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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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khohlfeld
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
Back on the Record
I sped right through this! I thought the story was engaging, timely, and well-written. This fast-paced novel follows 17 year old Josie, a...
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khohlfeld
- Feb 12, 2021
- 2 min
A Series So Epic and Magical
If you are a fan of fairy tale re-tellings, you simply cannot miss Brigid Kemmerer’s Cursebreakers series. Beauty and the Beast happens...
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khohlfeld
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
One You Can't Miss!
Alright this one really caught me off guard. I picked it up for a light read and I got hit with some major feels. Skye Shin is talented,...
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khohlfeld
- Jun 1, 2020
- 2 min
Aquatic Adventures and Screaming Submarines
If you were in the mood for an action-packed deep-sea adventure with monsters, you should check out Deeplight by Francis Hardinge. Hark,...
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khohlfeld
- May 1, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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
- Apr 9, 2020
- 2 min
What Do You Carry?
"What I Carry" tells the story of Muiriel, so named for the John Muir Medical Center that nurses found her abandoned outside of as a...
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khohlfeld
- Mar 30, 2020
- 2 min
The Epitome of Social Distancing
Are you feeling isolated these days? Astronaut Mark Watney may give you a new perspective, because you can't get much more social...
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khohlfeld
- Mar 24, 2020
- 1 min
Wild Wars
So in these times of quarantine, I've been especially on the look out for some series I can binge. And what's better than a series full...
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khohlfeld
- Mar 4, 2020
- 1 min
Michigan, I'm On Your Team
Michigan, I'd be on your team any day. This contemporary novel follows Michigan Manning, a dedicated hockey player and high school...
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khohlfeld
- Feb 11, 2020
- 2 min
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
- Jan 10, 2020
- 2 min
Can She Be It All?
Don't be fooled by the cotton candy cover! This novel surprised me with its depth. The main character, Allie Abraham, is an American-born...
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khohlfeld
- Dec 17, 2019
- 2 min
I'm Listening
This memoir in verse by bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson gripped me on page one and still hasn't let me go weeks after reading...
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khohlfeld
- Dec 6, 2019
- 1 min
Dear Alaine, Let's Hang Out
Yes! Highly recommend. First of all, Alaine is an engaging character with a strong voice. I felt like I knew her (and totally wanted to...
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khohlfeld
- Dec 6, 2019
- 1 min
Julia Drake Proves She's a Poet
To be totally honest, I only picked this one up because it was getting so much attention. But wow...I'm glad I did. Here are the main...
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khohlfeld
- Nov 15, 2019
- 1 min
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 14, 2019
- 2 min
If You Only Read One Book This Year...
This book is important. Yes, you can absolutely compare it in some ways to Lord of the Flies and The Handmaid's Tale, but this novel is...
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khohlfeld
- Nov 13, 2019
- 1 min
Frankly, I Loved This Book
Frank Li is a Korean-American living in Southern California. It's his senior year of high school, and he's finally found a girl he'd love...
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khohlfeld
- Nov 12, 2019
- 1 min
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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