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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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

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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

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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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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Tuesdays at the Castle

By Jessica Day George

AR

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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The Fault in Our Stars

By John Green

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RL 5.5 

PTS 10.0

              Hazel Grace Lancaster was diagnosed at age 12 with advanced thyroid cancer. Now Hazel is 16 and her parents are forcing her to attend a cancer support group. Still sick from cancer, Hazel is healing, and one day she meets Augustus Waters in the support group. Handsome and generous, Augustus Waters was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. As they meet, Hazel falls in love with 17 year old Augustus. I would recommend this book to people who love romance! This book has also been turned into a movie. You will really like this book if you like realistic fiction, as this book is very similar to a real life story. There are a lot of things that will make you cry in this book. You will be so sad towards the end of the book, . . . . . . . will die!!!

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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The 5th Wave

By Rick Yancey

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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

The 5th Wave is Coming

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

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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

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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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Evil Genius

By Catherine Jinks

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RL: 4.9

PTS: 21.0

     Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks is an absolutely amazing book.  A boy named Cadel has an insanely high I.Q. and is able to destroy minds, plans, and institutes, with his mind! The catch is his father might not be his father and his adoptive father may be hived.  Is his whole life a lie?  I definitely recommend this book if you love suspense, action, and mystery.

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Inkdeath

By Cornelia Funke

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RL 5.4

PTS 29.0

     As Bluejay, Mo tries to keep the book of Immortality from Darius.  The Adderhead kidnaps all the children from Ombra, asking for the Bluejay's life.  If not, the children will be sent to slavery in the silver mines.  Does Meggie still have feelings for Farid or Doria?  What will happen to the children?  Will they kill the Bluejay?  I recommend this book to those who love fantasy, spells, surprises, and adventures.

Reviewer: Alexa Santana

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Primavera

By Mary Jane Beaufrand

AR

RL 4.7

PTS 9.0

     In the book, Primavera, by Mary Jane Beaufrand, it tells about a girl named Flora who's parents don't pay much attention to her, only to her sister Domenica.  Her father wants Flora to join the war because they betrayed the Medici family.  Her partner for the war is a poor boy named Emilio.  They live in Florence, Italy.  During the war, Flora takes Dominica to a church.  But she can't forget about Emilio.  Could she be in love with a poor boy?  Why don't her parents pay attention to her?  You'll have to read the book to find out!

Reviewer: Alexa Santana