If you are looking for a dystopian book series with a blend of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner, then Shatter Me is the book for you. Shatter Me is a dystopian series that consists of eleven books, including four novellas, written by Tahereh Mafi. The writing style of this series is easy to follow and makes the reading experience even more enjoyable. Shatter Me follows a teenage girl, Juliette Ferrars, who has the power to kill anyone with one touch and must find a way to survive a corrupt government that wants to use her as the ultimate military weapon. Starting off with Shatter Me, the series has love triangles, battle scenes, heartbreaking storylines, and more. Shatter Me is extremely fast-paced and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire book. The series contains jaw-dropping cliffhangers and plot twists. With all of this in mind, I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to start reading or to immerse themselves in another phenomenal dystopian novel. Overall, I think this book deserves 5 stars because of the emotional connections the series brings and the fantastic writing style and storyline of the series.
If you are looking for a break from heartbreaking or intense books, Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter is a great choice for you. Better Than the Movies is a light read with a short and sweet plot that’s great for hopeless romantics. The book follows Liz Buxbaum, a hopeless romantic, who has a huge crush on another senior, Michael. When Wes Bennett, her neighbor and least favorite person, hears about Liz´s hopes to date her childhood crush, Michael, he proposes a deal. Better Than the Movies is a great book, and for all the rom-com lovers out there, this book is for you, with its many references to iconic rom-com movies and Taylor Swift songs. This book is very light and fluffy with fake dating, comedy, and so many other great elements that ultimately make this read worthy of 5 stars.
The book Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone is a heartbreaking read showing the ups and downs of the high school experience, as well as what it’s like for people dealing with OCD. If you are looking for a book that has an incredible plot with deep meaning, Every Last Word is for you. The book follows the main character, Samantha ¨Sam¨ McAllister, as she navigates her way through high school, trying to hide her struggles with OCD. As Sam becomes more and more closed off to those around her, she comes across a secret poetry club hidden in her school where other students go to vent about their feelings and experiences. Sam´s love for poetry pulls her into this secret club, where she will discover herself and that OCD does not define who she is. Overall, I think this book is 5 stars because it has a truly meaningful story about the high school experience, the plot is amazing, and the overall message of the book is powerful and relates to a lot of kids.
If you are looking for a devastating, action-packed fantasy book, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab is a great book to read. The main character, Addie LaRue, is a French woman who is given the gift of immortality, but at a price. Addie is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. The story begins in 1714 when Addie runs away on her wedding day to escape the fate of a loveless marriage. When Addie comes into contact with a dark being who offers her a deal to escape her unhappy life, Addie takes it. What Addie doesn’t realize is that no one will ever remember her again, including her family. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a great read and interprets the meaning of life in a new light. I highly recommend this book and think it deserves 5 stars. The writing and plot twists are incredible, and the author thoroughly executes the story. The reading experience is amazing, and the journey the author takes the reader through while Addie LaRue navigates the hardships of immortality is incredible.
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