Missing on Superstition Mountain by Elise Broach

Missing on Superstition Mountain is mystery/suspense. In thsi story three boys have just moved to Superstition, Arizona. Their names are Simon, Henry and Jack. They are worried that nothing interesting will happen during their summer vacation until their cat runs away. They look for her in the mountains and uncover a huge secret and a related string of murders. To uncover the mystery they must be keen, sharp and sneaky. Can they accomplish what countless others have failed before?

I enjoyed this book very much. It was interesting and kept you on the edge of your seat wondering what would happen next. I believe there is a sequel coming out and if there is I can't wait to read it because the cliffhanger at the end was a good one. This book is good for grades 7 and up because of some of the murders and such but it really is border line all ages.

Reviewed by Josh.

Villain School : Good Curses Evil by Stephanie S. Sanders

Even though this book was a quick read, I really loved it. The characters were so real. I was disappointed in a few things but I couldn't tell people because it would ruin the end of the story. Overall it made my top fifteen favorite books. It's an enchanting book about three young villains and a plot where they have to do some practically impossible things. They have to capture a princess, overthrow a kingdom and get a henchman. The whole time someone is trying to stop them. Will they succeed?

Reviewed by Shannen.
Reviewed from an advanced reader copy.

Memento Nora by Angie Smibert

A girl named Nora seems to be happy until she realizes how she feels and what is happening in her life. She makes a comic sharing people's stories with the help of some of her friends.

I loved the characters, especially Nora, Micah and Winter. The book was not my favorite and was a little creepy. The plot was good but all I wanted to do was put it down and not pick it up again. The scenery was awesome but the words just didn't paint a picture in my mind. It was okay over all but not the best book ever. I would not want kids under sixth grade reading this book because it is really, really creepy.

Reviewed by Shannen.
Reviewed from an advanced reader copy.

Radiance by Alyson Noel

I liked Radiance because it was interesting. In the book Riley (the main character) dies in a car crash with her dog Buttercup. In the afterlife she meets a dorky guy named Bodhi, who is her guide. Riley is now a soul catcher who tries to get ghosts to cross over the bridge to the afterlife. Her first mission is to get the radiant boys over the bridge. Surprisingly, she did. After that Bodhi had to cross over the radiant boys' mom, the wailing woman. Bodhi crossed her over. Then they fly around London and when they land that's the end.

I though it was surprising and interesting.

Reviewed by Madelyn.

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I did not like the book Radiance as much as the others. I do not exactly love Alyson Noel's style of writing, but I really loved the book other than that. Alyson Noel is very detailed in her writing, which is one of the things I look for in writing. I am happy that Radiance was not the first and only book of Riley, Buttercup, and Bodhi's adventures.

I would rate this book 9 out of 10. I really did like the book, but the writing style is not my favorite.

Reviewed by Lexxi