Mira Costa alumnus Daniel Riley could not have written a better career path, as he works as an editor for GQ magazine and works on writing his first book based on the South Bay called “Fly Me.” […]
Senior Lucy McDonald paints a positive light on her past four years at Costa to help herself, and others, appreciate the good in their past experiences. […]
Time travel may be a common conflict in fiction, but if Karen Akin’s debut novel “Loop” is any indication of where the genre is heading, here is hoping it never goes away.
The novel’s captivating premise serves as a suitable backdrop for the relatable cast of characters, while the fantastical world delights readers with an imagination. […]
In his first book, titled “Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms,” former diplomat Gerard Russell provides a fascinating, though at times poorly written, view of these various faiths. His first-hand experiences with native peoples are remarkable, but they are diluted by needless anecdotes and other extraneous information. […]
Combining a compelling narrator, relatable characters and brilliant plot that mixes teenage romance with self discovery, author Andrea Portes’ “Anatomy of a Misfit” is an emotional roller-coaster. […]
Although the overall setting of “The Ring and the Crown” is seemingly interesting, it only results in an unexplored good idea. The rest of the book, specifically both plot and character development, is lacking and repetitive.
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Contrary to popular belief that reading minds would be a beneficial thing, Sarah Mlynowski’s new book, “Dont Even Think About It,” explores the idea that telepathy would be a burden. Despite an interesting premise, the novel ultimately fails to be entertaining due to a cliché high school plot. […]
While first-time author David Edison’s novel, “The Waking Engine,” is founded around an intriguing concept, the results prove anything but. Edison does nothing worth while with the idea of life after death, as the story’s defining crux remains largely unexplored, boiling the novel down to a convoluted and, at times, a disgusting mess in terms of both the novel’s story and organization.
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Classics such as “The Notebook” and “A Walk to Remember” have been some of Sparks’ most famous novels-turned-movies, leaving readers with a lot of expectations for every new release. “The Longest Ride” has truly reached many of these high expectations with its fascinating story line and relatable characters. […]
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