by Roxanne St. Claire
Summary:
Every year the list of the 10 prettiest girls comes out. For these girls the list is a ticket to popularity, entrance into the best parties, and more. When Kenzie finds out she was named number 5, she's both surprised and ambivalent. Being number 5 isn't going to help get her into Columbia. But when girls on the list start dying, Kenzie realizes that maybe it's time to take her number seriously.
Review:
I was surprised at how great this mystery novel was! While a lot of the characters play into some pretty typical stereotypes, and it was definitely far fetched, it was a fun read that kept you guessing until the end. There's some alcohol use and a bit of violence, but overall things are pretty tame. Highly recommend to teens that like mystery and suspense novels.
Genre: Suspense Fiction
Age Level: 8th Grade
Showing posts with label Mystery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mystery. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Don't Look Back
by Jennifer Armentrout
Summary:
If Sam could remember that night, or anything from her life before that night, maybe she could help them find Cassie. If the person she is discovering she was, the mean girl who was both loved and hated alongside Queen Bee Cassie, was anything like the person she thinks she should have been maybe things would make sense. But nothing is adding up. As Sam tries to remember what happened, threatening notes begin to appear warning her off the case. But nothing is adding up, and Sam is left to wonder, can she not remember because she killed Cassie herself?
Review:
A thriller which will keep you guessing until the very end, Don't Look Back is a fantastic read for anyone who likes suspense fiction. Sam is a very realistic character, and you struggle along with her wishing she could just remember what happened. The book builds to a big reveal, with a little romance on the side (though her love interest just might end up being the killer himself...).
Genre: Mystery
Age Level: 8th Grade
Summary:
If Sam could remember that night, or anything from her life before that night, maybe she could help them find Cassie. If the person she is discovering she was, the mean girl who was both loved and hated alongside Queen Bee Cassie, was anything like the person she thinks she should have been maybe things would make sense. But nothing is adding up. As Sam tries to remember what happened, threatening notes begin to appear warning her off the case. But nothing is adding up, and Sam is left to wonder, can she not remember because she killed Cassie herself?
Review:
A thriller which will keep you guessing until the very end, Don't Look Back is a fantastic read for anyone who likes suspense fiction. Sam is a very realistic character, and you struggle along with her wishing she could just remember what happened. The book builds to a big reveal, with a little romance on the side (though her love interest just might end up being the killer himself...).
Genre: Mystery
Age Level: 8th Grade
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Nearly Gone
by Elle Cosimano
Summary:
Nearly just wants to keep her head down until the end of the school year. She's one of the top 3 contenders for a huge chemistry scholarship that is her ticket out of town and into college. But when the students she tutors start turning up dead, she finds herself the prime suspect in the police investigation. When she discovers an ad in the personal section that promises more attacks, she realizes that it's up to her to figure out who's behind the killings before she becomes the final victim.
Review:
There's not too many books that glorify girls who love math and chemistry, but this one does a great job of making up for that! Nearly is a great character. She's incredibly smart and knows it, and is using those smarts to get a better life for herself. The premise of the book is good, and the twists and turns in the plot keep you guessing who's behind it all until the very end. There are references to drugs and alcohol, and an entire plotline about a drug dealer. And there's a little romance mixed in for Nearly as well. It's a great read about a strong female character, but one that will appeal to both boys and girls.
Genre: Mystery
Age Level: 9th Grade
Summary:
Nearly just wants to keep her head down until the end of the school year. She's one of the top 3 contenders for a huge chemistry scholarship that is her ticket out of town and into college. But when the students she tutors start turning up dead, she finds herself the prime suspect in the police investigation. When she discovers an ad in the personal section that promises more attacks, she realizes that it's up to her to figure out who's behind the killings before she becomes the final victim.
Review:
There's not too many books that glorify girls who love math and chemistry, but this one does a great job of making up for that! Nearly is a great character. She's incredibly smart and knows it, and is using those smarts to get a better life for herself. The premise of the book is good, and the twists and turns in the plot keep you guessing who's behind it all until the very end. There are references to drugs and alcohol, and an entire plotline about a drug dealer. And there's a little romance mixed in for Nearly as well. It's a great read about a strong female character, but one that will appeal to both boys and girls.
Genre: Mystery
Age Level: 9th Grade
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die
by April Henry
Review:
As she comes to, she has no memory of who she is. Of how she came to be in this cabin with two men arguing about whether or not to kill her. All she knows is that one of them just left, and if she's going to survive, she's going to have to find a way to fight back and survive.
Summary:
"The girl who was supposed to die" is a quick paced thriller about a girl who must remember her past before it catches up with her and kills her. While for the most part the book is fairly unbelievable, the quick plot will keep readers attention as they try and figure out who she really is with her. A good quick read, good for teens who like thrillers where they don't have to think about.
Genre: Mystery
Age Level: 8th Grade
Review:
As she comes to, she has no memory of who she is. Of how she came to be in this cabin with two men arguing about whether or not to kill her. All she knows is that one of them just left, and if she's going to survive, she's going to have to find a way to fight back and survive.
Summary:
"The girl who was supposed to die" is a quick paced thriller about a girl who must remember her past before it catches up with her and kills her. While for the most part the book is fairly unbelievable, the quick plot will keep readers attention as they try and figure out who she really is with her. A good quick read, good for teens who like thrillers where they don't have to think about.
Genre: Mystery
Age Level: 8th Grade
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The Night She Disappeared
by April Henry
Summary:
Kayla, Gabie and Drew aren't really close friends, but they go to school together, and work together at a pizza place. The night Kayla goes missing on a delivery, Gabie was supposed to be working. Gabie should have been the one delivering that pizza. So now Gabie and Drew are left to wonder not only if Kayla is still alive, but if the killer is waiting to get Gabie next.
Review:
This is a fast paced read that draws readers in quickly. The book alternates between the perspectives of all three characters, which lets you get to know all of them in a different way. Gabie and Drew work to find the kidnapper to save Kayla, which while a little far fetched makes for an exciting plot. It's a good book for teens that like mysteries.
Genre: Mystery
Age Level: 8th Grade
Summary:
Kayla, Gabie and Drew aren't really close friends, but they go to school together, and work together at a pizza place. The night Kayla goes missing on a delivery, Gabie was supposed to be working. Gabie should have been the one delivering that pizza. So now Gabie and Drew are left to wonder not only if Kayla is still alive, but if the killer is waiting to get Gabie next.
Review:
This is a fast paced read that draws readers in quickly. The book alternates between the perspectives of all three characters, which lets you get to know all of them in a different way. Gabie and Drew work to find the kidnapper to save Kayla, which while a little far fetched makes for an exciting plot. It's a good book for teens that like mysteries.
Genre: Mystery
Age Level: 8th Grade
Friday, August 10, 2012
Amelia Anne is Dead and Gone
by Kat Rosenfield
Summary:
Becca can't wait to move away from college, to shake off the trappings of her small town life and move somewhere new and exciting, never to come back. But when a girl from out of town is found murdered on the same night Becca graduates, the repercussions shake the entire town's foundations. Becca finds herself trapped, worrying about the girl that no one knows, unsure of who is telling her the truth. Murders don't happen in her hometown, or at least they didn't. Now they are left wondering who among them could have done it, who among them has gotten away with it.
Review:
Rosenfield's book is both well written and engaging. The book is told mainly from Becca's point of view beginning at the time when the murder occurs, the book is interspersed with chapters from Amelia Anne's point of view from her last day alive. The resulting novel draws readers in and leaves them guessing til the very end about who did it. It is a great story about the repercussions a tragic event has not only on those immediately involved but also all those peripherally around it. The book is great for any teens who like murder mysteries.
Genre: Mystery
Age Level: 8-9th Grade
Summary:
Becca can't wait to move away from college, to shake off the trappings of her small town life and move somewhere new and exciting, never to come back. But when a girl from out of town is found murdered on the same night Becca graduates, the repercussions shake the entire town's foundations. Becca finds herself trapped, worrying about the girl that no one knows, unsure of who is telling her the truth. Murders don't happen in her hometown, or at least they didn't. Now they are left wondering who among them could have done it, who among them has gotten away with it.
Review:
Rosenfield's book is both well written and engaging. The book is told mainly from Becca's point of view beginning at the time when the murder occurs, the book is interspersed with chapters from Amelia Anne's point of view from her last day alive. The resulting novel draws readers in and leaves them guessing til the very end about who did it. It is a great story about the repercussions a tragic event has not only on those immediately involved but also all those peripherally around it. The book is great for any teens who like murder mysteries.
Genre: Mystery
Age Level: 8-9th Grade
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