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Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead

Shadow Kiss

By Richelle Mead
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Taylor E.
Oct 6, 2021

Shadow Kiss is the third book in the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead. This installment explores what it means to be shadow kissed and Rose's feelings for Dimitri. When Rose's mind is tainted by unexplainable darkness, and she begins to see ghosts, including Mason's, she must decide who she will confide in, risking her closest relationships while trying to move on. I absolutely loved Rose's continued character development; she took a giant step toward becoming more mature in this book.

Teen Review
Monster by Walter Dean Myers

Monster

By Walter Dean Myers
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Nick M.
Oct 6, 2021

Steve Harmon, a 16-year old African-American teenager, is put on trial for the murder of a shopkeeper during a robbery. The book revolves around Steve’s courtroom experience, which he records in his notebook in the shape of a movie script. Multiple people are called as witnesses in the court as the court tries to find out who was guilty of killing the man. Eventually, the court reaches a verdict after witnesses such as Steve’s theater teacher and other people involved in the robbery speak: Steve is not guilty, while the person who actually pulled the trigger, James King, is found guilty.

Teen Review
A Short History of the Girl Next Door by Jared Reck

A Short History of the Girl Next Door

By Jared Reck
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Neha K.
Oct 6, 2021

Feelings are enigmatic yet vital to humans. Matt Wainwright narrates his erratic emotions in the book A Short History of the Girl Next Door by Jared Reck. Matt is a socially awkward athlete who is in love with his best friend. Juggling school, sports, his family and friends around, Matt overall seems like a normal teenager. Everything goes downhill when his best friend starts dating the most popular guy in school. After a bewildering incident, Matt’s emotions are at the peak.

Teen Review
Every Single Lie by Rachel Vincent

Every Single Lie

By Rachel Vincent
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Neha K.
Oct 6, 2021

If you have been looking for the perfect mystery book, Every Single Lie by Rachel Vincent is ideal. This book is narrated by the sixteen-year-old teenager, Beckett, and her disarranged family. Beckett’s life becomes the spotlight for her entire town when she discovers the dead body of a new born baby. Tail Beckett as she discovers obscure family secrets and herself. As we discover more clues, we also point fingers at more people.

Teen Review
The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon

The Witch King

By H.E. Edgmon
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

In a world called Asalin, faes are in control of, and rule over witches. A 17-year-old transgender boy named Wyatt Croft is a witch destined to marry the prince of the fae kingdom, Emyr. No longer wanting to be oppressed by his family and the faes, he flees to the human world. When Prince Emyr wants Wyatt to continue the marriage and stop an uprising, Wyatt is hesitant. Wyatt soon becomes tangled in his feelings and desire to stop the revolution.  Will Wyatt fall for Emyr? Will they both stop the uprising? Read more to find out!

Teen Review
Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke

Curse of the Specter Queen

By Jenny Elder Moke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 5, 2021

Meet the protagonist, Samantha. She has always dreamed of going on adventures. But, it was quickly ruined when her father never returned from the Great War. While working in a bookshop, she comes across a special volume of a book from her childhood friend, Bennett. When dangerous people break into the bookstore, she realizes how important the book is. Trying to solve the mystery, she pairs up with some friends and starts the beginning of a grand adventure. Will Samantha be able to uncover the secret of the mysterious book? Read more to find out!

Teen Review
Thor Ragnarok

Thor Ragnarok

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Aryan C.
Oct 5, 2021

After Thor’s vision in Avengers Age of Ultron he searches for the Infinity Stones. His journey leads him to see a vision of Ragnarok, Asgard and all of its people burning. Thor returns to Asgard but is sent to the other side of the galaxy by his sister, Hela, who wants to control all of the realms. Now Thor is on a mission to get back to Asgard with the help of a Valkyrie and Hulk. If you have watched the first two Thor movies I would 100% recommend this for you. This movie is engaging and entertaining.

Teen Review
White Rose by Kip Wilson

White Rose

By Kip Wilson
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Shreya A.
Oct 5, 2021

White Rose is an inspiring and active historical fiction novel by Kip Wilson. This book is about Sophie and her brother who fight for not their freedom but the freedom of others. They hand out pamphlets outside their college classrooms talking about World War II that has taken many innocent Jewish lives. They get caught and are sentenced to death for their betrayal to their country. 

Teen Review
Ant-Man and the Wasp movie

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Aryan C.
Oct 5, 2021

Ant-Man and the Wasp is an amazing movie where the main villain is the Ghost. This version of the Ghost has a disease where she cannot stabilize herself. Scott Lang and Hope Pym work together to stop the new threat. After Captain America Civil War, Scott Lang was put on house arrest for fighting with Captain America. In this new and epic Ant-Man film Scott Lang will try to stop this villain without getting caught by the authorities.

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