Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

A classic! It is very good. Bradbury has a unique style, filled with details that wrap you into the story and really show you what is going on. The plot is good, but some parts were a little hard to understand because the sensory details were a little too much. Worth reading, Bradbury is a wonderful author.

Reviewed by Ashley.

Acceleration by Graham McNamee

Absolutely loved this book! It had humor and a character that was "relatable" to teens using sarcastic humor and poking fun. The story is of a kid finding a serial killer's journal at his job at a lost and found and trying to catch the guy before he kills. I could not put this book down for hours at a time. So good! Definitely read!!

Reviewed by Ashley.

For the Win by Cory Doctorow

I found this book hard to get into. I just could not get interested in the plot or the characters. It started out with different people playing an online video game, like WoW, and how it affects their real lives. I'm sure that people who like virtual reality and video games would really like this book, but it just was not for me.

Reviewed by Ashley.
Reviewed from an advanced reader copy.

Truancy by Isamu Fukui

The book follows Tack, a normal school-goer. But school here is ruled by the iron fist of the autocratic mayor. Oppressive and unrelenting, Tack and his fellow students are fed up with school. So is the Truancy, a student underground movement set on destroying the mayor and the city. Tack finds himself caught between supporting the Truancy and enacting his revenge on it.

A very good book, full of action and adventure. You won't want to put it down! A great read, on I would definitely recommend for friends!

This book is 13+ with minor language, violence, and minor alcohol use.

Reviewed by Colleen.
Reviewed from an advanced reader copy.

Clover Twig and the Magical Cottage by Kaye Umansky

Clover Twig and the Magical Cottage was a very good book. It had fun transitions and even though I hesitated when choosing this book, once I started I couldn't put it down. Clover Twig goes to work for a witch who owns a flying cottage. She meets many interesting characters. One of my favorite parts is when the grandmother comes and the sisters' fighting looks like they were children who were caught doing something bad. Over all I would recommend this book to other people.

Reviewed by Sabrina.

The Web of Titan by Dom Testa

I found the book The Web of Titan by Dom Testa to be interesting and well done. While reading, I found the plot enthralling and the book hard to put down. The theories the crew made up I found to be interesting and mulled over them myself.

Reviewed by Thomas.
Reviewed from an advanced reader copy.

Through the Night by Kate Morgenroth

The format of this book was really unique and something I enjoyed. You could not only see two sides of the story, but investigation notes as well. I really liked how realistic this book was and how the ending wasn't predictable. It was a book that made you reread things, simply because you could hardly believe it. This book takes a little to get into, but then you'll never want it to end.

Reviewed by Megan.
Reviewed from an advanced reader copy.

The Espressologist by Kristina Springer

The book quickly grabbed your attention and pulled you into the world of Jane Turner. The characters were relate-able and real and the plot kept you reading. It seemed like a very original idea, without being too far out there. It was a quick read, partly because it was hard to put down.

Reviewed by Megan.

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This book is about a girl named Jane whose boss promotes her to Espressologist. An Espressologist uses the type of coffee you drink to match you up with someone else. She thinks that the type of coffee you drink has something to do with your personality. For example:

"Medium Iced Vanilla Latte

Smart, sweet, and gentle. Sometimes soft-spoken but not a door-mat. Loyal and trustworthy. A good friend. Decent looks and body."

I thought the story itself was hilarious. I absolutely love the main character, Jane. This book is for a fun loving person with some time to spare. It is a good read and anyone who loves romance and coffee should read this book.

I would rate this book PG because of some bad language. I would also give The Espressologist 5 stars.

Reviewed by Shannen.