Teen Reviewer

Teen reviewer Sidney, 14, read The Testing, by Joelle Charbommeau. She picked it up because she liked the cover, and, although it wasn't the best book she'd ever read, she ended up being entertained by it. Here is her review:

"I thought that this book was very well-written and entertaining. The plot of The Testing was very similar to Divergent and The Hunger Games, but was different enough to make it its own. Cia was a very interesting character, as was Thomas. Their relationship with each other is very close from the beginning. It took a few chapters to get into it, but once it got interesting it stayed that way throughout the rest of the book. One of the coolest details about the book were the bracelets. I liked how they are all personalized and important during the testing. Had it been more original, I think it might have been a 4 (out of 4 stars). Overall, the book is a 3-3.5 (of 4)"

Sidney recommends this Sci-Fi/Dystopia for teens 13-15.

Teen Reviewer: Tori Coker

Teen Reviewer Tori, 12, read Monster High, by Lisi Harrison (of Clique fame) and thought it was awesome! Here is her review:

"I really enjoyed this book and the rest in the (Monster High) series. I wouldn't say it was a realistic story, considering it's about a bunch of high schoolers who are monsters. One of the reasons I enjoyed it was because of the love story. I love books with that quality :) I would recommend it to any girl my age!"

Tori also loved Mockingjay, the final book in Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy: 

"This book is the last addition to the series, and I think it ends well. It's got its ups and downs, but the main character heals herself. It kills off two of my favorite characters, which I wasn't very happy about. But it has an epilogue that shows 20 years later, which is always a good thing. I can't wait to read more books like this one!"

Tori recommends both books.

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