Category: Young Adult
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Spill Zone
By Scott Westerfield and Alex Puvilland Overview: This graphic novel is a really exciting adventure, not to mention a little creepy, but in a good way. I thought the illustrator did a good job rendering the creepiness, and the color… Continue reading
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Challenger Deep
By Neal Shusterman Overview: I was blown away by this book. It was so thought provoking and well thought out. Even the way he structured the chapters told the story of Caden’s further progression into mental illness. The whole mood… Continue reading
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Eragon
By Christopher Paolini Overview: I’d recommend this book to dragon fans or people who enjoyed Harry Potter. It’s a fast paced adventure that will keep you turning pages until the end! People grades seven and up would enjoy this book.… Continue reading
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Seraphina
By Rachel Hartman Overview: Fans of high fantasy are sure to love this book! It and it’s sequel are super entertaining and compelling, I could not put it down. It’s a lot like Eragon, but I felt that the plot… Continue reading
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Renegades
By Marissa Meyer Overview: Another great series from Marissa Meyer! The premise is super interesting and very thought provoking, fans of the Scythe series will definitely love this. It does a lot of questioning what’s right and what’s wrong, just… Continue reading
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The Lunar Chronicles
By Marissa Meyer Overview: This series was so beautiful and entertaining. The futuristic twist is so creative and makes for a super entertaining read. Kids grades six and up will love reading this series. A few scenes with graphic violence… Continue reading
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Scythe
By Neal Shusterman Overview: It’s books like these that blow me away. The Scythe series is not only entertaining, but its also very thought provoking. Persons grades seven and up would love this book. The topics might be hard for… Continue reading
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Dry
By Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman Overview: Wow wow wow. This book was insanely good. I’ve learned to expect that from Neal Shusterman, and I would definitely recommend checking out some of his other books too. The premise was interesting… Continue reading
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The Tales of Pell
By Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne Overview: This series was witty and absolutely hilarious. Every few sentences there was one hidden joke or another. The story was well thought out, and somehow the authors thought up the most insane… Continue reading
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Jackaby
By William Ritter Overview: This amazing series, while bloody and serious at most points, is absolutely hilarious. The figurative language especially is so imaginative, and Abigail and Jackaby’s interactions are often super funny. I’d recommend this book to kids grades… Continue reading