Iris Winnow is hung by anticipation with her brother’s departure to fight in a war between the gods. Life is messy with her mother’s addiction and money being tight. So, winning the columnist position at the Oath Gazette seems like seems like the only thing that can get her out of the mess. She is worried about her brother’s absence, so she writes letters to him and slips them under her wardrobe. All of that only to fall into the hands of her rival at the Oath Gazette, Roman Kitt, who is also fighting for the columnist position.
When the Builders created an underground living environment for the people, all seemed well. Until the storerooms started running out of food and corruption began to erupt. But when Lina and Doon found an ancient parchment, they wanted to find a way out of Ember. But will they be able to leave the city? I love this book because of its thrill. This book has a lot of twists and turns which make it really fun.
Wild Wishes and Windswept Kisses by Maya Prasad is a book about four girls Nidhi, Avani, Rani, and Sirisha who are sisters and best friends. After spending the last couple of months in India, Nidhi is finally coming back to the USA to visit her family on Orcas Island, but she gets caught in a windstorm and is struggling to make it on time to sister Rani’s short film contest along with her ex-boyfriend Grayson.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson has become one of my favorite books I’ve ever read; in fact, I would without hesitation put it on my “top 7” list. You may have heard of this novel from the TV show created recently. If you do plan to watch the show, I highly recommend you read this book first as the show tends to rush through some crucial parts of the entire plot. This murder mystery follows the life of a 17-year-old girl, Pip, who uncovers the mysterious past of her hometown.
In The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan Percy Jackson continues his journey as the son of Poseidon. He goes back to Camp Half-Blood where he learns that it is under attack with monsters. So, Percy and his friends again set out on another adventure to save the world!
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a great Romance/tragedy book following Patroclus and Achilles. Patroclus is the exiled son of king Menoitius. Patroclus was exiled because he killed another boy. Patroclus found shelter in Peleus’ court, where he was fostered with Achilles. He soon became Achilles' apprentice while developing a crush for Achilles. Achilles is the son of king Peleus, and his mom is a sea nymph. He was the best fighter of his generation, but he had never been in a fight before.
Claudia Coleman has never had many friends because of her shyness, but Monday Charles is the exception. The two are inseparable, and close beyond the standard set by their peers. After a poorly timed photo leaves the friends as the talk of the school, Monday mysteriously disappears. The weirdest part? No one but Claudia seems to care, or even remember who Monday is. Claudia dives into the disappearance of her best friend, determined to find the truth and calm her racing mind.
Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog is the second book of the Stick Dog book series. In this, the five dogs start off relaxing on a hot summer day near a river. Then, they hear a tingling bell, the origin of which each dog guesses. One dog suspect that it is a flying cuckoo clock controlled by a cuckoo bird. They investigate, and it turns out to be a frankfurter (hot dog) truck. They are extremely hungry as dogs always are, and devise plans to steal some hot dogs.
Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is an amazing work of English literature that continues to captivate readers with its powerful narrative and complex characters. The novel begins with Jane's childhood at Gateshead, where she lives with her cruel aunt, Mrs. Reed, and her cousins. Jane is eventually sent to Lowood School, a harsh school for orphaned girls. Despite the difficult conditions, Jane finds friendship and mentorship. After eight years at Lowood, Jane becomes a teacher there but wants new experiences.
Solitaire is a book told from the point of view of Charlie’s sister, Tori Spring, a teenage girl, who goes to Harvey Greene Grammar School (Higgs). Her life is turned upside down when Michael Holden enters her school’s gates. In the same year, a new blog, Solitaire is created and pranks the school.
