Tress lost her parents seven years ago and she is ready to find out what happened. Felicity was there the night Tress’s parents disappeared but she doesn’t remember what happened. The disappearance of Tress’s family ruined her and felicitys friendship and they don’t talk anymore. But answers are still needed and Tress is sure that Felicity knows what happened. All taking place in one night we follow the girls as she tries to get answers. The methods may not be so ethical but Tress will do anything to find out what happened.
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.
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.
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han follows Belly durning her summer at Cousins Beach. Belly is in love with Conrad. She always has been and she’s pretty sure she always will be. But he doesn’t her like that. Or at least he didn’t until this summer. Everything is different, this summer she’s going to do things, like trying to get Conrad. But there’s Jeremiah, Conrads brother and her best friend, and he’s looking at her different and he just might like her.
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.
The Fates Divide by Veronica Roth is the second book in the Carve the Mark duology. It continues the story of Cyra and Akos, individuals from opposing societies with unique abilities. As they navigate a galaxy torn by conflict and power struggles, they face challenges that test their loyalty to their respective nations and each other. The story delves into themes of fate, identity, and the consequences of choices made.
The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure is a novel set during World War II. The main character, Lucien Bernard, is an architect in Paris. During this time, architects took any jobs they could get. Lucien receives a job from Monsieur Manet, who is successful and extremely wealthy. Manet asks him to design factories, but little does Lucien know that he will also be asked to design a hiding place for Jews.
Disclose by Joelle Charbonneau is a gripping science fiction thriller that revolves around the discovery of an extraterrestrial message hidden within human DNA. When a renowned geneticist named Jenna stumbles upon this encoded message, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous race against time, as various factions seek to control and interpret the message for their own agendas. As Jenna delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers dark secrets that challenge her understanding of humanity's origins and potential.
Words cannot truly communicate how I feel about this book. Hosseini did a fantastic job with this piece--so much so that I could not accept that it’s fiction. Largely taking place in Afghanistan, we see little Amir’s ups and downs in life--from his relationships with his father to the power dynamic between him and his family servant (aka his best friend). They frequently participated in the annual kite-flying tournaments--Amir was the kite flier while Hassan was the kite runner.
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black is a young adult urban fantasy novel set in a world where vampirism is real and dangerous. After a deadly vampire attack, Tana wakes up to find herself in a Coldtown, a quarantined city where vampires and infected humans coexist.
