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The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember

By Jeanne DuPrau
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Layla M.
Aug 20, 2023

The City of Ember is a tale about a rundown underground city due to a mysterious disaster. This story follows Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow who live inside the crumbling city. They must hurry to solve clues to get everyone out before the lights go out forever. I like how this book leaves you clinging to every word so once you start you can’t stop! My favorite part is when they get to choose their jobs and when they are exploring the pipeworks.

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Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

Ninth House

By Leigh Bardugo
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Aug 20, 2023

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo follows the story of Galaxy "Alex" Stern, a young woman with the ability to see ghosts and interact with the supernatural world. She is offered a chance at a new life when she is recruited into Lethe House, a secret society at Yale University that monitors and regulates magic and occult activities among the elite students.

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Twisted Hate by Ana Huang

Twisted Hate

By Ana Huang
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mariam S.
Aug 20, 2023

Twisted Hate is a fictional romance novel by Ana Huang. Despite their effortless charm when it comes to other people, Josh Chen and Jules Ambrose have hated each other from the moment they met - Josh said that Jules was a bad influence on his sister, Ava, and she’s never forgotten it. But their chemistry is undeniable, and now it’s unavoidable as Ava gets a temp job at the same health clinic that Josh volunteers with. They make an arrangement to try to avoid catching feelings, but it only seems to do the opposite.

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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

They Both Die at the End

By Adam Silvera
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Aadhya
Aug 18, 2023

They Both Die at the End is an extremely popular book and rightfully so, as Adam Silvera’s dystopian world forces you to experience a world beyond your imagination. When Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio meet each other, they both know that it’s their final day on Earth. Readers are hit with feelings as the characters suffer through tear-jerking goodbyes with their loved ones, as well as past memories resurfacing during their final moments. As they prepare for the end, their true adventure begins.

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The Missing Movie by Geronimo Stilton

The Missing Movie

By Geronimo Stilton
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
The Quiet Starling
Aug 18, 2023

Everyone was excited and looking forward to the start of the film festival, which was the most anticipated event of the year. While preparing for the occasion, Geronimo was unaware that he was required to make a speech. His last-minute notes were lost in Trap's hands before the speech, forcing him to improvise and tell a true story. His speech was well-received by those in the crowd, and they all loudly cheered. He was there to watch the detective movies, and oh how he enjoyed being a detective, when Hercule Portrait, his dear buddy, suddenly appeared in front of him.

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The Legend of the Maze by Thea Stilton

The Legend of the Maze

By Thea Stilton
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
The Quiet Starling
Aug 18, 2023

The Thea Sisters go to the Italian city of Verona. Colette finds a tile with the initials ABL (Aurora Beatrix Lane), an ancient explorer and archeologist, etched beneath it as they explore Juliet's home. When they learned about this recent find, they speculated that it might lead to a new treasure—the third one. A couple of Sebastiano and Aurora's pals provide a hand. They would need to locate the treasure before Luke von Klawitz, the grandson of Professor von Klawitz, does.

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Know My Name by Chanel Miller

Know My Name

By Chanel Miller
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Aadhya
Aug 18, 2023

Know My Name is an amazing memoir, perfect for those who enjoy true stories. It discusses the Stanford sexual assault case and is not an easy book to read, but Chanel Miller’s powerful words define her as a survivor rather than a victim. Miller describes her experience after the assault to her readers, writing about confronting the truth, her loved ones, and her new reality. Readers are also introduced to the case that was filed and gain knowledge about the legal aspect of the situation.

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Mysterious Eye of the Dragon by Geronimo Stilton

Mysterious Eye of the Dragon

By Geronimo Stilton
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
The Quiet Starling
Aug 18, 2023

Geronimo was walking to the Rodent's Gazette, the most well-known newspaper on Mouse Island, on a bright spring morning. Geronimo hears screaming as he approaches his place of employment; Thea and Trap were arguing over an envelope. When Geronimo came into view, he noticed that the envelope had come from somewhere familiar and that it was also addressed to him. His close friend Isabela from Brazil had invited him to visit her country in pursuit of an enigmatically hidden treasure.

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Mouse Vs Wild by Geronimo Stilton

Mouse Vs Wild

By Geronimo Stilton
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
The Quiet Starling
Aug 18, 2023

Geronimo was working near a window at the Rodent's Gazette on a breezy late July morning. It was quiet until Trap slammed the door open. He arrived to inform him of Mouse Luxe, a super-sized resort that was the most upscale lodging option on Mouse Island. He was telling Geronimo about the competition he had joined, which was run by Smoothie Slickpaws, the proprietor of the travel business Trust Me You'll Like It and a close friend of Geronimo's. The wildest, most remote, and stinkiest location on Mouse Island was Port Stinky, where Trap brought Geronimo to board a helicopter.

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