The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde - UPDATED REVIEW

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde  Genre : Classics Blurb (on back of book) : Oscar Wilde’s only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. In this celebrated work Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. UPDATED REVIEW MY OPINION : ****** I would like to start out this review by stating that this is undoubtedly m...
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Girl Online: On Tour - Zoe Sugg (aka Zoella)

Girl Online: On Tour by Zoe Sugg
Genre: YA Realistic Fiction/Romance/Drama

Blurb (on back of book): PENNY'S BAGS ARE PACKED.
When Noah invites Penny on his European music tour, she can't wait to spend time with her rock-god-tastic boyfriend.
But, between Noah's jam-packed schedule, less-than-welcoming bandmates, and threatening messages from jealous fans, Penny wonders whether she's really cut out for life on tour. She can't help but miss her family; her best friend, Elliot, and her blog, Girl Online. 
Can Penny learn to balance life and love on the road, or will she lose everything in pursuit of the perfect summer? 

 MY OPINION: *****

This is the sequel to Girl Online, which I have already reviewed. It is a pretty good sequel, considering how I normally like the first books the best. This book was as satisfying as the first, with the same thrilling kind of a plot, and emotional characters. This is definitely a page-turner and is something that you can't put down until the end. It has a ton of cliff-hangers, which I love, but I can't stop reading until it is solved.

I would recommend this book to middle-schoolers. It is very appropriate for all ages, though, but it would not be as enjoyable to younger and/or older kids.

Main Character: Penny Parker
Sidekick(s): Elliot, Noah Flynn, Leah Brown, Larry
Villain(s): Dean, Noah (At a point), Blake (At a point)
Realistic Fiction Elements: All of this could happen in real life, though it does not necessarily mean that it will

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