2008 Best Books of the Year...So Far
 
 







  
The Explosionist4 reviews
Jenny Davidson

HarperTeen, 2008

The Compulsive Reader's Reviews

+ Brilliant, thought-provoking fantasy novel
+ An Alternative Historical Fiction Novel for Teens
+ Courtesy of Teens Read Too
  
  











  



  
Violet by Design (Violet)14 reviews
Melissa Walker

Berkley Trade, 2008

Liv's Book Reviews

+ A Strong Follow-Up in a Great Series
+ Violet by Design
+ Violet Is Back!
+ The Compulsive Reader's Reviews
  
  











  



  
Genius Squad10 reviews
Catherine Jinks

Harcourt Children's Books, 2008

Action-packed and exciting

+ loved it
+ Decent sequel. Fun Read.
+ Waited for the sequel
  
  











  



  
Twelve Long Months2 reviews
Brian Malloy

Scholastic Press, 2008

loving things such as physics and people

+ The Compulsive Reader's Reviews

this book is wonderfully endearing and i love it so. the characters are warm and emotive and effortlessly real. i found mild grammar issues contained within the book but apart from that i much enjoyed reading every page. please read this book.
  
  











  



  
Identical28 reviews
Ellen Hopkins

Margaret K. McElderry, 2008

"I try not to look at the girl in the mirror as I pass by"

+ Unusual, but it works
+ Identical
+ Things aren't always what they seem
+ A book that should be a movie
  
  











  



  
A Curse Dark as Gold22 reviews
Elizabeth C. Bunce

Arthur A. Levine Books, 2008

A fine fantasy

+ Intruiging, can't put it down fairy tale
+ Not your typical retelling of a fairy tale
+ Fleshing Out the Rumplestilkskin story
  
  











  



  
Generation Dead14 reviews
Daniel Waters

Hyperion Book CH, 2008

Zombies Searching for Acceptance and Tolerance Instead of Brains

+ Love this book!

In its Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954, the Supreme Court ruled that separate schools for black and white students were unconstitutional. The schools for whites were often superior to their counterparts for black students and consequently the separate schools offered very different ...
  
  











  



  
Airhead29 reviews
Meg Cabot

Point, 2008

I'm speechless.

+ a great teen chick lit book
+ Another great Meg Cabot
+ Fun and funny read
  
  











  



  
Chosen (House of Night, Book 3)54 reviews
PC Cast, Kristin Cast

St. Martin's Griffin, 2008

Chosen

+ Enchanting Review: Chosen
+ Awesome.
+ This series keeps getting better!
  
  











  



  
Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, The20 reviews
E. Lockhart

Hyperion Book CH, 2008

An author who knows teens aren't stupid!

+ Yes. Rebel.
+ A Wonderful Book with Admirable Characters
+ Playful, fun; a must-read for all teenage girls
  
  











  



  
Ten Cents a Dance7 reviews
Christine Fletcher

Bloomsbury USA Children's Books, 2008

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

+ Liv's Book Reviews
+ A great book for ages 14 to 114
+ unique look at the WWII homefront
+ An Unforgettable Story
  
  











  



  
Pretty Face4 reviews
Mary Hogan

HarperTeen, 2008

The Compulsive Reader's Reviews

+ A lovable heroine for any teenage girl with self-esteem issues
+ Courtesy of Teens Read Too
+ insightful young teen tale
  
  











  



  
Aurelia17 reviews
Anne Osterlund

Puffin, 2008

A somewhat unoriginal, trite beginning, but a satisfying finish

+ Aurelia
+ A Little Cliche, But Still Entertaining
+ Mystery, Danger, not much romance but still good
  
  











  



  
The Host: A Novel647 reviews
Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Great

+ the Host
+ The Host
+ I'm under Stephenie Meyer's spell
+ Reading of "The Host"
  
  











  



  
The Day I Killed James8 reviews
Catherine Ryan Hyde

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2008

The Day I Killed James

+ Sad Story of Young Love and Loss
+ Courtesy of Teens Read Too
+ Wonderful Character-Driven Novel for Readers of All Ages
+ Moving and Beautiful
  
  











  



  
Audrey, Wait!24 reviews
Robin Benway

Razorbill, 2008

Audrey, Wait!

+ Robin, Wait! And get a better editor!
+ Strong debut novel
+ The story behind the song
  
  











  



  
Wake35 reviews
Lisa McMann

Simon Pulse, 2008

Riveting from page 1!

+ Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
+ An eye catching book...
+ Love it, Great book
  
  











  



  
The Center of the Universe: Yep, That Would Be Me2 reviews
Anita Liberty

Simon Pulse, 2008

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

+ The Compulsive Reader's Reviews

Anita Liberty is not the happiest teenager you'll ever meet. In fact, she can be downright morose. But she does it in a way that is so hysterically funny you can't help but love her. Among the people who contribute to Anita's misery are her twelve-year-old sister, who is already in a committed ...
  
  











  



  
How Not to Be Popular8 reviews
Jennifer Ziegler

Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2008

The Compulsive Reader's Reviews

+ Fun and Fabulous
+ Funny. funny
+ Wonderful
  
  











  



  
Model: A Memoir8 reviews
Cheryl Diamond

Simon Pulse, 2008

The Compulsive Reader's Reviews

+ Deadly accurate and entertaining
+ Fare For America's Next Top Model Fans
+ Liv's Book Reviews
+ Awesome read
  
  











  






   



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