Speak

Laurie Halse Anderson has a way of making you live through her characters. The main character of Speak, Melinda, is an outcast in her high school community. Nearly everyone takes time out of their day just to knock her down. I cried a lot, not going to lie. But what really got me was how much I connected with Melinda. To the point were I started thinking in her point of view. (Speak is only about 200 pages, so this isn't to be taken lightly)

If you are looking for a quality read, I'm telling you, this is the one. Click here.

And if you're over the crying stage, here are some other recommendations.

1. Fangirl

2. We Were Liars

Insignia

Here is a great work of art. S. J. Kincaid sure knew what she was doing with Insignia. The characters are 1000% real, no one is remotely perfect, but they are all undeniably lovable. If you like science fiction, or even if you don't, I am going to recommend this to you. Its basically about teenagers being recruited to fight WWIII. Full Synopsis here.

And I can confirm that the second book in the series, Vortex, is just as good if not better. So thankful that this isn't a series with a great debut but horrible sequels. I don't know about the third book Catalyst, because it is going to be released sometime this fall (October 28). So excited. And I really hope I can create some more fans for Tom Raines and his wonderfully ridiculous friends.

Already read Insignia? Here are some additional suggestions:
Cinder (Sci-fi Cinderella)
I am Number Four (Teenage Aliens)
Ender's Game (Its just really awesome)


Any recommendations for me are welcome, as well as some good ole book discussion.

Happy Reading!
Sara

Introductions

Greeting, Internet peeps! My name is Sara, and my mission is to provide awesome reviews of books, to prevent you from reading all those stinkers in between the favorites. I think I am pretty cool, at least by our standards, but if you feel that I am totally lame, speak up. Also, feel free to recommend books for me to read and review. 

I may occasionally force my own writing upon you, so beware. I plan on posting once or twice a week, depending on the amount of books read. Look out for my first review. (Spoiler Alert: Its Insignia)


May the books be with you, 
h.b.