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A blog full of reviews from VCL's Head of Teen Services Katrina Hohlfeld & Teen Guest Authors. Check back for new reviews on all things YA! Want more? Check out Katrina's lists for summer reading recommendations.
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Jun 28, 20242 min read
The Walrus is Only the Beginning
This book is a wild ride full of action, mystery, science fiction, and humor! The story follows Noah Prime, a 14 year old who is just...
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khohlfeld
May 3, 20242 min read
Paranormal Perfection
This graphic novel is the perfect paranormal adventure for teens. When she was younger, Chelsea Grant liked her title of “Ghost Girl”,...
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khohlfeld
Mar 29, 20241 min read
Long Live the Scandal!
Ooooo the royal drama! In this alternate-reality Britain, James has just inherited the throne. As the young, shy, mixed-race King, the...
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khohlfeld
Mar 8, 20242 min read
Simply Scrumptious Horror
This deliciously twisty, queer, horrifying story had me hooked! Zoey and her friends live in a world where a mysterious pathogen has...
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khohlfeld
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Swiftly Check This Out
*Special Guest Post written by Teen Volunteer, Theo* This book tells the story of a girl named Shenanigan Swift who grows up in a family...
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khohlfeld
May 1, 20202 min read
The Marvel-ous Loki Gets a Book!
If you happen to love the complex and somewhat nefarious Loki like I do, this is the next read for you! Full of just as many plot twists...
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khohlfeld
Apr 10, 20202 min read
What Would You Be Sainted For?
This is an interesting perspective that I’m very glad I took the time to read. "Patron Saints of Nothing" follows high school senior...
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khohlfeld
Feb 11, 20202 min read
Truly Hooked On This Series!
If you are looking for a well-written YA murder mystery, then look no further! I started reading Maureen Johnson's "Truly Devious" series...
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khohlfeld
Nov 15, 20191 min read
No Lie, This Was Great
If you're in the mood for a contemporary mystery/thriller, look no further! One Of Us is Lying markets itself as "The Breakfast Club...
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khohlfeld
Nov 12, 20191 min read
The Real Stair-Master
I could not put this down! I was instantly invested in Jo Kuan and her story. She is a bright, witty, and wise character that totally...
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khohlfeld
Nov 12, 20191 min read
Royally Entertaining
Crown of Coral and Pearl features a strong and likable heroine, dastardly political schemes, and textured world building. Need I say...
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khohlfeld
Nov 12, 20191 min read
I Totally Heard These Rhymes
I really enjoyed this one! First of all, do yourself a favor and get the audio book. The multiple narrators really bring this story to...
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