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Damned Nations

Damned Nations

Greed, Guns, Armies, & Aid

by Nutt, Samantha

Book - 2011

I recently read this book for a school class. I loved every minute I spent turning the informative pages. Every chapter reveals a different issue with war...Show more I recently read this book for a school class. I loved every minute I spent turning the informative pages. Every chapter reveals a different issue with war and North America's greed. I found some parts hard to read, however, those chapters were part of the truth and addressing the problem at hand. This book is very eye-opening and I highly recommend it for someone who is interested in social justice or just want to see the truth behind war. 9/10 Show less

I recently read this book for a school class. I loved every minute I spent turning the informative pages. Every chapter reveals a different issue with war...Show more I recently read this book for a school class. I loved every minute I spent turning the informative pages. Every chapter reveals a different issue with war and North America's greed. I found some parts hard to read, however, those chapters were part of the truth and addressing the problem at hand. This book is very eye-opening and I highly recommend it for someone who is interested in social justice or just want to see the truth behind war. 9/10 Show less

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More Than You Can Chew

More Than You Can Chew

by Tokio, Marnelle

Book - 2003

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Purge

Purge

by Littman, Sarah

Book - 2010

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Unwind

Unwind

by Shusterman, Neal

Book - 2009

This book was hard to get into at first. It was a great plot idea and had a great story line but the beginning was just boring. However, the beginning can...Show more This book was hard to get into at first. It was a great plot idea and had a great story line but the beginning was just boring. However, the beginning can be justified for the layout of the novel. It switches between the characters and tells their versions of the events they go through even though they are happening at the same point in time. I usually have a problem with stories doing this as I think it makes the story drag on and repeat itself but I did not mind the repeating events because the characters views on these events differed so dramatically. It was like read three different stories in one. Also I find with a book that only has one view point you don't really get to connect with the other characters. I liked having a connection with the other characters and seeing the reasons behind their decisions. 7.5/10 Show less

This book was hard to get into at first. It was a great plot idea and had a great story line but the beginning was just boring. However, the beginning can...Show more This book was hard to get into at first. It was a great plot idea and had a great story line but the beginning was just boring. However, the beginning can be justified for the layout of the novel. It switches between the characters and tells their versions of the events they go through even though they are happening at the same point in time. I usually have a problem with stories doing this as I think it makes the story drag on and repeat itself but I did not mind the repeating events because the characters views on these events differed so dramatically. It was like read three different stories in one. Also I find with a book that only has one view point you don't really get to connect with the other characters. I liked having a connection with the other characters and seeing the reasons behind their decisions. 7.5/10 Show less

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It Looks Like This

It Looks Like This

by Mittlefehldt, Rafi

Book - 2016

This book was incredibly charming. The characters were amazingly written and the story line was really captivating. The story was hard to predict which is...Show more This book was incredibly charming. The characters were amazingly written and the story line was really captivating. The story was hard to predict which is what makes it a great read. At points I though I knew where the story was going but it was turn in a very different direction. The only thing that I found was not my favourite part of the book was, the relationship between religion and homosexuality. It seemed as if they were enemies of each other which is not always the case. I picked up this book hoping it would be the opposite when it was not. Other than this small plot point, I really enjoyed the book and will probably be picking it up again. 8/10 Show less

This book was incredibly charming. The characters were amazingly written and the story line was really captivating. The story was hard to predict which is...Show more This book was incredibly charming. The characters were amazingly written and the story line was really captivating. The story was hard to predict which is what makes it a great read. At points I though I knew where the story was going but it was turn in a very different direction. The only thing that I found was not my favourite part of the book was, the relationship between religion and homosexuality. It seemed as if they were enemies of each other which is not always the case. I picked up this book hoping it would be the opposite when it was not. Other than this small plot point, I really enjoyed the book and will probably be picking it up again. 8/10 Show less

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10 Things I Can See From Here

10 Things I Can See From Here

by Mac, Carrie

Book - 2017

This book had me feeling a million things at once. The writing and story line is good, however, the ending was a bit rushed and left many things untied. I...Show more This book had me feeling a million things at once. The writing and story line is good, however, the ending was a bit rushed and left many things untied. It is one of those stories where you expect there is another story after but it is solo. I wish things were more explained and the story was finished. It felt like I needed to fill in the blanks which creates discomfort. With all the problems I found with the story line, the characters were really well done! I fell in love with Maeve right away. I loved her character development and the mention of an anxiety disorder. The disorder was present and creates a great understanding of what she is going through without forcing it down the readers throats. 7/10 Show less

This book had me feeling a million things at once. The writing and story line is good, however, the ending was a bit rushed and left many things untied. I...Show more This book had me feeling a million things at once. The writing and story line is good, however, the ending was a bit rushed and left many things untied. It is one of those stories where you expect there is another story after but it is solo. I wish things were more explained and the story was finished. It felt like I needed to fill in the blanks which creates discomfort. With all the problems I found with the story line, the characters were really well done! I fell in love with Maeve right away. I loved her character development and the mention of an anxiety disorder. The disorder was present and creates a great understanding of what she is going through without forcing it down the readers throats. 7/10 Show less

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We Are the Ants

We Are the Ants

by Hutchinson, Shaun David

Book - 2016

This was an amazing book! It captured my attention right away and I could not put it down I loved it so much. The characters were so fun to get to know an...Show more This was an amazing book! It captured my attention right away and I could not put it down I loved it so much. The characters were so fun to get to know and the story line was easy to follow but hard to predict. It made me cry, it made me laugh and everything in between. Nothing much to say other than it is an amazing heart warming read that makes you see life from a different point of view. 9/10 Show less

This was an amazing book! It captured my attention right away and I could not put it down I loved it so much. The characters were so fun to get to know an...Show more This was an amazing book! It captured my attention right away and I could not put it down I loved it so much. The characters were so fun to get to know and the story line was easy to follow but hard to predict. It made me cry, it made me laugh and everything in between. Nothing much to say other than it is an amazing heart warming read that makes you see life from a different point of view. 9/10 Show less

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Divergent

Divergent

by Roth, Veronica

Book - 2012

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The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

Hunger Games, Le Film

DVD - 2012

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Ramona Blue

Ramona Blue

by Murphy, Julie

Book - 2017

This was a hard book form me to get into. Don't get me wrong, I loved it! However, there was parts that seemed like they dragged on forever. The main char...Show more This was a hard book form me to get into. Don't get me wrong, I loved it! However, there was parts that seemed like they dragged on forever. The main character is very well written but she was the only one that was. The "boyfriend" character that the audience is supposed to fall in love with was just cheesy and not interesting. It seems like his purpose was to support the plot and her character growth. The story line itself was great but it was not outstanding. It is something that many youth can relate to when it comes to their sexuality and questioning who they are. This book puts this part of growing up for lgbtq+ youth into a great story that makes it seem like they are not alone and have representation. I thought it was a great read but not my favorite. 7/10 Show less

This was a hard book form me to get into. Don't get me wrong, I loved it! However, there was parts that seemed like they dragged on forever. The main char...Show more This was a hard book form me to get into. Don't get me wrong, I loved it! However, there was parts that seemed like they dragged on forever. The main character is very well written but she was the only one that was. The "boyfriend" character that the audience is supposed to fall in love with was just cheesy and not interesting. It seems like his purpose was to support the plot and her character growth. The story line itself was great but it was not outstanding. It is something that many youth can relate to when it comes to their sexuality and questioning who they are. This book puts this part of growing up for lgbtq+ youth into a great story that makes it seem like they are not alone and have representation. I thought it was a great read but not my favorite. 7/10 Show less

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Turtles All the Way Down

Turtles All the Way Down

by Green, John

Book - 2017

I love John Green as an author, so of course I had to pick this up. It was really good and a fast read but I found it was hard to follow a plot. The plot...Show more I love John Green as an author, so of course I had to pick this up. It was really good and a fast read but I found it was hard to follow a plot. The plot just seemed like it was lacking and the characters were hard to relate to. The theme of anxiety is well written into the plot but it felt like that theme was a little over powering and right in the readers face. Not my favorite of his but still good. 7/10 Show less

I love John Green as an author, so of course I had to pick this up. It was really good and a fast read but I found it was hard to follow a plot. The plot...Show more I love John Green as an author, so of course I had to pick this up. It was really good and a fast read but I found it was hard to follow a plot. The plot just seemed like it was lacking and the characters were hard to relate to. The theme of anxiety is well written into the plot but it felt like that theme was a little over powering and right in the readers face. Not my favorite of his but still good. 7/10 Show less

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To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

by Lee, Harper

Book - 1982

Tough read but it was worth it. Tough read but it was worth it. Show less

Tough read but it was worth it. Tough read but it was worth it. Show less

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

by Han, Jenny

Book - 2014

This was one of those books that I pulled because it caught my eye. When I pulled it I was looking for a nice read and it turned into one of my favourite ...Show more This was one of those books that I pulled because it caught my eye. When I pulled it I was looking for a nice read and it turned into one of my favourite books! You follow the main character's journey through high school and feel every embarrassing moment with her. I was laughing the whole way through this book! When you read this book you want to be Lara-jean's best friend and be there for her through everything. 10/10 Show less

This was one of those books that I pulled because it caught my eye. When I pulled it I was looking for a nice read and it turned into one of my favourite ...Show more This was one of those books that I pulled because it caught my eye. When I pulled it I was looking for a nice read and it turned into one of my favourite books! You follow the main character's journey through high school and feel every embarrassing moment with her. I was laughing the whole way through this book! When you read this book you want to be Lara-jean's best friend and be there for her through everything. 10/10 Show less

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The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty

by Han, Jenny

Book - 2010

This was one of those books that had me feeling ten emotions at once. It is a book that has me wanting to do nothing but read it. I was sucked into it's v...Show more This was one of those books that had me feeling ten emotions at once. It is a book that has me wanting to do nothing but read it. I was sucked into it's vortex of sand and sunshine. If you are in the need of a fun read, pick this one up I couldn't put it down it was that amazing. I bought the series right after I finished reading them. 10/10 Show less

This was one of those books that had me feeling ten emotions at once. It is a book that has me wanting to do nothing but read it. I was sucked into it's v...Show more This was one of those books that had me feeling ten emotions at once. It is a book that has me wanting to do nothing but read it. I was sucked into it's vortex of sand and sunshine. If you are in the need of a fun read, pick this one up I couldn't put it down it was that amazing. I bought the series right after I finished reading them. 10/10 Show less

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Wave

Wave

by Walters, Eric

Book - 2009

Eric Walters. Ever since I read "We All Fall Down" for a school project, I went on an Eric Walters reading spree! He is one of my favorite autho...Show more Eric Walters. Ever since I read "We All Fall Down" for a school project, I went on an Eric Walters reading spree! He is one of my favorite authors and he writes about true events. He makes you feel like you are experiencing the events with the characters and not just reading about the events that take place. Now for the book, it was a great read with lots of excitement and suspense about how the ending will happen. To be honest, there were a couple scenes that were triggering and emotional but they brought the "real event" aspect to this book. 8/10 Show less

Eric Walters. Ever since I read "We All Fall Down" for a school project, I went on an Eric Walters reading spree! He is one of my favorite autho...Show more Eric Walters. Ever since I read "We All Fall Down" for a school project, I went on an Eric Walters reading spree! He is one of my favorite authors and he writes about true events. He makes you feel like you are experiencing the events with the characters and not just reading about the events that take place. Now for the book, it was a great read with lots of excitement and suspense about how the ending will happen. To be honest, there were a couple scenes that were triggering and emotional but they brought the "real event" aspect to this book. 8/10 Show less

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Black and White

Black and White

by Walters, Eric

Book - 2009

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We Are All Made of Molecules

We Are All Made of Molecules

by Nielsen, Susin

Book - 2015

I was laughing the entire time I read this! It was so entertaining! This was an easy book to read as it is just so lighthearted and the characters are so...Show more I was laughing the entire time I read this! It was so entertaining! This was an easy book to read as it is just so lighthearted and the characters are so comical. Although I found the story line lacking, it was a great idea I just do not think it was executed the greatest. Where it lost points in plot it made up for in characters. 6/10 Show less

I was laughing the entire time I read this! It was so entertaining! This was an easy book to read as it is just so lighthearted and the characters are so...Show more I was laughing the entire time I read this! It was so entertaining! This was an easy book to read as it is just so lighthearted and the characters are so comical. Although I found the story line lacking, it was a great idea I just do not think it was executed the greatest. Where it lost points in plot it made up for in characters. 6/10 Show less

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If I Stay

If I Stay

by Forman, Gayle

Book - 2014

I picked this up because I say the movie. I usually don't read the book after I saw the movie but I am glad I did. I feel deeper in love with the characte...Show more I picked this up because I say the movie. I usually don't read the book after I saw the movie but I am glad I did. I feel deeper in love with the characters and with the music! It takes you on a journey through classical and rock music without even hearing it with the perfect story to wind in between. If you love music then this is a must read. 9/10 Show less

I picked this up because I say the movie. I usually don't read the book after I saw the movie but I am glad I did. I feel deeper in love with the characte...Show more I picked this up because I say the movie. I usually don't read the book after I saw the movie but I am glad I did. I feel deeper in love with the characters and with the music! It takes you on a journey through classical and rock music without even hearing it with the perfect story to wind in between. If you love music then this is a must read. 9/10 Show less

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Looking for Alaska

Looking for Alaska

by Green, John

Book - 2007

I am a big John Green fan and this is one of my favourite books by him. It is a book that has you wanting more at the end. Not only did I fall in love wit...Show more I am a big John Green fan and this is one of my favourite books by him. It is a book that has you wanting more at the end. Not only did I fall in love with the main character but I also found myself falling in love with the secondary characters. This is my favourite book to recommend to people because it is an easy fast read that confronts important issues in a way that is easy to understand. 9/10 Show less

I am a big John Green fan and this is one of my favourite books by him. It is a book that has you wanting more at the end. Not only did I fall in love wit...Show more I am a big John Green fan and this is one of my favourite books by him. It is a book that has you wanting more at the end. Not only did I fall in love with the main character but I also found myself falling in love with the secondary characters. This is my favourite book to recommend to people because it is an easy fast read that confronts important issues in a way that is easy to understand. 9/10 Show less

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The Testing

The Testing

by Charbonneau, Joelle

Book - 2013

My friend recommended this book to me and it had me hating her but loving her at the same time! There were times where it felt like Divergent and Hunger G...Show more My friend recommended this book to me and it had me hating her but loving her at the same time! There were times where it felt like Divergent and Hunger Games, but overall I really enjoyed this book. The characters are great but I did find myself disliking one character just for the decisions they made. However I never felt like the plot dropped or got boring like in most books. It had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. 8/10 Show less

My friend recommended this book to me and it had me hating her but loving her at the same time! There were times where it felt like Divergent and Hunger G...Show more My friend recommended this book to me and it had me hating her but loving her at the same time! There were times where it felt like Divergent and Hunger Games, but overall I really enjoyed this book. The characters are great but I did find myself disliking one character just for the decisions they made. However I never felt like the plot dropped or got boring like in most books. It had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. 8/10 Show less

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Colonia

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Where She Went

Where She Went

by Forman, Gayle

Book - 2011

I loved If I stay, but I found myself dragging my feet through this book. I found it dragged on and I didn't like the perspective change. I understand wha...Show more I loved If I stay, but I found myself dragging my feet through this book. I found it dragged on and I didn't like the perspective change. I understand what the author was trying to do but I found it distracted from the story. I found the ending was predictable and I wanted the opposite of what happened just because it would create more drama and I am a sucker for drama. (maybe I read too much John Green) But it was a nice teen read and it was a sequel. Usually sequels are not as well done because the story line is finished in the first book but they still give incite into the characters lives after the story ended. I may not read it again but I am not angry I read it. 4.5/10 Show less

I loved If I stay, but I found myself dragging my feet through this book. I found it dragged on and I didn't like the perspective change. I understand wha...Show more I loved If I stay, but I found myself dragging my feet through this book. I found it dragged on and I didn't like the perspective change. I understand what the author was trying to do but I found it distracted from the story. I found the ending was predictable and I wanted the opposite of what happened just because it would create more drama and I am a sucker for drama. (maybe I read too much John Green) But it was a nice teen read and it was a sequel. Usually sequels are not as well done because the story line is finished in the first book but they still give incite into the characters lives after the story ended. I may not read it again but I am not angry I read it. 4.5/10 Show less

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Uglies

Uglies

by Westerfeld, Scott

Book - 2011

I picked this book up because of a friend recommendation. I don't think I enjoyed it as much as I wanted to but it was still a good read. I found the firs...Show more I picked this book up because of a friend recommendation. I don't think I enjoyed it as much as I wanted to but it was still a good read. I found the first book good and then as I continued with the series I found it dragged on and got very futuristic. Which is to be expected since it is a futuristic novel. However, I felt the author focused too much on that concept then the story line itself. The characters were poorly developed and I did not find myself 100% involved. It was one of those reads that get you attached and want to finish the series because the first book was good but the rest are not. 6/10 Show less

I picked this book up because of a friend recommendation. I don't think I enjoyed it as much as I wanted to but it was still a good read. I found the firs...Show more I picked this book up because of a friend recommendation. I don't think I enjoyed it as much as I wanted to but it was still a good read. I found the first book good and then as I continued with the series I found it dragged on and got very futuristic. Which is to be expected since it is a futuristic novel. However, I felt the author focused too much on that concept then the story line itself. The characters were poorly developed and I did not find myself 100% involved. It was one of those reads that get you attached and want to finish the series because the first book was good but the rest are not. 6/10 Show less

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Everything, Everything

Everything, Everything

by Yoon, Nicola

Book - 2015

This book I have wanted to read for a while and I was disappointed with the plot. I found it was very predictable and the characters were not the greatest...Show more This book I have wanted to read for a while and I was disappointed with the plot. I found it was very predictable and the characters were not the greatest. It was a cute book but the characters I was supposed to fall in love with were just frustrating. There was many times I wanted to throw the book and not in a good way. The format I didn't enjoy either. I understand what the author was trying to convey with this format but I just found it was distracting and took away from the story line. When I want to read a book I want to read pages of writing not text messages. However I did say it was a cute book and it was a fast read. If I am in a desperate need of a book I would read this again, maybe. 5.5/10 Show less

This book I have wanted to read for a while and I was disappointed with the plot. I found it was very predictable and the characters were not the greatest...Show more This book I have wanted to read for a while and I was disappointed with the plot. I found it was very predictable and the characters were not the greatest. It was a cute book but the characters I was supposed to fall in love with were just frustrating. There was many times I wanted to throw the book and not in a good way. The format I didn't enjoy either. I understand what the author was trying to convey with this format but I just found it was distracting and took away from the story line. When I want to read a book I want to read pages of writing not text messages. However I did say it was a cute book and it was a fast read. If I am in a desperate need of a book I would read this again, maybe. 5.5/10 Show less

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More Happy Than Not

More Happy Than Not

by Silvera, Adam

Book - 2015

I was very surprised I liked this book. It wasn't something I usually read but the characters and plot line were just so interesting. The ending was such ...Show more I was very surprised I liked this book. It wasn't something I usually read but the characters and plot line were just so interesting. The ending was such a surprise and I didn't know if I should have yelled for joy or cry because I felt sorry for the main character. The book was such a neat concept and something I have never seen before. I enjoyed this book and most likely will be adding it to my private library. 8/10 Show less

I was very surprised I liked this book. It wasn't something I usually read but the characters and plot line were just so interesting. The ending was such ...Show more I was very surprised I liked this book. It wasn't something I usually read but the characters and plot line were just so interesting. The ending was such a surprise and I didn't know if I should have yelled for joy or cry because I felt sorry for the main character. The book was such a neat concept and something I have never seen before. I enjoyed this book and most likely will be adding it to my private library. 8/10 Show less

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