Losing Brave left me… how do I put it? Pensive. Yes, that’s the word. This book is jam-packed with twists, turns, and whatnot. But more on that later. This book is centered around a mystery — a supposed kidnapping and/or murder of the main character’s (Payton Brave’s) twin sister, Dylan.…
“The Roman Hat Mystery” is a detective fiction book written by Frederic Dannay and Manfred B. Lee. The two were cousins and used the pseudonym, Ellery Queen. “The Roman Hat Mystery” features Inspector Richard Queen and his son Ellery Queen. The story takes place in a Broadway theater called the…
The Silence of Bones was by far one of the most unique books I’ve read this year. Centered around a 16-year-old girl indentured to a police bureau named Seol, this book’s setting is Korea, during the Joseon Dynasty era (1392-1897), which already makes the book unique. But that’s not all.…
The Librarian of Auschwitz is a poignant, young-adult work of fiction based on true events and characters. Most of the story takes place in Auschwitz, which was the largest of the Nazi concentration and death camps. The time? You guessed it. World War II, when Germany and their allies, known…
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart is about an annual family reunion of the wealthy Sinclairs on their vacation island goes wrong when one summer, Cadence Sinclair does not remember a single thing from the summer before. Abrupt pity from her two-faced family and friends concerns her as she tries…
If clovers and a heart on a pink background is something that appeals to you as a reader, great. If it doesn’t, well you know how the saying goes: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” This novel is a truly touching and enjoyable read centered around the recovery of…
Recently, boba tea has become very big in pop culture. Boba tea usually consists of milk tea with tapioca pearls at the bottom. Some like it, but some really don’t. There are several reasons why the boba tea controversy is a thing: texture, taste, and variation. Texture: Boba tea includes…
Lately, we’ve all been spending a lot of time indoors and in our rooms. Many of us have bare rooms, and have always wanted to decorate our rooms, but have never had the time. Why not take advantage of this time at home to make some fun pieces of decor…
Like many people, I went into a bit of a reading slump with the start of an online school year. Truly Devious, by Maureen Johnson will rocket you out of it. I just finished the book and I’m going to get the sequel today. Before I get into my opinions…
With the spooky season right around the corner, you might be looking for some fun movies to watch. One classic holiday movie is The Nightmare Before Christmas. But what holiday is it about, you might ask? That’s the problem. It’s been up in the air for a long time now,…
