Teen Book Reviews

Nora is a girl whose mom had died during her birthday. This caused her to be depressed. For her next birthday she went to a canyon in the middle of nowhere with nobody there. While she was in this canyon a flash flood separated her from her dad. So she tried to find him by moving through the canyon to find him. Then finally, they found each other and got rescued from the canyon.

I would recommend this book. I thought this book was very good with many plot twists and exciting moments. Throughout the book I wanted to keep on reading because of how many cliffhangers and exciting moments there were. As a person who doesn’t often read or like books, this book was certainly one of my favorites, and you should definitely read it.

This story takes place in Denmark, Europe during World War II. The author presents the situation of civilians during the Nazi occupation and capturing of Danish Jews. We can see the history of events from the perspective of 10-year-old Annemarie Yohansen, who learns about the harshness of the war when her family must protect her best friend Ellen and her family because they are Jewish. This story is about her breathtaking, suspenseful adventure and hardships during her time. Number the Stars teaches the lesson of hope. No matter the challenges people face, there is always hope for the future. Finally, one should learn from the lesson of Number the Stars, which is to believe in humanity and to help one another during difficult times.

I would recommend young readers to read this book. It teaches basic morals such as having hope and appreciation. Some positive messages from this book are bravery, perseverance, and empathy. These tragic events in history also teach readers to treat everyone equally. Overall I would give this book a 4.5 out of 5. It was a real adventure to read.

Rachael Vincent’s Every Single Lie is a novel about junior, Beckett Burgen. Beckett dumped her boyfriend, Jake, due to suspicions of him cheating on her. Then, she found a baby in his duffel bag furthering her theory. However, people suspect her of giving birth and abandoning the baby and she is bullied relentlessly, both online and at school. By responding to these rumors, she finds out about others, leading her to question everyone she loves.

Yes, I would 100% recommend this book. It is an easy read with a complex theme. The themes in this book are love and trust. Her father, a veteran from Afghanistan, died after overdosing on painkillers. After his death, Beckett finds out later there were ugly rumors spread about him marketing drugs as well as cheating. Beckett has to figure out if these rumors are true or just gossip. She questions the actions of her late father, someone she used to look up to until now. Beckett also questions her boyfriend, Jake, of cheating on her and impregnating another girl, seeing as the baby was found in his duffel. Reading this book made me reflect on the meaning of a relationship and how trust is the most important factor in keeping a relationship healthy. Rachael Vincent wrote a story with elaborate plot twists, making it engaging and impossible to put down.

The main character is Percy Jackson. He wants to settle into high school after saving the world multiple times. He wants to go to New Rome University afterwards. His dad tells him that he needs three recommendation letters from the gods to get into the university. Soon he gets a quest from Ganymede to get Ganymede’s chalice back.

I recommend this book for three reasons: The first reason is that it teaches about some Greek mythology as it talks about Greek gods. The second reason is that it is a really good, adventurous book as Percy Jackson goes on quests. The third and final reason is that it has some comedy that makes it funny. To sum it all up, I think this is a good book to read.

During a sea voyage, Jaron and his crew are captured by pirates led by Captain Strick, who levels shocking accusations against him. In the chaos, Jaron discovers his brother’s crown and sword among the pirates' belongings. Fueled by determination, he is desperate to uncover how the pirates came into possession of his brother's items.

I highly recommend this book for its amazing mix of unexpected plot twists, rich fantasy elements, and intriguing mysteries. The story follows a heroic king who embodies selflessness, going to extraordinary lengths for his kingdom’s well-being, even when faced with life-threatening situations. Throughout his narrowing journey, he encounters moments that push him to the brink of death. With quick wit and clever strategies, he evades fate repeatedly. For Jaron, the protagonist, predetermined destiny doesn’t exist; his unwavering loyalty and resourcefulness always makes him ready to help those in desperate need.