Reviews written by Eden Grey

Starting out with a personal story from a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana use, Emily Gibson, this book really captures the reader's attention and interest on the first page. From there we get an overview of the history of marijuana's use in the medical field, and where the...

The Table of Contents is a great place to start in examining the content of the book. It is well-organized, easy to understand, and provides helpful clues to readers. Each chapter asks a question about violence and the media. There is one overview chapter, and then several chapters that provides...

Yannick is a lonely boy visiting the Provence region of France, where he wanders the fields and forests, wonders about love and family, and happens to meet the most famous artist in the world. "Meeting Cezanne" is a book for all ages. While younger readers may...

I absolutely loved this book. It is fanciful, dramatic, clever, and beautiful. Diana Wynne Jones' last story is a masterpiece. Reminiscent of Clive Barker's "Abarat" series and J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit", "The Islands of Chaldea" is an epic fantasy quest contained within the pages of a...

With loads of paranormal secrets and high school intrigue, "The Unseemly Education of Anne Merchant' is a thrilling, dramatic debut. Anne Merchant is sent to what she thinks is an elite boarding school for rich kids. She quickly discovers that Cania Christy is more of a...

Vampire Academy was surprisingly entertaining. I went into it not knowing what to expect, other than the fact that a well-respected reader-friend-teen of mine really loves it, and I ended up reading it very quickly and really liking the whole thing. What I liked the most: Rose...

Jessica Verdi masterfully tells the story of a girl, Lexi, coming to terms with her identity, her commitment to her family, and accepting her own feelings for what they are. Lexi spends the summer at an anti-gay camp, which is absolutely terrifying. There were several times when I gasped, or...

You will love the latest adventures of Zorro and Mister Bud, two very different dogs that bonded over their shared routine in "Say Hello to Zorro!" Their friendship is very realistic: at first, the dogs DO NOT like each other. But they become friends, not through any random magical or...

Once you start you won't be able to stop. Josh is serious. About basketball. About family. About his hair. He's a 12 year-old basketball star, son of an international sports icon, and in a constant friendly competition with his twin brother, Jordan. But Josh's life isn't...

With beautiful artwork reminiscent of classical Chinese paintings and Japanese monogatari scrolls, Danica Novgorodoff tells the story of the gritty and hard-fought journey of tragic Deshi and bittersweet Lily. Deshi Li has a dark secret, and to atone for his mistake he must find the fresh...

Reminiscent of Clive Barker's ABARAT series, THE DOOR is a magical adventure filled with twisty turns and strange wonders. This story is so much more strange and magical than you would ever expect. Just look at that cover. Read the synopsis. Sounds a bit droll, right?...

Finn Easton is a 16 year-old boy living in the middle of no-where, California. Finn never tells anyone how he really feels. He is very good at just "being fine." He's okay. Always okay. Except he's not, really. This is the story of Finn's becoming more than okay with who...

Unremembered was a roller coaster ride of a story, and I loved it. I don't even like roller coasters. Violet's memory loss is done so well. She's still herself, even though she's lost almost all of her memories of herself, her past, and the world around...

This is one of the best books about mental disorders that I've ever seen. I would highly recommend it to teens wanting more information about anxiety and mental health issues, to teachers for classroom collections, and to public librarians. Carol Hand really know show to present...

The first installment in the Bea Catcher Chronicles is a high-stakes mystery that will keep you enthralled and guessing until the very end. Bad-girl turned recovering-addict Bea Washington discovers an unnerving and ultimately useful supernatural ability: she can literally draw the truth out of people's minds. When...