True (…Sort of) by Katherine Hannigan

This book is about a girl named Delly Pattison who likes presents that are surprises (she calls them surpresents) and one is about to be given/ something will happen to her. But lately, everything that she wanted to be fun and games turned into a ton of trouble. I can't say too much without giving it all away, and also, this book was really confusing. I think it was meant for younger ages, because it was supposed to be an easy read, and it was a quick one, but really strange and confusing. There weren't any mature topics or language, so no need to worry.
My favorite character was Delly, because she was very adventurous and unique, and compared to the other books I've read with characters her age, none of them were like her at all. So I enjoy how she was really unique, and I really like that part about her.

Cabaret

Opening night. We race back and forth serving our excited and hungry audience, nervous for the show to start. "Places!" Anita tells us. We scramble 'backstage', as the lights dim and the soloists for our first number run onto the stage. I wait for our cue, and then we all end up onstage, looking into the bright lights and the smiling audience. We eventually finish the song, and the lights turn off as me and 5 other people go onto the stage. My heart is pounding, and I'm afraid everyone near me can hear. This is basically my solo, except I'm singing the choruses with the others. I'm super nervous, because I tend to mix up the verses, and I hope today isn't the day I mess it up. The spotlight turns on, facing me, and the band begins to play. I wait for the intro to end, my heart beating faster and faster, louder and louder. I better not mess this up. I begin to sing, looking into the audience, getting more and more comfortable onstage. Once again, the song ends, and the rest of the show continues.
 That night went perfect for almost everyone, and at the end we jump up and down with excitement, but knowing tomorrow is another performance.  

Rethinking Normal By Katie Rain Hall

This book is memoir about a boy named Luke who feels uncomfortable with his own body (I know, it sounds strange, but it gets weirder) and he feels like a girl trapped in a boy's body. He decides to get surgery, to become a girl, and so now his name is Katie and he is transgender. This book is a memoir like I mentioned before, and Katie was fairly young when she wrote it. She is very smart, and talented, but she goes through some bullying along the way since she is trans. This is a strange book, but I liked it, although it wasn't my favorite. It covers A LOT of mature topics, and has a lot of bad words, so if you don't want to read a lot about stuff like that, I wouldn't read this.
I think my favorite character was Katie, because she went through a tough life and she made it through. Also, she is different, from what I usually read about, meaning she isn't the typical teen. Once again, I enjoyed this book, and its a quick read, but a little strange and for some people, hard to process.

TBR:

We Were Liars

Counting by 7s

The Martian

Unfairness

Why is life so unfair sometimes? I have no idea. But what I do know is that there have been many unfair situations in my life that I still remember. Here's one of them:
I walk into the classroom from math, and head into the meeting area. For some reason, there is a trash can near Max's desk but I don't pay too much to that. I plop down on the ground, not too far from the trash bin, but not too close. For some reason, Max hands each of us a piece of paper with random writing on it. We wait for everyone to come into the classroom, and then Max announces "Crumple up the piece of paper that you got into a ball." I smash mine into a wrinkly ball, waiting for the next instructions. He points to the trash can, and says "Ok. Now, you all with have a turn to throw your paper ball into the trash can. If you make it, you get a piece of candy. If you miss, no candy for you." There are a few people who are right next to the trash can, so of course, they will make it, and get a piece of candy. But I have a better chance of winning. When it's my turn to shoot, the ball shoots through the air and looks like it will land in the bin, but of course, I miss. I didn't expect to make it, but the ball bounced off of the rim and it looked like someone just slightly blew on it so it landed on the ground. I felt bad for the people who were super far from the bin, because they didn't have a big chance of making it. So as Max promised, he gave the people who made it a piece of candy, and the people who missed, nothing. It was unfair, because we didn't know that we should sit closer to the trash can, but the people who sat really close to it of course made it. The thing is, it isn't that big of a deal, that I didn't get candy and neither did the other people who missed, but there are things that are a bigger deal than not getting a single piece of candy.

Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur

Eight Keys is a book about a girl named Elise, who lives with her Aunt Bessie and her Uncle Hugh. She is best friends with a boy named Franklin, which isn't the same since middle school started. Also, she gets bullied by her locker partner, which is twice the trouble. Then, she discovers a key with her name on it, but what's it from? Read this book and find out!
I really enjoyed this book, especially how the genre is a fictional, mystery, with suspense, and adventures. This is the second time I have read it, but I didn't remember a thing from when I read it in Mark's class. This has no cussing or mature topics, and I recommend this for people who like a short, easy read, full of mystery and adventures.
My favorite character would probably be Elise, because she is very independent and she is described the most.

TBR
The Martian
13 Reasons Why
Counting By 7s