The Fault in Our Stars--Reviewed by Alexandra Lopez

Author:John Green

Review:Alexandra Lopez

   Hazel Lancaster, dying from cancer, only has three friends (meaning her parents and her favorite author), because she doesn't want to have to hurt any more people than she will, when she dies. However her parents are worried that Hazel is distancing herself from everyone, so they beg her to go to a support group. Hazel finally agrees to it, even though she herself really doesn't want to go.

  Little did she know Hazel will meet someone that will change her life? It must have been love at first sight, but the boy named Augustus Waters has caught her eye. They hit it off; sharing medical stories, their life and even what brought them there. Young teenage romance blossoming, everything is going okay. But is it really? Augustus starts to look worse each day. Hazel worries, but she is reassured by him, everything will be okay. But will it?

  Reading this book was enjoyable. But, there was one thing that was unrealistic to me, but I did enjoy the characters. The great part of this book was that the author made each teenager real. They acted like a real teenager; these were kids literally dying, maybe not now, maybe a few weeks or even days. They don't know, so it makes it a compelling story.  As the reader, you delve in the story more. You cry, laugh and even start to understand what they are going through.

   However I had one major problem with one scene. Both of their parents left them alone for a day. I don't want to spoil it but something happens between the two lovers. But I find this unrealistic; your own children are dying, any minute they could drop dead. Why would you leave them alone? Regardless of this one scene it was a great book to read. Get it while it’s hot, located in your Celtic library.



Stravaganza City Of Masks--Reviewed by Alexandra Lopez

Stravaganza City Of Masks

Author: Mary Hoffman

Reviewed: Alexandra Lopez

   Lucien is seriously ill with cancer, only able to stay in bed and uses a notebook to pass the time. He discovers this notebook has magical properties. Every time he sleeps he always dreams of this world. He soon realizes it isn't just a dream, when he sleeps the notebook transport him to this other world. He is soon caught up in the danger that surrounds the city. He will have to protect the city he has come to love. But will he able to before he dies?

   I recommended those that love mystery, romance, science, history or drama to read this book. I could not put it down, I enjoyed the concept for the other world he entered. It seemed like he went back in time because the other world seemed similar to Italy, but it's not. It's one heck of ride, check it.

Just like that--reviewed by Nallely S.

by Marsha Qualey

* * * * Stars

Hanna just broke up with her boyfriend, and no one understands why. Stressed and tired, she takes a midnight walk to a lake near by. Depressed, and mad, she sees two teens drive by on a snow mobile. Later she realizes she just witnessed a tragedy. She's convinced she could have prevented it from happening. Soon she finds out she's not the only one involved. Will, a boy she soon develops a relationship with is connected to the tragedy. Hanna finds herself in a turmoil, having been captivated by Will and trapped by the image she can't forget of that night. Follow Hanna and Will in this beautiful tragedy.

I gave this book a 4 because although I did enjoy it, I didn't really feel the plot. I felt that Qualey could've elaborated more. It was a fun read and I loved Will's sisters and Hanna's mom. Hanna rushed things when she shouldn't have! Hanna felt guilty for something she really didn't have power over and that kind of bothered me because although she could have said something to the guy and girl, they wouldn't have really listened to her. Since they were there on there own accord. Overall I liked this book. ^ ^  I really wish there was a sequel but the ending pretty much made me happy! ^ ^

-Nallely <3