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Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass Book Review

Evan Morris, MVC writer September 26, 2024

The book “Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass” is a collection of poems by singer Lana Del Ray published in September 2020. It is a collection of 30 poems that all depict some aspect of her life either...

Perks of Being a Wallflower Review

Callie Osburn, MVC writer September 24, 2024

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is a book written by Stephen Chbosky that hits close to home for many teenagers. The book is written in the form of letters sent to the reader by a boy named Charlie...

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Review

Karys Klevickas, MVC writer September 17, 2024

“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is a book by British author Holly Jackson. Recently, it was turned into a TV adaptation by BBC and Netflix. The book and movie are about the main character, Pip Fitz-Amobi,...

“The Joy Luck Club” Review

A. Stiller, MVC writer September 16, 2024

“The Joy Luck Club” is a book about traditional Chinese mother and daughter relationships. There are multiple points of view throughout the story; some points of view are from the daughters’ and...

Divergent Review

Simon Smith, MVC Writer May 22, 2024

“Divergent” is a dystopian science fiction novel written by Veronica Roth. It is the first in the Divergent trilogy and was published in 2011. In 2014, a movie adaptation was made and is available...

Fourth Wing Review

Simon Smith, MVC writer May 21, 2024

This article contains minor spoilers for “Fourth Wing.”  “Fourth Wing,” a book written by Rebecca Yarros, is the first novel in a five book series. The story takes place in a medieval and war-ridden...

“Paper Towns” is a book by John Green. It is a mystery novel about a kid who tries to find the girl of his dreams after she goes missing.

Paper Towns Review

A. Stiller, MVC writer March 1, 2024

“Paper Towns” by John Green is a great book. It is about a boy who tries to find his friend, who is also the love of his life, after she goes missing. The missing girl, Margo, has left clues for the...

Party School Book Review

A. Stiller, MVC writer December 15, 2023

“Party School” by Jon Hart is a book about how people get shamed for the colleges they go to. Just because someone goes to a school that is deemed bad or has a negative reputation, does not mean they...

Pride & Prejudice Review

Megan Jones, MVC writer November 14, 2023

“Pride & Prejudice,” a book by Jane Austen written between 1796 and 1797, is about a woman named Elizabeth Bennet. The story is a romance between main character Elizabeth and a rather proud man...

Sixteen Horses Review

Neve O'Brien, MVC writer October 6, 2023

“Sixteen Horses,” the debut novel by Greg Buchanan, was published in 2021, and I would go as far as to say that this book is a literary work of art. Its chilling and gory descriptions paired with the...

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