As far as murder mysteries, this book is a stand-out for me. I loved the little plot twist at the end, and how the whole book keeps you on your toes. I think that people who read murder mystery books like to try to guess the murderer and motive throughout the book, and this one does not make that easy.
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a historical fiction book. Esperanza’s life seems perfect. She lives on a beautiful family ranch in Mexico with everything she could ever want. That is until one night her father does not return. Esperanza and her family escape to California with the hope of building a better life for themselves. The only problem is life at a Mexican farm camp during the Great Depression is nothing like Esperanza’s old life. She must
Stellarlune by Shannon Messenger is the ninth book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities fantasy series. Sophie and her friends are in incredible danger. Lies are being discovered, the truth is being found, and suddenly everything seems to be already decided. Sophie and her friends can’t seem to agree on things like who to trust, who to tell what, when to act, and when to let the enemy struggle for themselves. Sophie thinks Elysian is the answer to Stellarlune, and that if
The Giver is a science fiction movie based on the book by Lois Lowry. Jonas receives the Assignment, job, of Receiver of Memory. The old Receiver of Memory, otherwise known as the Giver, is giving Jonas the memories of the world. The Giver begins by giving Jonas happy memories. Memories of sledding and sunshine. But, the Giver must also give Jonas the memories of pain, memories of war, starvation, and death. Jonas knows that there are many
Esperanza Cordero is a young girl in a poor area in Chicago. Working towards the goal of self-empowerment and self-discovery, she finds problems with race, gender, class, and economic statuses that stand in the way of her. Short vignettes, stories, and poems provide insight into her life as she progresses towards her aspirations.
Educated by Tara Westover is a gripping, emotional rollercoaster that changed my life, just a little bit. Her ability to retell events that completely changed her personality and life completely took me. I would read it for hours when I was supposed to go to bed. I would read it when I could have played on my phone. I would read it when I had any moment of free time where I could get ahold of it. If it was within my reach, I was reading it.
This work recounts the point of view of Elie Wiesel as he faces the horrors of World War II. His family was taken away, and he was shuffled into concentration camps. This account showed to many that the people that were affected by the holocaust are more than numbers. They are living, breathing humans, with aspirations for the future and their life today. A thought-provoking work that truly makes one readjust their worldview to diversify for more and different insights. Recommended for all teens and above, and also recommended for a reread. Five out of Five.
Supergifted by Gordon Korman is about Noah, who is supergifted. Finding a way out of the academy for students with high IQ’s, Noah transfers to a normal middle school that his friend Donovan attends. Soon, Noah finds a way to support his school and joins the cheerleading squad, but Hash Taggart (aka. Hashtag), an uber jock in the school, starts picking on him. Noah’s friend Donovan helps Noah and lands himself in a big fight with Hashtag. He’s told not to go anywhere near Hashtag.
