The Teen Review from the Marathon County Public Library

"Son" by Lois Lowry

MCPL TeenZone — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:12:36 GMT

Rating: Good (4)

In "The Giver," Jonas rescues a baby named Gabriel. In "Son," the final book of the Giver Quartet, the story of Gabriel's mother is explored. Young Claire was assigned to be a "birthmother", to produce children much like the way a factory produces goods. After her first birth goes wrong, she is assigned to work a different job. However, she cannot forget the feeling of her son in her arms, who she never saw but loved dearly.
And thus, her search for her son begins.
From an emotionless city to a village by the sea to a peaceful town haunted by a sinister being, Claire's world is full of adventure and struggle. Readers looking for a beautifully written novel with some mystery and action will find Son a wonderful read. While not as thought-provoking as "The Giver," "Son" is still a worthwhile novel.

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"Son" by Lois Lowry

"Divergent " by Veronica Roth

Temi B. — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:58:13 GMT

Rating: Just Okay (3)

I don't understand how this book stands out from other dystopian novels. Maybe it's because there isn't a love triangle. Our heroine has to fall in love nonetheless.

Another thing I don't understand is why exactly Tris chooses Dauntless over any of the other factions. She doesn't say beforehand anything that would make us understand why she joined a faction for the brave over faction of peace or honor.

Furthermore, Tris is an extremely distant and cold character. She states how much she loves her family but it never really feels like she does.

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"Divergent " by Veronica Roth

"The Treatment" by Suzanne Young

Anna J. — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:48:46 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

After Sloane and James have escaped the Program, they are on the run from those who want to make sure no one finds out that the Program isn't perfect. The suicide epidemic is escalating, but when Sloane and James realize they hold the power to shut down the program, will they risk their lives to do so? This book was just as riveting as the first novel in the series!

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"The Treatment" by Suzanne Young

"Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

Ann S. — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:47:58 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

The second book in Collin's The Hunger Games trilogy is just as good, if not better, than its predecessor.
Even though Katniss Everdeen survived the 74th Hunger Games, she's still in danger. The Capitol lies on shaky ground. Any sign of rebellion can lead to a full-blown uprising. To keep herself and those she cares about out of danger, she needs to pose as a love-struck girl, infatuated with Peeta Mellark, a fellow survivor. But the Quarter Quells are coming, and the Capitol can't afford any rebels.
Will Katniss survive? Will the country be liberated? Find out in this thrilling novel.

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"Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

"Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

Anna J. — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 10:18:27 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

This is the shocking conclusion to the Divergent series! As Evelyn tries to develop the new factionless system of government, a new rebel group named Allegiant forms in hopes of bringing back the factions and discovering what's outside the city. Tris and Four are two of a group chosen to find out what, if anything, is outside the city. What will they find? How will they react to the sites they discover?

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"Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

Model Spy

Anna J — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 13:54:59 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

Kelly is an average college student until she hacks into the government's security system. Now she has a choice: go to jail, or become a member of a secret spy organization. Will she risk everything to save her friends, or will she crumble under pressure?

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"Model Spy" by Shannon Greenland

Champion

Alex S — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 13:50:28 GMT

Rating: Excellent! (5)

The war is over. That's all Day and June can focus on after they sacrificed so much for their country. The Republic is on the brink of new beginnings. Things should be okay.
But they're not.
A new string of plague breaks out and causes panic in the Colonies, the neighboring nation to the Republic. As war threatens the Republic once again, Day and June are reunited and battle the impossible. This stunning conclusion to the trilogy "Legend" not only gets the attention of readers, but deserves it. I'm a little disappointed that the rating can only go to five on this website; this book is somewhere rated in the hundreds. Brilliant and breathtaking, book lovers will simply keep this book by their side three months after they're done reading it so it's close to them. AMAZING!

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"Champion" by Marie Lu

"I Am Number Four" by Pittacus Lore

Ann S. — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 15:24:28 GMT

Rating: Good (4)

When their species is exterminated on their home planet, nine Lorien children and their guardians are sent to Earth to carry on their species. But staying alive is difficult, and their lives are dangerous. The aliens that destroyed their home are looking for them. Number One,Two, and Three are dead. Number Four knows he is next. When Four and his guardian, Henry, move to Paradise, Ohio, he doesn't expect much. But then a girl catches his eye. For the first time in his life on the run, he's in love and making friends. At the same time, his powers are developing. But when will it all come crashing down? This sci-fi book is an interesting read, though it contains more romantic elements then horror/action elements. I recommend it all the same.

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