In Defy Me, the third installment of the Shatter Me series, Juliette struggles with her identity and powers as she faces new threats. Juliette must confront her enemies and face her trauma. Meanwhile, she must navigate her relationship with Warner, learning how to build loyalty and trust with one another. As tensions rise, Juliette must work to accept herself and fight for her loved ones.
Avery Kylie Grambs is barely scraping by, trying to make money from her job and make it through high school, but her future changes in an instant when Tobias Hawthorne, a millionaire philanthropist, leaves her with a billion-dollar fortune. The downside is Avery has no idea who Tobias is and on top of that, in order to receive her inheritance, she must move into the mysterious Hawthorne House, full of unexpected riddles and puzzles. Forced into a world of wealth that is unfamiliar to Avery, she must play their games to survive.
Verity is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who finds herself in a precarious situation when she’s offered the chance to complete a series by her favorite author, Verity Crawford. As Lowen moves into Verity's home to finish the series, she struggles with her own personal demons while becoming entangled in a web of mystery and suspense.
Rick Riordan’s fantasy book, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is the first book in the Percy Jackson series. In the book, Percy realizes he is a demigod, son of a god and mortal parent, which puts him at risk. On his way to a safe haven camp called Camp Half-Blood, his mom is taken. After befriending a few people, Percy embarks on a journey to the underworld to get his mom back. On the way he faces monsters and many other enemies, as he learns to use his powers.
Lois Lowry’s dystopian novel, The Giver, is a book set in the future. The “utopian” society is one without pain, illness, suffering, or any bad things that are seen in the world today. Jonas, eleven, is selected for a job as a receiver, a rare job that requires him to hold and receive the memories of past lives. Although society has no pain or suffering, it also lacks happiness, and joy. The memories that Jonas receives, show him the beauty of joy, but also open his eyes to the pain.
In Life of Pi, we meet Pi Patel, a 16-year-old boy from India whose family owns a zoo. When political unrest forces them to move to Canada, their ship tragically sinks, leaving Pi stranded on a lifeboat with a few animals, including a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. As Pi struggles for survival, he grapples with profound questions about faith and purpose. His journey is not just a fight against the elements; it's a quest for meaning amidst the chaos.
John Knowles’s A Separate Peace, taking place in the 1940s, goes through the life and struggles of Gene Forrester. Gene is a quiet boy that attends The Devon School, where he meets his future friend Finny. At first, they develop a strong friendship, but it begins to turn sour as envy gets in the way. The friendship takes a dark turn as the tree jumping ritual, developed by the friends, ends in Gene pushing Finny off the tree. The rest of the book is spent on Gene trying to find himself as Finny recovers.
Big Nate in Your Face! continues the humorous journey of Nate Wright as he takes on the challenges of middle school, friendship, and his eternal quest for popularity. This book is packed with Nate’s usual antics, but also dives deeper into his relationships with his friends and family, showcasing the ups and downs of middle school life in a way that’s both relatable and entertaining. I’d give this book a five out of five because it captures the essence of growing up with Nate’s signature humor and heart.
Big Nate Blasts Off is another delightful addition to the Big Nate series, filled with humor, relatable moments, and Nate’s unforgettable antics. In this book, Nate Wright faces new challenges as he deals with school bullies, friends, and his never-ending quest to be the center of attention. With a hilarious storyline centered on Nate's dreams of achieving greatness, the book keeps readers hooked from beginning to end.
Kanye West’s album Ye is an album with seven tracks and is his 8th studio album. THEPARTYNEXTDOOR is included as a feature on two different tracks. The album is a total of 23 minutes long. It was ranked at number one on the US Billboard 200.
