The Amazing Book Is Not On Fire

By Dan Howell and Phil Lester

This is the story of Dan and Phil and how they began YouTube. From crazy diaries to what happened in Las Vegas, this book provides small details about their lives and also pages about fellow YouTubers, Becky and Jessica. This book is good for people who enjoy fun YouTube stories, British culture, and related topics.

Reviewer: America Guzman

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The Shadow Throne

By Jennifer A. Nielsen

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RL 5.6

PTS 12.0

This is the last book in the Ascendance Trilogy. The story follows Jaron on his last adventure at winning the war against Avenia. With so many countries against Cathy, will Jaron save his tiny kingdom from this invasion? When Jaron found that his friend Imogen has been captured by King Vargan of Avenia, he embarks on a daring rescue mission, undertaking a death-defying journey to save everything and everyone he loves. Even with his quit wit, he may lose someone he loves. The only thing that matters in the end is who will sit on the Shadow Throne. You should read The False Prince and The Runaway King before reading The Shadow Throne. This series is for readers who enjoy action, adventure, wars, and a bit of romance. 

Reviewer: Rose Arcellana

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The Rose Society

By Marie Lu

     There once was a girl named Adelina Amoteru who had a father, a prince, and a society of friends. . . But they betrayed her and now it is her turn to get revenge! Feared as "The White Wolf," Adelina and her sister, Violetta, set out in hopes of finding "The Young Elites," to strike down the "Inquisitor Axis." With her powers being fed on fear and hate, Adelina is no heroine. To make matters worse, her powers have grown out of her control. Adelina struggles to hang on to the little bit of good that is still within her. How can someone be good when their very essence is darkness?  This is the second installment in the "Young Elites" series - it would be best to read "Young Elites" before reading this book! If you like characters with with special powers and abilities, this series is worth checking out. I would recommend this book to people who like action and adventure, with a hint of romance. Once upon a time, someone comes back and reveals her true self.

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RL: 5.2

PTS: 15.0

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Allegiant

By Veronica Roth

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RL 5.7

PTS 17.0

          Tris goes on another adventure, this time she and Tobias go past the limits and discover all the secrets of their Dystopian world! Their relationship twists and turns as they fight, discover new information, reach new points, have differing opinions, and learn more about themselves. Their love and loyalty is tested as they try to recover from discovering that their entire life was based on a lie. This book is narrated by Tris and Tobias, the perspective changes every few chapters. This is the third and final book in the Divergent Trilogy. I would recommend this book to anyone who has read the first two books Divergent and Insurgent. 

Reviewer: Amanda Pedroza

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Insurgent

By Veronica Roth

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RL 5.0

PTS 16.0

         Tris Prior has to embrace the Divergence inside her to save the ones she loves. But her choices will affect what happens to her and her loved ones. This is the second book in The Divergent Series, so if you haven't read Divergent be sure to check that out first! I would recommend this book to people who like action and a little bit of romance. It is a great book for everyone to read!

Reviewer: Amanda Pedroza

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Divergent

By Veronica Roth

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RL 4.8

PTS 16.0

          Beatrice Prior is a sixteen-year-old girl living life in the selfless and respectful faction she was born into, Abnegation. At her Choosing Ceremony she boldly decides to change factions and becomes Dauntless. Beatrice has to adapt quickly as her new faction values courage, bravery, toughness, and fearlessness. During her Dauntless training, she finds the love of her life. She also has to be brave when she looses the people she loves. I would recommend this book to people who like The Hunger Games and Harry Potter. If you like those series you should definitely read this book!

Reviewer: Amanda Pedroza

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The Copper Gauntlet

By Holly Black and Cassandra Clare

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RL 5.2

PTS 11.0

          Summer breaks are supposed to be all fun and games, but not for Callum Hunt whose father thinks it is not a picnic. His closest friend at home is his chaos-ridden wolf, Havoc. Callum is having a hard time because he can't back to the magical world of the Magisterium... Things get even harder for him when he finds out that his dad might be trying to kill him and Havoc. Callum tries to escape to Magisterium, but when he arrives he finds out about a copper gauntlet capable of separating certain magicians from their magic. This item is called the Alkahest and it has been stolen. Callum, Aaron, and Tamara take it upon themselves to find the culprit. During their search, they awaken very dangerous foes and a dangerous truth.  I would recommend this book to people who like magic, action, and adventure. This is the second book in the Magisterium Series, so if you haven't read the first book, The Iron Trial, be sure to check that out before reading The Copper Gauntlet! This book is full of secrets and surprises that might confuse you at first, but as you continue reading everything will start to make sense. You won't believe what Callum does at the end!!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Reached

By Ally Condie

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RL 4.6

PTS 16.0

          Chapter's rotate between Ky, Cassia, and Xander's point of view. Everything is in place for the Rising's takeover and this trio is a part of them. Xander works in the commons alongside medics as an official. Cassie works as an undercover sorter in central and trades with architects in her spare time to exchange messages with Ky. This is because Ky is an air force pilot and on base in the command. The war is finally over! The plague was released to the public and only the Rising has the cure, they had it in central for while... until they didn't. I would recommend this to people who love romance. This is the third and final book in the romance trilogy Matched (book one is Matched and book 2 is Crossed). If you are into rebellion, dystopian societies, and adventure books, you should read this series. This last book tells you who Cassia chooses and id there is any hope left for Xander.

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy

By Ally Carter

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RL 6.1

PTS 9.0

          Forced to give up her first boyfriend Josh, all Cammie wants is to have a peaceful semester in her spy school, Gallagher Academy. Of course, when your school hosts a mysterious guest, code name: Blackthorne, then you get blamed for a security breach at your school, pretty much nothing will be peaceful. Turns out "Blackthorne" is Gallagher Academy's counterpoint, an all boy spy school. We all know what happens when an all boy school merges with an all girl school, let's just say chaos will happen and its top secret status may be at risk! I recommend this book to people who love romance and action! This book is the sequel to I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You. If you read the first book, the second book adds a new twist. Spy boys will be coming to the all girls school, maybe there will be someone new in Cammie's love life!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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The Boundless

By Kenneth Oppel

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RL 5.0

PTS 11.0

          Join William Everhett on The Boundless. Follow him on his journey full of suspense, drama, betrayal, and... clowns? I would recommend this book to anyone ready for a good mystery. This book is of movie quality!

Reviewer: Ethan Collier

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The Search for Zykland

By Nina O'Hara

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RL n/a

PTS n/a

          A time traveling Zyk has come to inform two children that his world is ending. Throughout this story, monsters attack them and friends help them. Will they be able to save Zykland!? This book is even written in San Diego! This is a great book for high readers, fantasy seekers, and vocabulary lovers. The vocabulary is so high that you'll need a dictionary! (Just kidding!)

Reviewer: Jonathan Eppert

Big Nate Makes the Grade

By Lincoln Peirce

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RL 2.6

PTS 2.0

          Nate gets tired of seeing Gina getting all A-pluses. So, he decides to study for once so he can show off in Gina's face. On the day of the test, Nate ends up getting an A++. Gina then says, "What's your problem Jerk Face!?" Nate replies, "Nothing?? I am just smart." I would recommend this book because it has humor, action, and showing off.

Tuesdays at the Castle

By Jessica Day George

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RL 5.8

PTS 8.0

          Celie is the princess of the Glower Castle. It might seem that it's just an ordinary castle, but the castle that  but the castle adds new rooms, tunnels, and sometimes entire wings all by itself. The castle usually makes these changes on Tuesdays, which is why Tuesday is Celie's favorite day, of course only she takes the time to record all of the castle's twists and turns. After their parents (the queen and king) and brother disappeared, a group of counselors "advise" their brother (the new king) Rolf. A lot of things are happening to the castle and Celie doesn't know what to do. Will Celie have time to make things right before it's too late? I would recommend this book to people who like kingdoms, fantasy, and castles. If you like Hogwarts and Howl's Moving  Castle then you are going to love this! This is a really good book to read when you don't have anything to do. It is a very subtle and easy book to read, so you won't really get confused too much.

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Magisterium: The Iron Trial

By Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

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RL 5.6

PTS 13.0

          All of his life, Callum Hunt has had a hurt leg and hasn't known who he is. This 12-year old boy is very different, he wants to fail the only chance he has at getting an apprenticeship at the magical school, Magisterium. All his life, his father told him to stay away from magic, but even though he gets a really bad score, he was still selected by the best mage in the school, Master Rufus. He usually feels like an outsider because of his injured leg, but he has never felt like he belonged more than at this school. He knows that he is unlike all the other apprentices, for he has a dark past, that he doesn't even know about. What is this past that will greatly affect his future? I would recommend this book to people who like action, adventure, and magic. This book will be really loved by people who like fantasy. The Magisterium is a bit like Hogwarts, although they are very different the plots and stories are still very similar. The main character will have to choose, this is a matter of life and death, you will find out that Call is. . . . 

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

By Aly Carter

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RL 5.9

PTS 10.0

          Gallagher Academy might seem like just an ordinary academy for rich, genius girls, but it's not. It's really a school for spies, it's just like any other school where the students are taught advanced martial arts in PE, the latest in chemical warfare in science, and receive extra credit for breaking CIA code in computer class. Cammie Morgan may be able to speak 14 languages and kill people in 7 different ways, but she doesn't know anything about being an ordinary girl who likes an ordinary guy.  Can she manage to keep her spy life and her ordinary life separate? Or is she going to have to give something up to keep something else? I would recommend this book to people who like romance! You would really like this book if you like spies, school, spy schools, and action. This might have too much romance, but it also has action, missions, kidnapping, death and drivers ed. Cammie will sacrifice... to have...!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants

By Dav Pilkey

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RL 4.3

PTS 1.0

          Two fourth grade students, George and Harold, buy a hypno-ring, then they hypnotize their principal into becoming a superhero! So, George and Harold have to keep an eye on him. They make a code for when they see the principal, here it is: snap your fingers and pour water on his head. I would recommend this book because there are lots of laughs from start to finish!

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

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Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets

By Dav Pilkey

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RL 4.7

PTS 1.0

          George and Harold decide to print their comic books in a magic printer. But then, the bad guy in their comic book story comes to life! After that, George and Harold set off to look for Captain Underpants. Finally Captain Underpants and the bad guy fight. Who will win the battle? I recommend this book because it has a crazy battle and a crazy victory.

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

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Space Case

By Stuart Gibbs

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RL 5.3

PTS 11.0

          Dashiel Gibson is bored in space. But one morning, everything changes as Dr. Holtz, another "moonie" (as people from earth call them) dies. Dash and his new friend Kira have to solve the mystery now. But what do they have to do to solve it? I would recommend this book to people who like mystery and a little bit of suspense. Also to people who like to have that small feeling of anxiety and continuously wonder what will happen next!

Reviewer: Eliana Rodriguez

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Dangerous

By Shannon Hale

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RL 4.9

PTS 15.0

              The book "Dangerous" is about a girl named Maisie Danger Brown. Maisie is eating cereal when she notices a sweepstakes, so she decides to enter and she wins! Later she meets Wilder, Jaques, Ruth, and Mi-Sun. Their quest is to survive in Astronaut Boot Camp. I would recommend this book because it has funny parts, some romance, and suspense.

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

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Looking for Alaska

By John Green

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RL 5.8

PTS 11.0

              Miles Halter has just entered boarding school with no idea about his future. There he meets his roommate "The Colonel," Takumi and the beautiful Alaska. Together they learn new things, ask questions, and explore. Soon enough, Miles falls in love with Alaska. He wants to spend time with her, to get to know her. Looking for Alaska is an exciting novel that is not to be missed! I would recommend this book to students with a craving for exciting and emotional stories. 

Reviewer: Lenny Orozco

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