Warhead: The True Story of One Teen Who Almost Saved the World by Jeff Henigson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is one of those times where the title and the cover drew me in, and I'm glad they did. Warhead is the true story of Jeff Henigson who discovers he has brain cancer … Continue reading Warhead
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The Journal of Curious Letters
The Journal of Curious Letters by James Dashner My rating: 2 of 5 stars So, my first thought has nothing to do with the actual story, I just think it's funny. The main character, Tick, is from the U.S.A., the writing is European. When I read things like tyre and torch when someone is in … Continue reading The Journal of Curious Letters
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Untitled by Timothy Young My rating: 3 of 5 stars I have to admit, as an adult, I really enjoyed this book. The characters are so self aware. They know they are characters in a book, and spend some time questioning what the author is doing and why one of them completely changes species. I … Continue reading Untitled
The Unbelievably Scary Thing that Happened in Huggabie Falls
The Unbelievably Scary Thing that Happened in Huggabie Falls by Adam Cece My rating: 3 of 5 stars I had to laugh every time the author questioned why someone would read this book without having read the first one. I'm one of those people he was questioning. Why would I read this book before the … Continue reading The Unbelievably Scary Thing that Happened in Huggabie Falls
Scars Like Wings
Scars Like Wings by Erin Stewart My rating: 3 of 5 stars I appreciate the depth Erin Stewart gave to the characters. They had complicated pasts that were slowly revealed. It's much more enjoyable to read a book where the character's actions are explained as you continue to learn more about them. If you know … Continue reading Scars Like Wings
My Life as a Potato
My Life as a Potato by Arianne Costner My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is one of those books that you look at and kind of question. I don't think mascot fiction is something that is plentiful, but after this, maybe it should be. The story takes place in Idaho, because let's face it, … Continue reading My Life as a Potato
The Paranoid’s Pocket Guide
The Paranoid's Pocket Guide to Mental Disorders You Can Just Feel Coming On by Dennis DiClaudio My rating: 2 of 5 stars The internal monologues made this book. Having the symptom list is fine and all, but the monologues brought everything to life. This whole book puts a light-hearted spin on mental illness. Yes, mental … Continue reading The Paranoid’s Pocket Guide
Who Killed Kenny?
Who Killed Kenny? by Alessandro "Pera" Perugini My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thought I was good at spotting little details, but it turns out I'm not. I'm really not.Who Killed Kenny? gives the reader an illustration of the situation and some information. It is up to the reader to figure out who did … Continue reading Who Killed Kenny?
Gillbert: The Curious Mysterious
Gillbert: The Curious Mysterious by Art Baltazar My rating: 3 of 5 stars Okay, so Matilda is adorable and definitely makes life for Gillbert more exciting and difficult. The whole story is great with some new friends and an adventure none of them saw coming. Art Baltazar found a way to add in the new … Continue reading Gillbert: The Curious Mysterious
Inkling
Inkling by Kenneth Oppel My rating: 3 of 5 stars This story shows the dangers of taking the easy way out and how the things you let into your life affect it. Inkling is a character with tons of personality, especially for a splotch of ink. He cares deeply for his family and does what … Continue reading Inkling
The Furious Reader 