LC Best Books

Wolf Siren
Wolf Siren by Beth O'Brien is an exciting retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with gothic and fantasy elements. The story follows a 13-year-old girl called Red. She lives in a village next to an enchanted forest filled with mystery and fear. As strange events begin to happen, Red is determined to unravel the secrets and discover the truth about wolves. I enjoyed the dark and suspenseful atmosphere of the novel and how Red grows into an independent character. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy-gothic novels because it is mysterious, thrilling, and full of adventure. This book would especially suit readers aged 9-11 and fans of fairy-tale retelling and mystery stories.

Zaynah

Not Going To Plan
Not Going To Plan is a beautiful blend of narratives that combine to make one of the most interesting YA books I've ever read. The themes were fascinatingly relevant, especially for those approaching adulthood, and it provided a really captivating and realistic outlook on topics like teen pregnancy and abortion. The use of character allows multiple opinions to be discussed; I really enjoyed how balanced it was as a whole. The plot, I think, is really well thought out as well— and, combined with the visual, poetry-like style of writing, it made for a wonderfully unique book. I also thought the individual characters were brilliant– especially the use of character foils (Zed and Marnie– as you'll see!). Overall, Not Going To Plan is a fantastic book– and I highly recommend it, especially for those who enjoy visual novels!

Ayanna

Twenty Four Seconds from Now
I really enjoyed Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds. I think the way it was written was really interesting and different to other books I’ve read. I liked how it showed the main character’s thoughts because it made it feel more real. I think some parts were a bit confusing, but overall I enjoyed it and I would 100 percentage recommend it to anyone.

Zaynah