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Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Born a Crime

By Trevor Noah
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 18, 2023

Trevor Noah recounts his childhood in South Africa after and during apartheid. It focuses on his relationship with his mother and some of his most interesting life stories, which make us feel sad, happy, angry and more. 

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Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Long Way Down

By Jason Reynolds
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 18, 2023

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds is a unique book, it is a story that addresses many real life problems such as violence and revenge. The whole book is written in prose which is easy to read, keeps things interesting and can be read in a couple of hours. We see Will, the protagonist of this story, travel down the elevator filled with past and memories. I feel bad for Will, he is stuck between following The Rules or choosing his own future.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

By J. K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 18, 2023

Harry prepares to leave Privet Drive for the last time, the protective charm that has kept Harry safe is about to be broken but he cannot keep hiding, he has to find the final Horcruxes and destroy them. The final battle will begin and Harry has to face his enemy… 

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K Rowling

Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince

By J. K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 18, 2023

The wizarding world is aware and scared of the return of Voldemort, secrets and suspicions are spreading throughout and Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the dark mark. The darkest secrets of Voldemort are being unraveled and Dumbledore prepares Harry for his destiny… 

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix

By J. K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 18, 2023

The Dark Lord has returned and he grows stronger by the day. Many deny his return but a secret order gathers at Grimmauld place to stop him. Harry returns to Hogwarts for his fifth year, and a pesky teacher and weird dreams make Harry’s life harder… 

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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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