Lord of the Flies by William Golding

At the start of the next world war, a plane of young schoolboys crashes on an uncharted island. Stranded, the boys find themselves without adult supervision and no rules to follow. At first, the boys rejoice over their newfound freedoms. They realize that they're far away from everyone and everything. And that means they can do anything they want. Anything. But when the order that they had collapses and they start hearing strange noises at night, some of the boys start to realize that the dream of having an island all to themselves has turned into a nightmare. 

What I liked most about this book was how close it strayed to reality. The decisions that each character made throughout the book were incredibly realistic and true to their character (as well as their age). I also enjoyed the thrill of not knowing what was next or if the boys would ever be rescued. If you choose to read this book, it will have your heart and mind racing. The whole time that you're reading, you'll be asking yourself: "What would I do?"

-Bri, Teen Influencer

"The Outsiders" by S.E Hinton

 Life as a Greaser in the 1960s isn't always easy. But fourteen year old Ponyboy Curtis thinks he's got life all figured out. He knows who he can trust: his brothers, Darry, and Sodapop, as well as his friends Johnny, Dallas and Two-Bit. He also knows that he can't trust the Socs, their rival gang. The Socs love beating up on Greasers like him and his friends. But one night when someone takes things way too far with the Socs, Ponyboy is forced to leave the world he knows so well and face the unknown. "The Outsiders" is a heroic coming-of-age story about true friendship. Children and adults will have this novel of friendship and belonging stuck on their mind. People of all ages will love the adventures of Ponyboy and his friends. 

-Bri, Teen Influencer

The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

 

 

The Firekeeper's Daughter, written by Angeline Boulley, is a mysterious thriller that follows 18 year old Daunis Fontaine, whose dreams of studying medicine and talented hockey skills makes her a popular member of her community. However, when she witnesses a horrific tragedy, her whole life changes and her future is put on pause. The murder of her best friend allows her to uncover the secret identity of the new hockey star, Jamie, who is also her brother's best friend. With his true identity revealed -- he is an undercover cop -- they team up into a criminal investigation. As they go undercover, she is able to use her background in chemistry to be a vital part of the case. The further they get into this investigation, the more is revealed about her friends and family.

Will she discover the truth about what truly is going on in her town? Will she catch the killer? Daunis will do whatever it takes to protect her home, even if it changes everything she had ever known. The Firekeeper's Daughter will keep you on the edge of your seat as the characters try to solve the case. Angeline Boulley creates an extraordinary atmosphere with an ending plot that no one expected. 

-Amanda, Teen Influencer

Sadie by Courtney Summers

 

Sadie, a thriller novel written by Courtney Summers, follows the story of a missing nineteen-year-old set out to avenge her murdered sister. Told through West McCray's podcast, the man who is told to find her, and Sadie's perspective, we start to learn the unsettling truth of Sadie and her little sister Mattie's pasts. 

Determined to seek revenge and punish her sister's killer, Sadie follows a line of clues and ends up the center of a viral podcast and investigation. Will Sadie find the person who ruined her life? Will West locate Sadie before it's too late? Find out in this thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until you know the truth.

As a teen who has read this book, I really enjoyed reading Sadie's perspective because not only was she a strong female voice with a goal to pursue, but but she showed the struggles that girls face in parts of the US that are farther from achieving gender equality. As a critical consumer, I enjoyed living another point of view that is similar to mine, and different. 

Sadie's journey was far from perfect, and I appreciated that. I respected how the author shed light on many topics that are messy and often avoided because they are too uncomfortable to speak about. Summers worked these topics into the book perfectly, making you struggle to decide between putting the book on pause to act for these social justice conflicts, or keep reading in one sitting.

This book concludes with an ending that may or may not be surprising, but is extremely raw and realistic. Showcased is something that is too common for many girls, boys, and people in this country. 

-Julia, Teen Influencer

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War and Speech....Mean Girls meets the debate team!

War and Speech by acclaimed children's playwright Don Zolidis follows protagonist Sydney Williams, a shy, anti-social, teenager who has lived her entire life by the phrase that "not everyone can be a winner." Sydney especially resonates with this saying when her white collared dad gets sent to prison for embezzlement, and she is forced to move with her minimum wage working mother into a small, crummy apartment. Faced with a new school, Eaganville High promises Sydney a new start. Except, unlike most schools, Eaganville is ruled by the school's debate team, whom of which take the quote "winner takes all"quite too seriously. Sydney is soon befriended by a group of fellow misfits, each of whom has been personally victimized by the speech team. It turns out Sydney is the perfect plant to take down the speech team from within.

With the help of her co-conspirators, Sydney throws herself into making Nationals in speech, where she will be poised to topple the corrupt regime. But what happens when Sydney realizes she actually has a shot at . . .winning? Sydney lost everything because of her dad's obsession with being on top. Winning at speech might just be her ticket out of a life of loserdom. Can she really walk away from that?

A book equal parts hilarious as it is heartwarming, War and Speech can probably convince just about anybody to join their school's debate team. A light, fun, entertaining read, Don Zolidis once again shows off his comedic chops while creating a riveting journey with a protagonist you can't help but fall in love with.

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