Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by S.S. grade 11
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller is an amazing YA romance between a dark king full of secrets and a cunning and ambitous girl, aiming for the crown. Reading this book was quite refreshing for me, many YA books are full of protaganists…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by S.S. grade 11
The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black is a YA fantasy novel full of magic, mythical creatures, and danger. My favorite part of this book is definitely the characters. All of the characters developed incredibly well throughout this book, and…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by S.S. grade 11
We Were Liars is a YA novel by E. Lockhart about four priveleged teens spending their summer on a private island. It seems that nothing could go wrong, but the family is full of secrets. I was invested in this book right away, and found it…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by P.A. grade 12
My Hero Academia Heroes Rising is a movie that takes place towards the end of season 4 of the anime. Midoriya and his classmates enroll in a safety program and are on an island helping the small community that lives there with their daily lives.…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by J.M. grade 8
This is a good movie if you like comedy, because this movie is filled with it. It's about how a dad tries to compete with the step-dad to see who who can treat their kids better. When they do a lot of funny things happen along the way which will…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by C.L. grade 9
This is one of the most unique monster movies to come out in the last few decades. Most films would just settle for a big action movie star running around and shooting a monster with a rocket launcher screaming stuff like “is that all you got?!”…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by A.H. grade 12
The book “The Kite Runner,” by Khaled Hosseini, is a magnificent and heart-wrenching story about a man named Amir who is haunted by his childhood past, involving his humiliating betrayal towards his best friend, Hassan. This book brings out so many…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by E.S. grade 11
Ruined, by Amy Tintera, is the first book in a Young Adult fantasy trilogy. This book is written in the third perspective through the main characters Emelina “Em” Flores, who is a powerless Ruined daughter of the late Ruined queen, and Prince…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by E.S. grade 11
Upon reading Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, it is pretty safe to say that this book has become one of my all time favorites. This book is written in the third person perspective through the eyes of main character Alex Claremont-Diaz…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by E.R. grade 8
In my opinion, the Spy School by Stuart Gibbs is an excellent read. The novels are filled with adventure, mystery, and excitement. Stuart Gibbs made the stories funny and enjoyable, making it rather difficult to put the books down. The main…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by E.R. grade 8
Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts because this novel will take you on an incredible ride! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a story full of adventure, mystery, courage, and amazing characters you’re bound to love. At Hogwarts School…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by J.M. grade 8
This is a good book to read because it shows you how people had to live back then during slavery. The book is about a black women from the 1970ś, who gets stuck in the past and how she survives in the slavery period. Its interesting how she has to…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by B.D. grade 8
The Maze Runner has a main character named Thomas. He gets put in a maze by a group called WCKD. Thomas meets several other people in the maze. The goal is to try and escape the maze. The other people in the maze have been there for years and have…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by S.L. grade 11
"Judas and the Black Messiah" tells the powerful true story of the infiltration of the Black Panther Party by the FBI. With an amazing cast, script, and cinematography, this movie is a must watch for all aspiring filmmakers and people with interest…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by C.S. grade 9
Now this is easily the best one (so far.) The CGI is the best in the franchise, the human characters are surprisingly likable, and the the action blends itself with the characters very well. This movie does have failed attempts at comedy and…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by C.S. grade 9
This one is a bit of a step down from the last two MonsterVerse entries. On one hand it has a more ambitious concept, a deeper sense of mythology and lore, and a MUCH better soundtrack. On the other hand, it has a weaker human storyline, more…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by J.P. grade 8
I recently watched the movie "The Martian." I liked this movie because it gave an in depth look at what it was like in outer space. The main character gets left behind on Mars and has to communicate with his crew to get him back to Earth. One of the…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by S.L. grade 11
2001: A Space Odyssey is a beautiful, outer space film, with amazing direction, sound design, score, acting, and cinematography. It’s a landmark in the film industry for its use of visual effects and sound design. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, this…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by C.C. grade 8
The movie series Harry Potter is one of my favorite movies and I think it would be yours too. Harry Potter is also a book series but I personally like the movies better. Hermione, Ron, and Harry are best friends. Hermione is confident, smart, and…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by A.C. grade 8
This is the most immersive series I have ever read, and it continues to be one of my favorites to this day. The setup is remarkably good, with every character having flaws but also being likable so that it is impossible to choose who to root for.…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by A.C. grade 8
This book is one of my ABSOLUTE favorites. Retellings aren’t usually my preference, but this book achieved the perfect balance of sticking to the old story and adding a modern twist. Cinder is the perfect protagonist, likable but not without flaws.…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by J.M. grade 8
This is a book about a how teenager grows up in not such a good life. originally from Puerto RIco, his family moved to Chicago where he is faced with a bunch of challeges. He eventully joins a gang and is around violence with his family life not…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.C. grade 8
I think Every Soul A Star is a good book for middle schoolers. In this book you learn about friendship, planets and the stars. There are three characters and they all have a point of view. Bree is the popular pretty girl, Ally owns a campground…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by K.S. grade 8
This book is meant to be a companion to the Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices series also by Cassandra Clare. In the book, there are 11 short stories in the book that follow the warlock, Magnus Bane. Almost every story is from a different time…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by K.S. grade 8
The story follows the life of young Coriolanus Snow as a mentor during the 10th Hunger Games. There are many interesting plot twists that help keep the book fresh and intriguing. The book is broken into 3 parts, which makes the large book feel less…