Review: A Study in Charlotte

A Study In Charlotte

By Brittany Cavallaro

Publication Date: March 1, 2016 

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

A STUDY IN CHARLOTTE tells the story of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson's great-great-great grandchildren, Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes. Almost immediately after starting at Sheringord School in Connecticut, they meet and become embroiled in an elaborate mystery. A mystery that is modeled after the stories of the original Holmes and Watson, and deeply connected to Charlottes' mysterious past. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an exciting mystery. One that pays homage to the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the original Holmes and Watson.

Review: Take The Fall

Take The Fall 

by Emily Hainsworth

Publication Date: February 16th, 2016

Publisher: Balzer & Bray/ Harperteen

TAKE THE FALL, tells the story of Sonia Feldmen.  After the death of her best friend Gretchen, she watches as her town, her family, and she, herself, fall apart. To the distress of everyone around her, she teams up with Gretchen's Ex- boyfriend, Marcus, the primary suspect.  She and Marcus attempt to uncover exactly what happened that night, and figure out their feelings for each other.  All is not what it seems, and the identity of the murderer will shock you. There are mature themes, and the topics the book discusses may be upsetting for a younger audience.  However, I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an exciting, and interesting read.

Review: The Possibility of Now

The Possibility of Now 
by Kim Culbertson


Publication Date: January 26, 2016
Publisher: Point 

THE POSSIBILITY OF NOW tells the story of Mara, a high school junior who becomes over whelmed and disillusioned with her high pressure, overly academic school.  After having a break down in math class, which consequently goes viral, she decides she needs to leave.  She moves from San Diego to live in Lake Tahoe with her biological father, Trip. There, she discovers the freedom of the mountains.  She learns how to ski, and develops close relationships with those around her.  She learns there is more to Trip than it seems, discovers the meaning of true friendship and the possibility of romance. I really enjoyed this book.  I feel like it will be easy for any high school student to connect with the overwhelming academic pressure and worry about college.  This book does a great job of mixing more serious topics and relationships with humor.