Monday Meme: If You Liked: THE 5TH WAVE

In The 5th Wave, we experience an alien invasion. One like (almost) no other. In wake of the upcoming movie adaptation, many people have devoured the first two books and are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the trilogy. While you wait, here are a few similarly themed novels to keep you busy.

The Darkest Minds- Alexandra Bracken: I'm in the midst of this book (the first of a trilogy) myself, and I'm really looking forward to this one. This trilogy features a mid-apocalyptic world where the enemies are not aliens, but children who have survived a devastating disease. Their minds have changed, and that makes them dangerous. To learn more, click here. 

UPDATE: THIS BOOK IS SUPER GOOD EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT NOW

Arclight: Josin McQuein: The Arclight is the wall of light that protects the inhabitants from the Fade. It's their last defense. But when hidden secrets and truths come to light, there won't be anything left to save them from themselves. Click here to request a copy and learn more about the book.

Monument 14- Emmy Laybourne: With disasters escalating outside, a small group of citizens barricade themselves inside a chain superstore, counting on it to survive. The world as they know it is falling apart, and they have to make decisions that could break them in this short, action packed first book in a series. Click here to check it out.

As always, visit www.goodreads,com for more recommendations!

Teen Book Review: Sweet by Emmy Laybourne

The book Sweet by Emmy Laybourne was an unexpectedly creepy read. I was expecting a book about ending world obesity and nothing more. I should have had an open-mind when deciding to read this. Prepare to be shocked, but the shock sort of sneaks up on you. This whole story kept me wanting more. I laughed and trembled throughout the entire thing. Emmy had an amazing idea when writing this because, it was original and almost futuristic. Laurel and the rest of the characters are automatically relatable as soon as you crack open this book. Laurel feels comfortable in her own skin. She doesn't want to lose weight in the first place and I feel we could all learn something from her. Society was a very big threat in this book, and was one of the main reasons I decided I loved it. This is definitely one of my new favorites and I can't wait for the next one in the series.

(Reviewed by Gingerbread637, 14, Western High School)

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