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Teen Review
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Exit West

By Mohsin Hamid
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Caitlin T.
Nov 15, 2024

Exit West by Mohsin Hamid is a book meant to provoke thoughts about the world and how societal judgment can affect a relationship. This book is about a country that is teetering on the brink of war when two young people meet and embark on a love affair in their unrest city. The book follows these characters as they emerge into an uncertain future, struggling to hold on to each other and themselves. This book tells the story of love, loyalty, and courage one must have at an uncertain time. 

Teen Review
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The Last Olympian

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Nov 8, 2024

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian concludes the series with an electrifying showdown between Olympians and Titans. Riordan masterfully ties together plot threads, delivering a satisfying finale. Percy's journey from uncertain hero to confident leader shines. Kronos's army launches a massive attack on Mount Olympus, prompting Percy and friends to defend their home. The prophecy surrounding Percy's fate unfolds as he discovers his crucial role in the battle. Annabeth, Grover, Nico, and other allies rally around Percy.

Teen Review
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The Battle of the Labyrinth

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Nov 8, 2024

Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth hurtles readers into an epic battle against Kronos's army. Riordan's vivid world-building brings the Labyrinth to life. Character development shines through Percy's relationships with Rachel Elizabeth Dare and Nico di Angelo. Percy's quest begins when he discovers the Labyrinth, a magical maze created by Daedalus, is vulnerable to invasion. Kronos's army plans to infiltrate Camp Half-Blood through the Labyrinth.

Teen Review
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The Titan's Curse

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Nov 8, 2024

Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse propels readers into a treacherous realm of mythological politics and ancient magic. Riordan skillfully expands the Olympian world, introducing powerful gods and formidable monsters. Character dynamics shine as Percy, Annabeth, and Thalia navigate complex alliances. When Artemis, goddess of the hunt, goes missing, Percy and friends embark on a quest to rescue her. Along the way, they encounter Atlas, the Titan who holds up the sky, and the fearsome Manticore.

Teen Review
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The Sea of Monsters

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Nov 8, 2024

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters plunges readers into a perilous quest, expanding the world of Greek mythology while deepening character relationships. Riordan's vivid storytelling brings legendary creatures to life. The introduction of Tyson, Percy's half-brother, adds warmth and humor. Percy's summer is disrupted when Camp Half-Blood's magical borders are threatened. He soon discovers that the only way to protect the camp is to retrieve the Golden Fleece, a powerful artifact with healing properties.

Teen Review
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The Lightning Thief

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Nov 8, 2024

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief ignites the world of Greek mythology with a thrilling adventure that catapults readers into a realm of gods, monsters, and legendary quests. Author, Rick Riordan, masterfully weaves modern-day characters with ancient lore, crafting a captivating narrative. Percy's relatable voice and humorous tone make this debut a page-turner. The story begins with Percy Jackson, a young boy who discovers he's the son of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea.

Teen Review
The Weight of Everything by Marcia Argueta Mickelson

The Weight of Everything

By Marcia Argueta Mickelson
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sriha P.
Nov 8, 2024

This book is about a girl named Sarah, who lost her mom six months before the start of the book. Since her death, she has been put with the duties of caring for her younger brother and now her dad, who has fallen apart because of the death of his wife. Sarah has to do it all from the bills, school, food and everything else a parent normally does. She meets a boy she likes, but she is too busy with everything else to have another person in her life. But, one art project changes her perspective on everything.

Teen Review
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Battle of the Labyrinth

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
:Dovey_10
Nov 8, 2024

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Battle of the Labyrinth features the fourth of Percy's quests since he found out that he was a demigod and the son of the Greek god Poseidon three years ago.  If you haven't read the first 3 books of the series (The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, and The Titan's C

Teen Review
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Ghost Circles

By Jeff Smith
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Nov 8, 2024

Ghost Circles is a graphic novel, the seventh book of a 9-book series called Bone. At the end of the fifth book, the Hooded One is revealed to be Princess Briar, Grandma's sister who was supposed to be dead. The Hooded One tries to kill Thorn, but she survives and the Hooded One is punished by the Locusts for trying to kill the wrong person. There is a big boom in the mountain and some of the locusts escape it, where they had been trapped so now the Lord of the Locusts is partially free.

Teen Review
Parachutes

Parachutes

By Kelly Yang
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Caitlin T.
Oct 23, 2024

Parachutes by Kelly Yang is a thought-provoking and inspiring book about determination and how using your voice even with setbacks, means more to others than staying silent. This book is about Dani and Claire. Claire is a Chinese teenager who her parents sent to the states to go to a better school and Dani is her housemate, a young girl who has the ambition to make it to a college competition for her debate team.

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