Teen Book Reviews

I highly recommend that you read Die for Me by Amy Plum. It is about a teen girl named Kate, who recently moved in with her grandparents in Paris with her sister Georgia after her parents’ death. There she meets of a group of revenants, people who have died but somehow came back and are almost immortal, and falls in love with one named Vincent. However, evil forces are trying to destroy the group of revenants. Does Kate have what it takes to stop them?

If you like young adult fiction with a bit of romance, this book is for you! It has a lot of plot in the story, with a lot of romance put in, but also has a paranormal aspect to it. The storyline is amazing, and I felt like a majority of the characters changed throughout this book. I personally love the characters and the way they interact with each other, from Kate’s timid personality to Vincent’s romantic one. Also, if you really like this book, this book is a part of a series, with all of books being amazing! I read this series and I enjoyed it so much! I highly suggest you read it as well!

"The False Prince" is a book about a boy named Sage who is taken from his orphanage, along with three other boys, by a man named Conner. It turns out that Conner is a loyal friend of the king's court. Conner explains that he will choose one of them to be a "false prince" in Carthya, but they will have to obey his orders or face a harsh punishment.

I highly recommend this book because it is packed with plot twists. Every time you think you have it figured out, something completely unexpected happens keeping you hooked and eager to find out what happens next. Its mysterious nature will undoubtedly keep you on the edge of your seat. This book is a definite page-turner. It blends fantasy and royalty to make an amazing book. As soon as you finish this book, you will be eager to read the next book in the series. The characters are well-developed and the scene is rich and immersive. The author's writing style is engaging, and the way the story unfolds keeps you guessing until the very end. Overall, this book is a captivating and thrilling read that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next book. If you enjoy immersive fantasy worlds, well-crafted plot twists, and compelling characters, this book is worth adding to your reading list.

You’ve probably heard of Hercules, son of Zeus. This story is not about him, but about 12-year-old Hercules Beal. His parents recently passed away, so he lives with his older brother. He then meets his seventh-grade history teacher, an ex-Marine, who assigns each student individualized year-long projects, and Hercules’ project is to perform the Twelve Labors of Hercules in his own life. In this book, he undertakes these labors and learns a lot while doing it.

I would highly recommend this book to all middle-grade readers. The Labors of Hercules Beal is a wonderful story that will have you bawling your eyes out one minute and smiling with all of your teeth the next! Bestselling author of this book, Gary D. Schmidt, has garnered a Newbery Honor and was a National Book Award finalist, and for good reason. You should definitely check out this book if you get the chance!

Legend is a dystopian novel set in futuristic North America when teenagers June Iparis, the Republic's prodigy, and Day, the Republic's most wanted criminal, are turned against one another when June’s brother is murdered, and she is in charge of catching Day, the main suspect in the murder. But, when June learns a shocking truth about the secrets of the Republic, she questions if everything she's been told about Day and her brother are a lie.

I highly recommend Legend because it is a very interesting book that is fast paced and never boring. Also, I really liked the characters, especially Day because he is always funny and is constantly caring about the people around him. June is also super smart, strong, and brave which makes me really admire her. Additionally, there are multiple antagonists in the novel that I strongly dislike, but they are very well written to make people hate them which makes the book better by having strong personal feelings towards a character. My favorite part about the book is the emotion you get from it. You almost feel like you are in the book sometimes because you feel personally connected to the characters and plot. I recommend this book to everyone because it is a book that is hard to put down and very well written to elicit strong emotions from people.

Mark of Athena is the third book in the Heroes of Olympus series. The book follows the journey of seven demigods. The chosen seven embark on a quest to save the son of Hades, Nico, and to find the Mark of Athena. The demigods face many challenges during their journey to Rome. In Rome, they battle giants to save Nico and one demigod ventures alone to complete her part of the quest.

Mark of Athena is one of the best books in the Heroes of Olympus series. It relates to all sorts of readers. There is action, mystery, mythology, romance, and comedy. From beginning to end, there wasn’t a boring chapter. It is one of my favorite books that I have read because of the plot twists. The character development in the book was amazing and it connected all the characters together. It was interesting to see how the two camps worked together during the quest. Although they had their difficulties, everyone played a key role in the book. My favorite part of Mark of Athena is the ending, the cliffhanger made me immediately want to read the next book in the series. Personally, I haven’t read a better cliffhanger before, the ending will shock you. Mark of Athena is well written and a great read for almost all types of readers.