Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson Genre: Teen Fantasy “Do not put this book down. I’m dead serious. Your life could depend on it. I’m risking everything by telling you – but you need to know. – Max Her full name is Maximum Ride. And the girl can fly. MAX’S MISSIONS: Protect the… Read More Teen Book Review by Elizabeth
Central Library’s Library Live volunteer, Eric R. reviews “Batman: Zero Year – Secret City” by Scott Snyder. A madman known as the Red Hood terrorizes Gotham City, and builds an army of blackmailed citizens into a gang. The Red Hood gang commits a series of horrendous crimes and murders that are so random, they fade… Read More YA Graphic Novel Review – Batman Vol.4 : Zero Year – Secret City
Fated by Alyson Noël Genre: Teen Fantasy “Strange things are happening to Daire Santos. Crows mock her, glowing people stalk her, time stops without warning, and a beautiful boy with unearthly blue eyes haunts all her dreams. Fearing for her daughter’s sanity, Daire’s mother sends her to live with the grandmother she’s never met. A… Read More Teen Book Review by Elizabeth
Central library’s Library Live volunteer, Michael Lee, reviews the book “Imovie: The missing manual, the book that should have been in the box.” By David Pogue & Aaron miller The book Imovie The missing manual, is a book for everyone who wants to learn how to use Imovie, whether they are masters or they have no… Read More Non-Fiction Review – IMovie
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly Genre: Teen Fantasy “Serafina, daughter of Isabella, Queen of Miromara, has been raised with the expectation – and burden – that she will someday become ruler of the fest civilization of the merfolk. On the eve of the Dokimí ceremony, which will determine if she is worthy of the crown,… Read More Book Review: Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
Central Library’s Library Live volunteer, Eric R., reviews “The Flash: Rebirth” by Geoff Johns ‘There was a flash of lighting from beyond, followed by a thousand thunderous footsteps. His strides bring a new age that would shatter the speed of sound, light, and time.’ The man’s infectious sense of justice made him unstoppable. His name… Read More YA Graphic Novel Review – The Flash: Rebirth
The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong Genre: Teen Fantasy *The Darkness Rising trilogy (The Gathering, The Calling, The Rising) is a sequel series to the Darkest Powers trilogy (The Summoning, The Awakening, The Reckoning)* “Strange things are happening to Maya’s tiny Vancouver Island town. First, her friend Serena, the captain of the swim team, drowns mysteriously… Read More Book Review: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong
Central’s Library Live volunteer, Micheal Lee, reviews the dystopian scifi novel, “Raging Star” by Moira Young: The novel Raging Star is the final novel of the Dust Lands trilogy. Written by Moira Young, writing her first series, this book ends off with an unforgettable adventure, filled with action and suspension. It’s a book given high praise… Read More YA Book Review – Raging Star by Moira Young
Hush, Hush by Becca FitzPatrick Genre: Teen Fantasy “Romance was not part of Nora Grey’s plan. She’s never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how hard her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see I… Read More Book Review: Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Review by Teen Advisory Group member, Elizabeth Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier Genre: Teen Fantasy “Sixteen year-old Gwen lives with her extended – and rather eccentric – family in an exclusive London neighborhood. In spite if her ancestor’s peculiar history, she’s had a relatively normal life so far. The time-traveling gene that runs like… Read More Book Review: Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
