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Top Reads of December

Here are my top reads of December!

  1. Nothing More to Tell by Karen McManus
    This is such an amazing book! When Brynn moves back to her hometown, she’s sure nothing good can happen. That is until she gets a job at a murder investigation podcast by pitching the story of her dead teacher. I really loved this story and the way the plot unfolded. It was a great read!
  2. The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin
    This was such a great book! Annie, or Cleves, as she’s known, has been Henry’s best friend for a long time. She’s seen him go through a girlfriend, get angry at the slightest mention of her cheating then break up with her. But as her friends propose a theory that is certainly possible, she has to figure what is right or wrong. This is such a great book!
  3. All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O’Donoghue
    This was such a cool book! When Maeve’s temper gets her into detention, where she has to clean an old storage cupboard, she’s horrified. But when she finds a deck of tarot cards that call to her, she’s suddenly immersed in a world of magic and her life begins to change for the better. Until she accidentally makes someone disappear. I really enjoyed this book and I totally recommend it to you!
  4. If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch
    This was such a amazing book! Clark is stuck in a time loop. No matter what he tries to say or do will get him out of it and he is sure this is how life will be forever. Until he meets Beau. Beau walks into his calculus class one day and creates a ruckus, so Clark knows that he has to follow Beau. I loved this story and how it was written! I totally recommend it to you!

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My Top Reads of June

Here are my top reads of June!

  1. The Fear by Natasha Preston
    This was such an amazing book! It started simple, with a meme in which people shared their biggest fear. Yet, when people start dying in the way that they were scared of the most, it becomes less simple. Izzy is determined to find the murderer, but nothing seems to click. As she watches so many she knows and loves die, she realizes she must find out who it is, even if it’s just for her cousin and best friend. This was such an amazing book and the ending was perfect. I totally recommend this book to you!
  2. Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
    I absolutely loved this book! I’ve heard of Kaikeyi before, but only as a jealous mother who exiled Rama so he wouldn’t take the throne. This book completely changes my viewpoint on that in the best way possible. Kaikeyi has always known she wasn’t as wanted as her brothers, simply because she was female. So when she realizes she can do a magic that no one else seems to be able to see. When her father arranges her marriage, her world changes drastically as she moves from her hometown to a new world. I really loved this book and the new perspective of Kaikeyi. I totally recommend this book to you!
  3. One of Us is Next by Karen McManus
    This was such a great book! It’s been a few years since Simon’s death. But now, someone has started what he’s done again, this time with a new game- Truth or Dare. Phoebe was targeted first. By choosing not to play, her secret was revealed. After that is Maeve, then Knox. But by this time, the dares are deadly, meant to harm, or even kill. I really enjoyed this book and the way in which the author writes and flows through the plot. It’s a great book!
  4. Two can Keep A Secret by Karen McManus
    I really loved this book! Echo Ridge is a dangerous place to be prom queen, especially when 2 of them have died. So naturally, that’s what Ellery starts investigating when she and her brother, Ezra, move there. Yet, when Ellery is chosen as a candidate for Prom Queen, the stakes rise higher than ever and she knows she has to solve the mystery before anyone else gets hurt. I really loved this book and totally recommend it to you!
  5. Radio Silence by Alice Oseman
    I absolutely loved this book. Frances has been obsessed with a podcast, Radio Silence, for a while now. So, when she gets an invite to make official art for them, she is over the moon. Later, the same day, at a party, Aled, known for being studious and very introverted, reveals that he’s the Creator to her. As they start working together, Aled makes it clear that no one else can know who he is. But when people figure out who’s been doing the illustrations, discovery follows…. I really loved this book! It was so diverse and I loved all of the characters. It’s definitely one of my top reads this month!

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My Top Books of March

Here are my top books of March!

  1. Queen of the Tiles by Hanna Alkaf
    I really enjoyed this book! The last time Najwa went to a Scrabble tournament, her best friend, Trina died. Now, she’s finally worked up the courage to go again. But when Trina’s Instagram starts loading with new posts and someone pretending to be Trina messages Najwa, she knows she has to solve the mystery of who killed Trina. This was such an amazing book and I really enjoyed it. The plot was amazing and the mystery was well-written.
  2. Just Roll With It by Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie
    This book was so amazing. Maggie is starting middle school this year. She’s so nervous about the school year and it doesn’t help that there’s a monster in the lawn that none of the adults seem to see. She’s also had a hard time making decisions, but her lucky dice helps with that. I loved Maggie’s journey and the illustrations were so cute. There’s also a ton of diversity, which makes this book a great read.
  3. Twelfth by Janet Key
    I loved this book so much. Maren is sure she won’t enjoy theater camp, or anything connected to her sister again. But as she goes through the camp and meets new people, she gets drawn up into the search of a diamond ring. With her friends by her side, she goes through a scavenger hunt-like puzzle, with clues alluding to the camp’s play-Twelfth Night. I really enjoyed the story and the mystery that was told along with it. It’s such a diverse and beautiful story and I enjoyed it a lot.
  4. One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus
    This is a really amazing book. Simon, the owner of the biggest gossip blog in their school, died in detention because of peanut oil coating his cup. There were only four people who could have done it- Bronwyn, Addy, Nate, or Cooper. All of them were in detention for something they didn’t do and Simon planned to publish an entry about all of them the next day. So, it had to be one of them. But as they tell their stories, it becomes clear. There’s another part to this mystery. This book was so well-written and I can’t wait to continue the series.
  5. The Bookshop of Dust and Dreams by Mindy Thompson
    This book was absolutely amazing. Poppy’s family owns one of the many magical bookstores, created to keep the Light in favor and the Dark out. But when her brother’s best friend dies in war, it creates an open door for the Dark to come in. Soon, he’s corrupted, changing everything in Poppy’s life as she discovers secrets and new stories. This was such a great book and I totally loved the plot and the characters.

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