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Book Review: The Cousins

Author: Karen M. McManus    Published: 2020 Genres: Mystery, Crime, YA By: Sunny Karen M. McManus is no stranger to the mystery genre and this book has a promising premise. An estranged grandmother, a massive inheritance and three teenagers spending the summer dealing with their greedy, unfaithful parents. Cue Drama. Unfortunately, the book falls flat. From the excessive red herrings, so many so that the ending feels plain wrong, to … Continue reading Book Review: The Cousins

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Book Review: Ruby Redfort Series

Author: Lauren Child    Published: 2011-2016 Genre(s): YA, Mystery, Adventure, Crime, Spy    Star Rating: 5/5 stars By: Tessa Ruby’s first rule: You can never be completely sure what will happen next Child genius Ruby Redfort is only 13 years old when she is recruited as a code breaker for Spectrum 8. She is told by her boss that she has to keep her curiosity under control, or she’ll be kicked out of … Continue reading Book Review: Ruby Redfort Series

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Book Review: Looking for Alaska

Author: John Green   Published: 2006 Genre: YA, Contemporary, Romance, Coming-of-age By: Ashlin Miles – a scrawny, nerdy, law-abiding boy who loves last words – is searching for his Great Perhaps. Alaska – a crazy, emotional and unpredictable girl stuck with many vices – is looking for a way out of her labyrinth. Can the two of them unintentionally give the other the answers they are so … Continue reading Book Review: Looking for Alaska

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Book Review: The Institute

Author: Stephen King    Published: 2019 Genre: Thriller/Suspense, Horror, Mystery By: Katie The Institute revolves around a boy called Luke Ellis who is a child prodigy and has mild telekinetic abilities. One night while his family was sleeping, intruders break into his home and silently murder his parents before kidnapping Luke and forcing him into a black SUV. He eventually wakes up in a room that is just like his own except that there is … Continue reading Book Review: The Institute

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Book Review: The Truth App

Author: Jack Heath     Published: 2018 Series: Liars Genre: Action, suspense, mystery and adventure My Rating: 4/5 By: Billy This book was amazing, I loved it. It was a great thriller with lots of twists and turns. It was fast paced with action and suspense. The story is about a 13-year-old kid called Jarli that lives in Kelton, Australia. He designs an app that can tell … Continue reading Book Review: The Truth App

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