Science Fiction
1/24/2012 11/22/1963 Stephen King, 2011
I recommend this book because it has various genres so anyone can like it. It mainly is Science Fiction and Historical Fiction.Although the beginning is somewhat
slow starting, it's awesome! The details are very clear and specific. If you have read other Stephen King books and haven't liked those you might like 11/22/63.
However, there is some languge and description about smoking that some people might not want to read about. I'm still reading it and I think it's an amazing read!
Ashton Priddle 4th
5/28/2013 1984 George Orwell, 1949
1984 is a science fiction novel which was written at the beginning of the Cold War. In the book, the author portrays what he might have happened if the Cold War
went on for many ages. The book is an absolutely wonderful example of why the freedoms of speech, thought, and gathering are so crucial to the human race and
why censorship and dictatorship are a hazard to us all. This novel may not be for every one though as it contains some sexual content and towards the end of the
story things getting mentally excruciating.
Matthew Parker 3rd
5/31/2013 1984 George Orwell, 1949
1984 is one of the most thought provoking and interesting books of all time. It’s an important read for every person in the world. It gives insight into what could
potentially happen if your government was always watching and controlled everything you did and even controlled your thoughts. This book allows for you to realize
how lucky we are to be free. This book requires a bit of maturity as it has strong language, sexual content, and some disturbing scenes.
CJ Lightfoot 4th
1/10/2018 The 5th Wave Rick Yancey, 2013
The 5th Wave is a story brilliantly told through the perspective of several individuals who have survived the first four waves of death and destruction. Most have lost
family and friends, and the world’s population has dropped from over seven billion to a couple hundred thousand, if that. The book is filled with twists and turns that
you will not see coming. With this work, Yancey has created a novel that appeals to both teenagers and adults, no simple feat. He has developed his characters well,
and makes them realistic, which allows for his readers to make connections. I recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of The Hunger Games or Ender’s Game.
Even if you have not read those books, The 5th Wave is a good book to enter into the science fiction, death is everywhere genre. The book is an easy read, and takes
little time to do so. All in all this book is amazing and I would definitely read it.
Josh Bryan 3rd
1/10/2018 The 5th Wave Rick Yancey, 2013
The story takes place during an alien invasion where humans are being hunted and killed, the book is very unique in the way its story line, switching from multiple points
of view and it gives you a very in depth look into those people, their past, their emotions, it makes the book so much more entertaining by never slowing down. The only
downside to making a books story line like this is how much information comes with each person and you are most likely going to forget about some of it by the time the
story switches to them again. Overall this is one of my favorite books and i totally recommend it to anyone who is looking for a dramatic story that will keep them hooked
throughout the whole book with character plot development, story development and how they tie together.
Bryson Quigg 7th
5/23/2013 Alas Babylon Pat Frank, 1959
Alas Babylon is a really good book because it’s something that you don’t really read about too often, nuclear war. The setting is in Florida near Eglin Air Force base during
the cold war, and it discusses what life would be like in a post apocalyptic nuclear setting. The amounts of trouble all of the characters in the book have to endure are
incredible and the author’s style of writing from just one point of view is really interesting. Anyone who enjoys this type of setting will love this book like I did.
Andrew McDowell 7th
9/28/2014 Allegiant Veronica Roth, 2013
If you saw the movie Divergent and enjoyed it, I highly recommend this book for you. It's the third book in the Divergent trilogy. This book is about Tris Prior, the main
character, and how she was confronted by a group called Allegiant after lying her way out of jail. Their goal was to escape the compound that they were born into
and see what's on the outside world. Tris, her boyfriend Tobias, and their friends join the group after Tobias helps Tris’s brother, Caleb, out of jail too and throughout
the story they're on a mission to escape and what they find will shock you and make you want to keep reading more. This book will make you mad, cry, feel defeated,
but also show you what true friendship and team work is about. It’s romantic, action filled, and heartwarming. This book is full of suspense and by far, my favorite
one.
Maliya Griffiths 6th
1/10/2018 Armada Ernest Cline, 2015
Armada was one of the most well written books I’ve read in awhile. It involves elements of pop culture and lots of video game references. Cline does a great job of
character and story development so that way the story isn’t to hurried and you feel like you know and understand the characters and their actions. In the story there’s
lots of fighting/action sequences that make you want to keep reading. The plot is very well thought out with twists and surprises that you can’t see coming. This book
is wonderful for all types of readers, I’m typically not into science fiction, i prefer fantasy, but this is a book I would definitely recommend this book to people who read
both types of books. It takes a couple chapters for the story and action to really get going and be interesting, but other than that I really enjoyed the book.
Julianna Dotter 2nd
10/12/2014 Beautiful Ruins Jess Walters, 2012
Beautiful Ruins is a very relatable novel. In this story, it talks about heartbreak, following your dreams, even though no one believes you can achieve them, and trying
to find that missing piece of you, when you do not even know what you are trying to find. It might take you a few chapters to enjoy the book and to tie the pieces
together, but once that happens, you will not be able to put the book down. The book bounces back between Italy in the 1960's, to Hollywood to London in present
time. They are many different characters throughout the novel that all tie in to each other. Between the Italian hotel owner falling in love with the American actress
and her son travelling to the UK to start his own music tour, to the TV producer asking the hotel owner to find his lost love. Beautiful Ruins is a great book to escape
from your world and into someone else's.
Maddie Bean 2nd
1/10/2018 Calamity Brandon Sanderson, 2016
Calamity takes place after the second book of The Reckoners series Firefight. The book does a very good job of carrying over and finishing the plot with consistent
scenes with good timing and development. The suspense generated in the book can keep you reading even if it is 2 in the morning on exam night. The book is incredibly
descriptive to the point where you could visualize every move making it seem like you are watching a movie.
Sean Mikus 2nd
9/28/2014 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe C. S. Lewis,1950
I would recommend this book to anyone that is interested in action/adventure books, this truly is a great read for you. This story has four main characters, Edmund,
Lucy, Peter, and Susan. They were sent away from their home in London, to a professors house in the heart of the country, and end up finding a room with a wardrobe
in it and nothing else. The four end up all going into it and find a whole new unknown world! And go on many adventures in this new world they call Narnia, some of
the choices they make are good and some are not so great. For example: going into the wardrobe is a mistake they will never forget. There are two characters in
Narnia, one calls herself the The White Witch as people call her or the queen of Narnia which she calls herself, and the other is Aslan the or the King of Narnia. As
the kids go in and out of the Wardrobe, they also meet people they can trust, as well as people they cannot trust. In Narnia it is always winter, and never gets close
to Christmas, i believe this symbolizes "dead stagnant time" in this world for the kids and he people who live in Narnia. Once the kids enter the Wardrobe their lives
will be changed forever.
Carson Christian 6th
9/29/2014 Cinder Marissa Meyer, 2012
Cinder is loosely based on the story of Cinderella, but with some major twists. For one, Cinder is a cyborg and mechanic. Originally, I thought that was a stupid idea,
but a few pages in, it is clear that it shouldn't be any other way. Earth is being ravaged by a plague called letumosis with no known cure and takeover by the Lunar
colony is imminent. Cinder finds out that she can help Earth, so she sets off on an epic journey with the help of some friends she makes along the way. Cinder is the
first in a four book series and I would highly recommend them to anyone. They are all inspired by classic fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel,
but with their own little surprises. The series follows Cinder and her friends as they try to save the human, cyborg, and android races from the rule of evil Queen
Levana and her Lunar colony. The book Cinder never has a dull moment, so this will be one book you can't put down.
Jasmine Anderson 6th
10/13/2014 Dead To You Lisa McMann, 2012
This book is a little on the shorter side at about 225 pages for you people who don't enjoy to read. Although it is a great thrill ride and heart racer. It talks about a boy
named Ethan who was abducted from his home at an early age and years later is thought to be alive and returned home. This book may start out a little slow but as it
goes on they are trying to figure out "is this really our Ethan?" The suspense will kill you through the whole book as both arguments are exclusive for each side. It's also
a good book because it is versatile and doesn't necessarily fit into one genre. It's a realistic fiction book, that could be classified into drama, action, or fantasy and will
always keep you wanting to read on further into the series.
Ashley Lane 3rd
1/10/2018 Dead To You Lisa McMann, 2012
This book is one of my favorites I have ever read. The book includes a lot of suspense and really gets you thinking. All though it is a bit slow it will be worth reading it to
the end. The main character of the book is named Ethan and it is about his life after he was returned to his family after being abducted for nine years. Although it sounds
nice his little brother has doubts that he is the real Ethan and this creates a lot of suspenseful moments between them. Once when you push threw the first few chapter
the book becomes very addicting to read I ended up reading it all in two days. You will not regret reading this book. This book lands in the science fiction category on a
broad standpoint but it could also be in multiple other ones as well.
Brendan Richmond 4th
5/31/2013 Dies the Fire S.M Stirling, 2004
Dies the Fire is a science fiction book that takes place in a world where all electronics stop working causing the world to fall apart. This book involves a lot of death and
killing and has some sexual elements.
Ted Vaughen 4th
9/28/2014 Divergent Veronica Roth, 2011
Divergent is about our world in the future. They never tell you what happened to Earth, so it is very mysterious. There are five different
factions in the book. Each faction likes a certain trait, for instance honesty is a trait the candor practice. The book has tons of action and suspense. Throughout the
whole book you are wondering what’s next. It is a real page turner! Right off the bat I was interested and could not stop reading it. The book has many surprises in it.
One of the things I really liked about the book was that you could not predict what would happen next. In the beginning of the story the main character is shy and
nervous, but by the end she is fearless. Every choice that main character makes dramatically affects her. Anybody who likes action and adventure should definitely
pick this book up.
Andrew Baker 5th
10/15/2014 Divergent Veronica Roth, 2011
I highly recommend this book to read if you haven't read this series yet. I watched the movie before I read the book, but I enjoyed the movie because I hadn’t read
the book yet. They are fairly similar, but the book nerds were upset about some of the details left out or put in. Since I enjoyed the movie so much I wanted to read
the book so it was like I was watching the movie continuously. I've now read the first and the 2nd book and I read them pretty quick, but I have yet to finish the 3rd
one yet. If you get into romance novels like me you'll enjoy this book. But if you don't that's ok too because along with the romance there is a lot of action going on.
The plot of the story is a girl named Tris in a society where you're put in different groups based on a test you take that tells you which group you belong in. When
you turn 16 you find out what group you're in. Tris takes the test along with her brother and finds out shes divergent. Don't know what divergent is? Read the book
and find out.
Katie Cutnaw 2nd
1/10/2018 Divergent Veronica Roth, 2011
Divergent by Veronica Roth is one of the best Science Fiction/ Dystopian books I have ever read. This book is based in the future, in Chicago, where people are split
into factions. The five factions are Erudite, Amity, Dauntless, Abnegation, and Candor. Each faction represents a different special characteristic. Beatrice Prior is a
girl from Abnegation who goes to take her aptitude test (to help decide which faction she belongs in) and her test results are inconclusive. Tris learns that she is
Divergent, and she must so her best to hide it so that she doesn’t get killed. The society doesn’t like Divergents and sees them as a threat, so in order for her to stay
alive, she has to try to fit in as best as she can in her new faction that she chose (Dauntless). This book has a whole lot of action and even a little bit of romance. Once
you start reading it, you will have to read the whole series because it always keeps you wanting more.
Angel Walerio 3rd
1/10/2018 Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Philip K. Dick, 1968
This book is about a bounty hunter who is trying to kill a mass production of robots with his assistant, who is a robot, to save the planet Earth. The book is very interesting
and strange. The book allows you to expand your mindset on what could really happen in the future, which is kinda scary. It does start off very slow and boring but starts
to get interesting after the first couple of chapters. What is very interesting about the book is the bounty hunter has an assistant that is a robot that helps him kill its own
kind. Although the book is unrealistic it still allows you to think of what could happen in the future. This book is not the easiest to read but if you play attention to all the
details and engage the words you will fully understand one of the best books you’ll ever read, in my opinion.
Antonio Anderson 7th
1/8/2019 Enders Game Orson Scott Card, 1985
Ender’s game was an action packed book filled with details and events that will keep you latched and interested to the story. It starts with a boy named Ender who is
having a rough time growing up because of his position in his family. His brother and everyone at school despise him. His brother hated him because Ender had his
special monitor taken out a year later than him, which was also the reason he was an outcast at school. There were various quarrels that had involved Ender and
someone else that did not like him where Ender had ended up winning, which eventually landed him at a Battle School in space, which meant he had to leave his
family behind. He developed new connections with people at the school, and had even gotten into fights with a few. After some time passed, Ender eventually had
to rise up to defeat the tyranny that his brother, Peter, had started after he had left Earth. This left Ender with an action packed story you wouldn’t want to miss.
Lee Lipscomb 4th
9/27/2014 Enders Game Orson Scott Card, 2010
Enders Game is a in depth story of a young who grows up to become a commander for the military but its more than just that at a young age he was different being
considered as a "extra" but extremely smart and tactical as he is sent to military school he matures and becomes a genius of the battle field against a race that
attacked them 10 years ago called the "bugs" as he goes through his training through as series of video game like simulations using fleets or on the ground with
his fellow soldiers he begins to learn why they are preparing for the invasion of the bugs and how he is the key to all of it. With a shocking yet satisfactory ending
of the first book the series itself is brilliant and amazing. I highly recommend people to read but be forewarned there is a lot of description and the "action" good
bits are spaced apart but if you stick with it, It just gets better and better and you can't stop reading till you reach the final page.
Jaylin Hollis 5th
9/29/2014 Ender's Game Orson Scott Card, 1985
Ender's Game is one of the best books that I read over the summer for multiple reasons. The only thing I would have changed was the ending of the book where
you are left wondering what the fate of earth will be with Peter as the leader. You are left with a massive cliffhanger as to earths fate, this is one of the books only
downfalls as the rest of the book was filled with good intellectually stimulating content and great characters and plot points. Although the book had that one major
flaw of earth's fate, I still enjoyed how many critical points in this book are expressed throughout the "game" itself. Through all of the games that Ender plays,
many of them actually directly affect Ender and how he will deal with future problems and scenarios where he would otherwise freeze up and not be able to carry
out his orders, and complete the task at hand.
Luke Maxwell 6th
5/24/2013 Eragon Christopher Paolini, 2002
The book I am recommending is . I loved this book along with the whole series. It is full of action and adventure that just appealed to me from the very beginning. But their
are some pretty brutal battles and deaths talked about in the book, so if you are not into those things then I don't advise you read this book.
Jared Hampton 1st
1/9/2019 Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury, 1953
Fahrenheit 451 is set in a dystopian future where the possession of books is banned. Firefighters no longer save people from fire, instead their job is to confiscate
and burn any books that are found and burn down the homes they found them in. The main character who is coincidentally a firefighter is named Guy Montag. A
teenage girl named Clarisse moves in the neighborhood with her family. One night she meets Montag on the street. Through her curious questioning Montag realizes
he isn’t happy and what the modern world has become. He then steals a book and realizes what the world has been forgetting. He creates chaos in the city. The lack
of books in Bradbury's story was the main reason people didn’t connect emotionally anymore and were attached to their screens.This story clearly expresses how
important it is that we read books and be aware of our surroundings. It is an exciting read with an interesting ending.
Rene Grisotto 7th
1/10/2018 Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury, 1953
Fahrenheit 451 is a science fiction book that is set in a futuristic, dystopian American society in which books are outlawed and it is a fireman’s duty to burn all that
are found. The book centralizes on the main character, Guy Montag, who is a fireman and questions his life and the world after meeting a strange teenager. From
then on, Montag begins to go through a character transformation that affects his perspective of the world before him. This book really shows how fatal flaws in our
society today can lead to the downfall of our future. The book also expresses the human urge to censor what they don’t understand. This book would be great for
someone who really appreciates books and their role in society, but overall I believe everyone should read this book. The book opened my eyes to what the world
could come to and has had a positive impact on my outlook of life. Fahrenheit 451 highlights how humans need to be fully aware of the society around them.
Connor Hiers 3rd
1/10/2018 Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury, 1953
A historical and societal restructuring has rendered the consumption and adoration of knowledge, specifically that of literature, verboten. Fireman has taken on a new
meaning, for instead of helping others, they set alight houses accused of withholding contraband books, with or without the people inside. All of the territories are held
under a totalitarian regime that perpetuates their control with constant war (which the few intellectuals speculate are fabricated) and propaganda. Proud of his job, one
fireman meets a young, counter-cultural girl, who later “disappears” and begins to wonder: what else is there? Without giving anything away, this masterpiece contains
intense philosophical debates and true drama most modern books would be lucky to capture in even one of their hasty, ill-written pages. The themes and archetypes
transcend their time, and remain relevant today. This dystopian novel ensures introspection and engenders all that has cemented Ray Bradbury as a classic writer as
well as the constant struggle between a government and its people. Fahrenheit 451 displays an incredible power dynamic and characters that are anything but static. I
would discourage anyone who doesn't like monologue and drab portrayals of the future from reading this book.
Lucien Dewever 7th
1/29/2012 The Fellowship of the Ring J. R. R. Tolkien, 1954
As with all his books J. R. R. Tolkien has written exceptionally well. This is another one of his well orchestrated, easy to read, and just overall top notch books.
This book captures the imagination and refuses to let go till the very last pages, but even then it leaves you wanting more. All the characters and settings are
depicted to be so real that you might be given a surreal feeling of actually being there. However, if you are one for short reads then do not delve into this masterpiece.
Also stay away if you have a dislike for long drawn out descriptions. Though, all in all, this book should be appeasing to the general masses.
Connor Harris 2nd
4/25/2012 Frozen Robin Wasserman, 2008
This book is really sad. It really kind of explains how things in the future will be. It's really crazy thinking about the developments that there will be in the future. Like a
girl losing her life in a terrible car accident but to wake up and realize she isn't dead. She is now in a computerized body. She has to reajust to her new life style.
Eveything in her life has changed and she has to become a new person so she can start her new life. This book is like present day drama but with a little
Micayla Remar 7th
1/9/2019 The Giver Lois Lowry, 1993
Is your world real? Or is everything a lie? “The Giver” by Lois Lowry is a very strange interesting based on a utopia. This outstanding book makes a remarkable read
flipping page to page as if you cannot get enough. The main character, Jonas, is given one of the hardest job in their utopia, he has to receive all the memories to how
the community came to be. Which is a very hard task for a young adult especially being in their perfect society. He must experience many different encounters because
he carries the “secrets” of the world. They must also follow many strict rules which begins to get some of the citizens within the society wondering. Jonas stirs up
trouble when the world he’s always known is not fulfilling for him anymore. Is your world enough for you? Or is it all a lie?
Kaity Gaviola 3rd
1/9/2019 The Giver Lois Lowry, 1993
The Giver is a story about a young boy named jonah who lives in this world with no colors no emotions and everyone is the same. At the year of 12 they get assigned
a job that they will have for the rest of their life. Joah gets assigned the most important job of all a role that doesn’t get given out every year. He is the receiver of
memory he gets to experience the feelings that other who live there will never experience. The feelings that felt so good and sometimes painful he loved and wanted
more of. As he realize this world is not for him he takes his little brother and trys to escape to get to a world that will be better for them both but as he trys to get out
the realize he’s gone and goes looking for them so does he ever really escape?
Karlie Honeycutt 3rd
1/31/2012 The Giver Lois Lowry, 1993
This is a great book. I think this book is a book that you should read because it gets your mind thinking. This book does this because you wonder what it would be
like if we lived in a world or society of sameness like them. Also this book makes you think of what will come next. You wonder what is going to come next because
there isn't much foreshadowing, or at least you cannot tell that it is foreshadowing until you have finished the book. There is a sad part that is a real heart breaker
for Jonas the main character. This book is not a long book, its good if you want a quick read. There is a second book to the series, but I do not think it is as good
as the first one. It is titled Gathering Blue.
Behrens Watkins 1st
9/29/2014 The Giver Lois Lowry, 1993
This story is an excellent book if you are looking for something that portrays interesting conflict. It is focused on one boy named Jonas that does not know what his
father does for a daily job. In this story everyone practices sameness. There is one person that assigns the jobs to each person after they reach a specific age.
Jonas is haunted that he will not revive the job he is hoping for. He later in the story is horrified by how his father supports for their family. What he is terrified of Is
that he will receive the job that his father has when he finds out later in the story. If you want to fall into and become a part of a story, The giver is a book for your
sights. If any of the things I listed in this recommendation ins traits you, you should check out this book at your local library or book store.
Tyler Gilley 5th
9/30/2014 The Giver Lois Lowry, 1993
The Giver by Lois Lowry is my favorite and possibly the best book I have read. There's many dark secrets to this book and to the society that Jonas lives in. But
there are also wonderful secrets that he later sees and appreciates. I enjoyed reading throughout the entire story. The climax of the story amazed me and left me
in shock. "Wow what a great book". I thought this to myself on the last page. If you don't read this book you're missing out on a good book. It was a real page turner
it really kept me interested. By far the best book I've read.
Taylor Dalton 7th
1/30/2012 Gone Michael Grant, 2008
I would definitely recommend this book to others, but only if you're into the science fiction-type books. If you aren't, then I would suggest you not read it. But if you
are, then I would strongly suggest you read this book because book is all about teenagers with superpowers. It is a good action/thriller book and will always keep
you wanting more. One other thing about this back that you might want to consider is that there is a lot of violence and some language involved. All in all, it is a
very good book.
Ryan Sorenson 5th
1/10/2018 H2O Virginia Bergin, 2015
I highly recommend this book because it shows what a 15 year old girl would do if an bacterial outbreak occurred not only that for example in the book the character
Ruby and Simon decide it is time for them to go and find a different way to get clean water. They go house to house breaking in finding small amounts of food but no
water, until they reach a specific house in which had plenty of water for days however it all turned out to be contaminated. The plot of the story is interestingly different
and it shows us how the world would be if water could kill you. I started out uninterested in the beginning however the author did a magnificent job on making you feel
as if one simple mistake could cost the character their own life. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested a story that is suspenseful and makes you want to
keep reading the book nonstop.
Carlos Ordonez 7th
1/9/2019 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams, 1979
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is one of the best-maybe even the best book I've ever read. I recommend this book very much. It is about a man named Arthur
dent and his journey through the universe. He is going through this because the earth was demolished to make space for a space highway. The book was made because
the author (Douglas Adams) didn’t know of any good comedy science fiction books. The book has a multitude of characters and places because they can go anywhere
in the universe thanks to their spaceship (the heart of gold) his friend turns out to be an alien from the planet Betelgeuse. He works for the titular Hitchhiker's Guide to
the Galaxy which is an encyclopedia of everything. He helps Arthur by hitchhiking and getting a ride on one of the ships of the aliens destroying the earth. Is is a
hilarious and thought provoking book that I am sure you'll love.
Liam Bennett 7th
1/8/2012 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams, 1979
This book is one of absolute genuine insight. It follows a cynical Englishmen named Arthur Dent who experiences irony and insanity traversing the galaxy with his best
friend Ford Prefect. The book contains many theories and statements that are either meant to make you laugh in the middle of class and then bow your head in shame
or just absolutely bewilder your mind from how true they are. This book is one for those who are narcissistic enough to think they are clever or are clever enough to
understand the humor from the book. Small warning is there is language, but none that makes it distasteful or to just be completely offensive.
Jordan Harlow 7th
1/26/2012 The Hobbit or There and Back Again J. R. R. Tolkien, 1937
This book was fantastic! If you are in to fairy tales filled with strange creatures and magic, then this is definitely the book for you. This book is suspenseful at times and
will keep you from putting it down. This book was less than 300 pages long, which is not to bad for most people. As you read this book you will become familiar with this
whole other world, all designed in the brilliant mind of the author. This book is the prequel to the Lord of the Rings series, so if you are interested in those, you should
probably check this book out first. I enjoyed this book very much, and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Chris Schreck 1st
10/5/2014 The Host Stephenie Meyer, 2010
When I first heard of the book The Host, it was being recommended to me by my 8th grade english teacher. At first, I didn't take the recommendation seriously, but
about twenty pages in, I was hooked. The Host has everything. Whether you are looking for a action packed science fiction novel, or a dramatic romance, I promise
you will find it within this book. The Host takes place in an apocalyptic world where small alien like souls invade human bodies, and live out their lives creating a more
perfect world. However, there are still small groups of humans out in the universe fighting for existence. This book is also written by Stephenie Meyer, author of The
Twilight Saga. If you liked those books I promise you will absolutely love The Host.
Megan Hovenden 5th
1/9/2019 The Hot Zone Richard Preston, 1994
I really enjoyed reading The Hot Zone because it was packed full of interesting information about the deadly virus, Ebola. This novel is non-fiction and tells multiple
stories of cases where people were exposed to the Ebola virus. In the beginning, there is a story of Charles Monet who is the first person known to have developed
the virus. It then goes on to tell other instances where the virus was found and how it affected its host(s). It takes place, most of the time, in Kenya, where scientists
have thought and found links that it may be the place where Ebola hides. Scientists spend lots of time depicting as much of the virus as they can to try to find out a
possible cure and where it may have originated from. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who is interested in science and studying the mysterious
unknown diseases of this world.
Chloe Osborne 2nd
1/29/2012 Hunger MIchael Grant, 2009
The book Hunger is the second part of the series called Gone, so when reading this series I advise you to read the first book gone before Hunger. All kids our age often
want to live in a world with no parents because then there would be no rules, no one getting on to you, and no one to tell you what to do. Well, this story shows you what
a world without parents would be like. It also includes a twinge of mutants and monsters thrown in. Hunger is filled with fight scenes, romance and drama. So the story
basically appeals to both genders and different age groups. Once you start reading this series you won’t want to put it down because you’ll want to know what happens
next. After reading this though you may want to think twice about wishing for a world where your parents didn’t exist because I surely wouldn’t want to live in this type of
story.
Georgia Walker 5th
9/28/2014 The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins, 2008
The Hunger Games is a story of a girl who is one of the selected few to rise up and fight for her district and save her own life. She was forced into an arena with 23 other
people to fight until there was only one survivor. Her younger sister was originally chosen to be the girl to fight for her district but Katniss stepped in to replace her to save
her little sister’s life. The story is about Katniss and her journey to survive through the Hunger Games and make it back home to her loved ones that hoped she would
somehow make it home again safely. This story is filled with action, romance, thrill, and suspense. It will keep you on your toes from start to finish. It is just one of a three
book series that shows what it is like to live under the new ruler of America “The Capital” and it will have you laughing at some points and crying at others. Reading The
Hunger Games would be a great decision if you are looking for an all around thrilling story.
Mary McGinnis 5th
9/29/2014 The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins, 2008
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys suspenseful, exciting, and thrilling books. The Hunger Games is the first of the 3 series of novels and to my personal
opinion it's the best one. I also recommend this book because it has a great story line and it kept me entertained throughout the novel. This book not only contains action
and violence which most people can enjoy but also romance and friendships. This book also contains futuristic and advanced technology that I found very interesting.
Also throughout the book there were parts that leave you at a cliff hanger and force you to read the next chapter because it leaves you on your toes. I personally loved
the book and I am not much of a reader and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys action novels.
Alex Wimberley 6th
9/28/2014 The Host Stephenie Meyer, 2010
When I first heard of The Host, it was being recommended to my mom from one of her friends. So, out of curiosity, I started reading it. Within about the first fifty pages I
was hooked. This book has it all whether you are looking for science fiction, romance, and even action. This novel takes place in an apocalyptic universe were aliens
have invaded human bodies, and live out there lives in a perfect world. However, there are still very few humans alive that fight foe existence in groups throughout the
world. The plot is made off lots of suspense, humor, and twists that'll have you not wanting to put the book down. Along with the amazing story line, another thing that
drew me to this book was the fact that it was written by Stephanie Meyer; author of the Twilight Saga. If you liked Twilight and all of its compelling drama and suspense,
I can promise you that you'll love The Host.
Megan Hovenden 5th
5/30/2013 I am Number Four Pittacus Lore, 2011
I believe that the book I am Number Four is a great book to read because it's like no other book you'll ever read. I personally don't read a lot and this book had me
reading every minute of the day. I got so into it that I felt like I was in the book myself. All the really specific details made it easy to enjoy. I never thought that I would
like a book like this but once I picked it up I was hooked. Even my dad read it and loved it, and we're two totally different people when it comes to what we like to read,
so it appeals to almost anyone. The only thing that may turn you away from the book is if you like a boring book that is totally predictable and sappy.
Mariah Perkins 4th
9/28/2014 I am Number Four Pittacus Lore, 2010
The book is really good. I have reread this many times and it is still good. The book is meant to be from the different points of view of the characters. The main character
is Number Four. As a child, he and eight other kids were shipped off to Earth from their home planet. It was being invaded by a hostile alien race. The kids had to split
paths to survive. The nine of them are teenagers and must unite now that their powers have developed to survive and take back their home planet. Three have died,
but allies were gathered over the years to help the six make it home and bring their fallen planet from the ashes. It is a full developing book series and is very good. I
highly recommend reading it. It covers every good piece of a book that someone likes. It contains romance, action, adventure, and a large amount of comedy. I've read
many books and I highly praise this one.
Riley Hudson 3rd
9/29/2014 I am Number Four Pittacus Lore, 2010
This novel is a great blend between science fiction and action with a hint of romance. This is one of the few books that really pulled me in. I thought about what was
going to happen every time I unwillingly closed the book. Much to the annoyance of my teachers, I would have the book open and would be earnestly reading any
time there was a lull in class. Plot twists and action kept me at hand and I loved the “save the Earth from destruction even though we are just teenagers” kind of feel.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a great book that is easy to read and is gripping to the point that you can’t put it down.
Kasen Stephensen 5th
1/30/2012 Incarceron Catherine Fisher, 2007
This book has a surprise around every corner. When you finally think you know what will happen, everything changes. It involves magic, highly advanced technology,
and a virtually inescapable talking prison that stretches for miles, or does it? It was designed to be a paradise but it is now a cruel place of containment. The prisoners
believe there is a way to escape because of a legend of one named Saphique. Does he really exist? Did he really escape? Only time will tell. NOTE: contains mild
language, drug use, death, and violence.
Reid Elliott 2nd
9/29/2014 Incarceron Catherine Fisher, 14
To start off this book can be very confusing, at first and it can also seem weird, which it is. This book is one of those kinds of book that you might not get whats going
on for the first five chapters or so, but when you do it all makes sense. It is about a prison that has basically been abandoned and its left to the inhabitants, which make
their own groups and fight to survive. Theres one of the antagonists called the Warden, his job is basically to keep people from getting out of this prison, but here's
what's weird. The prison is on his wrist, attached to his watch. His daughter finds out about this prison and starts getting these visions of a boy inside, she become so
driven to find this boy she attempts to go inside the prison. Now instead the warden is faced with not keeping people from escaping, but keeping his daughter from getting in.
Will Armstrong 7th
5/24/2013 The Last Book In The Universe Rodman Philbrick, 2002
This book is ideal for someone wanting a action adventure science fiction story.In this post apocalyptic tale, Rodman Philbrick does an amazing job at telling the
story of Spaz and his comrades' adventure through the badlands, sewage pipes and decaying cities. This story has burning cites, monkey men, and genetically
engineered humans. It also has the underlying message to never undermine literacy, because without that we would forget all. I highly recommend this mildly
easy read to anyone.
Christopher Forsythe 1st
1/10/2018 The Last Book In The Universe Rodman Philbrick, 2000
This book is very confusing and hard to understand to start out. It is set in a futuristic dying world. The sun has burned everything and all that is left are town like tent
colonies called Latches. Each latch is a civilization. It tells a inspiring story about the great lengths a poor outcast named Spaz had gone through to see his sister before
she died. I would recommend this book if you are looking for a adventurous story with a mission and dangers faced along the way. I personally don't read a lot, but this
book had me starting to read a lot in my free time. There are a lot of twists so it’s almost impossible to predict the ending but that is what makes it interesting. I
recommend this book to anyone who is just looking for something interesting to read.
Tavey Edelman 5th
5/30/2013 The Last Olympian Rick Riordan, 2009
The Last Olympian is a great book about Greek Mythology. This book is the last book in the Percy Jackson series. It is about a young boy named Percy who does all
he can to stop the Titan Lord Kronos and save the United States. This book is action packed, and once you begin reading it you will never put it down. I would recommend
this book for anyone so go give it a try!
Tyler Head 3rd
10/5/2014 Legend Marie Lu, 2011
This book is really cool because of the futuristic and dytopian feel. The setting is a civil war in the future between the republic and the patriots. The republic is a
controlling governmental dictatorship, and the main character Day, is the republics number one fugitive. Day is trying to find medicine to cure the disease that is
plaguing is family. During this time he is framed for killing a republic captain. Soon Days intersects with a girl named June, who is as lethal and skilled as he is,
and who captures him for the republic. With Junes changing opinion about Day and Days need to rescue his family, June and Day must find a way to work together.
This book is really cool and exciting and keeps you interested and reading.
Devin Drake 3rd
2/4/2016 Legend Marie Lu, 2011 If you like action, parkour and a little bit of romance then this is the book for you. It takes place in the future where the U.S. has been divided into two factions known
as the republic and the colonies.You are introduced to the main character known as day. Day was just a thief trying to get by but when he is framed for the death of
a Republican officer he goes on the search for the truth. He is also accompanied by his lifelong friend Tess. Eventually he meets another girl named June who is
secretly a republican spy looking for day to bring him for “supposedly” killing her brother. They soon find out that not everything is what it seems. This book will keep
you asking for more.
Marcus Larson 6th
1/24/2012 Marked P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast, 2007
The booked Marked is unlike any other Vampire book I’ve ever read. It’s different because it really makes vampires seem natural, and the story seems like it could
be very real. This book has everything you want in science fiction- adventure, danger, and just enough humor. To me the first chapter was a little slow, but once
you get into it you won’t was to put it down. It’s also filled with romance, and like in almost every book, it’s between people that can never really be together. I do
have to warn you there are a few mild make out scenes throughout the book, but I still recommend this book. Plus it’s a part of a series.
Elizabeth De La Fuente 2nd
1/10/2018 The Martian Andy Weir, 2011
The Martian is a thrilling survival story about an astronaut left behind in Mars and has no outside communication with his crew.Furthermore, this book creates creative
while rather intense scenes about how challenging it is to live on this desolate planet called Mars. The world today can relate to this book because it teaches the
necessities of survival just like many other nations today are struggling with lack of resources and lacking the main necessities in life. This book is quite humorous and
had me on toes eager to know much more about space exploration.The author catches your attention and makes you feel isolated much like the character Mark Wagner
endured.Mark is a space genius and carefully uses scientific calculations about Mars. I recommend this book to everyone as it inspires and catches people's attention
about space and astronomy. It is unique and one of a kind with a capturing plot.
Luke Boykin 3rd
2/5/2016 The Martian Andy Weir, 2011
The Martian was so good that I didn't want to put it down. It had a lot of information in it that related to science and space and it made the story seem like it was real.
The book also was so nerve racking because it was so intense. It taught me actually a lot about chemistry, botany, and a lot of problem solving skills. You didn't even
know what would happen after every challenge the guy was faced with. I would recommend this to anybody who likes a good science fiction novel. I would also
suggest this book to anybody who likes to learn a lot of outside information from reading books.
Kelsey Mixson 7th
9/25/2014 The Maze Runner James Dashner, 2009
I am recommending this book because it really has a unique twist in it. It isn't the same old same old, usual, worn out, cliche, hackneyed, 'cheesy-teenage-romance-as-
they-fight-off-some-evil' type of story that has, unfortunately, flooded and choked up the store shelves nowadays. This book begins in mystery, and ends in mystery..
You have no idea where the characters are, what this place is, who the mastermind behind it all is, what dangers lurk, not until both you and the character have discovered
it through some dramatic plot twist. The story is new and exciting for those who have not yet heard of the book, and it leaves you both anxious and excited at the same
time, because though you don't want anything to happen to the characters you grow to like, you also can't wait to read more!
Ashley Nix 5th
1/30/2012 Mockingjay Suzanne Collins, 2010
Mockingjay is a fantastic book. It is a book that incorporates the best parts of romance, action adventure, and science fiction. This is the third book in the Hunger Games
series and probably the best. This book does have one of the main characters, who you will probably come to love, die. This doesn't ruin the book or anything, but it might
bring a tear or two to your eye. This is a great book for anyone of any age or gender. Overall this is one of the best books that I have ever read and I recommend it to everyone.
Trystan Flegal 5th
1/25/2012 The Moon is a Harsh Mistress Robert A. Heinlein, 1966
This book was a fantastic read for those with a love for science fiction and philosophical theories. The story takes place on the moon and tells of the libertarian revolution.
A computer that has the human like quality of self awareness gives the book an interesting twist. However, this book is written in a futuristic prose that disregards articles
and contains foreign phrases, so one must be up for a challenge to be able to enjoy this book. It is a very difficult read with confusing concepts. Also, a beloved character
dies and the ending is rushed (Heinlein was known for getting bored of his books and hurrying through the endings).
Morgan Ringel 1st
1/10/2018 The Moon is a Harsh Mistress Robert A. Heinlein, 1966
This book was originally published in 1966 about what the author predicted the future would be like on earth and the moon. Prisoners from earth are sent to the moon to
carry out their sentences and aren't allowed to travel back. This book is about the lunar colony using supercomputers to revolt against the rule of earth. The lunar colony
foresees that if they don't revolt and take action, then the future will hold starvation that will eventually lead to cannibalism. The revolt starts with a rebellion against the
colonies political figures that then leads to the creation of the new government. The colony sees this as an opportunity to try to have a peaceful agreement with earth
before a violent revolt. Working with underhanded tactics, tricks, and propaganda, the lunar colony works towards being an independent colony on the moon. I recommend
this book for anyone that likes science fiction and action.
Joey Enguidanos 5th
1/31/2012 Percy Jackson & the Olympians the Lightning Thief Rick Riordan, 2005
This book was a great book about a boy's struggle to return a stolen item to clear his name. I couldn't help but to finish this book in a matter of 3 days. It was impossible
to put down! This book had a great way of incorporating greek mythology into modern day civilization. Riordan's proper use of mythology was great, and I loved the way
he made it to where you can relate to it. Also, Riodan used many great pronouns and made it feel as if you were actually there. This book was perfectly paced, with
electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats. If you love action, mystery, and romance, then this book is for you!
Brandon Wonsick 7th
9/27/2014 Prey Micheal Chrichton, 2002
I enjoyed this book. It is about this dad who has a background in working with mechanical scientific stuff. He gets asked to help develop this new technology thing. Its like
a weird nanobot thing that infects his daughter and he is trying to work on it. It is about 360 pages so you probably can find a shorter book. There is a lot of deaths if I can
remember correctly so if you're not into that i wouldn't recommend it. Other than that it was a pretty suspenseful book and a good read.
Zac Jordan 6th
1/9/2019 Ready Player One Ernest Cline, 2011
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline follow the protagonist Parzival (Wade), and his journey on trying to win a competition around an Easter egg in the virtual world. I
enjoyed the humor with constant references to older media such as retro gaming, and 1980´s pop culture. For adults that grew up during the 1980´s this book would
hit nostalgia on the nail, but it doesn't just cater to them. This books follows modern day themes, such as escapism, political corruption, consumerism, over
consumption of resources used by first world nations and much more. In my opinion the most important theme exercised by Ready Player One is the importance
of social connection. Most drown out their problems in this book through escapism, neglecting the world around them. Wade like many others only run from the
world's current energy crisis. They burn interpersonal relations among everyone including their own family. Everyone may ¨connect¨ through the virtual world, but
in truth all feel alone.
Tyler Stewart 4th
4/25/2012 The Red Pyramid Rick Riordan, 2010
I found this book to be remarkable. It has everything that a science fiction fan could ask for. The main characters are believable and the reader can form a connection with
them. The plot in this book is fantastic and it is truly a great book. It is written in a way where there are two narrators who alternate every chapter. This takes some getting
used to but I found it a new and refreshing way to write a story. Rick Riordan did a great job with this book.
Trystan Flegal 5th
5/30/2013 The Rise of Nine Pittacus Lore, 2012
This book is the third novel in the Lorien Legacies series. I really enjoyed this book because it opened up the plot from the first two books in the series a lot more. In this
book I liked how Four and all the others continued to search for Eight and Nine and the rest of them. The conflict with the Mogadorians also got a lot more intense because
of Setrakus Ra coming to Earth, and that really put you on your toes for most of the book. I think many people would enjoy reading this book because the alternating point
of views keep you on your toes throughout the entire book. There are both male and female perspectives, there is a lot of action, and the plot is very interesting and
well-thought out. I also like how it's set in the real world but has a fantasy twist to it. Someone who doesn't like action books or fighting shouldn't read this.
Erica Mitchell 3rd
1/24/2012 The Sea of Monsters Rick Riordan, 2006
This book was a very exciting and interesting book. Whether Percy was conquering the invincible god or sharing his sorrows with his best friend Annabeth, it was a very
upbeat book. Throughout the whole book I was never left bored and there was never a dull moment. If you're interested in Greek mythology or learning more about it, this
is a great book for you ! Another reason I strongly recommend this book is because you're always left wondering, which I find to make the book even more exciting. There
were a couple downsides to this book which would be that it can be quite confusing at times, for instance if you don't understand all of the god's abilities then you sort of
fall behind in the book. All in all I thought this was a great book and you should check it out.
Parker White 4th
1/10/2018 The Shack William P. Young, 2007
The Shack can be or has been known to be a controversial story. For example it educates people on God and shows the importance that a relationship with him that can
have. This book created and environment for people to learn about this family's experience. A bond that this family had and the love for each other grew dramatically. When
most people want to not fathom what has happened and leave it in someone else’s hands, this dad decides to take the matters in his own hands. The Shack shows the
importance of family and revolves around a serious issue, while bringing God into the equation. While everyone has their struggles this is more serious and happens more
often than most people think. People either don’t believe or don’t get that while having faith you can get through anything.
Dagmar Alonzo 7th
1/10/2018 The Sparrow Mary Doria Russell, 1996
The Sparrow is a rather long book, it's three hundred or so pages full of emotion and materialistic wonder. The substance of this slow storytelling makes the long read
more worth it, as the characters are real, with anxieties and insecurities and wild ideas of what exactly it means to be human. “The Sparrow” is a story that is being
told by Emilio Sandoz, a priest who is the only surviving member of his crew that was sent on a space expedition, whom of which is coming under fire from what crimes
he committed, and whose faith in everything, especially his religion has become something long dead. The majority of the book takes place on a planet populated with
beautiful feline-like people which live in a civilization so seemingly alien and strangely unfathomable all the while making sense from our outside point of view. It explores
culture, religion, and the truly objectively unanswerable question of “what does it mean to be human?”
Emily Shrewsbury 5th
9/28/2014 Star Wars 501st: An Imperial Commando Novel Karen Traviss, 2009
This novel is my favorite book from my favorite series (The Republic Commando Novels). It is my favorite for a few reasons, one of which is that the previous book
leaves off on a cliffhanger and this tells us what happens next. If you were to string the two books together by the last paragraphs you wouldn’t be able to tell where
the first ends and the second book begins. I also like the fact that it is Star Wars Legends (formerly the Star Wars Expanded Universe) which expands upon the six
original movies. This tells us what happens just after the Jedi purge not from a prey’s point of view, but by the hunter’s. It is full of resolution that ties up loose ends
from all the other four novels and the final installment (do date) of the Star Wars Saga. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes Science Fiction,
Star Wars, or the other parts of the series. And just a helpful hint: read the first four Republic Commando Novels before you read this one.
Nathan Anthony 7th
9/27/2014 Steelheart Brandon Sanderson, 2013
Steelheart is one of the best books I have read in a really long time. After I started reading it, I had a really hard time putting it down. It really surprised me because
I’m normally one who likes to read, but I really enjoyed this book. The Calamity came, and it gave a group of people powers that are called epics. With their great
powers they wanted to rule everything, and they ultimately do. The Reckoners want to find the weaknesses of each epic so that they can take them out one by one.
No one knows what the most powerful epic’s weakness, Steelheart, is except for David. This book is what you would call a popcorn fun movie, but with books. It has
really cool action, plenty of suspense, and many things that I wasn’t expecting. The ending is perfect, and makes me want to know more when the second one comes
out. This book is excellent!
Thomas Kibler 6th
1/8/2019 Stung Bethany Wiggins, 2013
I would definitely recommend this exciting book to anyone who love adventure, suspense, and, of course, romance. It is still my favourite book of all time, even after
reading it hundreds of times. “Stung” is about a girl who wakes up with no recollection of the past five years of her life. Her parents are dead, her sister is nowhere to
be found, and her twin brother has turned into a wild beast. She soon finds out that this is because of a tattoo on his hand, one similar to the one on hers. One that
they got from a bee flu vaccine, one that was supposed to save the nation. On her journey to find the missing pieces of her broken world, she finds love. What will
happen to her as she searches for the answers to her questions? Will she turn into a beast, or is she cured?
Jessica Mountain 7th
1/10/2018 Sweet Emmy Laybourne, 2015
Sweet is an amazing book! One of my personal favorites. The story bounces between two different characters, Laurel and Tom, who meet and fall in love. However,
they are are the Solu: Cruise to Lose. This cruise is where the first of the Solu will be given out. Solu is a sweetener that is supposed to make you five to ten percent
of your body weight. Neither of the main characters take it but most of the ship’s passengers do. The dark twist was well put and the overall moral was something I feel
strong about. I won’t spoil the book because it’s just too good. The only thing that I didn’t like about the book was the end feeling it left me with. But, other than that,
the whole story is well written and the moral well expressed.
Kristina Wehmeyer 4th
1/10/2018 The Thousandth Floor Katherine McGee, 2016
The Thousandth Floor is an amazing read that I highly recommend to any young adult readers who enjoy a thrilling drama about five characters who are struggling to
be “normal”. And in the end find love through the ways you would never imagine. The book will have you wondering who and why leaving you with many cliffhangers
that leave you pondering. Once you start this book, there’s no putting it down! In the book you to read and learn about five different point of views of the whole “crime
scene” and the events leading up to it. This book is great for anyone with a sense of wonder. This book always leaves you guessing. It’s very Futuristic, leaving you
to figure what is going to happen in your own life up ahead. This novel is a series you would really want to pick up and enjoy!
Erin Scarborough 2nd
4/25/2012 The Throne of Fire Rick Riordan, 2011
This is the second book in the Kane Chronicles series and I found it to be even better than the first. This book added some new twists to the characters and their
relationships which I found refreshing as the reader. The overall plot of this book was one that many will love and it makes you want to read it again. There are new
characters who make the book even greater. This book would appeal to anyone who is interested in Egyptian Mythology or any science fiction fan. Rick Riordan did a
terrific job writing this book just as he has done with all of his works. I loved this book so much that I am eagerly anticipating the next one.
Trystan Flegal 5th
1/24/2012 The Titan's Curse Rick Riordan, 2011
The Titan's Curse it the third book in the Olympian series. I would definitely recommend you read the first two books before you read this one. This book is a great
book because it is very suspenseful. The book always keeps you on your toes, and you can’t put the book down because you want to see what happens next. There
are also many exiting plot twist that change the story around. Whenever a plot twist happens everything comes together and the story becomes so much better than it
already was before the plot twist. This is a great book about friendship, loyalty, and bravery and it is filled with much history, which can be comical if you know what the
book is talking about. Overall I would highly suggest this book to anyone who is looking for a good book to read.
Colin Toth 4th
9/28/2014 Unwind Neal Shusterman, 2007
Unwind, meaning to undo or loosen as the dictionary refers, unravels readers minds, producing these bizarre and exaggerated ideas of different world culturization.
The author, Neal Shusterman, created this story to genuinely freak his audience out and to come up with alternate ways of abortion for unwanted teens. The setting
of the story is mainly base on harvest camps, which take donors’ organs and reuse them depending on the circumstances. The donors range between the ages
thirteen through eighteen. Once the children reach their teen years, most parents send their unwanted kids to these camps to be “unwound”, or "undone." As kids,
most are oblivious to what unwinding really means, except for three mature young adults on the run. Throughout the story, the reader will experience the loss of friends,
gory killings, duty camps, and blossoming love. I would recommend this thrilling book to any and everyone.
Kalee Polson 5th
4/7/2020 Unwind Neal Shusterman 2007 Science Fiction
This story takes place in the future after a second civil war takes place known as "The Heartland War". It was Pro-life armies against Pro-choice. The result of the war was a compromise called "The Bill of Life" which states that human life can't be taken from birth until the child becomes 13. Between the ages of 13-18 parents can choose to "abort" their child. The action is called Unwinding and it is when the teen is taken apart and its body parts or organs is kept alive and grafted onto someone in need. The book follows kids meant to be unwound who are on the run in search of a refuge known as the Graveyard. It switches perspectives through a bunch of people involved and does a good job bringing all the characters stories together. This book is really easy and fast to read and doesn't have those annoying boring parts in the beginning or middle. It talks about current situations like the debate between Pro-Lifers and Pro-Choicers and makes you really think about the consequences of each.
Kya, Chua 5th
9/30/2014 Unwind Neal Shusterman, 2008
In the book Unwind it starts off with a kid named Connor Lassiter (our protagonist). He lives in a normal house in suburban Ohio. Everything is normal about the
life he lives in except in this story if a child is not wanted or it seems like they are problem children, from the ages of 14-18 you may be unwound, which means
your parents can sign a sheet of paper handing you over to the government and have you taken apart and used for medical transplants. Connor found the unwind
order his parents had signed and decided to run away. In the process of running he got caught and made a great escape crashing a car and a bus carrying the
other two main characters of the novel, Risa and Lev, the three flee the cops and find themselves in a safe house, a place where they are safe from cops, and hid.
Eventually they find their way through the system and get to an abandoned airplane graveyard which also doubles as a massive AWOL unwind safe haven. Then
the Connor has to make a tough choice to help the leader of this safe haven. and finds himself in a hopeless situation. I chose this book because it is extremely
dynamic and ever changing leaving the reader asking what happens next. It may seem dark but thats what makes the story that all the more interesting. You will
find yourself cheering on the heroes many times throughout the novel. Its action packed and even has a little romance thrown in. Its always throwing in plot twist
that leave you in awe. The story ends in a great cliffhanger leaving you wanting more, and you’ll find yourself ready to dive into the sequel. This is by far one of
my favorite books and highly recommend reading it.
Aiden Burkett 7th
9/28/2014 Vitro Jessica Khoury, 2014
This book is about a young girl named Sophie Crue, who is determined to find her mother. Her mother is a scientist that left Sophie and her father in order to pursue
her scientific research full time. With the help of Jim Julien, a young charter pilot, she goes to the forbidden island where her mother resides and works. There she
finds her genetically enhanced twin sister that she never knew of, and uncovers other secrets about her mother. This book is good at going into some of the science
behind the genetics of creating the twin. Yet, it has a really fast paced action packed plot that is filled with vivid details.
Brittany Fager 6th
5/29/2013 Witch and Wizard James Patterson, 2009
James Patterson has excelled in all types of genres of young adult fiction such as mystery, action, and fantasy. Witch and Wizard has a futuristic setting. Grown-ups
have arrested all children to find and eliminate all magic-users to create a “perfect world." Young wizard Whitford and young witch Wisteria escape from their imprisonment
and join a resistance to fight back against the adults. This novel may just one-up the famous Harry Potter series with its survivalist plot and the deep background of the
main characters.
Mykael Briley 1st
1/10/2018 A Wrinkle In Time Madeleine L'Engle, 1962
This is a book about two kids and their friend Calvin trying to find their dad throughout space and how they accomplished it. They took some twists during the book which
I really enjoyed where it seemed like Meg was dead and was paralyzed. The book goes into the topic of tessering which is how they move from one place to another
instantly which i found quite interesting. A wrinkle in time is turning into a movie in very soon and you could just watch that, but i suggest you read the book first because
it was fun for me.This book was granted the John Newbery Medal in 1963 and is a bestselling classic. Another good thing about this book is that is was a fast and easy
read and is perfect for a literary analysis. This is why I am recommending this book to you and i hope whoever reads it enjoys it !!
Colton Hammond 3rd