2017 Reading Challenge discussion

Fiction for teens is still hot - lots of great stuff out there.

Wonder by R. J. Palacio

Beautiful, heartwarming story that brought tears to my eyes several times. August Pullman, a fifth-grader with severe facial deformities, goes to school for the first time after being homeschooled and experiencing both bullying and true friendship. A glimpse of what could be...

by Leigh Bardugo
THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD! It manages to be even better than Six of Crows, more fast paced, with bigger plot twists and amazing character development. A perfect conclusion to this duology.

My Lamelife: Queen of Misfits by Jen Mann

The Fault in Our Stars by John Greene

A very popular book which was made into a movie. Most really loved this book but not me. The tale of two teenagers dealing with cancer just didn't seem genuine too me. The reason for this is that no matter how bright teenagers may be, the dialogue was quite ridiculous. I have read several other books by this author and I don't get his popularity.

I read Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom. This story is about Parker Grant, a blind girl just trying to make her way through high school after the death of both of her parents and a betrayal by someone she was so close to. A very cute read despite how "heavy" that last sentence sounded.

We Were Liars Wonder Monster Lord of the Flies

Loved all of these this year!