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Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens rated a book 4 of 5 stars House of Secrets (House of Secrets, #1) by Ned Vizzini (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Very cinematic, plenty of cliff hangers -- exactly what I would expect from a man who got his start in the movies. Didn't expect it to be SO GOOD! Can't wait to see where this series goes next! Warning: some bits are seriously scary. Not for the fain...more
20 hours, 21 min ago · see review
Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens rated a book 4 of 5 stars Perfect Scoundrels (Heist Society, #3) by Ally Carter read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Ally Carter continues to surprise me with this series. This is the third book, and I still couldn't predict the twists and turns the story took. What a con! (And, yes, that's a compliment.)
May 20, 2013 12:17pm · see review
Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens rated a book 4 of 5 stars Stolen Magic (Kat, Incorrigible, #3) by Stephanie Burgis (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Kat is a heroine after my own heart -- hopelessly flawed but unwilling to give up. This is the third book in heart-pounding, side-splitting historical fantasy mystery adventure. Wow, that's a lot of genres.
May 20, 2013 12:15pm · see review
Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens rated a book 3 of 5 stars Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom by Joan Holub (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
First in a great series for kids who want to read Percy Jackson but aren't quite ready to tackle so many pages.
May 16, 2013 07:27am · see review
Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens rated a book 4 of 5 stars Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin, #2) by R.L. LaFevers (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This sequel to Grave Mercy is less political, more personal. Equally excellent.
May 16, 2013 07:25am · see review
Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens rated a book 4 of 5 stars Clementine and the Spring Trip by Sara Pennypacker read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Clementine's world view still delights.
May 13, 2013 04:10pm · see review
Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens rated a book 4 of 5 stars A Dash of Magic (The Bliss Bakery, #2) by Kathryn Littlewood read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This sequel is even more magically delicious than the first.
May 13, 2013 04:08pm · see review
Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens rated a book 4 of 5 stars Alvin Ho: Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night by Lenore Look read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Alvin Ho continues to delight!
May 10, 2013 09:04am · see review