The Maze Runner has often been referred to as something along the lines of a gripping story with an amazingly creative plot. In fact, a movie based on it has even been made! But are the claims of The Maze Runner’s appealing characteristics true, and is this book right for you? Well,…
Day Zero, the first book of the Day Zero duology, is a story that takes place sometime in the future when two major political parties known as the Opposition and the Spark are battling for power in the United States. Seventeen-year-old Susan, more frequently known by her nickname “Jinx” (which…
When it comes to books, if I read two books by an author that I enjoy, I tend to hold that author in high regard. Now, when those two books are part of a series, that’s even more impressive. I can say without hesitation that Nic Stone has achieved this…
Dear Martin is a story very much like Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give that explores topics such as racial profiling and racial tensions in the United States. The novel takes place in the 21st century and is centered around Justyce McAllister, a high-achieving, African-American student who goes to a…
What do the phrases royalty, drugs, and advanced technology remind you of? Probably not a book. But guess what! These are just some phrases that describe Aprilynne Pike’s book Glitter. The story revolves around 17-year Danica, who is forced to buy her way out of a forced marriage to a…
The Edge of Anything was a very wholesome read, at least for me. If it could be summed up in four words, it would really be these: mental health and friendship. Set in North Carolina, this book is centered around the tale of two girls, Sage and Len, who each…
This book’s title gives away a lot about its content. It’s about, well… someone being inside other people’s houses. Except the part that it doesn’t give away is that this person is also brutally murdering these characters and not just at their houses either. In short, There’s Someone Inside Your…
Are you or were you a fan of the Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew series? Do you like suspenseful or mystery books? How about thriller books? If you answered “yes” to any of the previous questions, I already know this book is just for you. Situated in the small town…
I would be lying if I said that I wasn’t a bit lost for words when I finished the last page of this book. All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban is centered around six high school seniors who are trapped inside a locked room and attempting to get out…
The holiday season is fast approaching, so I took the time to browse the library catalog for some classic holiday movies to watch. Low and behold, I came across one of my favorite winter movies of all time: Home Alone. There are actually a lot of Home Alone movies, but…
