Fever by Lauren DeStefano

TEEN BOOK REVIEW

Title: Fever     

Author: Lauren DeStefano

Briefly, what was it about? In this sequel to Withered, Rhine and Gabriel have just escaped from the mansion and are now on the run and trying to make it across the country to Manhattan, and to Rhine’s twin brother Rowan. However, this journey isn’t as easy as it may seem to be. It also seems as though Housemaster Vaughn won’t give up his ‘property’ so easily. With no plan and many delays it seems at times that they may never reach Manhattan, and even when they feel the safest, tragedy can strike.

Did you like the book?

Yes

Why?

I thought it was an adequate sequel; however I think that the first book was better. I also have a feeling, based on the writing of the previous book and how this one ended that the third has the potential to be very good. I did like the characters in this one, and you were introduced to some very interesting, if not always good ones. You also see the relationship between Rhine and Gabriel grow, Rhine makes some very interesting discovers about herself, and the ending to me was very good. Some things were finally said that needed to be said.

Who would like this book?

1.      Age group? 14 and older

2.      Gender? Female

3.      This book would appeal to teens who like… Withered, post-apocalyptic, romance, overcoming obstacles, etc.

Your age: 17

Grade: 11

Name: Katelyn

The List by Siobhan Vivian

TEEN BOOK REVIEW

Title: The List

Author: Siobhan Vivian

Briefly, what was it about? Every year on the week of homecoming a list comes out at Mount Washington High School naming the ugliest and the prettiest girl in each class. The List follows the lives of the eight girls named and the ramifications that come with being prettiest or ugliest during homecoming week. One could be homecoming queen, one’s life could fall apart, and in this high school it seems that anything could happen.

Did you like the book? Yes

Why? I thought it was so interesting! There were a couple of twists in the story line, but mainly it was just so easy to see what goes on behind closed doors. It had a real quality to the writing, as in yes this is what some people’s lives ate like. Things may not be as perfect as they seem. How being named the prettiest of your grade can ruin your life and being called the ugliest can make it. I was captivated in this book, eager to see what would happen next and what paths each of the girls lives would take.

Who would like this book?

1.      Age group? 15 and older

2.      Gender? Female

3.      This book would appeal to teens who like… High School, drama, friendship, cause and effect

Your age: 17

Grade: 11

Name: Katelyn