Christian Teen Book Reviews

Review by Kate Marie Pages: 128 Stars: 0.5/5 Ages: 18+ Synopsis : Gilgamesh, the king of the city of Uruk, goes on a quest to find immortality after he and his friend, Enkidu, anger the gods, ending in Enkidu's death. Parents : Please be warned that there are a lot of sex references.

Review by Kate Marie Pages: 474 Stars: ⅖ Ages: 10+ Synopsis : Watership Down is the story of a handful of rabbits in search of a new warren. One of the rabbits, Fiver, has an ominous dream that convinces him the rabbits must leave the warren. The Chief Rabbit is unmoved, but 9 rabbits flee the warren with Fiver and his brother under the leadership of a rabbit named Hazel.   Along their journey, the rabbits tell stories of a legendary rabbit, El-ahrairah, and his many adventures. Rabbits find a very nice place called Cowslip’s Warren. They tell a story about El-ahrairah in a competition that has an unsettling result. They quickly move on, joined by a new rabbit, Strawberry, when they find out that there is a farmer who is snaring the rabbits. Next, they find a beautiful field, Watership Down, with everything they need except for does.  Holly and Bluebell, from their original home, find them and tell them their warren has been poisoned.  Kehaar is a wounded bird th...

Review by Kate Marie Cinder Pages: 448 Stars ⅘ Ages: 10+ Synopsis : A classic Cinderella story except with one major twist, Cinderella is a cyborg! As a young child, Cinder was involved in a tragic accident, costing her an "arm and a leg" literally. Cinder has a prosthetic arm and leg. She was adopted by an inventor and his wife and 2 daughters. The story begins right after the inventor dies. Parents : Please be advised that there is romance in this book. While her feelings are dimmed down, they are repetitively called out by an android named Iko. Scarlet Pages: 512 Stars: ⅘ Ages: 11+ Synopsis : Continuing the series, this book features spilt chapters bouncing back and forth between Cinder and a new main character, Scarlet. Scarlet lives on her grandma's farm. When this book begins, Scarlet's grandma is missing! Parents : Please be advised that this book does contain some romantic/violent scenes. Cress Pages: 552 Stars: 3.5/5 Ages: 12+ Synopsis : Following...

Review by Kate Marie The Wild Robot Pages: 372 Stars: 3.5/5 Ages: 7 and under Synopsis : A robot named Roz is shipwrecked on an island, where she learns to fend for herself. You won't be able to put it down between raising a duck, making friends with animals, and fighting for her life. Parents : Please be warned that the battle scene is a little scary for younger viewers. Do consider reading to younger children. The Wild Robot Escapes Pages: 308 Stars: 3.5 Ages: 9 and under Synopsis : Roz has been reconstructed by the manufacturers. She is sold to a farm! Between making plans to escape, protecting the cows, and her son; Roz makes it impossible to put down. Parents : Please be warned that some of the scenes are a little intense, also the children intentionally go behind their dad's back to set Roz free.

Written by Kate Marie Keeper of the Lost Cities (Book 1) by Shannon Messenger Pages: 504 Stars: 4.5/5 Ages: 8+ Synopsis : a 12-year-old girl finds out that she is an elf. But elves aren’t what we think they are; instead, they have special abilities! Between going to a new school, meeting new friends, and saving the world, Sophie has some crazy (and dangerous) adventures! Parents : I am warning you that kidnapping is in this book. It is not severe, but readers are given complete insight into Sophie Foster’s emotions during a chapter of the book, and this issue may scare sensitive children. Consider reading aloud to younger children who have trouble with long words. The book contains immaculate content. Nothing is inappropriate. Kids won’t want to put it down!  Exile (Book 2) by Shannon Messenger Pages: 568 Stars: ⅘ Ages: 8+ Synopsis : Sophie's adventures continue in this enthralling 2nd installment. Sophie begins training in her new abilities and discovers that she can trans...

Written by Kate Marie My Father's Dragon Pages: 81 Stars: 5/5 Ages: 5+ Synopsis : Elmer meets a cat. This cat tells him of a dragon who lives on an island and the animals are mean to him. Elmer sets off on a journey to rescue the dragon. This book is simple enough for any child to understand. It captivates the reader, leaving them wanting more. Parents : be warned that Elmer sneaks out of the house, and he isn't punished at all. Elmer and the Dragon Pages: 80 Stars: 5/5 Ages: 5+ Synopsis : Elmer and the dragon, Boris, are ready for another adventure! Elmer and Boris dig for treasure, earn some gold, and uncover a mystery illness. Get ready for a great read! Parents : be warned that Elmer and the dragon have to fly through violent weather. The Dragons of Blueland Pages: 81 Stars: 5/5 Ages: 5+ Synopsis : Boris needs Elmer's help to save his family from the Hunters! In this action-packed adventure, Elmer and Boris get into some crazy situations. Budget at least an ...