Reader: Maude L.
Age: 11
Title: Placebo Junkies
Author: J.C. Carleson
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pub Date: 10/27/15
Galley: Yes
Top 25: Yes
Convince us to read the book: I liked this book because it shows a different view on the world. It also has a really interesting writing style. But the best part is a super unexpected twist at the end.
Memorable or Forgettable: The ending was completely surprising - I had no idea it was coming. It was also just a really interesting subject to write about.
Cover: The cover is very interesting because the words are spelled out on pill cases,so it really makes sense for the story.
Age Range: 14 through 15
Quality: 4Q - Better than most
Popularity: 4P - Broad general teen appeal
tags: drama / mental illness / big pharmaceuticals / homelessness / ya lit
Reader: Maude L.
Age: 11
Title: The Executioner's Daughter
Author: Jane Hardstaff
Publisher: EgmontUSA
Pub Date: 04/01/16
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: At first I really liked the book. The only part I didnt like was the end. Because at first it was about a girl living in Medieval England in the Tower of England as a prisioner who was as a basket girl. But suddenly the story changed and there was a "sea witch" chasing her and I felt that it was a little too unrealistic. But otherwise I thought the characters were pretty well developed.
Memorable or Forgettable: The only part of the book that made it forgettable is the "sea witch" because the rest of the book was pretty realistic.
Cover: The cover did not really tempt me. It is just a close up of the main character.
Age Range: 12 through 13
Quality: 3Q - Readable
Popularity: 3P - Some teen appeal
tags: historical fiction / supernatural adventure / ya lit
