Matthew Gilliard
Self proclaimed star students caught reading in Hazelwood West's Library.
Hazelwood West High School students can be caught stealing glances and reading secret pages of their favorite books under their desks like phones when they are caught up in a truly good read. Some of the top themes of novels from high schoolers are Thriller, Romance, and classic Mysteries, here are five favorites from current West students.
Student 1 – Carson Busse
Book: Christine – Steven King
This is a story about your average nerdy high school boy who finds a car that comes to life (and kills people).
Student 2 – Grace Berendzen
Book: Rival Darling – Alexandra Moody
A romcom-hockey romance book in which a girl falls in love with the hockey team captain for the school’s rival. Her boyfriend is on their school’s hockey team. Do they get together?
Student 3 – Eliana Anderson
Book: The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore – Laurie Gilmore
A young woman runs a bookstore and finds a hidden message in one of the books. Plus, there’s a love interest. Remember, you can’t make cinnamon rolls without spice… lots of spice.
Student 4 – Cameron Jones
Book: The Renegades – Marissa Meyer
A dystopian group of prodigy rebels wants to establish peace in this crumbled society.
Student 5 – Frank Mwangi
Book: The Housemaid – Freida McFadden
An ex-felon finds a job as a maid for a wealthy couple and finds hidden, dangerous secrets.