Teens Know Best (TKB) is a book club that receives exclusive, advance copies of young adult books from publishers. TKB teens (12-18) meet monthly to discuss the books over pizza. They submit book reviews to the publishers. TKB is of one of 16 teen groups nation-wide whose opinions help determine the Young Adult Library Services Association's annual Teens' Top Ten book award nominees.
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Reader: Brooke H. Age: 15 Title:Control (Control #1) Author: Lydia Kang Publisher:Dial Books for Young Readers Pub Date: 12/26/13 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:I really enjoyed this book. Even though it was set in the future like many popular books right now, the plot was still unique. It took a little bit to really get into it, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. It was really intense, with many plot twists, and one of those ends that makes you want to immediately pick up the next book to see how the characters would deal with what happened. Speaking of characters, their development and personalities were one of the things that I really loved about the book. The main character, Zelia, was brave and strong while still being realistic. She wasn't perfect, so she was very relatable. It was also very admirable how she never gave up on her getting her sister back. The other characters were also very lovable, each with their own distinct personalities. I think that this book would most appeal to those who love science, as the story had a lot to do with genetics and labs. You don't have to love science to love the book, however. I'm not the biggest fan of the subject, and I still really liked the book. Memorable or Forgettable:What was memorable for me was the science involved, because not many YA books center their stories on it. The characters were also very memorable to me. You just can't help loving them. :) Cover: I really liked the cover. I thought it was simple, yet beautiful, and definitely intriguing. It did reflect the contents, as a lot of the book involved lab work, as the main character tried to isolate certain genes and create elixirs. Age Range: 12 through 18 and up Quality: 4Q Better than most Popularity:3P Some teen appeal tags: science fiction / fantasy / dystopian romance / Control / ya lit
Reader: Veronica K. Age: 13 Title:Savage Drift (Monument 14 #3) Author: Emmy Laybourne Publisher:Feiwel and Friends Pub Date: 05/06/14 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:This was not exactly a spectacular book. Instead of developing characters, it seems like she drops them. Instead of giving the dropped characters a nice send off and explaining what happened to them, they have a temper tantrum and leave Dean until the end of the book. There is very little just talking dialogue. It all seems to be I hate you go away, or ohmygoshohmygosh everyone is going to die- no, they are not. I am lying to calm you down dialogue. As for the plot, it continues the "I want a trilogy, but I hate writing these books" feel that started half way through the last one. Memorable or Forgettable: I guess the main reason I really do not like this book is that it is going to be one of those books that everyone worships because the first one was new. If this one were on its own, it might be better, but it is not at all memorable because the first one was way better, in plot and in writing. Cover: The cover seems boring, really. I did not really notice it. But yes, it reflects pages 3-9 of chapter 30 in the "Oh, that is what it is? I barely noticed" kind of way. Age Range: 14 through 18 and up Quality: 2Q Needs more work Popularity:4P Broad general teen appeal tags: post apocalyptic / dystopia / science fiction/ Monument 14 / ya lit
THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Hey TKBers, the results are in! The official 2014 Teens' Top Ten Award 25 nominees that YOU helped determine with your votes as part of the national Teens' Top Ten program network have just been posted. Now it's up to teens around the world to cast their votes, the final results of which will be announced during Teen Read Week in October. Thanks for all your hard work--you read and reviewed intensively and with great commitment and dedication to the task and that is always so appreciated! As always, you guys rock!
Reader: Greta H. Age: 16 Title:The Rithmatist Author: Brandon Sanderson Publisher:Tor Teen Pub Date: 05/14/13 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:One thing that I believe the book could have benefited from would have been more world building, as there was little to none of it. It is supposed to have a sort of steampunk atmosphere, yet there were not a whole lot of integration of this theme throughout the book, and I would find myself almost surprised when one of the few elements did come up ("Oh, mechanical grass cutter crab, right, this is steampunk. I almost forgot"). I feel like it would have brought another level to this book. There is a lot you can do with a steampunk world, and I do not think it was taken advantage of here. Regardless, the plot held my interest to the point of finishing the book in a matter of a day or two; I think the aspect of mystery really helped with that. The characters were lovable and for the most part realistic, though not as vibrantly alive as others have been for me. Overall, it is worth a read. Memorable or Forgettable:It has a unique world and plot that I am really interested in. Though the steampunk aspect was not as strong as I would have liked, it was still there in bits; steampunk universes in books have always been some of my favorite. Cover: The cover of the book does reflect the contents of the book, and though it was not the original reason I picked up the book, it certainly wouldn't have turned me off from reading it. Age Range: Under 12 through 17 Quality: 4Q Better than most Popularity:4P Broad general teen appeal tags: steampunk / fantasy / science fiction / The Rithmatist / ya lit
Reader: Hannah W. Age: 17 Title:Eleanor and Park Author: Rainbow Rowell Publisher:St. Martin's Griffin Pub Date: 02/26/13 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:This book stood out because it had a strong central plot. The characters seemed very real which caused me to be more interested in their fate. Memorable or Forgettable:The characters were what made this book memorable. There was strong character development and this development was also realistic. Cover: The cover was simple yet it was this simplicity that drew me to the book. The cover very much reflected the plot of the book as well as the characters. Age Range: 14 through 17 Quality: 4Q Better than most Popularity:4P Broad general teen appeal tags: contemporary / realistic fiction / romance / Printz / ya lit
Reader: Simon DS Age: 13 Title:Nil Author: Lynne Matson Publisher:Henry Holt and Company Pub Date: 03/04/14 Galley: Yes Top 25: Yes Convince us to read the book:This book had kind of stereotypical survival cast, which was okay, but I felt like the characters weren't real. The plot was well done, with good pacing and a nice romance thrown into the mix, and portrayed time running out very well. Memorable or Forgettable: I will remember this book for the concept, because it was kind of a peaceful Hunger Games, if that makes any sense. There was the group of teens isolated, all trying to get off of the island. They have an order to their society however, with designated jobs and houses. I also liked the mixed reactions of new kids landing on the island. They ranged from super helpful to stir crazy. Cover: I liked the crowd of teens on a desert island, and the title also made me pick it up. Nil. That sounded so final and dramatic, I had to pick it up. Age Range: 12 through 17 Quality: 3Q Readable Popularity:4P Broad general teen appeal Annotation: Charlie wakes up on a desert island with no memory of how she got there. As she explores the island, she meets a band of other teenagers also stranded on Nil. With them she finds her place and learns to survive on the island of Nil. After all, no one lasts more than 365 days on Nil... tags: dystopian romance / science fiction / adventure / survival / ya lit
Reader: Veronica K. Age: 13 Title:Take Back the Skies Author: Lucy Saxon Publisher:Bloomsbury USA Children's Pub Date: 06/03/14 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book: Element wise, this was an okay book. The characters were actual people. They had conversations that could actually happen. They showed true emotions. The plot made sense. It was paced well. It was just fast enough to keep things going. It was still slow enough to make sense. Memorable or Forgettable:The most memorable thing in this book was its messages. That is a very bad thing, as its messages send the wrong picture to children. It sends "classic girls are too weak" stereotypes. So, yes the book is memorable. No, not in a good way. Cover: I liked the cover. It was very Sci-Fi ish. It was not what I expected from the cover, but the cover still matched. Age Range: 12 through 17 Quality: 4Q Better than most Popularity:3P Some teen appeal tags: science fiction / fantasy / Take Back the Skies / ya lit
Reader: Claire W. Age: 12 Title: Antigoddess (Goddess War #1) Author: Kendare Blake Publisher: Tor Teen Pub Date: 09/10/13 Galley: Yes Top 25: Yes Convince us to read the book: The writing style was great and well done. The characters were fabulously multidimensional. They really seemed like real people that you might meet. I loved how everything was described so well and detailed. Memorable or Forgettable: I have never read a book with the same plot. At first when I started to read it, I was like, "Great, another Greek mythology book," but it turned out to be great. Cover: The cover was great as a hook and becomes even better after you read the book. Age Range: 12 through 13 Quality: 4Q Better than most Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal Annotation: All the gods are in serious trouble. They could all die out. Athena and Odysseus are teaming together to try to save themselves and the other gods. tags: fantasy / Greek mythology / paranormal / romance / Goddess War / ya lit
Reader: Guanani Age: 18 Title:Grasshopper Jungle Author: Andrew Smith Publisher: Dutton Juvenile Pub Date: 02/11/14 Galley: Yes Top 25: Yes Convince us to read the book:This book blows my mind with its gritty grace and deeply flawed characters. It focuses on a few big themes (sexuality, history, science gone wrong) but at the same time feels like it’s about everything. Despite the mutant praying mantises and mad scientist bunker, this story feels extremely realistic and does an excellent job portraying a relatable teenage experience. Memorable or Forgettable:Grasshopper Jungle is memorable because of how it blends science fiction with the realistic-fiction elements about Austin figuring out his sexuality and place in the world. I’m amazed by how seamless these sets of ideas were, especially since they are almost always explored separately. Austin’s character was developed with a lot of sensitivity, and I cared about him even though he did some very stupid things. The sci-fi aspect was original and scary in an almost absurdist way. Even though what’s going to happen is introduced early on, the way the events unfold and how various characters accidentally contribute to the end of the world drives the plot and makes the ending somehow inevitable and surprising at the same time. I recommend this highly, but this book does deal with considerable amounts of sex stuff and gore, so be prepared. Cover: I picked this up because of recommendations from friends. The cover is a great color, something unique and alarming that will stand out among all the black and pink covers. I also really like the subtle graphic. It hints at what the book is about without giving too much away or having a random picture of a teenage model on it, which is a pet peeve of mine. Age Range: 16 through 18 and up Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book Popularity:4P Broad general teen appeal Annotation: Grasshopper Jungle is a coming of age epic told in layers, exploring the pitfalls and wisdom of history, complex issues of friendship and sexual confusion, and, of course, the story of how six-foot-tall man-eating praying mantises from Iowa brought on the end of the world. tags: realistic science fiction / coming of age / GLBT /ya lit
Reader: Alexis F. Age: 14 Title:I Have a Bad Feeling About This Author: Jeff Strand Publisher:Sourcebooks Fire Pub Date: 03/01/14 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:The book had some funny parts, but it was a little childish at times. Come on! What's not funny about a bunch of totally wimpy boys being sent to a "hard-core" summer camp? It may sound a little boring at first, but after you start to read it, it's pretty good. The plot was easy to follow and the characters had their own personalities (however, at times they talked exactly the same). I would probably rate it on a scale of one to five (one being the worst and five being the best) a three. It wasn't the best read, but it was good enough. Memorable or Forgettable:It's one of those books that you'll most likely forget the majority of the plot, but certain things stick out. After each chapter there's a little "survival tip." I do not recommend using them... Cover: The cover did not tempt me to pick it up. It's plain and I wasn't interested until someone told me that it was good. Age Range: 12 through 13 Quality: 3Q Readable Popularity:3P Some teen appeal tags: humor / realistic fiction / ya lit
Reader: Claire W. Age: 12 Title:Subway Love Author: Nora Raleigh Baskin Publisher:Candlewick Pub Date: 05/13/14 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:Well first the book is very confusing. It switches between two time periods and not very well. Also there wasn't really a plot for the first half of the book. Another thing is that it took me a very long time to figure out that Laura was living in the hippie era and the other main character was in present time. The character development was poor and not really there. The plot was introduced much too late and didn't really have an ending. It just stopped at the end of the book. Memorable or Forgettable:The book was certainly not a very original topic. It was like Doctor Who but with a subway car instead of a police box. But it was done badly and didn't make much sense. Cover: The cover was super cool and sorta reflected the contents of the book but not that well. But the blurb on the back was the worst. It was a section from the beginning, and the beginning had nothing to do with the plot. So I was expecting a completely different book than what I got and not in a good way. Age Range: 12 through 13 Quality: 1Q How did it get published? Popularity:1P Yech! Forced to read it tags: romance / time travel / divorce / ya lit
Reader: Grace K.L. Age: 15 Title:The Children of the King Author: Sonya Hartnett Publisher:Candlewick Press Pub Date: 03/25/2014 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:This book takes place in Britain during World War II, and does an overall good job of capturing the atmosphere of the War. I felt disconnected to the protagonist, Cecily, who seemed terribly naive and foolish. This could have worked; however, the third person narrative voice seemed rather high and mighty about Cecily's behavior. Cecily's brother, Jem, however, was a wonderful character. I identified with him, and though his actions were not excusable, they were understandable. Memorable or Forgettable:I feel that I might not remember the plot of this book for very long, but if anything is going to stick with me, it is the character of Jem, for the reasons listed above. Cover: When I picked up this book it did not yet have a cover. After viewing the cover online I will say that it accurately reflected the contents if the book. Age Range: Under 12 through 13 Quality: 2Q Needs more work Popularity:2P Only for special interest Additional Comments: It appears that this is being marketed as middle grade. I do not agree with this. Though it is about children, I would say that the style of narration is more suitable for upper grades. tags: historical fiction / World War II / ya lit
Reader: Alyissa S. Age: 13 Title:Acid Author: Emma Pass Publisher: Delacorte Press Pub Date: 03/11/14 Galley: Yes Top 25: Yes Convince us to read the book:Acid is an amazing book for many reasons. The first reason is the book shows a lot of girl power and determination from a strong female character. The second reason is the book applied the theme that it's not about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself, that played a big role in the book. The finally reason Acid is amazing book is because the book ended in a way that was satisfying and left me wanting more. Memorable or Forgettable:The most memorable part of the book was when Jenna was at the prison and she beat up the new prisoner. Cover: The cover matches the story so perfectly because it expresses the book as a dangerous girl on the loose. Age Range: 14 through 15 Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book Popularity:4P Broad general teen appeal Additional Comments: If i had 3 words for this book, they would be dangerous, awesome, and mysterious. Annotation: What if someone stole your life away from you? tags: science fiction / dystopian romance / ya lit
Reader: Sophie D. Age: 18 Title:Chasing Shadows Author: Swati Avasthi Publisher:Knopf Books For Young Readers Pub Date: 09/24/13 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:This book was awesome. My favorite part was Holly's transformation over the course of the book. She slowly loses control, but because half of the book is from her point of view, it's not clear to the reader until close to the end what is really going on in her mind. The friendship between Holly and Savitri was also very real and relatable, which made it difficult for me to read at times. I very much appreciated that there wasn't a real storybook ending, their friendship was damaged by their choices and actions. It was not a satisfying ending, but that is realistic. Memorable or Forgettable: I loved the way it combined prose with drawings, it really made the rest of the book more like a graphic novel. I would have liked to see more segments of graphics, that would have made the transitions more smooth. Cover: I'm not a fan of this cover. I would have loved to see some art from the book, instead of a photo. Also, it's only a photo of Holly, when the book is as much about Savitri as it is about her - arguably even more about Savitri. Picturing the white girl and not picturing the Indian girl is problematic when there is already so little diversity in YA literature. Age Range: 14 through 18 and up Quality: 4Q Better than most Popularity:4P Broad general teen appeal Annotation: Dark and visual, Chasing Shadows follows Holly and Savitri's friendship as they try to survive the death of Holly's brother, Corey. When Holly becomes obsessed with getting him back, can Savitri save her from going too far? tags: graphic novel / contemporary / realistic fiction / mental illness / ya lit
Reader: Emily L. Age: 16 Title:To All the Boys I've Loved Before Author: Jenny Han Publisher:Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers Pub Date: 04/15/14 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:The author made the main character, Lara Jean, seem like a normal teenage girl. The character's voice didn't sound too sophisticated but it also didn't seem too "dumbed" down. My favorite part of this novel is the development of Peter & Lara Jean's relationship because (SPOILER ALERT) you don't actually expect her to fall for him or for him to fall for her, because before they decided to "fake date" they were both completely hung up on other people. The unpredictability of their relationship is by far my favorite part. Memorable or Forgettable:I liked how I didn't predict the ending of this book before it happened. It always kept me guessing. Yes, it's a sappy romance novel but it's not as annoying as most are. Cover: I didn't pick up the book because of the cover, someone had recommended the novel to me. The cover honestly didn't have either a positive nor negative impact on me. It's the kind of cover that's just there and not really distinguishable from other book covers. Age Range: 14 through 18 and up Quality: 4Q Better than most Popularity:5P Everyone wants to read it tags: contemporary / realistic fiction / romance / To All The Boys I've Loved Before / ya lit
Reader: Claire W. Age: 12 Title:The Shadow Prince (Into The Dark #1) Author: Bree Despain Publisher:EgmontUSA Pub Date: 03/11/2014 Galley: Yes Top 25: Yes Convince us to read the book: First off, the the plot was very good since all of the mythology was correct and followed the same sort of story most myths do. And the plot moved along at a very nice pace. The dialogue was quite amusing since Haden was unaware of the new trends. The character development was really good since Daphne and Haden both came out of their skins throughout the book Memorable or Forgettable:Well, currently books that tie realistic fiction and mythology are pretty common so that didn't make it very original, but the way it was written did make it memorable. Cover: Not really. The cover was two dark and very hard to make out. Age Range: 12 through 17 Quality: 4Q Better than most Popularity:4P Broad general teen appeal Annotation: Haden Lord lives in the underworld. Every year a group of people are sent into the mortal world to fetch a girl. This year Haden is chosen to go alone - except for his two companions - to get a girl named Daphne. Daphne has lived her whole life in a little town called Ellis Fields until her not involved dad shows up to ask her if she wants to go live with him in his glamorous life. She says yes to start off her singing career but her plan sorta backfires. In Olympus Hills she meets a mysterious guy named Haden Lord. tags: fantasy / mythology / romance / ya lit
Reader: Katie J. Age: 13 Title:The Fury (The Fury #1) Author: Alexander Gordon Smith Publisher:Farrar Straus Giroux Pub Date: 07/23/13 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:This book was long. Like, really really 688 pages long. I think that if it had been more exciting, then it wouldn't have been so, I don't know, LONG. It was a good concept, but the middle 400 pages didn't need to be in the book. In this book, Daisy, Cal, Brick, Adam, Schiller, and Rilke are teenagers that get attacked once they get within 20 meters (most of this book takes place in England, and they use the metric system, which is a bit confusing) of other people. It turns out that they have angels (yes I said angels) inside of them. After 400 pages of getting attacked by the "ferals," they take down the bad guy,. And yes, plenty of people die. One of them is a main character and the other 5 million or so are nameless.Memorable or Forgettable: I liked this book. I might've liked it better if it wasn't 1 pound and if it didn't have 400 extra pages. Cover: The cover was pretty good. This is how I imagined the teens looking when the transformed into angels. Age Range: 12 through 13 Quality: 3Q Readable Popularity:3P Some teen appeal Additional Comments: WARNING: If you don't like long books, like ones that are about 688 pages, don't read this book. tags: horror / dystopia / The Fury / science fiction / ya lit
April 5, 2014 St. Paul's Union Depot Carrie Mesrobian's Sex & Violence wins the 26th Annual Minnesota Book Award for Young People's Literature.
Earlier in the day, several Teens Know Best members, interns, and parents volunteered as part of the awards gala set up crew. We placed programs and donation cards, arranged centerpieces, and organized the volunteer's room. Later that evening, dressed in our gala finest, we met authors, got books signed, and cheered the winners.
Teens Know Best is a teen book club sponsored by Metropolitan State University and St. Paul Public Library. Our teens read books, blog about books, and participate in lively book discussions at monthly meetings. Follow these links to read member reviews of Sex & Violence:
Guanani's Review Sophie D's Review Elise S's Review During her acceptance speech, Ms. Mesrobian thanked librarians for having the courage to put a book titled Sex & Violence on their shelves. Minnesota boasts a passionately engaged community that nurtures, advocates, educates, and celebrates all aspects of the book. Teens Know Best would like to acknowledge that community, congratulate the finalists and winners of the 26th Annual Minnesota Book Awards, and thank The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library for the opportunity to volunteer and attend the gala event.
Reader: Aiden J. Age: 13 Title:The Neptune Project (The Neptune Project #1) Author: Polly Holyoke Publisher: Disney / Hyperion Books Pub Date: 05/21/13 Galley: Yes Top 25: Yes Convince us to read the book:One of the strong parts of the book was the plot line. I found myself always wondering what was going to happen next. Another strong part of the book was the character development. Nere went from being shy and quiet, to an amazing leader. Memorable or Forgettable: I find this book memorable, because I have never read a book like it. I also liked how you had no idea what would happen next. Cover: The cover made me want to pick it up. It did reflect the contents well. Age Range: Under 12 through 15 Quality: 4Q Better than most Popularity:3P Some teen appeal Annotation: Nere and 2 others were genetically engineered to be able to survive underwater. With the help of the Dolphins she has been training, and other people they meet along the way, they need to travel through miles of dangerous ocean to get to her father's colony. tags: science fiction / dystopia / The Neptune Project / ya lit
Reader: Veronica K. Age: 13 Title:I Have a Bad Feeling About This Author: Jeff Strand Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Pub Date: 03/01/14 Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:This book was really well written. The characters stayed who they were throughout the whole book, so there was no random, "I am suddenly a super hero because the author could not do anything with me," kind of thing. The characters interacted well, and the way the plot was designed was amazing. Memorable or Forgettable:This book was really memorable because it was really funny. It was definitely written to be humorous, and it worked. Also, it seemed to be written for teens, while still kind of making fun of the things it talked about. It had a YouTuber in it, talking about the really bad remake of the events that happened in the book movie. That was interesting. Cover: The cover was very much the book. The words being written in something that could be red paint and could be blood was definitely a good idea. Age Range: Under 12 through 18 and up Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book Popularity: 5P Everyone wants to read it tags: humor / realistic fiction / ya lit
Reader: Claire W. Age: 12 Title:Noggin Author: John Corey Whaley Publisher:Atheneum Books for Young Readers Pub Date: 04/08/14 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book:Well the plot was original, but was executed badly. All Travis focused on was getting back his old girlfriend who is five years older than him and married. So, ew! He doesn't even react to big changes in his life; he just wants his girlfriend. Memorable or Forgettable:The book was forgettable in the writing style but the plot will be remembered for being done badly. Cover: Yes the cover was great and really reflected the contents. Age Range: 12 through 13 Quality: 2Q Needs more work Popularity:3P Some teen appeal tags: science fiction / contemporary / humor / ya lit
Reader: AJ G. Age: 18 Title:Parched Author: Georgia Clark Publisher: Holiday House Pub Date: 03/14/14 Galley: Yes Top 25: No Convince us to read the book: This book had a lot of potential. The plot was great, full of interesting twists and compelling themes like social justice and corrupt governments. It unfortunately falls down somewhat in the way the plot is delivered. I could see almost all of the twists coming about thirty pages before they did. The foreshadowing was just heavy handed. I also found the main character a little dull. She was really flippy floppy, which is to say she had strong opinions that seemed to completely reverse on a whim. I loved the ending though. If the entire book could have been like the last two or three chapters, it would have been incredible. I would say it's worth the effort to get to the ending. Memorable or Forgettable: I really liked the plot. In a world where the planet has been almost literally sucked dry of all it's resources, how can the wealthy elite selfishly take the last remaining water for themselves, and leave millions to die? It was post apocalyptic in a way I had never read before. In most other natural disaster apocalypses, the remaining people are all in the same boat. The idea of an Eden being created for the wealthy is a really cool twist to that. I thought that there were certainly elements that were forgettable or unnecessary, but the idea of trying to bring equality to this world the book takes place in was not only interesting, but also extremely compelling to me. Cover: I think the cover could use some work. It's beautiful, but you really need to be up close to see that. It also looks dated, somehow, like it belongs to a book much older than this one. I think it's a great reflection of the contents, but it doesn't have great shelf appeal. I honestly picked it up at random, without really looking at the cover at all. If I had to make any suggestions, I'd say that maybe an image just of a desert would be better, or a similar picture to the existing cover but in brighter colors, and maybe done on a computer, rather than in what looks like paint. Age Range: 12 through 17 Quality: 4Q Better than most Popularity:4P Broad general teen appeal Additional CommentsThere were a lot of grammatical and spelling mistakes, which could sometimes make it difficult to figure out. I hope those get corrected before final copies are made. tags: science fiction / robots / post apocalyptic / ya lit
