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One False Note

By Gordon Korman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Layla M.
Oct 27, 2023

One False Note is the second book in the 39 Clues series. Dan and Amy Cahill follow the life of Mozart the famous composer. They must travel through Austria to find a clue while their evil relatives are right on their tail. Will Dan and Amy find the clue first? 

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Out of the Easy

By Ruta Sepetys
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 27, 2023

Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys is a young adult historical novel set in the 1950s in New Orleans. The story follows the life of Josie Moraine, a determined and resourceful young woman who dreams of escaping her mother's brothel and pursuing a better future through education. Despite the odds stacked against her, Josie works at a bookstore and navigates the complexities of the city's underworld, all while trying to uncover the truth about her father's identity.

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Verity

By Colleen Hoover
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 27, 2023

Verity by Colleen Hoover is a gripping romantic thriller that follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who is asked to complete a popular author's series after the author, Verity Crawford, is injured. Lowen discovers Verity's hidden autobiographical manuscript and stumbles upon disturbing, dark secrets within it, leading to a thrilling and increasingly suspenseful narrative.

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Normal People

By Sally Rooney
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 27, 2023

Normal People by Sally Rooney is a contemporary coming-of-age novel that follows the complex relationship between Marianne and Connell, two Irish teenagers from different social backgrounds. Despite their differences, the two form a deep and intense connection, navigating the challenges of high school, college, and adulthood while grappling with issues of power, vulnerability, and self-identity.

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Out of Sight, Out of Time

By Ally Carter
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 27, 2023

Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter is the fifth installment in the Gallagher Girls series, following the adventures of Cammie Morgan and her friends at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women, a school for spies. In this book, Cammie wakes up with no memory of the past few months and is faced with the challenge of piecing together what happened during that time.

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Wonder

By R.J. Palacio
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 27, 2023

Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a heartwarming novel that tells the story of August Pullman, a young boy born with severe facial deformities, as he navigates the challenges of attending school for the first time in fifth grade. The book explores themes of acceptance, empathy, and the power of kindness as it follows August's journey to find his place in the world, make friends, and show that beauty is more than skin deep.

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The Last Thing He Told Me

By Laura Dave
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 27, 2023

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave is a suspenseful novel that follows the story of Hannah, a woman who is suddenly thrust into a world of uncertainty and secrets when her husband disappears, leaving behind a note with the enigmatic message, "Protect her." As she delves into her husband's past and builds a relationship with his teenage daughter, Bailey, Hannah unravels a web of deception and hidden truths that will test her strength and determination.

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The Weight of Blood

The Weight of Blood

By Tiffany D Jackson
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 20, 2023

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complex issues of family, race, and identity. The story revolves around two sisters, one light-skinned and one dark-skinned, who confront the legacy of their family's secrets and racial identity in a small Southern town. As they navigate a world filled with prejudice and discrimination, the novel explores the enduring impact of their ancestors' choices  and the weight of blood ties that bind them.

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Crave

Crave

By Tracy Wolff
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 20, 2023

Crave by Tracy Wolff is a young adult paranormal romance novel that follows the story of Grace, a high school student who is sent to an exclusive boarding school, Katmere Academy, after her parents' tragic death. There, she encounters a world filled with supernatural creatures, including vampires, shapeshifters, and witches. Grace becomes entangled in a complex web of intrigue, romance, and dark secrets when she meets Jaxon, a magnetic and enigmatic vampire prince.

Teen Review
The Lovely and the Lost

The Lovely and the Lost

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 12, 2023

Summary: The Lovely and the Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a gripping young adult novel
that follows the story of Kira Bennett, a girl with a unique ability to communicate with
search-and-rescue dogs. As she navigates the challenges of her extraordinary skill, Kira is
drawn into a thrilling mystery involving a missing girl and a dangerous wilderness. With the help
of her loyal dog, a team of skilled search-and-rescue professionals, and her own determination,

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