Reader: Taj H.
Age: 15
Title: Hero Worship
Author: Christopher E. Long
Publisher: Flux
Pub Date: 01/01/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: I'd have to say it has strong character development from the time elapsed from the beginning to end of the book.
Memorable or Forgettable: It is forgettable because it has qualities of a decent book but the storyline itself isn't catching.
Cover: No, it didn't really reflect the cover of the book from the actual book.
Age Range: 12 through 13
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal
Additional Comments: It starts off kind of lenient. It is a book where the hook is really subtle, and if observant, you can catch it fast.
tags: superheroes / action/adventure / ya lit
Reader: Taj H.
Age: 14
Title: Spoils
Author: Tammar Stein
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pub Date: 12/10/13
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: I wouldn't recommend the book because in the beginning there seems to be no plot. Only if you go back and read word for word will slowly make sense.
Memorable or Forgettable: It is forgettable because it doesn't really have a hook to bring you in, therefore nothing is really worth remembering.
Cover: It tempted me to pick it up, that is why i read it, but I got three chapters in and wanted to stop. But I was curious.
Age Range: 14 through 15
Quality: 3Q Readable
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
Annotation: Lenore's family wins the lottery. Will it make her life better? Or worse?
tags: contemporary / ya lit
