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Book: Witch and Wizard

By James Patterson

Clever premise, but charmless, dark, and too violent.

Review date: 1/13/2010

Age 13+

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Book: Catching Fire: The Hunger Games, Book 2

By Suzanne Collins

Sequel just as gripping -- and brutal -- as the first.

Review date: 9/10/2009

Age 12+

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Book: The Hunger Games

By Suzanne Collins

Exciting, provocative tale of lethal reality show.

Review date: 9/28/2008

Age 12+

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Book: Fallen

By Lauren Kate

Fallen angels are the new, more charming vampires.

Review date: 1/7/2010

Age 13+

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Book: Beautiful Creatures

By Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl

Dreamy, lyrical supernatural Southern romance.

Review date: 1/19/2010

Age 13+

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Book: Shiver

By Maggie Stiefvater

Does for werewolves what Twilight did for vampires.

Review date: 9/10/2009

Age 13+

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Book: Thirteen Reasons Why

By Jay Asher

Heavy suicide suspense novel meant for discussion.

Review date: 3/13/2008

Age 14+

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Book: Hush, Hush

By Becca Fitzpatrick

Angel-human romance not nearly as heavenly as the cover.

Review date: 12/16/2009

Age 13+

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Book: Tricks

By Ellen Hopkins

Extremely graphic, gritty look at teen prostitutes.

Review date: 7/7/2009

Age 15+

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