by Melina Marchetta
Francesca is not exactly happy. Her mother, Mia, otherwise know as the “Queen of Limitation Placers,” has forced her to go to St. Sebastian’s, a former all-boys school with a total of only 30 girls, instead of Pius where all her friends went. Now she’s practically friendless, hanging out with a ragtag group [...]
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Saving Francesca
Perfect Chemistry
by Simone Elkeles
Meet two seemingly very different people: Brittany Ellis, co-head of the pom squad and fabulously wealthy, and Alejandro “Alex” Fuentes, resident bad boy gang member from the “wrong” side of town. When they are paired together as chemistry partners, it’s hate at first sight. They both believe they are too different to ever [...]
The Nature of Jade
by Deb Caletti
Jade suffers from Panic Disorder. While she is on medication and meets with a psychologist, there are other little things she does to help her cope with her disorder, such as tap three times before entering her room, lighting patron saint candles for a little extra help even though she’s not religious, and [...]
Sarah's Key
by Tatiana de Rosnay
My friends and I have begun a book club, so now I have a specific reason to read adult titles. It’s kind of nice. While I love teen lit, I feel like that is all I should be reading since there are so many good titles that I need to stay on [...]
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