Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by Z.H. grade 8
This book was quite an exhilarating read. It had so much action, emotion, and twists that it was hard to keep up! However, I did quite enjoy it. The main cast is all quite interesting, especially Lenny, with their own quirks and reasons for wanting…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by Z.H. grade 8
Finale, a track from one of my favorite games of all time, is a beautiful way to cap off one of the possible endings of the game. But, even just listening to it by itself, it is a beautiful piece that I listen to quite often. It has an amazing build…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by Z.H. grade 8
His Theme is a deeply saddening song to me. This song to me is the best work by the creator Toby Fox. It is stunning, beautiful, and full of emotion. It is a somber piano lead piece that speaks to my soul. I don’t truly get why, but my best guess is…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by Z.H. grade 8
Asgore, a track from one of my favorite games of all time, is a beautiful track, fitting for one of the final encounters in the game. It has a great somber build up, which leads into the great, main part of the song. Its bombastic, high energy, and…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by G.G. grade 12
This is an older book, but regarded as a masterpiece in literature. Even today, it holds up incredibly well and is still able to tell a compelling story. The book follows young Victor Frankenstein in his pursuit of scientific study. When he goes too…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by S.J. grade 8
The Outsiders is one of my all-time favorite movies. I think that everyone should definitely check out this movie. It is about a 14-year old boy named Ponyboy who is part of a gang known as the Greasers. The Greasers and the Socs fight a lot. This…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by J.B. grade 8
Inception has an excellent take on the premise of dreams with the introduction of dream sequences. Dream sequences are like lucid dreams where the architect of the dream controls everything, including entire city blocks and time manipulation. In…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by J.B. grade 8
Twins is a hilarious movie about two twins who were born in a lab to be the best person possible but were split up at birth. The two main stars Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger play their roles perfectly. Danny has been in a lot of comedy…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by D.P. grade 11
The Gunslinger by Stephen King really got me back into reading after months of not being able to just sit down and read. It tells the story of Roland, a quiet, motivated, strong man who is godly with his guns. It tells his story of overwhelming…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by D.P. grade 11
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card was a book recommended by my father. I personally enjoy science fiction, so I thought I knew what I was getting into. I did not. Enders Game may seem to start out slow and a bit repetitive, but the way the story…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by D.P. grade 11
Honestly Ben by Bill Konigsberg is the sequel to Openly Straight, but instead of being Rafe’s point of view, the point of view is Ben’s as he struggles to figure out who he is, and what he likes. His journey of self discovery is engaging emotionally…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by D.P. grade 11
In the collection of short stories Warriors: Legends of the Clans by Erin Hunter, the short story Spottedleaf’s Heart has garnered a lot of attention from fans of the Warriors series. The story touches on the complicated concept of grooming in a…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by D.P. grade 11
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a novel that most people have heard about. Perhaps they’ve watched the movie, and know the general story, but nothing evokes the same emotion than reading the actual book. The book allows the story to truly…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by D.P. grade 11
Warriors Super Edition: Crookedstar’s Promise touches on the topics of manipulation, disability, parental neglect and morals. A seemingly unsuspecting novel about cats actually serves to educate teens and young adults about very difficult issues,…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.U. grade 8
One book I read was a historical fiction loosely based on true events. The title of the novel is War Lord by Bernard Cornwell. This book is the last in Cornwell’s The Last Kingdom series, but also my favorite. This is a great story about medieval…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.U. grade 8
A fictionous novel titled Gone by the author Michael Grant really me intrigued. This story can get darker than others but is still a great read. The man character, Sam, is a boy with a special power, like several other kids. The story is in a post-…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.U. grade 8
The book, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, is a story following Santiago, a sheep shepherd. I enjoyed following him on his journeys. This is the story of a young man who goes through many ordeals and trials. Situations become progressively getting…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.U. grade 8
The book, The God Delusion, by Richard Dawkins, is a book which left me more informed on religions and their beliefs. If you read this novel, you get a better sense of logic and science, which allows you to really take in what the book has to offer…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by S.M. grade 11
The House is not only a emotional and horrifying story, but a beautful example of the many unique advantages of animation. Animation is an extremely underutilized resource in the realm or horror, and The House shows the kind of film we are missing…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by S.M. grade 11
All Quiet on the Westward Front (1979) is an adaptation of the book by the same name, is a harrowing and honest story of a German solider in World War I. The film shows the violence and pointlessness of war with only an honest portrayl, proving that…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by M.C. grade 8
I checked out the movie “Signs” a few months ago and it has become one of my favorite movies. It is great for people who are easily scared by horror movies because it focuses more on the atmosphere, storytelling, and character building rather than…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by M.C. grade 8
I recently purchased the vinyl for “After Hours” by R&B artist The Weeknd. And now, after a completely thorough listen, I can safely say that it is my favorite album featured on The Weeknd’s discography. From upbeat songs that topped charts for…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by C.S. grade 12
The book Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover is a 10/10 recommended book. It jumps back and forth from years ago to the present day and really acknowledges the fact that so much can change within the span of 6 years. Each chapter focuses on the past and the…
Teen Reviews - Music
Pick by C.S. grade 12
My Tears Ricochet by Taylor Swift focuses on how someone you love deeply can actually be your worst destroyer. She mentions how toxic relationships are easily disguised because of words said by the person you love. I think in the song she talks…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by C.S. grade 12
The Movie Pearl Harbor is the most romantically, thrilling, plot twisted movie I could think of. Two best friends Danny and Rafe join the navy together living out their childhood dreams. During their medical exams a nurse named Evelyn passes Raffles…