Wheaton Public Library
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Phantasma (2024), by Kaylie Smith, is a gothic fantasy romance in which a necromancer must compete in a deadly competition at a haunted manor to find her sister. She falls in love with a phantom. There’s also a ghost cat. Need I say more?
Written by Michelle J., Teen Services
Fahrenheit 451 was unsettling but interesting to read. It made me think about censorship and how dangerous it can be when people stop questioning authority. At first the story was confusing, but the message became clearer as it went on. The book feels especially relevant when you compare it to modern society. It’s thought-provoking and meaningful.
-Zunairah S
The Outsiders felt very real and emotional, especially because of how young the characters are. It focuses a lot on friendship, loyalty, and the struggle to belong. I liked how it showed that people are more than the labels society gives them. Even though it’s short, the story has a lot of meaning. It’s a book that stays with you.
-Zunairah S
Mercury Carter has a delivery to make to Rachel Stanfield. When Carter arrives at Rachel's house, he finds that Rachel and her husband Glenn are being held hostage by a guy named Finn and his henchmen. Carter just wants to make his delivery and leave, but Finn kidnaps Rachel and leaves with her before Carter can complete the task. Carter then finds himself, accompanied by Glenn, on Finn's trail trying to rescue Rachel because Finn is convinced that Rachel has information that he needs--and Finn is prepared to kill for it.
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Divergent was an exciting book with a really interesting world. I liked how the story focused on identity and the pressure to fit into one group. The action scenes were intense, but the character development made the story even better. Tris’s growth throughout the book stood out to me. It’s a strong dystopian novel that keeps you engaged.
-Zunairah S
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The Maze Runner was suspenseful and fast-paced, which made it hard to put down. The mystery of the maze kept me interested, and I liked how the characters had to work together to survive. At times it felt confusing, but that actually added to the tension of the story. The book does a good job of building suspense and keeping you guessing. It’s a great choice if you like action and mystery.
-Zunairah S
The Aosawa Murders (first published in Japan in 2004 and translated to English in 2020), by Riku Onda, centers on a mass poisoning at a birthday party in 1970s Japan, which killed 17 people including every member of the Aosawa family except for their daughter Hisako, who is blind.