Reviews by Category: Adrenaline

Teen Review
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Flight 714 to Sydney

By Hergé
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sanay M.
Mar 10, 2025

Flight 714 to Sydney is an adrenaline-filled adventure that kicks off when Tintin, Snowy, Captain Haddock, and Professor Calculus board a plane headed for Sydney. Midway through the flight, their plane is hijacked by an unknown group of criminals, and they are forced to land on a remote, uncharted island. As they explore the island and dodge danger around every corner, they uncover a secret base which introduces them to an entire new web of conspiracy and an unexpected encounter with a criminal mastermind.

Teen Review
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Stalingrad

By Fedor Bondarchuk
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Feb 25, 2025

Stalingrad (1993) offers a grim and unflinching look at the Battle of Stalingrad from the perspective of a group of German soldiers. The film depicts their initial optimism turning into horrific disillusionment as they become trapped in the relentless urban warfare and brutal Russian winter. Following a small platoon, the narrative showcases their descent into despair, hunger, and moral decay as they witness the systematic destruction of their comrades and the city itself.

Teen Review
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Enemy at the Gates

By Jean-Jacques Annaud
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Feb 25, 2025

Enemy at the Gates plunges viewers into the brutal Battle of Stalingrad, focusing on Vasily Zaitsef, a skilled Russian sniper, and his deadly duel with German sharpshooter Major Erwin König. The film vividly portrays the harrowing conditions of the siege, showcasing the sheer desperation and carnage of urban warfare. As Vasily's reputation grows, so does the psychological tension, culminating in a tense cat-and-mouse game between the two snipers.

Teen Review
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The Black Island

By Hergé
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Sanay M.
Feb 25, 2025

After witnessing a horrible plane crash, Tintin attempts to investigate further and offer his help. Suddenly he is shot by an armed man who appears to have also shot down the plane. Later, he is intertwined into a crime he never committed, and Tintin finds himself being hunted by both the authorities and ruthless criminals determined to silence him once and for all. His journey will take him from land to sea, where there is conflict waiting to happen at every turn.

Teen Review
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Five Survive

By Holly Jackson
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Aisha
Jan 31, 2025

An RV trip over spring break with friends to the beach, what could possibly go wrong? Eighteen-year-old Red is on an RV trip with her friends, and everything is going pretty well until the group loses signal and gets lost trying to navigate to the campsite. With no means of getting help, they attempt to get out of the RV and figure things out. Just as they’re confident about getting back on the road, shots are fired at them and it’s clear that the gunman has an agenda and is after the friend group in particular.

Teen Review
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The Housemaid

By Freida McFadden
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jan 29, 2025

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a fiction book that has many twists and turns to keep readers interested. The book follows the story of Millie Calloway, a poor, recently unemployed woman, living out of her car. When Millie gets the opportunity to work as a live-in housemaid for the Winchesters’, she is quick to accept however, she doesn’t realize what she is getting into.

Teen Review
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Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society

By Stuart Gibbs
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sanay M.
Jan 14, 2025

Charlie Thorne isn’t your typical teenager - she’s more intelligent than most adults and is way too busy saving the world to waste time on her cellphone. In fact, this won’t be her first time outsmarting covert organizations, solving seemingly impossible puzzles, and uncovering truths that could impact the entire planet. This time around, it’s a race against time to find Isaac Newton’s hidden secret to immortality, a weapon so powerful it could either save humanity or destroy it.

Teen Review
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The Return of Zita the Spacegirl

By Ben Hatke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Dec 9, 2024

In this thrilling conclusion to the series, Zita is once again called upon to save the galaxy from an ancient and powerful evil. With the help of her friends and some new allies, Zita embarks on a perilous quest to defeat the villain and restore peace to the galaxy. Along the way, she faces her greatest challenges yet and learns valuable lessons about courage, sacrifice, and the true meaning of heroism. The fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, and Zita must use all her skills and experience to save the day.

Teen Review
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Legends of Zita the Spacegirl

By Ben Hatke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Dec 9, 2024

After her heroic rescue of Joseph, Zita is hailed as a legend throughout the galaxy. However, with great fame comes great danger, and Zita soon finds herself facing new challenges and enemies. She must use her quick thinking and bravery to outwit her foes and save the galaxy once again. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about leadership, friendship, and the true meaning of heroism.

Teen Review
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Zita the Spacegirl: Far From Home

By Ben Hatke
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Dec 9, 2024

When Zita's friend Joseph is abducted by aliens, she embarks on a thrilling adventure through space to rescue him. Along the way, she encounters strange creatures, unexpected allies, and formidable foes. With her bravery, kindness, and quick thinking, Zita proves herself to be a true hero. Her journey is full of action, suspense, and heart.

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