Every Last Liar

Every Last Liar by Kate Francis Seven teens are brought to an old motel on the one-year anniversary of a fire at their school. They were told they won a luxury weekend trip. It was supposed to be fancy, but this place is abandoned. They have no way of leaving. There is no cell service, … More Every Last Liar

Impossible Escape

Impossible Escape by Steve Sheinkin Nonfiction  We are following two teenagers in 1944. Rudi and Gerta. I know the basics of WWII like most people. But the details and the personal stories, there always seems to be more to learn. I knew this would be a hard one to read. Hearing about how Gerta’s friend … More Impossible Escape

The Island

The Island by Natasha Preston TikTok influencers are invited to an amusement park on an island. The owner is a billionaire who wanted a place for the wealthy to enjoy a very exclusive park.  My first thoughts on this book were about the author’s decision to use TikTok as the social media platform. I remember … More The Island

Family of Liars

Family of Liars by E. Lockhart Years ago, I read the book We Were Liars. This book is the prequel. I was worried that I didn’t remember enough of We Were Liars to enjoy this book.  I do remember loving We Were Liars. I would book-talk it every chance I got. I devoured that book … More Family of Liars

The Lost Year

The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh I meant to read this book for school last year, but I just didn’t find the time. I came across it again, and when I read the summary, I pretty much started reading it the same day.  Matthew is stuck at home during the Covid lockdown, bored out of … More The Lost Year

The Swifts

The Swifts by Beth Lincoln I wasn’t sure about this one as it started off with what felt like a lot of detail that I didn’t think all my students would like. Some would, for sure, but a lot of them want action right away.  Well, our main character is named Shenanigan Swift.  Unusual name … More The Swifts