City of the Dead is an adventure novel that follows the City Spies. They are a group of young spies that take on missions that adults can’t, and in this book they take on their most complicated mission yet. It takes them from the British Museum to Berlin all the way to Cairo. And, guess what, there’s a spy amongst the spies (better known as a mole).
Crave is a supernatural young adult romance novel that follows Grace, a girl who recently lost her parents in a mysterious car crash, as she moves into her new home, Katmere Academy in Alaska. As she settles in, she finds that things around her are suspicious, and no one answers her questions. To distract herself, Grace dives deep into a relationship with the most distant boy in school, Jaxon Vega.
This book is all about what it means to truly be a Christian and live a Christian lifestyle. It focuses on three different principles: be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did. The book is broken down into these three parts and through both real world and biblical examples tries to explain and show what life as a Christian should look like. The book focuses on discipleship and what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus following his ways and practicing life as he did.
27 Dresses is a Rom-Com staple that everyone should watch. It is a rom-com starring Katherine Heigl as Jane Nichols and James Marsden starring as Kevin Doyle. Jane is an assistant for a CEO but her side gig is being a Bridesmaid. Now all that Jane wants is for a wedding of her own and she wouldn’t mind if it was with her boss. But as they say, “always the Bridesmaid and never the bride”. Jane suffers from one thing and that thing is people pleasing and never seems to be able to advocate for herself.
Mila 18 by Leon Uris is a historical novel set in Warsaw, Poland, during World War II, focusing on the Jewish resistance fighters in the Warsaw Ghetto. The story follows a diverse group of characters as they struggle against the Nazi occupation and the atrocities of the Holocaust. The titular Mila 18 is a bunker where the resistance makes its last stand against the overwhelming forces of the German army during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
J.B., Trey, and Ramon, three students at Promise Academy, are the three main suspects in the murder of their principal. They want to clear their name, so they work together to prove their innocence and find the real murderer. This book is told from various perspectives, mainly the three main characters, but also some other characters. Throughout the book, you get different perspectives on life through the different characters.
The Glass Queen is a wonderful book. It is an interesting retelling of Cinderella but a bit complex as the world it takes place in has fairytales, a well-known phenomenon, fairytales are complex with the participants never knowing what roles or roles they will play at any given time. The premise of this specific book is interesting, but the characters are really the catch. Ashleigh is a strong and caring person, really in the most perfect mix.
Disenchanted is a wonderful Cinderella retelling talking about a very important subject. Unlike its predecessor, Grounded, the novel focuses on multiple POVs and really makes us care about each character. Ella is a wonderful character and a strong person struggling through the death of her beloved mother and her father's remarriage. Her father only finally succeeded after the death of her mother and the fact her mother isn’t around to see it is devastating for her.
So This is Ever After is a hilarious story of finding love in just the right way. The book is full of DnD vibes and laughs. Arek is a perfect protagonist for the story and an amazing one in general. He is funny and relatable (I’m a girl saying this). Arek is an awesome character, and the story is an amazing story.
Daughter of the Deep is a wonderful story that pays homage to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I did not read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea but I know I love the Daughter of the Deep. This story dives into action almost immediately with just the perfect shock. Like falling into water while dipping your toe in. Daughter of the Deep is a wonderful story about a girl thrust into a role after her world falls apart.
