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If Only I Had Told Her

If Only I Had Told Her

By Laura Nowlin
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
I love Oreos
Jul 10, 2024

If Only I Had Told Her is a romance book about Finny, Autumn and Jack. If Only I Had Told Her is the follow up book following 1st Finny then Jack then Autumn. It starts on Finny's last day then follows Jack's Grief as he processes Finny's death, then it shows Autumn's mental state. Autumn and Finny are neighbors and they are in love with each other and they don't realize until the end of the 1st book.

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Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

By Fyodor Dostoevsky
Star Rating
★★

Rated by
Lavinia S.
Jul 10, 2024

Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is widely praised in literature for its deep exploration of despair and existential dread. The novel follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a former student living in St. Petersburg, who is utterly struck by poverty and existential torment. Early in the narrative, Raskolnikov murders with the belief he is acting for the greater good.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jul 10, 2024

Summary: Greg Heffley continues his middle school journey and faces new challenges. This time, it's not just the bullies at school that he has to deal with, but also his older brother, Rodrick. As Greg navigates through the ups and downs of adolescence, he learns valuable lessons about family, friendship, and growing up. With its humor and relatable themes, this book offers an entertaining and insightful look into the life of a middle schooler. 

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Heartstopper Volume 4

Heartstopper - Volume #4

By Alice Oseman
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Shereen
Jul 10, 2024

Summary: It’s been a few months of Nick and Charlie dating and Charlie feels ready to say “I love you” Nick feels the same way but is also concerned for Charlie due to his suspicion that Charlie has an ED (eating disorder) and is worried to come out to his dad. Soon it’s the start of a new school year and the couple have a new set of challenges to deal with.

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Big Nate Lives It Up!

Big Nate Lives it Up

By Lincoln Pierce
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
A.T.
Jul 10, 2024

Big Nate Lives it Up, is a wacky and whimsical story, with never ending laughs! The characters also help the plot and story a lot, as they can go against Big Nate, or they can help him, and off endless laughs! Another reason why I love this book is because it also happens to incorporate a little mystery here and there, and will also have you constantly giggling at every page. I would definitely recommend this book to people who enjoy books with lots and lots of humor!

Teen Review
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

By J.K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sriha P.
Jul 10, 2024

In Harry’s last year at Hogwarts comes even more danger. Filled with a long journey, Harry, Ron, and Hermoine set out to fight Voldemort by destroying the 7 Horcruxes. Whether it is everyone changing to look like Harry or using the sword of Gryffindor this book is filled with events that are fun exciting and sometimes scary! This book is a really awesome book. I love how it is filled with the perfect amount of fun and adventure. This whole book was a page-turner and I couldn’t stop reading it.

Teen Review
Hearstopper 3

Heartstopper - Volume #3

By Alice Oseman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Shereen
Jul 10, 2024

Summary: Nick and Charlie are on another adventure to Paris with their friends and classmates! They both start telling other people about their relationship and being more open about themselves with each other. On the other hand, Tao and Elle finally face their feelings for each other and express them.

Teen Review
Heartstopper 2

Heartstopper - Volume #2

By Alice Oseman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Shereen
Jul 10, 2024

Summary: Charlie has just kissed Nick and feels as if he has ruined everything by doing so. Nick feels confused because he doesn’t understand his own sexuality though he knows that he didn’t want Charlie to feel horrible. They both deal with the aftermath of the kiss and how to proceed with their relationship.

Teen Review
Heartstopper by Alice Heartstopper by Alice Osemen

Heartstopper - Volume #1

By Alice Oseman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Shereen
Jul 10, 2024

Summary: Charlie Spring, a soft-hearted boy, sits next to Nick Nelson, a rugby player. They start becoming close friends making Charlie think he would never have a chance with Nick. On the other hand, Nick is struggling to understand how he feels. The two of them become closer and work each problem out together.

Teen Review
Dracula

Dracula

By Bram Stoker
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Z. Ahmed
Jul 10, 2024

Bram Stoker's Dracula is a Gothic horror masterpiece that has shaped vampire lore for over a century. The novel's interesting format, combining journal entries, letters, and newspaper articles, creates an immersive and suspenseful narrative. The novel begins with Jonathan Harker, a young English solicitor, traveling to Transylvania to help Count Dracula with a real estate transaction. Harker soon becomes a prisoner in Dracula's castle and discovers the Count's vampiric nature.

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