Endurance, by Alfred Lansing

  

I just started reading a new book called Endurance by Alfred Lansing. It is about an explorer named Ernest Shackleton who sails through the arctic. One day, his ship gets stuck between two chunks of ice and he and his crew are forced to walk through Antarctica on foot. The book immediately starts off with action and adventure. I would recommend it to anyone who likes suspense and adventure. It reminds me a little bit of The Martian by Andy Weir, which I also highly recommend.

~ Posted by Sofia, 9th grade

City of Fallen Angels, By Cassandra Clare

I seriously cannot put this book down, it's so good! Jace is "possessed," and Clary and all those who are close to him are trying to save him, but to the Clave have different plans, because if they kill Jace, then the bond between him and Sebastian will force Sebastian to die as well. All at the same time, Jace and Clary are drawn toward each other, and Clary is faced with a difficult choice- she'll do anything for Jace- Jace Lightwood, but is this Jace the Jace she knew before?

~ Posted by Frances J., Homestead freshman

The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas

The main character of this book is Starr. One of her friends got shot by a white police officer and now Starr has to speak about what happened that night. From Gangs trying to shut her up to riots and protests about Starr's friend. This book is one of the best books in my opinion.

~ Posted by a Homestead freshman

Prince of Tennis series

I really enjoyed the books. They were action packed and it really made me feel nervous when it looked like they were about to lose.
~Posted by a Homestead freshman

Three great reads

King's Cage, by Victoria Aveyard

This is the third book in the Red Queen Series, the story are full of adventure and thrilling plot twists. ~ Mo C., HHS sophomore

Watchmen, by Alan Moore

Watchmen is an awesome adventurous comic book about superheroes just like the Justice League both owned by DC Comics. I would give this book five stars, but beware it does contain rated R content. ~Rithvik M., HHS freshman

City of Bones, by Cassanda Clare
This book was recommended to me by a friend, and I'm so happy I read it. For all readers who like action, mythical worlds, romance... this book is for you. Read it! ~ Frances J., HHS freshman

Uprising, by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Uprising, by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Three separate girls live three separate lives, but during the suffrage movement of the early 1900s, they all become intertwined. Jane is a rich girl who becomes devoted to the cause, Yetta is a Jewish immigrant and a shirtwaist girl longing for her rights, and Bella is an Italian immigrant set on saving her family, even if it means making shirtwaists and adapting to New York City over Italy. Over the course of two years, disaster makes them become the closest of friends.

This book was quite fast paced, but with accurate historical notes and interesting perspectives into the girl's minds. It focuses on the bonds between friends, along with women's rights and the hard choices that have to be made in order to survive. I think this book is very good for those interested in historical fiction, strong female leads, or just a good book to read.

~ Posted by a Homestead freshman

To All The Boys I've Loved Before, by Jenny Han

To All The Boys I've Loved Before, by Jenny Han

This book is about a junior girl and has written 5 love letters about her crushes, she's never sent the letters. But one day, the letters are mailed to them.

If you're not much of a bookworm, this is a good book to read if you've also seen the movie so you can compare the two and have a better understanding of the book.

~ Posted by a Homestead freshman