The Social Code by Sadie Hayes is a suspensful book that will make you never want to put it down. I loved this book. This book made me feel like I was right in line with the characters. This book was very easy to read. The layout of the book is very much appreciated with the short chapters.
This book was a welcome surprise for me since I thought that the Ranger’s Apprentice series had ended with Book 11, The Lost Stories. To my delight, I found a completely new adventure! This marks the first time in which Will acts as a mentor, and it’s such a refreshing change to see his journey come full circle. John Flanagan did a perfect job characterising Will as a mentor. The titular Royal Ranger’s transformation was also detailed very well. At the beginning of the book, she’s a spoiled brat, but soon begins to learn important skills and metamorphoses into a bold girl. Her and Will’s relationship also changed from icy to heartwarming. One notable feature about the book is that Halt and Horace don’t play a key role in it, but I loved how this symbolised the changing of the guard. The writing is in the style that is to be expected of Flanagan--although, in this volume, I wish he’d show a bit more rather than telling. Overall, this was an action-packed book that distinguishes itself from other volumes in the series, and it will make you hope for more new adventures in the series. I highly recommend it to anyone who’s a fan of some good medieval fantasy!
I enjoyed reading this book because it helped me understand how blacks were treated many years ago. I have never read a historical fiction book from this time period. I was surprised at how discrimination affected so many things. For instance whites were allowed to have big libraries and African Americans only had worn out books in a small library. I was surprised how people treated KizzyAnn and her brother. I have brother and a sister from Ethiopia and I never knew that African Americans were not treated fairly. When I visited Ethiopia no one was unkind to me. This book helped me see how things used to be. I would like to learn more about this time.
As portrayed alternately through the eyes of Margaret, Gabby, and Amanda, Shukert's old Hollywood offers readers a refreshingly holistic view of stardom. From Gabby's overdosing on diet pills to Amanda's graveyarding as call girl to the studio executives, Starstruck illustrates both the injustices and euphoria of 1930s celebrity. Although spot-on period details encamp this novel firmly in pre-WWII Hollywood, the characters are anything but archetypical fixtures of the era. Rather, Margaret, Gabby, and Amanda are as timeless as they are complex, individuals in whose lives I see the reflection of my own. Deftly paced, Starstruck enthralls the reader, while also allowing time to savor the expansive, luxuriantly-detailed world Shukert has created. Resplendent with intrigue, romance, and poignancy, Starstruck by Rachel Shukert is historical fiction at its finest.
Personally, I couldn't believe how much this book really dragged me into it. When I first got the book, I thought I wasn't going to like it, and that I wouldn't be able to finish the book, but when I actually started to read the book, I wasn't able to put it down even for a second. I would suggest this book to anyone, it truly is a riveting book that draws you in and won't let you go.
Gated is an excellent read which follows the true story of the Jonestown Massacre. This book keeps your interest and your heart. Parker does a fantastic job of telling you about Lyla’s life thick in lies and catches your heart as she tries to escape alive. Leaving room for a sequel, I would recommend this book to any avid reader.
Overall, the book is good, but I would only recommend it to patient readers. In the beginning the book is slow and quite uninteresting. However it picks up its pace towards the middle and end of the story. Again, if you are patient enough, read it, the book gets fantastic. But for those readers who like books that start out strong, this book is not for you.
I strongly suggest this book because it is an exciting book with lots of twists and turns. Since this is book one of this series the first little bit of this book has a lot of explaining and no action. You have to be able to stick through it because the end is super good, exciting and full of adventure.
This story is very well crafted and well written. This book falls into the adventure fantasy type. Again I strongly recommend this book.
I love this book because it keeps you suspended between two things. What will they do to get back to Earth? Also, will they choose to save this planet at the same time? It's cool because they are just kids but they have this huge responsibility accidentally put on them. It teaches kids to listen to their gut (so they do what is right).
His Dark Ways by Naomi Canale is a sensational supernatural thriller with an abundance of exciting plot twists. Canale's eloquent writing style clashes beautifully with its dark subject matter to create an enthralling masterpiece. The contrast between Savanna and Daniel's thoughts throughout the book helped bring out the traits that made them so endearing and realistic as characters. The only thing I would have changed was the ending because it stops on a suspenseful note that could be a starting place for a sequel or simply a tortuous cliff-hanger that will never be resolved. This book is great for any teenage girl who loves a good supernatural thriller and I would definitely recommend it.
Once Upon a Road Trip by Anglia N. Blount is an adventure filled book about a girl who drives across the country and back alone. I thought that this book was very well written. Once Upon a Road Trip is a book that is suitable for middle school students. I would recommend this book to a friend. This book covered every topic I enjoy, romance, adventure, and self-struggle. Once Upon a Road Trip has some parts where not much is going on and they seem stretched out, but over all I would read it again
The setting was vividly decribed, it allowed the reader to totally immerse themselves into the world of Calixte. The voice of the book was very superficial and stereotypical of a teenager, it gave a very authentic feel to the narration of the story. The characters in the book are at times unrealistic and dislikeable, while this may have been deliberate characterisation, it seems as if the characters needed more depth, more relateability. However, this book is a good start for the aspiring author.
I thought Morlanos was a poorly written book. It didn't make much sense, and the numerous characters just confused me. It doesn't seem to express any kind of idea or theme, and the setting is not very well explained. The use of made up words detracts from the book's message, ecspecially without an explanation to their meaning. It seemed to jump from idea to idea and overall, the book was confusing and didn't seem to have a real plot line.
I enjoyed this book very much and am looking forward to more. I absolutely loved Ali. She is strong, determined, and protects the one she loves. Her relationship with her Grandma is so beautiful, and they can always be cheerful aroud each other even with all the craziness.; however, I feel disappointed with Ali and Cole's relationship. I feel like they were speeding things too quickly and are too worryied about the visions. They've only known each other a few months and get mad so easily. Besides that, the book is perfect with plenty of action, romance, and humor. I laughed out loud throughout the whole book, and I know you will too.
Oh boy. Where do I begin? I can’t help but smile as I think back on my expressions reading this….I must have been quite comical. I smiled, frowned, recoiled in shock at the in-your-face bluntness and wit. Dinah, our main character, was mostly behind all of it. She was BRILLIANCE. I really believed anyone could have connected with her—she was tough and driven and ready to kill (making a strong central character) but she also was vulnerable and sad and broken over her cousin’s deed (without her seeming any weaker). She even scared me sometimes; she was so calculating and driven like some kind of search-and-destroy robot—and I LOVED her for that. I mean, who wouldn’t be out for blood if someone intentionally hurt your best friend? There was also a strong plot and set of supporting characters who added wit and depth throughout the novel. Oh, and twists? There’s so many you’ll feel like you’ve rode a roller coaster at the nearest theme park once you finish this baby. An altogether wonderful read that I wholeheartedly recommend for your to-read list!
“Over my dead body. Lightening was welcome to strike me down—as long as he went first.”
I would recommend this book for ages 10 and up, as it involves plenty of references to bloody demises and a sexual situation or three. Not a bad book for profanity though—just be careful if suicide and/or cutting disturb you or those you might show this book to.
Dinah’s radar is set and locked on her target—and if she has her way, he’ll be down by tomorrow. As she continues on her quest for revenge, will she finally avenge Claire—or will she discover something that she never expected instead? Premeditated by Josin L. Mcquein is your ticket to find out!
