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 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

By J. K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 18, 2023

Harry returns for his fourth year and the Tri wizard tournament is about to be held at Hogwarts. Mysterious and unexpected things seemed to happen as Harry found himself facing dark wizards and creatures… 

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

By J. K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 18, 2023

Harry is about to start his third year in Hogwarts and Sirius black a mass murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort is on the run, they say he is coming after Harry. Omens of death are seen everywhere and the school grounds are now guarded by the soul sucking and terrifying Dementors. The third installment in the series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is an amazing book, the whole story is not what it seems to be, the ending is unexpected, shocking and heartbreaking but good.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

By J. K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 18, 2023

Harry had the worst birthday of his life just as he feels like it can’t get any worse he gets warnings of doom from a house elf called Dobby and gets grounded by the Dursleys. In the second installment of the series we see Harry return to Hogwarts in an unusual way and it turns out Dobby was right… 

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The Key to Fear

The Key to Fear

By Kristin Cast

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Sep 18, 2023

Summary: The Key to Fear by Kristin Cast is a dystopian young adult novel set in a divided society where the privileged Key Masters rule over the oppressed Reapers. The story revolves around Elodie, a Reaper with a unique power, who discovers a dark secret about the Key Masters. As she joins a rebellion to challenge their authority, she forms alliances and faces various obstacles in her quest for justice and freedom.

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Breathe

Breathe

By Sarah Crossan
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Sep 18, 2023

Summary: Breathe by Sarah Crossan is a dystopian young adult novel set in a future where oxygen is a scarce and controlled resource. Society is divided into two classes: the privileged Premiums who have access to clean air, and the struggling Auxiliaries who must purchase every breath they take. The story follows three teenagers, Quinn, Bea, and Alina, as they embark on a perilous journey to escape the oppressive confines of their controlled city and find a mythical haven where they can breathe freely.

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Never Let Me Go

Never Let Me Go

By Kazuo Ishiguro
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Eva
Sep 18, 2023

Never Let Me Go is a dystopian novel set in Britain. The book takes us through the life of young British school kids who are at an isolated boarding school. The mystery is they are required to follow a very strict set of rules and are never allowed to leave the premises of the school until they are old enough. The book is a great read and definitely takes an interesting turn.

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We Deserve Monuments

We Deserve Monuments

By Jas Hammonds
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Sophia
Sep 11, 2023

Wow. Just… wow. We Deserve Monuments is a debut novel. But you wouldn’t be able to tell. It’s just that well written. A beautiful, heart-wrenching coming of age story, Jas Hammonds wove a tale of generational trauma, love, racism, homophobia, and what really matters. This was recommended to me by Goodreads because I read Pet (by Akwaeke Emezi), and I at first marked it as TBR because of the cover. Then, I read the premise. It was at this moment that it became an instant read for me. I was not disappointed.

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The Iron Trial

The Iron Trial

By Holly Black & Cassandra Clare
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Zamir
Sep 11, 2023

The Iron Trial is the first book in the Magisterium series by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. The story follows a young boy named Callum Hunt, who has been warned his whole life to stay away from magic and the Magisterium, a school for young mages. However, when he is selected to attend the Magisterium, he reluctantly embarks on a journey of magical education. There, he makes friends and discovers secrets about his past, including a prophecy that may tie his fate to the dark forces threatening the magical world.

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From Blood and Ash

From Blood and Ash

By Jennifer L. Armentrout
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Likhita
Sep 11, 2023

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the first book in the Blood and Ash series. Poppy, a maiden who was chosen from birth, never got to control her life. She’s hidden from the world, and has to wear a veil to cover her face. Even though the kingdom’s future depends on Poppy’s Ascension, she would rather be with the guards and fight the evil lurking in the kingdom than to be found worthy by the Gods. As unexpected things start occuring, she starts losing those she holds dear.

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House of Earth and Blood

House of Earth and Blood

By Sarah J. Maas
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Zamir
Sep 11, 2023

House of Earth and Blood is the first book in Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City series, a thrilling urban fantasy novel that follows the story of Bryce Quinlan, a half-human, half-fae party girl living in the bustling city of Crescent City. When her closest friends are brutally murdered, Bryce is pulled into a dark investigation, working alongside the enigmatic Fallen Angel, Hunt Athalar, to solve the crimes.

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