One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

 I liked the story line.  Her grief of losing her love, her husband in a tragic accident over the ocean and then finding love with another high school friend.  Her friend has been in love with her since the start of his meeting her.  I thought the story was put together well.  How would you figure out who you were suppose to be with?  Read and find out.  Definitely adult.

A Nissera Novel Palace of Silver by Hannah West

 

A lot is going on in this book.  I think it's perfect for public libraries.  I don't see my students getting into this series.  It's fine just there's a lot going on.

A Nissera Novel Realm of Ruins by Hannah West

It's fine.  I did get a lost in the different characters and situations and the time travel was a bit of a challenge.  Not sure if my high school teens would get into it.  Perfect for public libraries.
 

The Woods Are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins

 The two friends think they are ready for this trip but this is their first time hiking/camping.  They ignore all sorts of problems.  One girl fears bears and serial murderers and bears.  Yep those are in the book. What the author forgot was poisonous snakes.  The girls go off trail thinking they are on trail.  They also have a whiney fight.  After the body count starts adding up, the girls find their survival spirit.  Over all, I didn't like the story/plot/characters.  I'm passing on this one.

Patrick Mahomes: NFL Sensation by James Monson

 

A nice skinny book on a athlete who plays football.  A good read for those who would rather read skinny books about sports.  Add this one to your high school library.

Bully Wars by Young and Conley

 Pass on this one.  It's gross and pretty icky.  A confusing plot.

Jose Altuve Baseball Superstar by Brian Sandalow

 This is a skinny book about Jose Altuve the Baseball player.  It's a good read for those who need the skinny books in their life.  Perfect for high school and middle school libraries.

Little Girls by Nicholas Aflleje

 A combination between legend and nature.  A group of hyenas are led by a supernatural hyena are murdering people and creating havoc.  The little girls start investigating on their own and putting themselves in danger.

Middlewest by Young & Corna

I can' recommend this book at all.  It has a lot of anger and confusion in this story.  I would say read to make your own choices.
 

The Cost of College by Michael Regan

 This is a slim book filled with good information about getting ready to pay for college.  A good add to any high school library.

Mera Tidebreaker by Danielle Paige and Stephen Bryne

 

I liked this graphic novel.  It's an under the sea and on land, two young people from opposite sides ends up falling in love.  Will it broker peace or a further war?  Read and find out.  Fine for any high school library.  Good graphics also.

The Seventh Voyage: Star Diaries by Jon Muth

 An interesting graphic novel set in Space.  An astronaut is stuck in a space loop that travels the future and he meets multiple versions of him in his space ship.  Kind of cool.  Enjoy.

My Weirder School Dr. Floss Is The Boss by Dan Gutman

A cute and silly series of books to entertain readers at a young age. Fine for any elementary school library.
 

My Weird School Miss Lazar is Bizarre! By Dan Gutman

 This is a funny and silly series that will entertain many children as they read these books.  Add this one to your elementary school library.

A Noodle Shop Mystery Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien

 A competition goes bad when a judge is found dead.  A good cozy murder mystery

Gotham High by Melissa de la Cruz & Pitilli

 A cast of characters in this graphic novel about people of Gotham City.  

Dream Builder Philip Freelon by Lyons & Freeman

 This picture book is about the man who designed the African American History and Culture.  I have this in my high school library.  I am looking forward to visiting this museum some day.  

Tamamo the Fox Maiden & Other Asian Stories by many authors

 A variety of Asian legends turned into graphic novel.  I have this one in my library on display.  A variety of styles and author/illustrators.  A good read.  Add this one to your library too!

The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant

 I liked the smart snappy dialog in this one and the adventure.  The lead character is in a rock and hard place with this one.  Fine for high school libraries.  Enjoy.

The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith

 This graphic novel is about twin brothers running and hiding for their lives.  They dress up as girls to disguise themselves and live in a sort of convent.  One brother identifies with being a girl and wants to stay that way.  The other brother learns to understand.  In the meanwhile, they must rescue their kingdom from a dangerous enemy. I would say read the book before you decide to put it in your library.  I personally think it is fine.

The Princess of Westfalin Triology Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George

 A refreshing retelling of the twelve dancing slippers story.  Girls that are cursed by an evil entity.  A soldier back from a war who earns a few magical items.  A king father who doesn't understand why the girls keep wearing out their slippers and won't talk about it.  Read how the girls are rescued.  Add this one to your high school library.

The Princess of Westfalin Trilogy Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George

 This is a mash up of The Twelve Dancing Slippers and Cinderella.  A cross over from book one to this one.  A good read if you love European fairy tales.  Great dialog, plot and character development makes this an enjoyable series.  Besides Jessica Day George knows how to tell an engaging story.  Add this one to your high school library.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

 This final part is a nail bitter.  An excellent read of a young woman who is constantly being threaten and takes matters in to her own hands.  She does some things that are wrong and sets up a boy who has seriously hurt people and got away with it.  But in doing so she encounters a serial killer.  It's pretty intense.  A good read.

The Last Apprentice The Lure of the Dead by Joseph Delaney

 I love this series.  It's like Lord of the Rings for kids.  In this series we watch a boy grow into a young man learning to fight evil.  He has learned much from his teacher and together with extra people they fight a dark enemy.  An excellent read.

Grace Banker and Her Hello Girls Answer the Call by Claudia Friddell & Elizabeth Baddeley

 This is a surprise historical event that not many people know about.  Well documented based on a great grandmother and lots of primary resources to tell an amazing tale of unsung heroes of World War I.  Decades before cell phones and smart phones, operators ran switchboards to connect parties on the phone.  These young women braved the war front in France to help orders/information get moved from one battle front to another.  I nominated this for CYRM picture book for older readers this next year.

The Nissera Chronicles Kingdom of Ash and Briars by Hannah West

 I liked this story.  It has lots of elements that make a story entertaining; danger, romance, mystery, the chase, trying to save the world, good characters and good plot.  I'm adding this one to my shopping list for my high school library.  Enjoy.

The Red Zone An Earthquake Story by Silvia Vecchini

A graphic novel inspired by events of an earthquake in Italy.  This is about survival, hope and grief and rebuilding.  Fine from any school library.
 

The Dark Matter of Mona Starr by Laura Lee Gulledge

 Looking for a graphic novel for teens concerning depression and mental health?  Check this one out.  Mona is depressed, and doesn't know why.  She has help and a family that supports her but she spirals deep in depression.  A good read.

The Smart Cookie by John & Oswald

A very funny/punny book.  If you are a fan of this series and you should be, it does entertain.  I'm adding this one to my high school library, so high school students can read aloud to younger children.

A great read and a great series.  Enjoy.
 

Black Canary Ignite by Meg Cabot & Cara McGee

 A graphic novel fine for both middle school and high school.  The daughter of Canary, also has her mother's impressive voice that can do much damage.  Meanwhile, her family is being tailed by an old enemy.  It's up to Dinah to save the day. 

The daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries The Art of Deception by Leonard Goldberg

 I like this series.  Actually, much better than Sherlock Holmes and I love Sherlock Holmes.  Smart and much more realistic.  A good read if you enjoy mysteries.  Enjoy.

City of Secrets by Victoria Ying

 If you are looking for graphic novels to add to your middle school, this one is fine.  An adventure story loaded with mysteries and cool illustrations, a dynamic read balanced with good vs. evil.  Enjoy.

Jewel Kingdom The Ruby Princess Runs Away by Jahna N. Malcolm

 A very simple story.  A safe story.  Not complicated.  No major drama. Simple illustrations.  

Mr. Darcy Goes Overboard by Belinda Roberts

 This is a fun read for anyone who is a fan of Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice.  Set in current times, the same characters now with cell phones and yachts.  A delightful read.  Enjoy.

Run by John Lewis and company

 Based on the life of Senator John Lewis.  John Lewis has passed on.  His life's work still stands.  

This graphic novel started with a trio of graphic novels called March.  Run continues the story.  Add this one to your high school library.

The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander & Kadir Nelson

 Amazing paintings that connect with a powerful poem.  Award winning.  The story that carries out different generations of black lives through the years.  Starting from Slavery to now.  Add this one to your school libraries.

Super sons The Polarshield Project by Ridley Pearson

 The sons and daughters of super heroes band together to find out what is causing a comma illness.  They face bullies and climate changes.  It's fine for school libraries.