Reviews by Category: Fiction

Teen Review
My Life as a Meme

My Life as a Meme

By Janet Tashjian
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Owen C.
May 17, 2023

My Life as a Meme is a great book. It is part of the My Life Series. It is about the main character, Derek who loves memes but soon realizes how it feels to be on the other side of it. Derek gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Derek learns that there are always two sides to things. I like this book because of the sudden plot twist, this makes it very exciting. Other readers might like this book because it is part of a series and the author does a good job on keeping the reader interested.

Teen Review
The Call of the Wild by Jack London

The Call of the Wild

By Jack London
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
May 14, 2023

Of course! The Call of the Wild is a novel by Jack London that tells the story of Buck, a domesticated dog who is taken from his comfortable home in California and thrown into the harsh world of the Alaskan wilderness during the Gold Rush of the late 1800s. The novel follows Buck's journey from a pampered pet to a fierce, independent leader of a pack of sled dogs. As Buck adapts to his new life in the wilderness, he must learn how to survive in the harsh, unforgiving environment.

Teen Review

To Kill a Mockingbird

By Harper Lee
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
May 14, 2023

Absolutely! To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel by Harper Lee that takes us to a small town in Alabama during the 1930s. The story is told through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl who is growing up in a world where racism is prevalent. Scout's father, Atticus Finch, is a lawyer who takes on the case of a black man, Tom Robinson, who has been accused of raping a white woman.

Teen Review
The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars

By John Green
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
May 14, 2023

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a book about two teenagers, Hazel and Gus, who meet at a cancer support group. Hazel has thyroid cancer that has spread to her lungs, while Gus has lost a leg to osteosarcoma. They fall in love and embark on a journey to Amsterdam to meet their favorite author. 

Teen Review
The Silence That Binds Us

The Silence that Binds Us

By Joanna Ho
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Rishika
May 13, 2023

May, an Asian-American highschooler, has a normal life with a popular brother, parents who want her to do her best, and really good writing skills. When her brother Danny commits suicide, she and her family break down. But a racist man accuses her family of causing Danny’s death and uncovers the closeted racism in her community. May raises her voice to protect her family from the racist and hateful words directed for them by writing to the newspaper. When it gets published, her story incites a discussion on the racism of her community.

Teen Review
The Way I Used to Be

The Way I Used to Be

By Amber Smith
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Maddie D.
May 5, 2023

This book was a miraculous roller coaster. The Way I Used to Be is a young adult fiction novel by Amber Smith that explores mature themes of sexual violence in an incredibly personal and intimate way. The novel follows Eden, a young girl in high school, and the adversities she faces when trying to speak up about being a victim of assault. Normally, I'm not the type of person that gets emotional about books, but the way Amber Smith approaches serious themes is truly inspiring.

Teen Review
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

By Ken Kesey
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Maddie D.
May 5, 2023

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey is by far one of my favorite books I’ve read. It explores life within a psychiatric hospital utilizing comedic undertones. The book highlights a power struggle between McMurphy (the cowboy-esque patient) and Nurse Ratched (the tyrant ward nurse). The book is incredibly unique because it presents unreliable narration and forces the reader to continuously guess what’s upcoming.

Teen Review
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

By Suzanne Collins
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Abby M.
May 4, 2023

The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a dystopian thriller by Suzanne Collins. Set after the Civil War between the Capitol and the Districts, the book follows a young President Snow as he is given the task to mentor a tribute from District 12. Unfortunately for him, he is given Lucy Gray Baird, a tribute from the most impoverished district. Slowly, him and Lucy hatch a plan to manipulate the Games in her favor. This leads to the formation of a tyrant. 

Teen Review
Don't Hate the Player by Alexis Nedd

Don't Hate the Player

By Alexis Nedd
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishika
May 1, 2023

Emilia is one of the most popular girls in the school and has a seemingly perfect life but what the others don’t know is that she is a member of one of the best eSports teams.

She wants to participate in the eSports competition that comes to her city with her team without anyone knowing. But, a member of another team and her childhood friend, Jake, recognizes her. They reconnect and get to know each other after a few hiccups. And then, they realize that they both like each other.

Teen Review
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
May 1, 2023

The Great Gatsby is a book about life in the 1920s. It explores the life of protagonist Gatsby who is known to be wealthy and mysterious along with protagonist Nick Carraway who seems to idolize Gatsby’s lavish life. The book explores the characteristics of the 1920s and is a classic book for all ages!

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