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Current Book Reviews

Betrayed by P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast
Reviewed by Mandy
Following Marked, Betrayed takes us back to Zoey Redbird, the most gifted vampire fledgling in the history of vampires. Human teens are dying and it looks like the House of Night is behind it.

The Clique (Series/Summer Collection) by Lisi Harrison
Reviewed by Anna
They're fun books to read They're very exciting and you don't know what will come next. There are lots of turns in the stories.

***** Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Three M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich
Reviewed by Brian
Great book!! Lots of suspense and action. The movie "21'' was based on this book.

**** Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde
Reviewed by Stephen
Great book about a girl in the future who plays a video game that she has to beat in order to get our of it due to a glitch. She has to beat the game before her brains fry.

**** The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury
Reviewed by Quinton Ford.
I liked this book. It was very well written. The subject matter was complex and made it interesting.

***** The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
Reviewed by Mandy W.
A great series for fans of paranormal books. Fans of Twilight might enjoy this series. The only bad thing about this series is it has a cliffhanger ending.

*** Wild Timothy by Gary L. Blackwood
A satisfying book, adventurous and...average.

Winners and Losers by Stephen Hoffius
Reviewed by Dan M.
An amazing book that everyone should read at least once and that many people will probably read twice.

***** Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen
A brilliant ending to an amazing series. Brian's thrilling survival story is one of the best series I've read in a long time, and this book does not disappoint.

*** Downsiders by Neal Shusterman
Reviewed by Don
Downsiders is a great book that really makes you think about the various rules of society and what meeting a person who lives underground would be like. This book is definitely worth a look.

***** Valley of the Wolves by Laura Gallego Garcia
Reviewed by Eric
This book is a work of art. The plot is clever and highly original, the characters are highly developed, and this book is a must-see for anyone interested in magic or fantasy.

***** Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast
Reviewed by Kal
This is a perfect book for vampire lovers. It is the first in the House of Night series. It is awesome!

**** The Gatekeepers by Anthony Horowitz
Reviewed by Banana
This is a series that starts with "Raven's Gate." It is very good. It is about a boy who finds out that he has magical powers and has to SAVE THE WORLD with four others

***** Wolf Tower by Tanith Lee
Reviewed by Kal
This is an amazing book. It is the beginning of a series. The books are "Wolf Tower, "Wolf Star," "Wolf Queen," and "Wolf Wing." Check them out now!

***** Dragons from the Sea by Judson Roberts
Reviewed by Eric
"Dragons of the Sea" is a fast-paced novel that blends fact and fiction of the Viking age. This book is the second in an exquisite series that many readers will enjoy.

**** Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks
Reviewed by Eric
"Evil Genius" is an original story with detailed characters, complicated villains, and a very entrancing plot. Read this book!

***** The Viking Warrior by Martin Windrow
Reviewed by Daniel
"The Viking Warrior" is an amazing book with lots of heart-stopping action, great attention to detail, and characters that are detailed and deep with amazing personalities.

***** Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett
Reviewed by Sir Walter Scott
A very good book, hysterical in its portrayal of Death, and a true pioneer of satire.

***** Dragon Champion by E.E. Knight
Reviewed by Ken
It is amazing! It tells the story of a dragon who grows up trying to find out why his race is dying out. He travels the world to find the information. I can't wait to read the next in the series.