The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Summary: According to Ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world: greasers and socs. A soc (short for "social") has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitude longer than a limousine. A greaser, on the other hand, always lives on the outside and needs to watch his back. Ponyboy is a greaser, and he's always been proud of it, even willing to rumble against a gang of socs for the sake of his fellow greasers--until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills a soc. The murder gets under Ponyboy's skin, causing his bifurcated world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the same whether a soc or a greaser.

Review: The Outsiders is a book that delves deeply into the hearts, minds, and stories of a group that had no voice, and to the rich was nothing but a chew toy. It is a sad, heart-warming story that has invigorated teenagers to be more than people expect of them. It has taught and filled an understanding between kids for almost 60 years and now has captured my heart. I feel that I really know the troubles that Ponyboy went through, and know him personally because he has some problems we all have to live with or battle through. This is a book that everybody should put on their bucketlist.

Review by Mallorie*

Breathe My Name by R.A. Nelson

Summary: "I need to see you. Please come right away.

We have to finish."

Frances Robinson is in high school now. She lives a quiet, suburban life, far from her horrifying past. When she was a child, her birthmother smothered her three sisters. Through pure luck, Frances survived. Now her mother has just been released from prison . . . and she wants to see Frances.

A new boy at school called Nix charms Frances. Together, Nix and Frances embark on a clandestine journey to visit Frances? mother: to confront the monster in its lair. This trip will help Frances at last find peace?or die trying. But no matter what, Frances will discover just what it means to finish.

Review: This book will stay with you and teach you lessons about family, love, and regret. The characters in this book were so vivid and alive with color that made the book hard to put down. It was such a touching story of her battle with the fear that has lingered in her heart since her mother's chaoic outburst.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Summary: Charlie, a freshman, isn't your popular guy or even your nerdy guy. He's shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years, yet socially awkward, he is what makes this book so special, he is a wallflower. Charlie is navigating his way through high school with his new friends, Sam and Patrick. He learns things and battles his way through the difficulties of drugs, sex, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Review: It is one of those books that will keep with you and help you decide between right and wrong. It was excruciating to tear my eyes away from, because of the quirky and heart-touching writing. The lessons in this book are lessons you should keep with you and never forget.

Review by Mallorie(:

The List by Siobhan Vivian

An in depth story of 8 high school girls who are all put on as they call it "the list". On the list 4 of the girls are named the prettiest girls of their grade and the other 4 are named ugliest. The List is a phenomenal story that really goes into each girl's story of personality and how they feel and act towards the list that changed who they became. Thumbs up to a book that teaches the value of friendship and to be who you are, no matter what others think.

Review by Mallorie*

Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews

Sadness and hope is filled in the pages told by Cathy, who had to endure along with her siblings, the evil fate or grandmother that awaits when having to leave everything she knew and loved because her money became an issue after the death of her father. The kids hidden from the world in a musty attic find themselves growing weaker and more abused by the day. Can they take the pressure and the cold attitude given to them because they are “devil issues”? This book is a novel that will leave your mind reeling. The information is made for mature readers, if you can take the troubles that are hidden, you’re sure to love this book.
Mature Readers Only!

Review by Mallorie*

Scrawl by Mark Shulman

A comical story told by the school bully who is leading into a life of crime. A notebook that will tell you the real story of a bullies troubles and the reasoning behind his crimes. Todd Munn learns and writes his way through the notebook telling his secrets and hopes. A story true to life, that tells how an antagonist turns to be the protagonist in the story. Reading this will leave you with a smile on your face.


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You Are My Only by Beth Kephart

 Worried is what you would be if your cell phone was taken or your wallet was stolen. What would someone do if the only joy they had was taken? Emmy a mother with no happiness other than her child, was burdened when baby was taken. Declared crazy she was sent to a hospital where she learned to care for another, but still held faith in the hope to see her baby again. Baby taken by the lady she knows as mother, is a prisoner inside a house with adventure waiting outside. Sophia the name she was given later, learned about the world beyond the walls. A heart warming and breaking story. A story that makes you really think twice about what you think is bad, and shows the reality of a split that awaits the mother who loses her daughter and the other way around."Be thankful for what you have."

Review by Mallorie!

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Hazel, a 16 year old girl is 2 years in remission, but is still fighting and holding off her Stage IV thyroid cancer. Her mom wanting her to be a teenager, pushes her to go to a social group full of children who have or is healing from a life threatening disease. This is where she meets Augustus Waters, the boy who will do anything for her. He's gorgeous, and in remission. A wonderful, and heartbreaking book full of love, pain, and sadness. This is more than a good book, it's a book that will touch your heart and make you look differently at life. Cancer is a struggle in my experience, and everything Hazel says about pity, worrying not for her, but her family, and the continuous question, what have I done that makes me a hero is the thoughts that rolled through my head at that time. Sadness fills my heart about how good and touching this book really is. Definitely a heart warming book to put on your reading list.

Review by Mallorie!

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Clay doesn't understand. Hannah Baker committed suicide last week. He couldn't have gotten a package from her. He wishes that it was real though. Hannah Baker was his first crush, he would've helped her. He hadn't talked to her since that one party, so why would he be a reason why she killed herself? This book is dramatic and hooks you from the beginning. I could feel myself traveling with Clay from place to place where Hannah told him to go. I'm now addicted to Jay Asher's stories from head to toe.

Review by Mallorie and Sadie

The Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler

Everybody loves Facebook, but what would you do if you found Facebook before it was ever invented on a page featuring you? In 1996 Emma and Josh, her best friend, find themselves 15 years older on Facebook—before it was even invented.  They see what they’ll do in the future and see who they’ll be with. This book never slows down for a second. When you hit sign in you sure won’t be able to sign out of this book. 

Review by Mallorie*