Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer

"Twilight is about a girl, Isabella Swan, who moves to the city of Forks, Washington. There, she builds a connection between a boy, Edward Cullen, who is kind of an outcast at the school, along with his family. She soon finds out that they are vampires and that her blood is the strongest possible scent to him. They fall in love, and he saves her multiple times from danger.

Don't let the vampires turn you off! Twilight is already a much known series in the world, but to those who haven't read it yet, it is fantastic! I am completely obsessed with the series, and I think the reason is because it seems utterly realistic; it seems like the world we all live in, but then the unreal aspects are thrown in, like the vampires. It makes you feel like something like that could even happen to you!

It isn't a horror story, if that is what vampires make you think of; it is a romance novel, and if you really enjoy fantasy+romance, this is a great book to read!!

After you read Twilight, make sure to pick up the sequels, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn, all of which are good.....except for Breaking Dawn!"

 

Description of book/genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

 

Submitted by: S.G. (student)

Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer

"I loved Twilight.  It  made me laugh"

 

Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer

"This was a great book; at somepoints it even made me giggle. It even made me tear up at certian points. The romance in the story was great; it was like it could happen to me one day.   But it was a great book.

 

 

"The beginning of true 'vampire literature' Anne Rice brings great description to light and truly shows us the heart of a vampire. Before Twilight came out Anne Rice was the vampire author of the era. Highly recommended."

 

Description of Book/Genre: Horror

 

 

Candy Darlings by

Christine Walde

 

"I loved the book.  It always leaves you hanging so you never want to put it down."

 

Description of Book/Genre: Adventure, Fairytale/Folktale

 

Submitted by:  Student (anonymous)

Speak by

Laurie Halse Anderson

"This book made [me] very nervous to ever trust a man.  I'm glad this book is out there.  It shows us girls that men are only out to hurt you."

 

Description of Book/Genre: Realistic Fiction

 

Submitted by: Student (anonymous)

Speak by

Laurie Halse Anderson

"I disagree with the previous review. Speak was a very dramatic novel but it does not [make me want to] hate men"

 

Description of Book/Genre: Realistic Fiction ; Sports

 

Submitted by: Student (anonymous)

"I really enjoyed The Temptress Four by Gaby Triana.  As a senior, I can understand the girls' anxiety over leaving behind everything they've known for the past four years and moving on to a new chapter in their lives.
        The personality of each character was very distinct, and each personality seemed to represent a type of person one would encounter in a high school.  The entire story seemed very realistic, and I could relate to the characters well.  Triana did an excellent job crafting a group of friends with all the struggles of any group of high school students.  When reading this book, I could imagine me and my friends in the same situation after our graduation.  Together, the girls experience love, anger, betrayal, and understanding, and learn about themselves in the process.
        The only complaint I have about The Temptress Four is that the plot progresses very quickly.  However, because the entire story takes place over the duration of a cruise, I realize why the pace of the book is so rapid.
        I would recommend this book to anyone, high school student or otherwise, who is struggling to find her place in the world.  This book deserves five stars!"

 

Description of book/Genre: Realistic fiction

 

Submitted by: A.W. (student)