it was very dangerous as well, as an anonymous man made threats to Teddy that he would blackmail his friend if he did not solve this case. This book is such a good mystery and thriller book, and it is a wonderful find for people who enjoy not just mystery or thriller genres, but also other genres!

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The Giver by Lois Lowry

The Giver

By Lois Lowry
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Z. Ahmed
Jun 20, 2024

The Giver is set in a seemingly utopian society and the story follows 12-year-old Jonas who is selected to be the next Receiver of Memory - a role that allows him to receive the memories of the true pains and pleasures of life that have been sacrificed for the sake of his community. As Jonas receives these memories from the current Giver, the novel takes readers on a journey exploring the values of individuality, human emotion, and awareness of the past.

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This is Our Story

By Ashley Elston
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anna S.
Jun 20, 2024

This is Our Story by Ashley Elston is a book with a question that is established early on, and I was immediately hooked from the first few pages. The book conveyed its characters' emotions wonderfully, and really showed how little trust there is within the group of suspects. I could understand why the characters acted how they did. The book features multiple point of views, even the one of the killer, while still hiding their identity until the end.

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Radiant

Radiant

By Cynthia Hand
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
SM
Jun 17, 2024

The book Radiant written by Cynthia Hand is a great fiction fantasy. The 2 main characters Clara Gardner and Angela Zerbino are in Rome for the summer. Clara who is a triplare ¾ angel and frequently has visions feels something bad is coming. While her best friend Angela ¼ angel meets an old acquaintance of hers. These two friends have anything but a normal summer as Clara unearths a secret of Angela’s friend.

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The Diabolic

The Diabolic

By S.J. Kincaid
Star Rating
★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jun 17, 2024

The Diabolic is set in the dystopian future, where humanity has decided to settle in the faraway galaxies in large spaceships. In addition to the new discovery of space travel, humans have also been experimenting with genetically engineering bodyguards that are known as the ruthless Diabolics, which have super strength, are resistant to various poisons, and are willing to kill anyone who is seen as a liability to the person that they are designed to protect under all circumstances.

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Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

Ninth House

By Leigh Bardugo
Star Rating

Rated by
Anonymous
Jun 17, 2024

Ninth House features Leigh Bardugo's debut novel with a dark and entertaining premise, taking place in Yale University, with various Houses and Societies. In charge of all these minor societies is the prestigious House of Lethe, which stands guard to ensure that Yale’s dark affairs are not revealed to outsiders as it could lead to chaos for the university. Despite the various potions and spells, Yale needs someone who is able to see ghosts without influence for reasons that would spoil the book so I’ll leave it out.

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In the Heights

In the Heights

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jun 17, 2024

Summary: In the Heights, a musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, unfolds over three days in the vibrant, predominantly Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City. The story centers on Usnavi, a bodega owner with dreams of returning to his native Dominican Republic, and explores the hopes, struggles, and cultural identity of the community.

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Big Game by Stuart Gibbs

Big Game

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A.T.
Jun 17, 2024

This book is another amazing addition to the FunJungle series and for people that enjoy Stuart Gibbs books, or even if you are just mystery book lover you will enjoy this book! The plot is amazing, because it gets more interesting as you read on, and it is not just a mystery book, but the characters give the book comedy too, such as Summer McCracken, Xavier Gonzalez, and more! This book is a must read for ALL people! 

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Poached

Poached

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A.T.
Jun 17, 2024

If you enjoy mystery or thriller books then this is a perfect find for you! The reason I loved this book was because when I read another one of Stuart Gibbs books, I just fell in love with the way he wrote his books, and they are all fantastic! The plot to this book is very suspenseful, and the characters make this book not only a mystery or a thriller, but a comedy book, and feel good vibes. This is a very compelling book, and once you start reading it, you won’t be able to stop. 

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