Trudy has everything. She is married to a rich lawyer, she has a beautiful daughter, and has her dream. But then her Aunt Gert dies. DuringInteresting
Trudy has everything. She is married to a rich lawyer, she has a beautiful daughter, and has her dream. But then her Aunt Gert dies. During the funeral she leaves for the bathroom. The gossip she hears will change her life forever. Soon she is moving into her aunt's old house and is learning secrets she never wished to know. But with her knew best friend she will fight for happiness. Has her life changed for the better? Set in present day this book was ok. It could have had more excitement to it. It isn't really geared towards teens but more mature kids might understand it....more
Oakley doesn't talk anymore. Why? No one knows. She stopped talking when she was 5 and hasn't talked since. Her best friend is next door neighbIntense
Oakley doesn't talk anymore. Why? No one knows. She stopped talking when she was 5 and hasn't talked since. Her best friend is next door neighbor Cole. He doesn't want to make her talk. He just wants her happiness. But when the bullies come out Oakley might break. What is the reason for her not speaking? This book is placed in present day. I is intense and you need to be prepared for that if you read it. Other than that it was an amazing book....more
Maude is a normal teen girl. Except for the fact that her foster parents treat her like a slave. Maude would do anything to get away fromAwesome Book!
Maude is a normal teen girl. Except for the fact that her foster parents treat her like a slave. Maude would do anything to get away from them. And she gets her chance. Her class takes a trip to Paris. Here big time producer James Baldwin spots her musical talent. Soon she is on her way to New York. Will Maude go big? Or will her talent fall short? I really enjoyed this book. It is a bit mysterious but still really funny....more
Conner is now running the Graveyard. A place for runaway unwind, which the law turns a blind eye to. Risa is now paralysed from the waist down. Lev isConner is now running the Graveyard. A place for runaway unwind, which the law turns a blind eye to. Risa is now paralysed from the waist down. Lev is part of an operation to save tithes. All why the truth of unwinding is being uncovered. I really enjoyed this book. It has a lot of suspense and your are always excited to turn the page and see what happens next. You have to read the first book in this series before you read UnWholly though....more
Conner is a trouble maker. Risa is a state ward with not enough talent. Lev is a tithe, a religious sacrifice. All different people, but all running fConner is a trouble maker. Risa is a state ward with not enough talent. Lev is a tithe, a religious sacrifice. All different people, but all running from the same thing. All of the kids have been sent to be unwound. This book is set in futuristic USA. Kids can be unwound. Being unwound is a state in which your body is separated and you are donated to other people. Trouble makers, religious sacrifices, kids who there aren't enough room for are sent to be unwound. Will these three survive? This reminds me of Divergent. The dystopian books are similar in kids trying to change the law....more
Jules is about to start her last year of high school. With her perfect boyfriend and two best friends what could go wrong? Everything is perfect.Drama
Jules is about to start her last year of high school. With her perfect boyfriend and two best friends what could go wrong? Everything is perfect. The Texas weather is beautiful and almost the whole teenage population of the town is hanging out together. Then the wind picks up. Everybody runs. Soon Jules is stuck under a collapsed house with about twelve other teens. Will they make it out? This book just invites the drama. Boys and death are just around the corner in this book. It almost reminds me of Hunger Games because of the love triangle....more
Eleanor is the curly read-headed misfit. Her clothes never match, her mane is always wild, and she is a little on the heavy side. An abusive step fathEleanor is the curly read-headed misfit. Her clothes never match, her mane is always wild, and she is a little on the heavy side. An abusive step father rules her big family and there is never enough money. Nobody ever thought she was good enough. Park is the small, Asian misfit. With a retired military father and a Asian mother, who never tries to cover up her accent, Park is the runt of the family. He wonders if the Asian genes missed his tall, buff, "perfect" brother. Park will never be good enough for his father. Could he be good enough for anybody? Then one day they sit together on the bus. Soon a bus ride turned into sharing comic books and music. They wanted to be together. But it was a classic Romeo and Juliet story. The only thing that kept them apart, yet together at the same time, was Eleanor's stepfather. Will Eleanor ever be free of his rein? This is such a unique story type that it is hard to make recommendation for it . It is a little bit like What Happened To Goodbye by Sarah Dessen I guess. I really enjoyed this story....more
This book is set a present day city. The town is overruled by gangs and Irish pubs. Finely, A.K.A. White Rabbit, is the only white kid on the schools This book is set a present day city. The town is overruled by gangs and Irish pubs. Finely, A.K.A. White Rabbit, is the only white kid on the schools varsity basketball team. When he is playing basketball is that #21 jersey everything seems to make sense. Until Russ arrives. Russ moves in with his grandparents after a tragic incident left him orphaned. He is a basketball prodigy. His number? 21. Will Russ only take Finely's number? Or will he take his spot on the team? I truthfully did not really enjoy the book, but if you are a sports fan this is a good book for you. ...more
Amy is excited to get her first babysitting job. She need to earn back her mom's trust after she forgets to feed her neighbors dog. Little Kendra is aAmy is excited to get her first babysitting job. She need to earn back her mom's trust after she forgets to feed her neighbors dog. Little Kendra is a joy and quickly adapts to her new babysitter. But a quick nap could be the end for Amy. Kendra is missing and the front door is unlocked. But soon a car arrives. Inside is baby Kendra and two thugs with a gun. Amy must protect Kendra and soon the two men are forced to kidnap the teenage girl as well. Will the two girls make it out alive? Why have they been kidnapped? These questions swirl around Amy's head. She must find a way home. Amy's wit and quick thinking may help save Kendra. If you like mysteries this is the book for you. The suspense really makes the present day book come to life....more
Willa is new to Hollywood. Her stepdad and mom are in love and Willa has to deal with it. But she also has to deal with the visions. And the murders oWilla is new to Hollywood. Her stepdad and mom are in love and Willa has to deal with it. But she also has to deal with the visions. And the murders of young actresses. Murders mimicking scenes from old movies are popping up. Who is the killer? Willa might know. But she will need the help of Wyatt, a boy her age, who is obsessed with the murders. Will Wyatt and Willa solve the murders? Or will Willa become the next victim?
This book reminds me of The Name Of The Star. Both books have these mysterious unsolved murders that the main characters must try to solve. It is definitely more mature than some books, but I really enjoyed it....more
Rory is excited to be in London for boarding school. But should she? The day she arrives the first murder starts. The murderer is mimicking the Jack tRory is excited to be in London for boarding school. But should she? The day she arrives the first murder starts. The murderer is mimicking the Jack the Ripper murders and London is a mess. Police are everywhere and no one can leave the school. But Rory and her roommate leave. They sneak out. They don't get hurt. But then Rory sees someone. He looks suspicious. And then he starts to talk to her. The only problem is that Rory's roommate didn't see him. Who is this strange man and why is he near campus? This book has the same theme as Famous Last Words. Both books have two young women trying to solve multiply unsolved murders that are mimicking something else. I enjoyed the book, but it is a bit mature....more
Josie is smart. She knows her mom loves her, that she is only leaving her for Josie's own good. Right? Josie's mom is a prostitute who has dragged herJosie is smart. She knows her mom loves her, that she is only leaving her for Josie's own good. Right? Josie's mom is a prostitute who has dragged her around all of Josie's life. They eventually stay in New Orleans. Josie makes friends and works at a local bookshop. But when the bookshop owner is injured Josie knows who is responsible. Her mom and her abusive boyfriend. And there is a murder. Who is the murderer? This book is intense. Sometimes I was confused about what was really going on. It is set in 1950, New Orleans. I think of this book as a 1950's version of My Book of Life by Angel. It shows the hard life of a young girl all alone. I enjoyed this book, but it is just a particular taste....more
Mia loves her family. She loves classical music. She loves her boyfriend. She has a perfectly normal life. But in the blink of an eye everything changMia loves her family. She loves classical music. She loves her boyfriend. She has a perfectly normal life. But in the blink of an eye everything changes. Mia is forced to watch her family struggle as she does the impossible. And now she has a choice. Is it worth it to stay? This book pulls you and doesn't let you leave. It makes you question what you would do if you were in Mia's situation. This book makes me think of See You At Harry's, because the main character must watch her mom fall apart after a tragic accident. Both of the main characters are on the outside looking in....more
When Her mom is pregnant Raina can't wait for her baby sister. But soon she realizes being a big sister isn't as great as she thought. As Raina puts uWhen Her mom is pregnant Raina can't wait for her baby sister. But soon she realizes being a big sister isn't as great as she thought. As Raina puts up with her sisters antics she learns the importance of family. But her patience is soon put to the test as her and her family set out on a road trip to her aunts house. Readers travel through Raina's past and get hear her point of view on siblings, parents, and feeling different. Raina Telegemeier's stories are really able to capture how teens minds work. She is an amazing author and if you haven't you should read her other works; Smile and Drama....more
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