Check out the latest reviews from our teen volunteers! 🙂 If you’re in grades 7-12 and interested in writing reviews for our website, check out our Virtual Volunteer Training! 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do  By Amy Morin (2014) Reviewed by Abigail This self-help book follows a therapist who just faced a great loss … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – April 2, 2022 →

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri (2003) Reviewed by Braneeth Summary The Namesake follows Gogol Ganguli, the son of two Indian immigrants living in Massachusetts. Gogol’s name is unique, it is neither Bengali nor American, and it leaves Gogol confused about who he truly is. The book follows Gogol’s journey as he searches for his own … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – October 15, 2022 →

December is here, and the reviews keep rolling in! See what our teen volunteers have been reading & enjoying. You may find your next great read here! The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken (2012) Reviewed by Claire The Darkest Minds, by Alexandra Bracken, was originally published December 18th, 2012, and is about Ruby, a girl … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – December 3, 2021 →

Check out the latest reviews from our teen volunteers! Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine, 1997 Reviewed by Sriya Starting off I’m going to be honest, I watched the movie Ella Enchanted before reading the actual book. *GASP* I know, I know, I’m ashamed of myself too. But as always, the book was much better … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – May 25, 2021 →

The Fear by Natasha Preston (2022) Reviewed by Claire The Fear by Natasha Preston was published in 2022 and is a YA thriller that’s a New York Times bestseller. A terrifying meme that originated from Izzy’s town is going viral. The meme asks people to repost the way they’re most afraid to die. Izzy herself … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – September 23, 2022 →

Our teen volunteers have been reading up a storm this summer! Check out these reviews – maybe you’ll find a few fun back to school reads! 🙂 North of Nowhere by Liz Kessler (2013) Reviewed by Vaanya An amazing mystery, North of Nowhere will really make the gears inside your head turn. Though it is … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – September 1, 2021 →

This Heart of Mine by C.C. Hunter (2018) Reviewed by Diya In the novel This Heart of Mine, C.C. Hunter does a beautiful job of exploring young, heart-throbbing love through the eyes of both Matt and Leah. Because Leah suffers from a heart condition that forces her into carrying around an artificial heart, she is … Continue reading Teen Volunteer Book Reviews – March 9, 2022 →

Our teen volunteers continue to amaze me with the wide range of books they read and their candid, well-written reviews. Check out the latest installment below! The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare (2014) Reviewed by Braneeth Summary The Iron Trial is a fantasy novel written by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, and … Continue reading Teen Book Reviews – December 15, 2021 →