The Shadow Throne

By Jennifer A. Nielsen

AR

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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Allegiant

By Veronica Roth

AR

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

AR 

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

AR

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

AR

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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Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy

By Ally Carter

AR

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

AR

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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Big Nate Makes the Grade

By Lincoln Peirce

AR

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.

Magisterium: The Iron Trial

By Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

AR

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

AR

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 Infinite Sea

By Rick Yancey

AR

RL 4.7

PTS 11.0

               After Cassie Sullivan and her friends survived the harsh four waves from The Others, they are all trying to survive the destructive, murderous fifth wave. They only have two options to survive: one option is to wait for Mr. Evan Walker to return while trying to survive injuries in the harsh, cold temperatures of winter; or set out to find a better shelter than a hotel and to find other survivors. There will be lies told, hearts broken, suffering, and lastly killing. This group of survivors will know the difference between life and death, hope and despair, and most of all love and hate. I would recommend this book to people who liked the first book, "The 5th Wave." This is the second book of the 5th Wave, so you do need to read the first book before reading this one. There are more secrets that you will learn while reading this book. You just have to read it to find those secrets off! You will finish this book the same day you get it! 

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Daughter of Smoke and Bone

By Laini Taylor

AR

RL 5.8

PTS 16.0

                Karou may seem to have a normal life; going to college at an art school in Prague, having her super best friend (Zuzana), and an ex-boyfriend who wants to get back together. But, Karou has the most unbelievable life ever. She was innocent once, a little girl playing with feathers in the devil's lair. Now she is a 17 year old art student with blue hair that grows from her head and who speaks 15 languages. Karou also runs errands for Brimstone, a chimaera who is the closest thing she has to a father. Brimstone's number one rule is to not be curious, but the only thing Karou has ever wanted is to know who she really is. I would recommend this book to people who are really into fantasy and romance. This book focuses mostly on finding out who you really are. You might be intimidated by the size of this book, but don't be because every single page of this book has little clues about Karou. In some of the chapters they change the point of view of the character. This is truly an impressive book!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

Daughter of Smoke and Bone

Etiquette and Espionage

By Gail Carriger

AR

RL 5.4

PTS 11.0

                Sophronia isn't the most well-mannered young lady, so her mother enrolls her in "Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing School for Young Ladies of Quality." Sophronia is not aware that she will learn more than just dance, dresses, and etiquette, but she will also learn the fine art of espionage and assassination. Here, among her new friends, Sophronia will encounter vampires, werewolves, and a mysterious prototype. I would recommend this book to people who like books based on boarding schools, mechanics, as well as people who like characters who are always looking for answers. 

Reviewer: Miriam Guerra

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The False Prince

By Jennifer A. Nielsen

AR

RL 5.1

PTS 12.0

               Carthya looses the entire royal family, starting with the young Prince Jarson (who was killed by pirates). Causing Master Conner, a wicked man,  to make a plan to take control of the entire kingdom. He chooses Tobias, Roden, Latamer, and Sage who all have tricks up their sleeves. Conner trains these boys for two weeks, to make them a replica of Prince Jarson. Conner will only choose one boy to be his puppet, his false prince. I recommend this book to people who like action, suspense, and love a twist ending! Also, this book is perfect for you if you love being on the edge of your seat and competitions with unfair players.

Reviewer: Miriam Guerra

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The 5th Wave

By Rick Yancey

AR

RL 4.6

PTS 17.0

     After the 4th Wave Cassie knows one rule only: "Trust No One."  Cassie thought that staying alone is the best way to survive since the "Others" came.  Yet the 5th Wave is coming.  Cassie couldn't find her brother and she doesn't know what the 5th Wave will be.  Then she meets handsome, charming Evan Walker, who took care of her for weeks after she was injured.  Evan could be the only one who can help her rescue her brother, but then Cassie would have to trust him.  There's just one thing that he's not telling her. . . but, why?  I would recommend this book to people who like sic-fi and romance.  The book is divided into eight parts.  It still has chapters, but it's written differently.  You might think you know what they're going to do or say, but you don't!  It will surprise you on how well written this plot is--you will not want to put it down and you'll want to finish this book TODAY!!!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Stick Dog

By Tom Watson

AR

RL 4.5

PTS 2.0

     Stick Dog and his friends are trying to get hamburgers, which the humans have.  Stick Dog and his friends try many plans to get the hamburgers.  Eventually the family saw what they were doing so they gave them free hamburgers to eat.  This is a very funny book.  It is sometimes mysterious.  Other times it's really surprising.

Reviewer: Carlos Huerta

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Legend

By Marie Lu

AR

RL 4.8

PTS 11.0

     Day is a very well-known teen-aged criminal.  Although he never killed anyone, the government still wants him.  June is a teenage prodigy.  She is the only one to get a perfect score on her trial of 1500.  After her brother was supposed to be killed by Day, it is her mission to track Day down.  Day is struggling to keep himself together because his little brother is sick.  Most people believe Day is dead.  Only one person knows he's alive.  When Day and June meet, they do not know what's heading their way!  I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy action and romance.  Also, in each chapter you read from a different characters point-of-view--this might be a little confusing at first, but you will get it!  This book is similar to the book, "The Testing."  You can not imagine how Day and June meet!!!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Independent Study

By Joelle Charbonneau

AR

RL 5.8

PTS 14.0

     Thanks to the government-issued memory wipe for the brutal "Testing," Cia is very eager to start on her studies at the University.  With her fellow champions (including her boyfriend, Tomas) they first took a written test to see which studies they will get in.  Tomas wanted to get in to Biological Engineering, which he got.  Cia wanted Mechanical Engineering, but got Government (her very last study choice). She thought that the Testing was over, but it is just starting!!!. . . I would recommend this to people who liked the Hunger Games Trilogy, as it is very much like it.  You always want to read every single page, as the experts say, "It's a page turner!!"  You will uncover secrets, including that someone special to Cia will. . . 

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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The Testing

By Joelle Charbonneau

AR

RL 5.6

PTS 15.0

Cia Vale is honored to be selected as a testing candidate.  The night that Cia was ready to leave for the testing, her father told her to "trust NO ONE."  Cia trusts her childhood friend, Tomas, who doesn't care about passing the grueling and deadly test.  Tomas cares about Cia more than that.  Cia thought she knew everything about the testing, but that's about to change. . . I would recommend this book to people who like The Hunger Games trilogy.  It has action, romance, and the "being selected" vibe to it.  Also, in each test, people may die! If you like romance and action, you will love this book!

Reviewer: Rose Arcallana

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Article 5

By Kristen Simmons

AR 

RL 4.8

PTS 14.0

     Article 5 is a book about a daughter and her mother being arrested for breaking the law.  Chase, the soldier/ boyfriend tries to help them and get them them to safety.  I recommend this book for people who like reading about action, sorrow, and romance.

Reviewer: Carolina Reyna

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