In Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, Ryland Grace wakes up as the sole survivor sent on a last chance mission to save humanity from certain death. Ryland is stuck in the depths of space with a spotty memory trying to find the solution to humanity's untimely demise before it is too late. Filled with bravery, courage, and compassion, this book is a must read.
In the spellbinding sequel to A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos, The Missing of Clairdelune, Opelia must yet again learn to survive in the harsh society of the pole. Only this time, she is deeper than ever in the dangerous power struggles and deceit of the pole. As she struggles to survive, she slowly begins to unravel a deep web of mystery that will soon change the world as she knows it.
A Winter's Promise depicts a fantasy world in which the world has divided into floating islands where magical powers have developed from the mysterious family spirits that reside on the arks. The main character, Ophelia, must leave her home on Anima to fulfill an arranged marriage with the phlegmatic Thorn. However before the wedding day she must survive the winter in the harsh society of the pole, filled with deception, intrigue and betrayal where nothing is as it seems.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets brings Harry back to Hogwarts for his second year, only to be met with strange occurrences that thrust the school into panic. This time, a shadowy figure from the past, the myth of the Chamber of Secrets, and the discovery of Tom Riddle’s diary lead Harry, Ron, and Hermione into a more dangerous and layered mystery than before.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the longest book in the series, and with good reason—Harry’s fifth year at Hogwarts is filled with emotional turmoil, political tension, and the rising threat of Voldemort. Isolated and frustrated after the Ministry of Magic’s refusal to believe in Voldemort’s return, Harry struggles with anger and confusion, especially as Dumbledore keeps him in the dark.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire takes the series to a grander, more intense scale, as the magical world opens up beyond Hogwarts. The Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous competition between three wizarding schools, is the central focus of Harry’s fourth year. Although Harry is mysteriously entered into the tournament against his will, he must compete in deadly tasks that test his magical abilities and courage.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban marks a distinct shift in tone and complexity from the first two books in the series. Harry returns for his third year at Hogwarts, only to learn that a notorious criminal, Sirius Black, has escaped from the wizarding prison, Azkaban. Rumors swirl that Sirius is out to kill Harry, adding an air of danger to the school year.
Parachutes by Kelly Yang is a thought-provoking and inspiring book about determination and how using your voice even with setbacks, means more to others than staying silent. This book is about Dani and Claire. Claire is a Chinese teenager who her parents sent to the states to go to a better school and Dani is her housemate, a young girl who has the ambition to make it to a college competition for her debate team.
