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Cover photo of the book The Selection

The Selection

By Kiera Cass
Star Rating

Rated by
Sanjana A.
Oct 6, 2021

In The Selection, thirty-five girls are chosen to compete for the hand of Prince Maxon. Not much else to it. Great concept in a way. Horrible dystopian landing. Author trolls their readers' Goodreads reviews. Book gets way too much credit. One of the worst writings I have ever read. That’s just the brink of it.

Teen Review
Cover photo of the book The Selection

The Selection

By Kiera Cass
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Chloe W.
Oct 6, 2021

The Selection is a dystopian romance novel about a sixteen-year-old girl named America. She lives in Illea, a country divided by castes. In Illea, the Selection is a contest in which girls are selected from different castes compete for the love of the prince, Maxon. America is one of the 35 girls selected to compete. But the only thing she desires is to have a relationship with her secret boyfriend, Aspen.

Teen Review
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon

Instructions for Dancing

By Nicola Yoon
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

After witnessing the break-up of her parents, it’s hard for Evie Thomas to fall in love. Her belief is soon strengthened when she finds out she has an ability to see the beginning and the downfall of couples’ relationships. But after she meets X, a boy in her dance class, she wonders if love is worth the heartbreak. Does Evie beat the odds and form a strong relationship with X? Read more to find out!

Teen Review
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

One of Us Is Lying

By Karen M. McManus
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

When 5 high school teenagers, Addy, Simon, Nate, Cooper, and Bronwyn get stuck in a detention room for a day; only 4 of them come out. Simon is dead and all four of them are suspects in this thrilling mystery. Who has supposedly murdered Simon? Read more to find out!

Teen Review
Between Perfect and Real by Ray Stoeve

Between Perfect and Real

By Ray Stoeve
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

June’s daily life revolves around her best friend, Jess. But when June gets sent away to Virginia because of underage drinking, it seems to be the start of a series of bad events for her. While living with her grandmother, she goes through growth, discovery, and learning to be independent.

Teen Review
Any Place But Here by Sarah Van Name

Any Place But Here

By Sarah Van Name
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

June’s daily life revolves around her best friend, Jess. But when June gets sent away to Virginia because of underage drinking, it seems to be the start of a series of bad events for her. While living with her grandmother, she goes through growth, discovery, and learning to be independent.

Teen Review
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice

By Jane Austen
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Saathwika A.
Oct 6, 2021

Pride and Prejudice shows the relationship between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth. Mrs. Bennet plans on taking her five girls to meet Mr. Bingley, who is a rich and handsome man. While on their meet, Mr. Bingley fancies Jane, the oldest of the Bennet sisters. Mr. Bingley’s friend, Mr. Darcy, likes Elizabeth. Elizabeth is another of the Bennet sisters. But will they allow their pride and prejudice stop them from love and happiness?

Teen Review
Fix by J. Albert Mann

Fix

By J. Albert Mann
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

When 16 year old Eve gets major back surgery to fix her scoliosis, she is left alone to deal with the aftermath. She reminiscences about the times she spent with her best friend, Lidia. Throughout the story, she struggles with medicine addiction, loss, and disability.

Teen Review
Lucky Girl by Jamie Pacton

Lucky Girl

By Jamie Pacton
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Marium K.
Oct 6, 2021

When Jane Belleweather, a 17 year old, wins a 58 million dollar lottery ticket, she is stressed out. She is conflicted on what to do next and who to trust. She is left with only a few options with what to do with her ticket. Give her ticket to her hoarder mother, tell her journalist best friend, or trust her ex-boyfriend, who came back into her life after disappearing. Does Jane end up claiming her prize? What will happen next? Read more to find out!

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