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

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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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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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