The Girl Who Fell--Reviewed by Sarah Roberts

                                       “Darkness doesn't have fingers that twist into my flesh."

We all want the guy that we fall in love with to be perfect, or at least perfect for us. We hate when we don't see the warning signs that our friends see, or at least when we do see them it could be too late. Well that is unfortunately the case for Zephyr Doyle.

 Zephyr Doyle is focused on two things. First is leading her field hockey team to the state championship. Second, is getting into Boston College, her dream school.

But love decides it wants to intervene in the form of Alec. He's cute , he's charming, and most important he doesn't judge Zephyr. He understands all her weaknesses and even shares them. Soon their relationship becomes bigger than Zephyr, something she can't control, something she doesn't really want to control. 

Zephyr believes it has to be love. Love is powerful and....terrifying?

But love should not make you abandon your friends or your dreams. And it shouldn't make you feel guilty or ashamed. 

So when Zephyr final sees the person Alec really is she decides to take control back.

Only problem is it might be too late.

I absolutely loved this book!!! It made my emotions change so many times. The characters were well developed, and the plot line was superb. I loved how it seemed like this story could happen in real life. I love the whole story and was hooked by the first word. The plot of this story will grab you and leave you wanting more after each chapter. During each chapter of this book, you will be able see each character develop and grow. Zephyr will definitely develop throughout this story. S.M. Parker did an outstanding job of making the storyline feel realistic and even added points of advice that will help each reader through relationships that are similar to Zephyr and Alec's. I would highly recommend "The Girl who Fell" to each and everyone of my friends and family members. It is a must read.



Three Black Swans -- Stephanie Best

Three Black Swans by Caroline B. Cooney
Reviewed by Stephanie Best

On one ordinary day in Connecticut, sophomore Missy is out doing chores for her mother. Yet while she was at the dry cleaners, she hears the most extraordinary thing. She hears about how identical twins might not look identical for many years because one twin may take up more room in the womb and receive more nutrition. This gives Missy an idea. She convinces her cousin Claire to act as if the two are long lost twin sisters that were separate at birth and appear on Missy’s school’s morning newscast. Missy hopes to create a hoax and fool everyone and explain at the end of the day what had happened. However, things quickly spiral out of control. With a few hours, the sixty seconds of video is uploaded to YouTube, and quickly becomes popular. The two girls begin to doubt that their resemblances are merely family resemblances. Yet, without knowing so, the two girls could perhaps be more than twins; they could possibly be triplets. In New York, Genevieve finds the video and is shocked to see two girls who look exactly like her. Whose parents are the real parents? Are any of the girl’s parents their biological parents? Will they ever find out the truth?

                I thought Three Black Swans was a very good book. I thought the story line was very unique and interesting. I was confused with what was going on at parts towards the beginning but it ultimately made sense. I found the scientific aspect to be quite interesting as well. I have not personally read other books like Three Black Swans, but I highly recommend this book.