Book Reviews
January/February AMS Book Reviews
The Amish
By Jean Kinney Williams
Reviewed by Isla
This book was a fine informational book that centered around the Amishes' day-to-day life. I would have liked a deeper dive into religious beliefs, separation from the Mennonites and Anabaptists, and their hymnal book the Ausbund. If you are searching for a book about the Amish day-to-day and placement in the 20th century then this is the book for you. The book was published in 1996. While I am aware that in the Amish culture men and women have their customary places in society, I detected slight sexist undertones from the way the author phrased things. This book also left me with many questions relating to the political stance of the Amish, etc.
Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code
By Eoin Colfer
Reviewed by Lillian
I liked book 3 of Artemis Fowlbecause it was interesting. It was a good book to add to the series. In Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code, Artemis makes a “C Cube” which is beyond human technology and is fairy technology. He shows this to Jon Spiro who wants the cube. I liked the plot and the conflict of the book.
Rez Ball
By Bryan Graves
Reviewed by Grant
Let me just start off by saying that this is an amazing book. The main reason I picked it up was because it won the Massachusetts Teen Book Award, and it certainly lives up to it. The book at its heart is about a Native American boy named Tre Brun who has always been overshadowed by his brother, who is a basketball star on the reservation. But, when his brother tragically dies in a car accident, Tre begins to play and loves it. The book is about his journey and his struggles to live up to his brother. Byron Graves describes every single part of the book beautifully, and you will want to read it for hours. If you are a basketball fan or just want to read a good book, then this is the book for you.
The Sunbearer Trials
By Aidan Thomas
Reviewed by Evie
I really enjoyed this book. It's in the fantasy genre with many LGBTQ+ characters that have intricate backstories. The book is quite fast-paced and keeps you reading for a long time. People who like fantasy and tension will enjoy reading The Sunbearer Trials
Dead Voices
By Katherine Arden
Reviewed by Max
The main reason that I liked this book was because of the terrors it shows. Also, the plot is a little complicated at some points because of the strange places they appear in. The characters are top tier because of their clashing personalities. Someone who likes horror and bravery will enjoy reading this book.
