Never to Be Told by Becky Citra Review

Never to be Told

Becky Citra

217 pages

Asia, an adopted child, has lived with elderly Ira and Maddy in Cold Creek all her life. When Ira suddenly has a heart attack, Asia's world is turned upside-down, fast. With the possibility of losing the only family she ever loved, Asia notices a  certain ghost, Miranda, that lives in the abandon farmhouse next door. When she moves to Vancouver with her long-lost grandmother, Asia realizes she has more family than she could have imagined, including her annoying cousins, Ben and Sierra. After a certain trip to the library with Sierra, Asia finds a diary that might just unravel the mystery of Miranda in Cold Creek. But what is the diary doing in Vancouver?

I read this book for a literacy class and loved it. I was so happy that this wasn't just another boring literacy book that we were required to read, and I think it was the first required book I actually was mad about the 'no reading ahead' rule. My favourite part was when Asia was in the tree with her cousin and she was talking about all the things she saw. It sounded beautiful and i wanted to go and see Cold Creek.

I don't know what I would have changed if I were to change anything to be honest.

I would rate this book 5/5 stars. I loved the way this book was written and I love the whole story in general.

-Claire ♥



Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver Review

Before I Fall

Lauren Oliver

470 pages

February 12th should just be like any other day for Sam Kingston. But instead, that is the days that she dies. She must then re-live that day 7 times in attempt to unravel the mystery behind her death and save herself, as well as discover the value behind what she could potentially lose.

I really liked this book! It was well written and clear, despite the fact that there were so many ideas swirling around. I don't think I can choose just one favourite part and I don't want to be a spoiler either. I could clearly feel Sam's emotions and I admittedly got a little emotional! I honestly think this was one of the best books I have ever read. It was so sad and the ending was beautifully tragic.

If I were to change one thing about the book, I would change the fact that a couple of the days were almost the same except a few small details. In times it felt a bit repetitive, but I still enjoyed the concept behind the book.

I would rate this book a 4.5/5 stars. A few more details would have made this book a lot better, and I probably would have given it a 5.

-Claire ♥