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Poster Girl

By Veronica Roth

4 stars

This was an interesting dystopian take on politics and change. How as power shifts, so do the rules. A powerful look at conditioning and how technology can become a problem, where good intentions can go so wrong.
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone

By Benjamin Stevenson

5 stars

A really fun narration. I can't wait to read the next one. Fast paced and snappy humor.
Fairy Tale

By Stephen King

4 stars

Could of been shorter. But a good story.
Anatomy: A Love Story

By Dana Schwartz

4 stars

Historically set in early 1800s, a good murder mystery and love story. This shows the class differences and also highlights the lack of rights of women.
My Darling Daughter

By JP Delaney

5 stars

Thoroughly enjoyed this read. Highlights mental health in regards to adoption trauma. And also looks at expectation and clouded judgment brought on by highly strung emotions.
Misfortune Cookie

By Vivien Chien

4 stars

I've loved reading this cozy mystery series and the 9th book didn't disappoint. A modern who dunnit, with an Asian spin.
Ella Minnow Pea

By Mark Dunn

3 stars

A very inventive tale. A epistolary story , told through letters, based on the pangram The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. This story gets hard to read as the lipograms get worse and more letters are no longer allowed. But then, this is the point.
The Grimoire of Grave Fates

By Hanna Alkaf & Margaret Owen

0 stars
Playing to Win

By Fleur Beale

3 stars

An easy, believable read about being the new guy, rugby and drinking.
See Ya, Simon

By David Hill

5 stars

What a wonderful book. So sad, but real. A great message in the reality of death of someone so young. I was an absolute blubbering mess at the end.
Mutuwhenua

By Patricia Grace

1 stars

This was a tedious read. I didn't enjoy it.
Like Nobody's Watching

By L. J. Ritchie

4 stars

A very believable story about teens dealing with bullies in secondary school. This highlights camera surveillance in schools and what turns into some intense cyber bullying.
Slide the Corner

By Fleur Beale

4 stars

Turns out I like fiction about cars. I really enjoyed this coming of age story and the rally driving.
Lin and the Red Stranger

By Ken Catran

2 stars

This was boring.
Jolt

By Bernard Beckett

4 stars

This was really good. Kept me interested until the end. Different. I would of rated it higher, but I was annoyed with the the last page.
The Halfmen of O

By Maurice Gee

3 stars

This was an okay book. There were a few moments I couldn't picture what was happening, it became a little too absurd for me in places.
The Severed Land

By Maurice Gee

4 stars

These were enjoyable characters and story. A good pace. A good read.
Whale Rider

By Witi Ihimaera

5 stars

A beautiful legend! Interwoven into the the story of the descendants of this east coast tribe makes it come alive and even more magical.
Salt

By Maurice Gee

2 stars

A medium paced book. It feels like it finishes abruptly. Even though it is part of a trilogy, I would like to still feel it's a complete read, but I feel dissatisfied.
I Am Rebecca

By Fleur Beale

5 stars

After reading the first book, I'm now really invested in the story of each of the Pilgrim family. I enjoyed this more than the first because I've got to know each of the characters more and feel for them. I even shed a tear for Rebecca.
I Am Not Esther

By Fleur Beale

4 stars

This was an interesting look at another way of living. A sad story.
Reach

By Hugh Brown

1 stars

This was boring. The author wasn't able to project a year 12 (16 year old) narrative. I felt, up until the last 30 pages, that I was reading about a group of 12 year olds. It was very primary, not teen.
Smashed

By Mandy Hager

4 stars

Fast paced. It's horrible what terrible things people can do to each other, especially when it's one of your best friends. A very real story that could happen to anyone or someone you know.
Thunder Road

By Ted Dawe

4 stars

This was a really different read for me. Set in the 90s, which were my teen years, there was a lot that I could relate to. Because of this I found it quite engaging. Dawe has a great narrative style, easy to read.
When We Wake

By Karen Healey

4 stars

Interesting concept. Fast paced narration.
Singing Home the Whale

By Mandy Hager

5 stars

Wow! What a beautiful tale. This story is told in alternating chapters from Min the orca and Will the human's perspectives. Interlaced with The Mikado, it unfolds like a magical opera.
Crossing the Lines: The Story of Three Homosexual New Zealand Soldiers in World War II

By Brent Coutts

4 stars

This was an interesting part of war history seldom discussed or written about. Pleased to have read such a positive point of view.
Echidna

By Essa May Ranapiri

4 stars

This poetry collection was a cool concept. I really enjoyed the journey it took me on.
Tunui/Comet

By Robert Sullivan

2 stars

There was only a few poems I enjoyed.
Rangikura

By Tayi Tibble

5 stars

This was great! I especially enjoyed Little.
Poukahangatus

By Tayi Tibble

3 stars

This wasn't for me, though it was well written.
He's So MASC

By Chris Tse

5 stars

I really enjoyed this. There was a lot of references that resonated for me.
Ransack

By Essa May Ranapiri

3 stars

You can feel their pain in these words.
Brown Girls in Bright Red Lipstick

By Courtney Sina Meredith

4 stars

Gorgeous!
Eternals

By Neil Gaiman

4 stars

Like every other Marvel, but better. I enjoyed this and will continue to read more.
Shooting Stars

By Brian Falkner

5 stars

I loved how this story was told through the diary of Egan. The end gave me goosebumps.
A + E 4ever

By I. Merey

1 stars

The story was okay. But I found the fonts and layout really hard to follow, which took the joy out of it for me.
Extraordinary

By V. E. Schwab

5 stars

I love the premise and want to read more.
A Bag of Marbles

By Joseph Joffo

3 stars

This was a nicely told memoir. However it came across a little safe.
Dune, Muad'dib

By Frank Hubert

4 stars

This is a quick retelling of the famous series. Easy to follow and enjoyable.
Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists

By Mikki Kendall

4 stars

A really good introduction to the history of women's rights.
Storm

By Tim Minchin

5 stars

I didn't know what to expect. But this spoke my mind and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Pride and Prejudice

By Jane Austen

4 stars

This was a lovely adaptation of a beautiful classic.
The Dark Matter of Mona Starr

By Laura Lee Gulledge

4 stars

This has some really good coping strategies in it for anxiety. Beautifully done.
Long Way Down

By Jason Reynolds

5 stars

A really powerful story.
Juno of Taris

By Fleur Beale

5 stars

This was a really good book. Rules are meant to protect, not suppress and control.
Noughts & Crosses

By Malorie Blackman

5 stars

This book was great and I really want to read the novels now. I like the role reversal to emphasize that prejudice will exist no matter who has the power and it still is an ugly thing.
Demon in the Wood

By Leigh Bardugo

3 stars

This was okay. Fast paced, though not a lot of action it still whizzes through the story.
In Limbo

By Deb JJ Lee

3 stars

Beautiful art work. A sad story, an insight to the loneliness of youth.
The Girl Who Owned a City

By O. T. Nelson

1 stars

Boring. Morals were pure, but characters weren't likeable enough, only because you don't really get to know them. Kinda left hanging. I didn't like the story.
The Porangi Boy

By Shilo Kino

5 stars

A very well written book! What kinda of warrior do you need to be to have great mana? Believing, standing tall, fighting with your heart, passion and words. Not with your fists. These characters were so real and relatable.
Welcome to St. Hell

By Lewis Hancox

4 stars

This was good. This would be helpful for any teen going through this and any adult or friend who isn't, but would like to understand and support.
Maximum Ride 9

By James Patterson

3 stars

It's starting to gain some pace again. I would like to read the novels.
Maximum Ride 8

By James Patterson

2 stars

This has become an environmental story. I'm not feeling it.
Maximum Ride 7

By James Patterson

4 stars

New adventure, new threats. Interesting, I'm engaged with the new storyline.
Maximum Ride 6

By James Patterson

4 stars

Lots of new information in this one. Good read.
How to Loiter in a Turf War

By Coco Solid

1 stars

This was a snap shot of 3 girls lives. The story didn't do anything or go anywhere. The imagery is beautiful, the words are like a song, but still it didn't evoke anything for me.
Maximum Ride 5

By James Patterson

4 stars

A traitor or not a traitor? Great book.
Maximum Ride 4

By James Patterson

3 stars

This one was a little boring, but still moved the story along.
Maximum Ride 3

By James Patterson

4 stars

The characters are very likable in the core group. I'm still working out who really are the bad guys.
Maximum Ride 2

By James Patterson

4 stars

Good book. The story is unfolding. Still a lot to learn.
Maximum Ride 1

By James Patterson

5 stars

Fast paced enjoyable read. I really loved this book and can't wait to read the rest in the series.
Mortal Instruments 6

By Cassandra Clare

4 stars

Action packed and the truth comes to light.
Mortal Instruments 5

By Cassandra Clare

4 stars

Double crosses and the picture slowly unfolds within the central fast paced story.
Mortal Instruments 4

By Cassandra Clare

4 stars

The pace was great. And new information to keep you engaged in the story.
Mortal Instruments 3

By Cassandra Clare

4 stars

This was quite fast paced. I enjoyed it. Poor Simon.
Mortal Instruments 2

By Cassandra Clare

3 stars

The story is getting a bit more interesting. More has been revealed and I have no idea what is to come.
Mortal Instruments 1

By Cassandra Clare

4 stars

Nice introduction to the story and the characters.
Paper Girls 6

By Brian K. Vaughan

3 stars

A disappointing ending, but still kinda sweet.
Paper Girls 5

By Brian K. Vaughan

2 stars

I'm losing interest. The characters aren't drawing me in and I don't feel anything for them.
Paper Girls 4

By Brian K. Vaughan

3 stars

Very slow paced, but still interesting.
Paper Girls 3

By Brian K. Vaughan

3 stars

This was a little tedious. I like the concept of time travel and when writing, the ability to make sense where timelines converge. I will read on to see where it goes.
Paper Girls 2

By Brian K. Vaughan

4 stars

The story starts to amp up a bit in this one. It becomes intriguing. I want to know more.
Paper Girls 1

By Brian K. Vaughan

3 stars

This has potential to shape up into an interesting story, however I'm not feeling it yet.
Saga Volume Ten

By Brian K. Vaughan

5 stars

This is such a good series. I'm emotionally attached to these characters. Cried again, and I am not a crier.
Saga Volume Nine

By Brian K. Vaughan

5 stars

This was so good and so sad. I had a good cry when I finished.
Saga Volume Eight

By Brian K. Vaughan

4 stars

Lots of adventures in this one. Good book.
Saga Volume Seven

By Brian K. Vaughan

5 stars

The end of this book is sad and heavy. The words are beautifully eloquent.
Maus II, a Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began

By Art Spiegelman

5 stars

Now I get the symbolism of the mice...vermin. When I realized this it made my heart sink. A very clever take on a true holocaust story. So sad.
Supernova

By Kazu Kibuishi

4 stars

Good read. The stonekeeper's are finding a better way than fear and war.
The Bone Tree

By Airana Ngarewa

2 stars

This was a very slow read. I didn't really get into it. I did really like the use of the Reo within the English sentences. Just like we do naturally as kiwis. However a non nz reader would be constantly needed Google translate to understand the text.
Firelight

By Kazu Kibuishi

4 stars

The story is intense and I want to know how it ends.
Escape from Lucien

By Kazu Kibuishi

4 stars

The war is changing and new alliances formed. Still great pace.
Prince of the Elves

By Kazu Kibuishi

4 stars

The team work together as they trust each other more. Trellis learns about the past. Good book.
Box of Light Volume 2

By Seiko Erisawa

4 stars

Each little story is interesting, but the main storyline moves along in this one. Looking forward to more of this series.
Box of Light Volume 1

By Seiko Erisawa

4 stars

It took me a bit to get in to, to work out the storyline. It is intriguing.
The Last Council

By Kazu Kibuishi

4 stars

This was full of twists and turns. Fast paced. An enjoyable read.
The Cloud Searchers

By Kazu Kibuishi

4 stars

I'm enjoying this series. I like the premise, it's easy to follow. Enough likable characters to root for and baddies to wish ill.
Maus, a Survivors Tale: My Father Bleeds History

By Art Spiegelman

3 stars

I found this a slow read as the English done in terrible sentence structure. However it was in keeping with the narration of a character who spoke it as their second language, so made perfect sense. It tells the story well, but I don't get why they are mice. Maybe I will understand this more once I've read the second book.
The Stonekeeper's Curse

By Kazu Kibuishi

3 stars

Beautiful story. I like the new character introduced, Leon. I'm interested to see where this series goes.
Saga Volume Six

By Brian K. Vaughan

4 stars

The story is amping up again. Love it.
House of Odd

By Dean Koontz

4 stars

This was a punchy story. I enjoyed it. It also gives you a little more insight to Odd's back story.
Odd Is on Our Side

By Dean Koontz

3 stars

Not bad. The characters a very likable. There is humor mixed in with the horror.
The Stonekeeper

By Kazu Kibuishi

3 stars

This sets the scene very well and quickly. Good premise and pace.
In Odd We Trust

By Dean Koontz

4 stars

A great introduction to the character and premise.
Saga Volume Five

By Brian K. Vaughan

3 stars

New alliances and a common goal push this story along.
The Sad Ghost Club

By Lize Meddings

3 stars

A cute story about anxiety and over thinking everything. Telling someone what you're going through is important.
Displacement

By Kiku Hughes

5 stars

This opened my eyes to another time in history I only knew vaguely about. A really powerful story. Part true story, with the gaps filled with fictional realism. The power of this book is said most succinctly by Kiku on the last page, "The persecution of a marginalized group of people is never just one act of violence - it's a condemnation of generations to come who live with the ongoing consequences, we may suffer from these traumas, but we can also use them to help others and fight for justice in our own time".
The Greatest Thing

By Sarah Winifred Searle

4 stars

This a beautifully told story. It covers some heavy topics, like eating disorders and self harming in a very relatable and sensitive way.
Crumbs

By Danie Stirling

4 stars

A sweet story that shows the importance of being vulnerable. About honesty and sharing the bad stuff too so your friends can support you. It's okay not to be okay.
Saga Volume Four

By Brian K. Vaughan

3 stars

This one deals with drug abuse and how it can destroy a family.
Saga Volume Three

By Brian K. Vaughan

5 stars

More relationships are developed. More grief and relationships exposed. So good.
Saga Volume Two

By Brian K. Vaughan

5 stars

Fast paced. Romeo and juliet story, but with bounty hunters sent to kill them, but take their baby alive. When Hazel talks about using the material as a bookmark, it broke my heart and made me cry.
Saga Volume One

By Brian K. Vaughan

5 stars

What a great start to series. The characters are set. The pace is insane. I'm invested.
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed

By Mariana Enriquez

2 stars

Really weird. Most of the stories just stopped abruptly. I know that is quite normal, but I personally like a resolution to each tale.
The Contradictions

By Sophie Yanow

1 stars

I didn't really get it.
Witchlight

By Jessi Zabarsky

4 stars

A beautiful book about friendship and trust. Lelek's story is a bit of a sad one.
Sapiens, A Graphic History Vol 2: The Pillars of Civilization

By Yuval Noah Harari

4 stars

This is such an interesting perspective. It really makes you think. For some, I imagine, this could be quite provocative.
Sapiens, A Graphic History: The Birth of Humankind

By Yuval Noah Harari

5 stars

What an engaging and informative read.
Wars in the Whitecloud: Wairau 1843

By M H. McKinley

4 stars

This was easy to follow and a history I wasn't aware of, though many historical figures I knew. Very enlightening.
Kimble Bent: Malcontent

By Chris Grosz

3 stars

I'm not really into history, so I found this a bit boring. However I was surprised at how much was familiar. I'm pleased I knew a reasonable amount about the Taranaki Wars. And now I know more.
Hicksville

By Dylan Horrocks

3 stars

This was an odd book. It could've been ste in any far off place, but New Zealand worked well. I liked the mention of tapu and taonga. It was very fitting if a little absurd for Hicksville to be the keepers of this unpublished library of comics.
The Brightest Night

By Tui T. Sutherland

4 stars

A lovely ending to the prophecy. The message of all living together is great for kids. Segregation breeds hatred.
The Dark Secret

By Tui T. Sutherland

5 stars

This book focuses on Starflight and the Nightwing tribe. The moral of this story is summed up well when Starflight says to Fatespeaker, "I think being a good dragon is about the choices you make no matter where you are or who raised you".
The Hidden Kingdom

By Tui T. Sutherland

5 stars

Glory is so beautiful. The dragons in this book are stunning. I enjoyed watching one of the weaker characters become more empowered.
The Dharma Punks

By Ant Sang

5 stars

This book surprised me. It was great. It depicts a time when most of us question our faith, politics and our place in the world. This will resonate with all generations looking back at their adolescents.
The Lost Heir

By Tui T. Sutherland

4 stars

A great installment following Tsunami's story.
Project Nought

By Chelsey Furedi

5 stars

This was a great story. Loved the characters and the concept.
The Dragonet Prophecy

By Tui T. Sutherland

4 stars

I'm looking forward to reading more of this series. The characters are adorable and I want to see how they grow, especially Clay.
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason

By India Holton

5 stars

I really enjoyed this. I'm not a romance reader, however the romance mixed with the humor and the light fantasy is so much fun to read! The flying houses are great. The characters are funny, ridiculous, but still believable. This one in the series had a Get Smart vibe to it
Teen Killers Club

By Lily Sparks

5 stars

This was an interesting murder mystery/romance/thriller. Original and I can't wait to read the second in the series and see where Lily Sparks takes the story.
Cat + Gamer, Volume 3

By Wataru Nadatani

5 stars

I love this series. Light and fun. One page in particular made me laugh out loud and share with the family.
Molten Mud Murder

By Sara E. Johnson

1 stars

I didn't really enjoy this book. I didn't think it was a good representation of the Maori, it came across very patronizing. I didn't find any of the characters endearing.
Sinister Spring

By Agatha Crhistie

4 stars

Such a nice change from the more grisly stuff that is in abundance these days in the crime/mystery genre. A gentle copy mystery read and with it being short stories, easy to dip in and out of.
Lore Olympus, Volume Five

By Rachel Smythe

4 stars

I love this series. The illustrations are beautiful, especially the choice of colours. It is a lovely take on the Greek Gods. Bringing together Hades and Persephone in a will they, won't they romance story. This is a great series for teens, illustrating how damaging and hurtful gossip can be.

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