The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky

Charlie, a boy from a regular home, seems like he should be happy all the time. However, he isn't. Charlie is just starting his Freshman year of high school and has absolutely no friends. Along with that, he has to deal with the recent loss of his aunt and best friend. Through this book, Charlie finds two people who pull him out of his funk into a world of "wallflowers" where he finally finds a place to fit in.

I liked this book a lot. It shows how the current teens struggle in a world depression and pain. Charlie shows that people can find a place to fit in in this broken world. Along with this, Charlie shows people who come from broken homes that the past doesn't define you. It is what you deal with the past that does.

This book is simply written so I think really anyone could read it. However, there is a bit of explicit content concerning drugs, and it talks about sex a little bit. I wouldn't recommend this book for young kids, however, I feel that it is an amazing book for teens and young adults.

This book's rating - 9/10

Flawed Dogs - Berkeley Breathed

A dog pure-bred show dog name Sam gets adopted by a little girl named Heidi. Heidi comes from a broken home and her uncle mostly keeps to himself. Sam, or Sam the Lion as Heidi calls him, is the warmth and love that Heidi needs. But once he is framed by the family poodle named Cassius, Sam is cast out on the streets and forced to fend for himself.

This book is both horrifying and beautiful. It is horrifying to see what those stray dogs go through every day. However, the idea of it being horrifying should not scare you from the book. The book is inspiring and beautiful. It is so beautifully written and shows how positivity can get you through anything. Also it shows that even through your flaws, people love you and you should love yourself. It is definitely a book worth reading. I think anyone could learn a lot from this book. It is a great read and very worth reading. I encourage people to read it.

This book is mostly written to a younger crowd, but I think that anyone could read it. It has an amazing message and a bit of humor in it as well. However, I would be careful which kids read it. Some kids may find it scary or depressing. Overall, anyone can read it and I would encourage you to.

This book's rating - 9/10