As You Wish

    by Chelsea Sedoti. Sourcebooks, 2019

    Reviewed by Charlotte, Stuart-Hobson MS.

    In the small town of Madison, Nevada, teens turning 18 have one wish. Some wish for popularity, money, physical enhancements (ÔöÇ¿)and maybe love. Eldon is turning 18 soon, and has lots to consider before choosing his wish, or maybe not wishing at all.

    From Charlotte“Great book overall, really cool concept, just too long. The title and synopsis(¸ÅÒª) on the back cover, pulled me in, and didn't disappoint. ”

Royce Rolls

   by Margaret Stohl. Freeform/Disney2018.

   Reviewed by Maddie, Stuart Hobson    Middle School.

    Bent has been a TV star since she was 12, and plays a teen who loves making trouble. In this funny description of life as a star, she finds another way to look at her world through friendships.

    From Maddie:“This book was interesting and brought new insight into how scripted(Óøå×ÓдµÄ)‘reality TV’really is. "

Queens of Geek

    by Jen Wilde. Swoon Reads, 2018.

Reviewed by Jacqueline, Richard Wright PCS.

Two teens on an adventure to the US from Australia. The book is told from each teen’s  perspective (¹Ûµã ) as their travels continue.

    From Jacqueline: “It is refreshing to know  that some authors really try to understand the  teens that they are writing about. I like this book a lot.”

I Hate Everyone But You

    By Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin.     Wednesday Books, 2018.

    Reviewed by Latia, Richard Wright PCS.

    Written in the form of emails, two best friends from high school share their college adventures with each other.

    From Latia :“ I chose the book because of the cover£­the cellphone on the front really  grabbed me. But I feel kind of disappointed at the book because it didn’t really relate to me. The characters were college students, and I’m in high school.”