Teen Book Review Blog

June 16, 2022

Review by Kelly

All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown

All That’s Left in the World by Erik J. Brown is the story of the journey of two survivors of a super-virus, Jamison and Andrew, who stumble upon each other one fateful day. Two characters who are both equally mysterious with sorrowful pasts, come together to search for answers after a pandemic wipes out most of the human population. Through meeting several people along the way and encountering numerous challenges, Jamison and Andrew soon discover each other's past and the truth about the current world. 

May 27, 2022

Review by Kelly

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline tells the story of a young girl named Vivian, who was orphaned after she and her family moved from Ireland to America in the early 20th century. Vivian, whose real name was Niamh, was discriminated against for being Irish, and the book paints a compelling portrait of a moment in US history when orphans were not treated well. Vivian was passed on from family to family because she was Irish. 

March 2, 2022

Review by Kelly

This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

In the novel This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp, two characters, Sylv and Autumn, are held hostage by Autumn’s brother due to mental issues and violence at home. Meanwhile, Tomas and Clarie are outside trying to find ways to help rescue the hostages taken by Autumn’s brother, Tyler, in the gym. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions and tells the tale of a school shooting spun with grief, death, and raises questions on the negative consequences of school shootings. In addition to the tweets and blog posts between each chapter, the writing really absorbs the reader into thinking this type of situation could occur to them in their school.