Review - Homeroom Diaries by James Patterson and Lisa Papademetriou

*This is a sponsored review. All opinions are 100% mine.

Summer is nearly over, well at least for the kids that are heading back to school this month; meaning kids will be having the dreaded homework assignments, including book reports. I know some kids may think reading is boring, as they would probably rather be playing a video game, but reading can be a joyful experience when you find that one perfect title to read. Therefore, I am going to be featuring a few Back to School Reads on here.

Available now in bookstores is James Patterson's latest novel for teens, titled Homeroom Diaries. Co-authored by Lisa Papademetriou, the book centers around teenager Cuckoo Clarke. Don't worry, her real name isn't Cuckoo, but the nickname stuck after a brief stint in a mental hospital (or as she prefers to call it - Crazytown) when her mother left her (again). She attends North Plains high school along with with the other members of the Freakshow, which are friends Brainzilla (Kate), Eggy (Hana), Zitsy (Paul), Flatso (Beverly) and Tebow (Peter).

Yes, Cuckoo and the Freakshow are the outcasts of the high school, but they don't care much. The group sticks together through thick and thin, as they try to survive high school together. From debating whether she has a crush on the new teacher or her friend Tebow, her mother's wanted or unwanted return, and the death of her foster-mother, Cuckoo has a a lot to deal with in one year, if she isn't too busy coming up with a new ending to the Twilight Saga.

A sneak peek into Cuckoo's life!

At first glance Homeroom Diaries may look like another entry in the Middle School book series because of all the illustrations but Homeroom Diaries is written for teenage readers (and adults), as it has a mature themes. Many kids can relate to Cuckoo and her friends, as they deal with peer pressure, dating, prom and even death. The authors did a remarkable job blending together a funny, but heartfelt story for teenagers. The illustrations are wonderfully done, giving the us readers a glimpse into the wild imagination and life of Cuckoo. Overall, Homeroom Diaries is a delight to read and I recommend teenagers and even adults to read this book. I hope James Patterson and Lisa Papademetriou decide to return to the Freakshow world in near future, as I would love to read more about Cuckoo and her pals.