The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton is a classic coming-of-age novel. In this book, Ponyboy finds himself caught
up in the middle of a few too many conflicts. Ponyboy is a greaser, and being a greaser isn’t easy. He
knows he can depend on his brothers and the gang and not to trust the socs. When Ponyboy’s friend,
Johnny, kills a soc in self-defense, the two boys are forced to run. Being a greaser means the police
Unlocked by Shannon Messenger is #8.5 in the Keeper of The Lost Cities fantasy series. The first half of
the book is bonus material. It contains summaries of all the major characters, extra bits of information
from the Lost Cities, portraits, and much more. The second half of the book is the novella. The novella
alternates between Sophie and Keefe’s perspectives. In the novella, Keefe is recovering and struggling to
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K Rowling is undoubtedly a fantastic book. I
loved reading about the Knight Bus, the Marauders, the Dementors, Buckbeak, and all the little
details that made this book stand out. I even liked Draco and Snape in this book despite their
unlikeable personalities, which says something. As for the mystery behind the Prisoner of
Azkaban, I found it thrilling and shocking. There are so many great things about this book; I
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling is the ultimate pivotal point in the Harry
Potter series-- as not only is it the turning point between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort’s
dynamic but just about for every character. The Triwizard tournament is also super entertaining
to read about with all its twists and turns. But the book's ending by far takes the cake as Harry
Potter comes face to face with the Dark Lord once more.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K Rowling is interesting, to say the least. The whole plot
revolves around Harry’s son, Albus, and Draco’s son, Scorpius, getting their hands on a
time-turner and using it to save someone from the past. Now that may sound familiar to you,
Harry Potter fans, and that is because it has the same plot as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K Rowling is an underrated masterpiece in my opinion. As for despite it being one of people’s least-liked books out of the series, I found it to be super entertaining. J.K Rowling’s use of mystery and suspense keeps readers interested and wanting to know more. That being said, I do think there were some unnecessary subjects covered throughout the book not worth mentioning.
Being the first book in the Harry Potter Franchise, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a fantastic start- giving readers a great understanding of the magical world before them. J.K Rowling’s introduction of characters and their personalities being fabulous all the more. I find this book very enjoyable to read as you learn so much about Harry and his friends throughout the book.
Woven is the story of Nels, who has been desperate to be a knight for the kingdom of Avërand since he was young. However, despite his height and strength, he’s ignored by the knighthood. Instead, Nels goes around helping his village, until he is murdered. Nels awakes as a ghost, only able to be seen by spoiled princess Tyra. The two must work together to find out who killed Nels, and how it all relates to an ancient needle with the ability to mend and weave the world.
R.I.P Eliza Hart tells the story of Ellie Sokoloff, ex-best friend of Eliza Hart who both attend Ventana Ranch boarding school. Ellie now is a loner, while Eliza is the most popular girl at Ventana Ranch. That is, until she’s murdered. Now Ellie, who’s been bullied by Eliza since she arrived, is determined to solve her murder, despite the fact she now looks like the top suspect. With help from her roommate Sam, she has to find out what really happened, and clear her own name.
