Monday, June 1, 2015

Hey, guys! Long time, no see!

This time we have a special guest review from teen reader Bridget Magness.


TITLE: Cinder

AUTHOR: Marissa Meyer

REVIEWED BY: Bridget Magness

BRIEF SUMMARY: In a futuristic Beijing where androids walk the streets and people live on the moon, Cinder is a gifted mechanic and cyborg. Hated by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister having a common deadly plague, she's treated like a slave. But then she meets Prince Kai and her whole world gets turned upside down. She suddenly finds herself at the center of a struggle between Earth and the Lunar people, and uncovers secrets about her past.

WHY I PICKED IT UP: I read the inside cover and thought it seemed like a good blend of science fiction and fantasy, two of my favorite genres.

WHY I FINISHED IT: Although the book is a futuristic spin on Cinderella, it's very original, and the characters are lovable and interesting. The plot is also mysterious and fast-paced.

WHO I'D GIVE IT TO: Someone who enjoys retold fairy tales and a fun, entertaining story.

Thank for contributing, Bridget! Sounds like a great book.

Remember: you can see your review on this blog, too! Just grab a Book Review form from the Young Adult section, fill it out, and return it to Miss Jo or one of the other librarians.

See you at the library!

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Getting Away with Murder?

Today we have a guest review from teen reader, Bridget Magness.


TITLE: Confessions of a Murder Suspect

AUTHOR: James Patterson

REVIEWED BY: Bridget Magness

BRIEF SUMMARY: When Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, their daughter Tandy and her brothers are the only suspects. While questioning if her brothers have the motive to kill, she begins to have flashes of disturbing past events that lead her to believe that she herself may be the killer. Even so, she is determined to solve the mystery.

WHY I PICKED IT UP: James Patterson is my favorite author, and I knew it wouldn't disappoint.

WHY I FINISHED IT: The characters are very interesting and the story has lots of shocking surprises that keep you guessing until the end.

WHO I'D GIVE IT TO: Someone who enjoys well-written murder and crime books.


Thanks, Bridget! 

Want to see your review here?  Pick up a review form in the YA section, fill it out, and return it to Miss Jo!

See you at the library!