Terrific addition to my favorite series! New characters, new villains, new plots. Same awesome. Series is best enjoyed in order (start with Touched by an Alien), but I think the series keeps getting better every year.

Outstanding! I did not expect to LAUGH so much when I started this book. The "voice" of the characters is fantastic. Perfect teen/YA story.

GREAT middle grade story - told by the dog - about a dog who can't get certified as a service dog but finds an autistic boy who needs him. The subplot with Chester's trainer is a little odd but the Chester and Gus parts are fantastic.

Very fun! Great mashup of Star Trek/Star Wars/Firefly type fandom and classic Cinderella - with a little You've Got Mail thrown in. Terrific!

Wow, I loved this! Eva is a fantastic character with great "voice." The humor is smart and sharp. Read straight through.

Terrific mystery! I liked the characters right away which allowed me to just sink right into the story. I will definitely read more of these!

Wow! This was terrific. Major cliffhangers leave me counting down until the last book comes out this summer.

More holiday bookish goodness - including one of my all time favorite picture books!!

New books for Christmas!!

Moving story of family and mental illness for kids. The evolution of Molly's OCD felt genuine and my heart just broke for her, looking for help but not knowing how to find it.

Such a FUN mystery!! Great characters, lots of fun moments, terrific mystery. I hope this is the beginning of a long-running series because I want to read many more books like this one!

This was a treat! Smart and funny. The writing is sharp. Friday is a terrific, quirky character - a little Sherlockian in her crime solving. Several mysteries in this one story. Can't wait to read book 2!

Great Santa origin story!

Fantastic addition to my favorite series. Lots of action. Great developments in the ongoing series plot lines. This is a series that HAS to be read in order. And for those who have read the earlier books, this will be a very satisfying addition.

Outstanding! I loved Izzy! She marches to her own beat and stays true to herself. The charm school challenges are great, even though nothing goes as planned. A delightful story about being true to yourself.

I had no idea this was 15th in a series when I picked it up. I felt no lag in the reading while I tried to figure out who was who. I was engrossed right from the start. The mystery was smart, the main character is funny, and I now have to add the first 14 books to my TBR!

Loved this! I've not read a lot of Meg Cabot books but this one was just right for me. Many laugh-out-loud moments. Loved the format - all texts, chats, emails, etc. This was a delight to read!

My son did some school work at the library today, giving me enough time to read this delightful story in verse. The story is simple but the themes of identity and acceptance are exceptionally well done - especially in a book with so few words!

Re-read the last four books of this awesome sci-if/mystery/suspense/romance series so I am ready for the new release December 6. This is my go to series when I want to read something I know I will love or when I want to read about a strong main character who doesn't take any crap!

Wow! Amazing ending to this terrific series. Darker than the previous books but that was necessary to pull everything together. Amazing twists I didn't see coming.

I loved this!! Sweet, touching. Lots of story threads, pulling together towards the end. This would be one I would read annually!!

Didn't love this as much as I did the first one. The angst at the core of the story makes this one a bit more work. But there were several hilarious moments and some nice deeper ones too. It helps to have read the first one to understand the history, but super fans of the first have expressed some disappointment with this one. I liked it and I'm glad I read it.

Awesome! I love the characters in this series and I thought the mystery in this one was great! For me this was a book that was all fun and no work. Didn't matter that it had been a year since I read the last one, didn't take any time for me to warm up to the story. It was a perfect read for me.

This is a series I have loved from the beginning. Smart, resourceful, no-nonsense princess, perfectly capable of saving herself thank you very much! I think this one is the funniest of the three in the series so far.

Great addition to this series (#3). The characters really pulled me in right away. There are a LOT of people to keep track of in this book, but it's all worth it. I loved the mystery as well as the ongoing storylines for the characters.

Loved this! Great fantasy/magic premise with strong, interesting characters. It was recently re-released as The Potion Diaries with a cute new cover. I will definitely be tracking down book 2.

Wow! Great book. Looks at a few of the founding fathers and their participation in slavery during their day. Target audience is kids but a great, challenging read for anyone.

Fascinating little book about when to quit and when to push through the dip. There are so many things I want to revisit in this one (thus the sticky notes).

Loved this. Gorgeous pictures. Based on the life and experiences of Georgie Badriel. Inspiring. End notes with links to foundations that help communities get clean water.

Wow! That's probably not a very helpful review but that's what I want to put. Wow! This was fantastic. Each sister has a clear identity and each part of the story works to bring them closer and closer to the final contest that will leave two dead and one queen. The wait for book two will be painful...

I've had this on an e-reader for years. Took me getting it from the library to actually take the time to read it. And I LOVED it. Several LOL moments.

This may be the best picture book I have read this year. It's a cool series in the first place but this is my favorite of the three so far.

This may be the best picture book I have read this year. It's a cool series in the first place but this is my favorite of the three so far.

Such a fun mystery! I love Howard (for teachers, he would be a great example of voice when you talk about writing). I love how he and Ivy come together. I loved the caper/case and how it worked out. Can't wait to read more of Howard and Ivy's adventures!!

It's been a long time since I liked a book enough to post a Litsy review. Then I read The Scourge! I loved this. My quick connection to the characters reminded me of how I felt about the characters in The False Prince series (by this author). The plot was fantastic and I stayed up far past my bedtime to finish it. So worth it!

Outstanding! Moving and engrossing story about 9/11 and the people impacted by it. Loved the characters and didn't stop reading until I had finished the author's note. Couldn't put it down until I had the answers to all the questions.

Loved this middle grade story about a diverse cast of awesome kids, an inspiring teacher, and basketball.

This was amazingly good! Typical middle school student, typical middle school topics. But Noah's older sister is struggling and it starts to impact all the characters in significant ways. I don't want to give anything away, but it's very honest and doesn't sugar coat the impact of mental health issues on the whole family.

Loved this!! Great middle grade story about a boy raised at a correctional facility while his mom is incarcerated. Perry is a great kid and his story grabbed me right from the beginning.

Fantastic!! It took me a few chapters to get into the groove, but once I did I couldn't put it down. I hope she writes a third!!

Great!! I really enjoyed it. I don't understand the complaints. I didn't go into it expecting another Deathly Hallows or anything - it's a play. It's just different. But I enjoyed the characters and the plot!

Great!! I really enjoyed it. I don't understand the complaints. I didn't go into it expecting another Deathly Hallows or anything - it's a play. It's just different. But I enjoyed the characters and the plot!

Excellent mystery. Loved the literary references - when she compared a character to Gilderoy Lockhart, I was sold!

Excellent mystery. Fun group of characters. Clever premise. Such a fun read!

One chapter in and I am LOVING the sass of the main character. Strong, knows her own mind, won't put up with crap from anyone

Such a consistently great mystery series! Love the characters and the mystery kept me guessing to the end. Terrific!

Historical fiction is not generally my style but I adored this book. The social rules were easy to follow from what little I've read of books set at this general time. The characters were great and the mystery was well done all the way to the end!

Great story about the impact of our words on others and in ourselves. Would be great for a book club for older kids/teens or for class read aloud and discussion.

Wow! I was surprised at how quickly the story and characters grabbed my attention - and they refused to let go until I finished the last page. How long do we have to wait for book 2?

The music has overtaken my home. The book is just as engaging!