One Word, Six Letters by Adib Khorram Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book! Dayton is dared to shout a word during an assembly at school. He is offered $20, and he wants to buy some Pop-Tarts. So, he shouts out a word that is a slur against people who are gay. He … More One Word, Six Letters
Two Perfect Lies by Natalie D. Richards Clara did something two years ago that resulted in her being arrested at school. Instead of becoming a total outcast, Lily, a girl that everyone loves, took her in as a friend and helped save her reputation. But now Lily is acting strange. She is asking about how … More Two Perfect Lies
The Jake Show by Joshua S. Levy Jake loves TV! He explains most of his life as if it were a TV show. I liked that. It was a fun way of explaining things. This book starts off making me feel so bad for Jake. His parents are divorced, and he lives part-time with both. … More The Jake Show
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 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
Not the Worst Friend in the World by Anne Rellihan First off, that title is hilarious. I found myself thinking phrases like this when I was a kid. Sometimes even as an adult. Not the worst friend, sister, teacher, librarian, daughter… Lou said something to her best friend that she wishes she could take back. … More Not the Worst Friend in the World
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 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 Monster’s Bones (YA Edition) by David K. Randall My mom loves to go on little adventures whenever possible. I love going with her. Recently, we went to a museum not too far from our hometown, and there were many exhibits featuring dinosaur bones. So naturally, I had to find some books about dinosaurs. I … More The Monster’s Bones (Young Readers Edition)
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
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