When Maddie was younger, her dad worked in the secret service and she was best friends with Logan, the president’s son. But after a dramatic turn of events, Maddie’s dad relocated them to Alaska. Six years later, Logan shows up in Alaska and he brings the danger with him. Now it’s up to Maddie to…… Continue reading Book Review: Not If I Save You First by Ally Carter
A cauldron’s bubble transports Alda between world-times to an enchanted realm of pirates, witches, spirits, and curses. Through her travels Alda meets a cabin boy named Dreng and they are brought together time and again. As Alda tries to discover the truth about who she is, will she and Dreng be able to find their…… Continue reading Book Review: Cauldron’s Bubble by Amber Elby
Sixteen-year-old Starr feels like there are two versions of herself: she lives in a poor neighbourhood and is one of the few black students at a private high school. When her unarmed best friend, Khalil, is killed by a police officer, Starr’s two worlds collide. As the only witness, she knows the truth about what…… Continue reading Book Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Shahrzad has been forced to flee the fallen city of Rey, away from her husband Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan. Now she is back with her family who are seeking safety in a desert camp, whilst preparations are being made for war against Khalid’s kingdom. Shazi’s first love, Tariq, leads this army and he is…… Continue reading Book Review: The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh
Addie, Kate, Sam, Danny and Jessica are a group of friends from Ballardvale, Massachusetts. Having finished college, they start to change and go in different directions. As Addie witnesses the lifestyle choices of those around her, she begins to wonder if there is more to life than working in her parents’ diner. Should she stay…… Continue reading Book Review: Ballardvale Blues by Rachel Veznaian
In a small Oklahoma town there are two rival gangs: Greasers and Socs. The Greasers are poor and wear their hair long, whilst the Socs are rich kids from the West-side. Street fights go on between the two gangs and the Socs like to beat up the Greasers for fun. Ponyboy Curtis is a Greaser…… Continue reading Book Review: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
When five high school students are sent to detention, just four emerge alive. Academically gifted Bronwyn keeps a flawless school record. Rising baseball star Cooper is a popular jock. Homecoming princess Addy would never reveal her insecurities. Bad boy Nate is on probation for illegal activity. Outsider Simon, creator of Bayview High’s gossip app, dies…… Continue reading Book Review: One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
