April Reading List
Lilly completed 47 books this month
(Last updated 30/04/25)
Book of the Month
This book is so good that I read it twice. This is my favourite book this month for sure. I would recommend this to all readers who like fantasy.
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THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL: QUEST FOR GLORY (BOOK 4)
Author: Soman Chainani
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
This book is full of surprises. You’ll love this book if you love twists and turns.
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THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL(BOOK 1)
Author: Soman Chainani
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This was one of my favourite books. It was really good if you are interested in fantasy. -
SEE YOU AT THE COSMO
Author: Jack Cheng
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This one was a heart felt story. There were a few laughs, sad parts and also a couple of parts that made you want to punch the characters. -
THE KILLING ORDER
Author: James Dashner
CURRENTLY READING
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GOOD GIRL, BAD BLOOD
Author: Holly Jackson
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This is part of a murder mystery series, but focuses on a missing person. It kept me in suspense the whole time. -
CAMP HALF BLOOD CONFIDENTIAL
Author: Rick Riordan
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★
I’ve read all of the other books in the series, but this one focuses more on the details behind the scenes at Camp Half Blood. So there’s no real story. Not really. -
SKANDAR AND THE SKELETON CURSE
Author: A.F Steadman
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This one was definitely a 5 stars. There were twists and turns, things you would never expect, unicorn races, action, and all whilst the main character is trying to figure out his feelings. -
THE DEATH CURE
Author: James Dashner
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
This story is full of action and surprises. It’s about the spread of an infection, so it contains death and suspense. -
THE INHERITANCE GAMES
Author: Jannifer Lynn Barnes
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
This is the first book in the legacy. It’s a mystery themed story, with an exciting plot about wealth and an accidental heiress. -
BUNNY VS MONKEY: RISE OF THE MANIACAL BADGER
Author: Jamie Smarts
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
If you like books like ‘Dogman’, you’ll like Bunny Vs Monkey. It is really funny and full of silly moment. The story setting is the same, but the moments are always funny. It’s a nice quick read. -
THE HAWTHORNE LEGACY
Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This book is full of mystery, a conflicted love life and the problems of a wealthy dysfunctional family. It was well written and exciting. -
VICIOUS VIKINGS
Author: Terry Deary
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★1/2
Because of the illustrations and the choice of language, it makes the information really interesting and easy to understand. It didn’t help me study for my exam though, it conflicted with my school study material. -
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: HARD LUCK
Author: Jeff Kinney
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★1/2
This story if all about Greg and his luck. It was good, but it wasn’t as funny as the others in the series. -
SUMMER'S DREAM
Author: Cathy Cassidy
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★
This book is about the extreme lengths that the character is willing to go to in order to get a dance scholarship.Parental note: Contains material on Eating Disorders
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SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS
Author: A.F Steadman
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★1/2
This is number 3 of the series. I finished this really quickly. It was good and was full of mystery. -
CAMP JUPITER CONFIDENTIAL
Author: Rich Riordan
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★
This is a supplementary book within the series. I liked the story line and the plot, but it didn’t capture my attention like the other books from the series. -
POTKIN AND STUBBS
Author: Sophie Green
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
Another great murder mystery. This was a great book. The twists throughout the book were huge. -
THE BOOK OF LEGENDS
Author: Lenny Henry
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
One of the main characters was deaf and since I am partially deaf I found this relatable. It shows children and their love of books like me. It’s a good book. -
MIDDLE SCHOOL FORM HERO TO ZERO
Author: James Patterson
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
I found this book quite inspiring because I wanted to do some of the things in the material. -
A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER
Author: Holly Jackson
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
This is the first book in this murder mystery series. it was really good and full of suspense. I would recommend this to older readers 14+ because it’s quite grown up, there are swear words and it touches on mature content. -
BUNNY VS MONKEY
Author: Jamie Smarts
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
This book is really funny. It was full of laughs and silly moments. The characters were hysterical. -
DEMIGODS AND MAGICIANS
Author: Rick Riordan
Lilly’s Rating: ★★
I’m sorry Rick, but you have to up your game. I gave this 2 stars because all of the other PJ stories were just so gripping, I couldn’t put them down. However this one was just a little boring. -
THE SCORCH TRIAL
Author: James Dashner
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This story was really good. If you like morbid and exciting stories - this is for you. -
BAD DAD
Author: David Walliams
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
This was a heartwarming book and a family friendly story. It was nice.
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BUNNY VS MONKEY MULTIVERSE MIXUP
Author: Jamie Smart
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This book is really funny and my favourite one from the Bunny Vs Monkey series
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SUPER SLEUTH
Author: David Walliams
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This book is full of surprises and one of the best murder-mysteries I have ever read.
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DORK DIAIRES: I LOVE PARIS
Author: Rachel Renée Russell
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
This is book is good. Some parts were hysterical, some parts inspired me to draw some of the items In the book, and some parts were gripping.
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DORK DIARIES: DEAR DORK
Author: Rachel Renée Russell
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
This book is full of love, drama and funny moments.
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DORK DIARIES: TV STAR
Author: Rachel Renée Russell
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★ 1/2
This book definitely had some twist; there were a few unexpected moments. There are some really funny times.
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DRAGONBALL SUPER BOOK 3
Author: Akira Toriyama
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This manga is definitely for kids thats love fighting anime. It’s hysterical. I recommend it to everyone
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DRAGONBALL SUPER BOOK 9
Author: Akira Toriyama
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★ 1/2
This one was all about the fighting tournament. It was full of suspense and I wasn’t sure who was going to win.
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DRAGONBALL SUPER BOOK 10
Author: Akira Toriyama
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
When first read it, I thought it was a little boring, because I read it out of order. but the second time I read it, I understood it better because I read the book before.
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DRAGONBALL SUPER BOOK 12
Author: Akira Toriyama
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★
This one was all about the bad guy coming to destroy planet Earth. I like this manga
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DRAGONBALL SUPER BOOK 2
Author: Akira Toriyama
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★ 1/2
This books is about a fighting tournament between universe 6 and 7. It was very surprising to see who won.
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HORRIBLE HISTORY: ROTTEN ROMANS
Author: Terry Deary
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★1/2
This wasn’t as good as the others from the series, but still informative. I learnt a lot of things.
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KAMLA AND KATE
Author: Jamila Gavin
Lilly’s Rating: ★★1/2
I read this book because I was trying to fill time. It’s not my usual style. I finished it really quickly. it was just a casual read.
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MY LOVE STORY WITH YAMADA-KUN AT LV999 (BOOK 3)
Author: Mashiro
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★1/2
I have read the manga and watched the anime. I really enjoy this series.
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MY LOVE STORY WITH YAMADA-KUN AT LV999 (BOOK 4)
Author: Mashiro
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★1/2
This is my favourite book of the series so far. I cannot wait to read book 5.
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SKANDAR AND THE SKELETON CURSE
Author: A.F Steadman
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This one book was so good that I read it twice this month. -
STAR OUTSIDE MY WINDOW
Author: Onjali Q. Rauf
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
I really enjoy books from this author, she always writes about people who are different (races and cultures). This book is about a girl and her brother n a foster home after they loses their mother. They believe their mother has transformed in to a shooting star.
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THE LAND OF STORIES
Author: Chris Colfer
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This is definitely my favourite book of this series. It involves fighting, violence, family and romance.
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THE NIGH BUS HERO
Author: Onjali Q. Rauf
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★ 1/2
This is about a bully who changes his ways.
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THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL - A CRYSTAL OF TIME
Author: Soman Chainani
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★★
This is a great book. This had me on the edge of my seat. I definitely need to get the next one, because it was left on a cliff hanger
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EVERYTHING'S AMAZING
Author: Liz Pichon
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★1/2
There’s something about the Tom Gates series that just makes you want to keep on reading.
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TOM GATES- TOP OF THE CLASS
Author: Liz Pichon
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★1/2
This was an inspiring book about joining the school council.
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UGLIES
Author: Scott Westerfeld
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★1/2
This was a surprisingly good book. My grandmother recommended it and now I want to start the series.
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THE LOST WHALES
Author: Hannah Gold
Lilly’s Rating: ★★★★1/2
This book was good. I always enjoy Hannah’s animal inspired stories. it was deeply heartfelt.