Staff picks tagged "teens"

Seraphina

Reviewed by Kate F on May 7, 2013

If you've always been a little curious (or dubious) about fantasy or teen books, TRUST ME. Once you read this, you'll see the error of your ways. Read more...

Love and Leftovers

Reviewed by Christiana C on April 2, 2013

"Love and Leftovers" may not be what you think it looks like, but if you're open to surprises, it's better. Read more...

The Tragedy Paper

Reviewed by Kate F on March 26, 2013

A bittersweet story of first love. Read more...

Etiquette and Espionage

Reviewed by Christiana C on March 5, 2013

OMG, this is the most delightful book I've read in a long time. Read more...

Shadowlands

Reviewed by Kate F on February 26, 2013

If you like being scared out of your mind by a book, this one won't let you down. Read more...

Unspoken

Reviewed by Christiana C on February 5, 2013

Kami and the entire cast of characters are entirely likeable, but also unfailingly human. Read more...

The Diviners

Reviewed by Jeff R on January 22, 2013

"The Diviners" is nothing if not ambitious, comparing favorably to such supernatural classics as "The Stand" and "American Gods." Read more...

Croak

Reviewed by Kate F on January 15, 2013

Dark and twisty, with a healthy dose of black humor. Read more...

I Hunt Killers

Reviewed by Erin K on January 8, 2013

Teens and Dexter fans will enjoy this really spooky and suspenseful psychological thriller. Read more...

Endangered

Reviewed by Heather W on January 1, 2013

When you want a teen book to make you think, read this one. Read more...

Let it Snow: Three Holiday Romances

Reviewed by Kate F on December 25, 2012

Three holiday romances from three stellar teen authors-- what's not to love? Read more...

Dash and Lily's Book of Dares

Reviewed by Christiana C on November 30, 2012

I hurt my hand a little writing down all my favorite quotes from this book. Read more...

Goliath

Reviewed by Jeff R on November 6, 2012

This is a spare and pensive retelling that reminds us that there are two sides to every story, even the most familiar. Read more...

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Reviewed by Christiana C on October 30, 2012

My friends are tired of hearing how creepy this book is. Read more...

Code Name Verity

Reviewed by Heather W on October 9, 2012

No matter what I write for my review, I will not be able to do this book justice. Read more...

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Reviewed by Christiana C on September 28, 2012

To be honest, it's hard to think what's not to love in this book. Read more...

Bunheads

Reviewed by Kate F on September 21, 2012

Think "Black Swan," just without all the cray-cray. Read more...

Bitterblue

Reviewed by Heather W on September 4, 2012

When your past is full of pain-- for you and everyone around you-- how far into history do you dig? Read more...

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

Reviewed by Christiana C on August 31, 2012

Stop what you're doing and read this book right now. You can thank me later. Read more...

Leverage

Reviewed by Erin K on August 17, 2012

Raw and intense, this book has some violent moments, but it's hard to put down! Read more...

Dead End in Norvelt

Reviewed by Jen D on August 14, 2012

This fictional tale of one of Gantos' childhood summers will have you cringing, laughing out loud and perhaps even pondering deep social issues. Read more...

The Immortal Rules

Reviewed by Laela T on July 20, 2012

If Walking Dead were a vampire book, it would be this book. Read more...

Pink Smog: Becoming Weetzie Bat

Reviewed by Jen D on July 13, 2012

This is a gateway book because you will want to read the entire series once you've finished. Read more...

The Knife of Never Letting Go

Reviewed by Jeff R on June 19, 2012

Brisk and violent, The Knife of Never Letting Go is an alternate reality that's not for the squeamish. Read more...

Lola and the Boy Next Door

Reviewed by Sarah C on June 15, 2012

When I finished this book, I hugged it and cried sweet tears of joy. Read more...

Amy and Roger's Epic Detour

Reviewed by Christiana C on June 12, 2012

Are you looking for your summer road trip book? You've found it. Read more...

Before I Fall

Reviewed by Christiana C on May 25, 2012

This is a book you'll want to finish quickly and then immediately start reading again. Read more...

Finnikin of the Rock

Reviewed by Christiana C on May 11, 2012

This book was awesome. A very solid high school read. Read more...

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