by Christopher Elford | Feb 23, 2022 | Book Reviews by Teens
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The famous Greek hero, Achilles, one of the most notable fighters from the Trojan War, has a lover? That’s right, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is about a well-known Greek war...
by Christopher Elford | Feb 23, 2022 | Book Reviews by Teens
Horimiya by Hero & Isuke Hagiwara Horimiya by Hero & Isuke Hagiwara The manga series, Horimiya, written by Hero & Isuke Hagiwara is for anyone who just can’t get enough of romance, comedy, and is looking for a light-hearted story with diverse characters....
by Christopher Elford | Feb 23, 2022 | Book Reviews by Teens
Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun – Volume 01 by Aidalro Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun – Volume 01 by Aidalro Ever heard of school mysteries that seem like ghost stories? Well, the supernatural story, Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun, written by Aidalro revolves around just that....
by Christopher Elford | Jan 27, 2022 | Book Reviews by Teens
Beowulf Beowulf Review by Ali Rehman Beowulf, the oldest surviving English example of poetry, depicts the well-known notions of hero triumphing over evil and saving the people from ultimate catastrophe. It was composed in Anglo-Saxon around the 11th century A.D and...
by Christopher Elford | Jan 27, 2022 | Book Reviews by Teens
Othello by William Shakespeare Othello by William Shakespeare Review by Ali Rehman Shakespeare’s play Othello is about a Moorish leader of the Venetian army named Othello. Othello falls in love with Desdemona, a Venetian lady. Desdemona’s father, on the...
by Christopher Elford | Jan 27, 2022 | Book Reviews by Teens
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Review by Ali Rehman Fahrenheit 451 is a fictitious story about a guy who intentionally starts fires and burns books, which is ironic given the title. Guy Montag was the individual’s name, and he had...
by Christopher Elford | Jan 27, 2022 | Book Reviews by Teens
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Review by Ali Rehman Things Fall Apart depicts the story of a Nigerian native who sees his community destroyed by European missionaries. Okonkwo is a gruff, emotionless guy who believes that...
by Christopher Elford | Jan 25, 2022 | Book Reviews by Teens
Mortal Instruments RANT Mortal Instruments Rant Review by Julianne Chen The Mortal Instruments is the first installment in Cassandra Clare’s phenomenally long Shadowhunter Chronicles. The entirety of the chronicles is super hyped up online, so I decided to give it a...
by Christopher Elford | Jan 21, 2022 | Book Reviews by Teens
House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland Review of House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland Throughout my time as a reader, I’ve learned that romantic subplots can take over the potential in an otherwise amazing book. However, House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland...
by Christopher Elford | Jan 18, 2022 | Book Reviews by Teens
Maze Runner by James Dashner Maze Runner By James Dashner Review by Julianne Chen During my time reading, I learned that young adult dystopian novels either have social commentary or they are just “government bad, kids in rebellion good”. Unfortunately, this series...
