Catherine Called Birdy by Abby B.

Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
12 hours (including Diary of a Wimpy Kid & The Boxcar Children)

Catherine called Birdy​ is about one teenage girl who is living in the Medieval time period. She is sort of rebellious and doesn't like to do the so-called "lady stuff". When her dad starts trying to find her a suitor she tricks them all into thinking shes gross and disgusting. One very ugly man is very set on marrying her... even after all she's done to discourage him. In the end she finally learns who she is and ends up not having to marry the ugly guy after all! :)

Before I Fall blogged by Sidney B.

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

8 hours

Samantha Kingston leads a charmed life until one day everything changes-she dies. However, that’s not even the strangest part, what’s even weirder is she keeps reliving the day she dies.

Before I Fall allows readers to explore different possibilities of the same day without being boring. Each day is so drastically different from the last it is interesting. Even though the reader knows Samantha dies at the end, her death is still heartbreaking because the character is so lovable. Throughout the novel Samantha is endeared to the reader as they follow her on a journey through her last few days in which she discovers more about herself than she ever thought possible.

If I Stay blogged by Sidney B.

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

4 hours

Mia had two loving parents and an awesome little brother until they die in a car accident while Mia survives. Mia is in a coma watching everything around her unfold, including events that influence her choice, to stay on Earth without her family, or to let go and join them in heaven.

Mia’s story is gripping and suspenseful to the very end. There are many factors that determine whether Mia wants to live or die, and she must decide if they are worth fighting for. When something as important as your family is pulled away from you everything comes into question. The novel makes us question the relationships we have outside of the family, and if they are strong enough to withstand anything.

Paper Towns blogged by Sidney B.

Paper Towns by John Green

6 hours

Quentin has loved his neighbor Margo Roth Spiegelman since they were kids. Now in their teens, Quentin and Margo are on very separate paths in life until one night when Margo mysteriously knocks on Quentin’s window. Driven by revenge, Margo drags Quentin with her for one wild, unforgettable night of pranks. The next morning Quentin looks for Margo only to find she has run away from home. However, Margo has left a trail of clues to lead Quentin on one final adventure to find her.

A major element of this book was mystery, the hunt to find Margo and also the enigma that is Margo. The unknown creates suspense and keeps the reader on their toes, never knowing what will happen next. Not only do the mysterious elements of the novel keep the reader interested, it makes the work more relatible. Most people know a person that to them is a secret. While most do not seek to solve those enigmas, that is exactly what the main character, Quentin, does. In his quest to find and discover who Margo is he not only finds her, but discovers some things about himself. In Paper Towns, John Green delicately tempers a suspenseful mystery with humor and coming of age elements.   

Childhood Sweethearts blogged by Anaiah E.

Childhood Sweethearts by LaurenJ22

5 hours

I read a book called Childhood Sweethearts from the wattpad website. The book was about a guy and a girl who were best friends and they absolutely loved each other. Then the guy (Carter) did something really selfish and so the girl (Lacey) hated him for a long time. When Lacey's parents go out of town they want her to stay over Carter's house and learn to get along. Eventually they don't hate each other but then Carter does something selfish again and Lacey tries to go kill herself and that's were I left off.  I don't think she dies but that's were the author stopped the book. I read this story for five hours in one night (14 chapters) because it was sooooo interesting. Thank you for the chance for me to give this to you!