Reviews written by Jen

I have enjoyed all of Miranda Kenneally's books thus far but this one, THIS ONE, with THIS BOOK BOY sent me spiraling into the land of "I LOVE THIS AUTHOR AND I WILL READ ANYTHING SHE WRITES!" What I loved: Matt Brown. OK, I'll come back to...

Slide was a surprise hit for me last year and I have been looking forward to it's sequel, Impostor ever since! What I loved: I love the pink cover and the style is consistent with Slide which is always a plus. There is very...

This is an enjoyable little book that packs a big historical punch. Maps, a glossary and a list of places to visit bring Harriet Tubman's story to life for readers of all ages. The topic of slavery is never an easy one to address, however, "I Am Harriet Tubman" presents...

I couldn't wait to read this book especially after having loved (and fangirled over) Immortal City! What I loved: The writing, multiple POV's that weave together seamlessly and the fantastic world-building. At times, I felt like I was reading a movie and I would...

What I liked: The cover, it's tag line, "They told him it was safe. They lied." and the synopsis grabbed my attention and I couldn't wait to read this. Period.8 was my first Chris Crutcher novel and I had no idea what to expect, but I was hoping...

What I liked: The cover is really cool. I first heard about this book back in September at the Baltimore Book Festival where one of the authors on the YA panel was discussing upcoming books and current manuscripts she was reading. The title alone was intriguing and when I...

What I loved: Interesting concept, engaging characters and detailed world-building bring this Hunger Games/Maze Runner mashup to life. As a male MC, Gray Weathersby is equal parts strength and vulnerability and I enjoyed watching the story unfold through his eyes. Bree is badars, that is all! Emma is...

This is a great resource for explaining to younger readers the role water plays in our lives and why it's important to take care of it. There are colorful photos and the vocabulary is easy to understand. Questions at the beginning of each chapter allow the reader to use critical...

Inquiring minds want to know...who was President when the first wireless signal was received from Europe in 1901?, Which President often referred to himself as a "simple country boy", and which President starred in more than 50 movies before becoming Commander in Chief? This book has all the answers and...

Requiem was one of the books that topped my MUST READ list and I couldn't wait to rejoin forces with Lena, Julian, Alex and the rest of The Resistance. *checks neck for fake cured marks* Yep, I'm still infected with Amor Deliria Nervosa. Requiem is...

What I liked: The cover (I WANT CLARA'S DRESS!), the positive message, the detailed world-building and Tucker. Clara remains a strong female character and there are a few twists I wasn't expecting and then there's Tucker. Wait, did I mention him already? (winks) A popular trend in YA...

The history of World War II comes alive in this book. Colorful pictures, timelines, vocabulary, first person accounts and web links offer an interactive element. A lot of history books tend to break WWII up into either the European or The Pacific but this one covers it all. ...

Science is brought to life in this full color interactive book that focuses on disasters like tornadoes, sink holes and tsunamis. It includes internet links for more detailed information, time lines, vocabulary words and even eyewitness accounts. This book is not only entertaining but also makes a fantastic addition...

Lots of entertaining fun for One Direction fans of all ages! You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about these cheeky boys, including what they look for in a girlfriend, what grosses them out and what they'd be doing if they weren't part of the group. You can...

What I loved: The paranormal element to this story is refreshing and unique and I loved it! The idea that we could have a chance to see two different outcomes before making a choice is something I think most people would like, but as Addie finds out, it doesn't...