Lissa Dragomir and Rose Hathaway are best friends that literally depend on each other for survival. Lissa is a Moroi princess, a mortal vampire with a link to Earth's magic. Rose, a Dhampir, must protect her from the Strigoi, the most dangerous vampires who never die. The two have a rare bond that allows Rose to feel the emotions that Lissa has, and even see through her eyes when it gets strong enough. They were free from St. Vladimir's Academy, in the deep forests of Montana, for two years until they were drug back to it. Rose has to continue with her Dhampir education. Lissa becomes really popular again. Both girls break many hearts inside the Academy. Even though they thought they were safer outside of the Academy, danger is inside and out of it. Together they need to stay safe from the Strigoi or else Lissa will be one forever.
I thought that this book was very interesting to read. The characters both had very deep actions and emotions that kept me at the edge of my seat wondering what they would do next. The fact that Rose could feel how Lissa was feeling made me even more excited. Even though Vampire Academy is slow at some parts the action builds up and makes it better and better throughout the whole story. At the end, it leaves a huge surprise that made me want even more. I can't wait to read more from Richelle Mead.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 6
Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States of America
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Seals: Rollling Thunder by Jack Terral
After several weeks of boredom and confinement aboard the USS Dan Daly, Lieutenant William “Wild Bill” Brannigan and his team of SEALS a.k.a. Brannigan’s Brigands finally get a new assignment. There new mission (Rolling Thunder) is to patrol part of Afghanistan close to the Iranian border. After being shipped out to Shelor Fields, an air force base, they familiarize themselves with their new weapons and the DPV’s (Desert Patrol Vehicles). Not soon after arriving they run into and armored caravan of Iranian Special Forces… Who actually turn out to be a terrorist group called Jihad Abadi. Even after that, the plot thickens more when the SEALS discover that the Jihad Abadi are trying to unite the terror groups scattered throughout Afghanistan and Iran to make a massive army, and then begin to make a modern day Persian Empire. Can Brannigan’s Brigands stop the Iranians from uniting the Terrorists?
I thought this was a great book. It was a fast action-packed read. It also offered a very interesting glimpse into what Terrorist Leaders may be thinking. Also, it included a glossary on all of the military abbreviations like DPV and MRE. I think that it did contain strong language, so mature action readers should enjoy this book; however a 12 year old kid should not read it.
Content: This book contained very strong language and some sexual themes.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 9
Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Denair, California America
I thought this was a great book. It was a fast action-packed read. It also offered a very interesting glimpse into what Terrorist Leaders may be thinking. Also, it included a glossary on all of the military abbreviations like DPV and MRE. I think that it did contain strong language, so mature action readers should enjoy this book; however a 12 year old kid should not read it.
Content: This book contained very strong language and some sexual themes.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 9
Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Denair, California America
Frenemies by Megan Crane
Augusta "Gus" Curtis is turning thirty. She figures in preparation of becoming a grown-up she has the perfect trio: a stable boyfriend, two best friends, and a great job. When she catches her boyfriend kissing her freshmen year college room-mate, everything good in Gus's life begins to dim. Reeling from emotional upheaval, Gus must find a way to stablize her life again and discover what matters most to her. Full of hilarious antics, Frenemies preaches how growing up might be different than anyone can ever imagine.
Gus is a fantastic character, full of real life dreams and issues. Her best friends provide an excellent comical break from the drama. Frenemies is well written and fun with a typical but enjoyable plot. The book may seem to be an easy speed-read yet there are times when chapters seemed to drag endlessly, repeating the obvious. The book was too long, but don't give it up--the ending is worthwhile.
Content: Frenemies is an adult book, sexual situations occur and there is mention of drinking frequently.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8
Reviewer Age: 15
Reviewer City, State and Country: Concord, Massachusetts United States
Gus is a fantastic character, full of real life dreams and issues. Her best friends provide an excellent comical break from the drama. Frenemies is well written and fun with a typical but enjoyable plot. The book may seem to be an easy speed-read yet there are times when chapters seemed to drag endlessly, repeating the obvious. The book was too long, but don't give it up--the ending is worthwhile.
Content: Frenemies is an adult book, sexual situations occur and there is mention of drinking frequently.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8
Reviewer Age: 15
Reviewer City, State and Country: Concord, Massachusetts United States
The Hollywood Sisters: Backstage by Mary Wilcox
Jessica's sister Eva is THE teenager in Hollywood at the moment. She's turned her small role on the TV show 'Two Sisters' into a starring role. She's got offers for more roles coming her way. But she's also getting some bad press - the kind that only an insider could hand off to the gossip columnist. Who on set is selling Eva out? Jessica is determined to sleuth around and discover the culprit.
'Backstage Pass' was a cute, fun, fluffy read. I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes glimpses of a sitcom in the making. My main complaint was that the boyfriend/girlfriend relationship between the main character and one of the actors seemed sudden and unrealistic - a bit laughable. The writing, by no means spectacular, moved the story along at a good pace and gave me characters to cheer for. A good beach read, especially for those interested in acting.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7
Reviewer Age: 16
Reviewer City, State and Country: Moscow, ID USA
'Backstage Pass' was a cute, fun, fluffy read. I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes glimpses of a sitcom in the making. My main complaint was that the boyfriend/girlfriend relationship between the main character and one of the actors seemed sudden and unrealistic - a bit laughable. The writing, by no means spectacular, moved the story along at a good pace and gave me characters to cheer for. A good beach read, especially for those interested in acting.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7
Reviewer Age: 16
Reviewer City, State and Country: Moscow, ID USA
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Lavender-Green Magic by Andre Norton
Holly Wade, her sister Judy, and her brother Crockett are in a bad mood. Their mother is sending them to live with their grandparents while she goes and works in a different town. While Judy and Crockett start to adjust to living in a junkyard and going to school, Holly refuses to enjoy anything. When she and her siblings find a magical pillow and mysterious maze things start changing drastically, but not necessarily in a good way.
It took me a little bit to get into this book, but once I did it was a cute read. Mazes have always interested me so I enjoyed reading what Andre Norton thought up. Another thing I liked was the insights into African-American culture. Some very good lessons I got from this book were how to distinguish good and evil, listen to your heart, and believe in your family.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 6
Reviewer Age: 15
Reviewer City, State and Country: , North Carolina USA
It took me a little bit to get into this book, but once I did it was a cute read. Mazes have always interested me so I enjoyed reading what Andre Norton thought up. Another thing I liked was the insights into African-American culture. Some very good lessons I got from this book were how to distinguish good and evil, listen to your heart, and believe in your family.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 6
Reviewer Age: 15
Reviewer City, State and Country: , North Carolina USA
Love, Cajun Style by Diane Les Becquets
Lucy and her 2 best friends, Evie and Mary Jordan have one of the most eventful summers of their lives. Everything changes when the artist Mr. Savoi and his son Dewie move into their small Louisiana town. All of the girls get a taste of summer love. Lucy begins a relationship with Dewie, yet she also has to make sense of her feelings for her older drama teacher, Mr. Banks, whose daughter she babysits. Then, her mother keeps disappearing for long periods of time, suspiciously at Mr. Savoi's house and Lucy thinks that her mother is having an affair. By the end of the summer, Lucy and her friends learn that love turns up in the most unexpected places.
I thought that this book had some very entertaining scenes. It was a little slow in the beginning, but it definately picked up as the story went on. By the end, I couldn't put the book down. The characters were very interesting and I loved that the story was set in Louisiana. Love, Cajun Style is the perfect summer read and I'm looking forward to seeing what Diana Les Becquets will cook up next!
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8
Reviewer Age: 20
Reviewer City, State and Country: Philadelphia, PA USA
I thought that this book had some very entertaining scenes. It was a little slow in the beginning, but it definately picked up as the story went on. By the end, I couldn't put the book down. The characters were very interesting and I loved that the story was set in Louisiana. Love, Cajun Style is the perfect summer read and I'm looking forward to seeing what Diana Les Becquets will cook up next!
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8
Reviewer Age: 20
Reviewer City, State and Country: Philadelphia, PA USA
The Dream of the Stone by Christina Askounis
The book starts with Sarah’s parents being very suspicious about Sarah’s older brother’s job. Sarah’s parents go to check on Sarah’s brother in California and end up dieing in a plane crash. Sarah then has to go to New York and live with her aunt and uncle. When a dark stone appears in the mail from Sarah’s brother Sam, Sarah and her friend Angel are taken to the planet Oneiros. Unfortunately, Sarah loses the dark stone that can save Sam from the Institute he used to work for. This is where Sarah must become the stone-bearer and Angel king.
I thought the book was very well written. It was a little slow at times but very good over all. The author mixed mystery with a little action in this book to make readers want to keep reading. The book had a surprising amount of tricky vocabulary. There where words like wormholes, quantum, continuum, and antimatter. The author must have put a lot of thought in to writing this book.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 6
Reviewer Age: 12
Reviewer City, State and Country: Hamilton, OH USA
I thought the book was very well written. It was a little slow at times but very good over all. The author mixed mystery with a little action in this book to make readers want to keep reading. The book had a surprising amount of tricky vocabulary. There where words like wormholes, quantum, continuum, and antimatter. The author must have put a lot of thought in to writing this book.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 6
Reviewer Age: 12
Reviewer City, State and Country: Hamilton, OH USA
Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale by Holly Black
Kaye, Roiben and the rest of the faerie world are back in a whole new adventure. As Roiben’s coronation rolls around, Kaye declares herself to Roiben, and is sent on an impossible quest. Kaye, not being able to see Roiben until the quest is complete, returns home. When she is caught off guard, she is forced to tell her mother about the changeling. Kaye goes to the Seelie Court to get her counterpart back. Upon going, Kaye is caught up in a plot by the Seelie queen herself to get Roiben’s throne. Kaye must outwit the entire faerie realm in order to save herself and Roiben.
This was the most believable fairy tale I have read. Between the evil faeries and the urban lifestyle, this makes an exciting read. Black’s characters are very real, even the faeries. They all have human emotions and characteristics. The way she writes is so confident, it’s descriptive and intelligent. It was like she was really in this faerie realm! This would truly be a good read for anyone who liked Faerie Wars by Herbie Brennan. Black has written two other novels that I have read, Tithe, and Valiant, both of which match up to this book. All three are wonderful books.
Content: There is talk of sex and drugs.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 10
Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Shippensburg, USA
This was the most believable fairy tale I have read. Between the evil faeries and the urban lifestyle, this makes an exciting read. Black’s characters are very real, even the faeries. They all have human emotions and characteristics. The way she writes is so confident, it’s descriptive and intelligent. It was like she was really in this faerie realm! This would truly be a good read for anyone who liked Faerie Wars by Herbie Brennan. Black has written two other novels that I have read, Tithe, and Valiant, both of which match up to this book. All three are wonderful books.
Content: There is talk of sex and drugs.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 10
Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Shippensburg, USA
Farseed by Pamela Sargent
The inhabitants of Ship are back. Now they are finally on Home and have settled down to have children. After Ho had left the group, he and his people are starting to starve. After five years of not coming to the Settlement, a group of three are sent on an expedition to find and help Ho’s group. Two of the group get lost, and one is killed by Ho, who casts out his own daughter upon seeing her with the man he killed. A second expedition is sent out from the Settlement, but what happens when things go wrong and a war starts again?
This book was unlike anything I have ever read before. The whole idea about seeding planets was a new theory to me. Definitely imaginative. The book had down-to-Earth characters, even though they were light-years away. Some of the language used seemed unnatural for the character speaking, although it did have some good dialogue and conversations between characters. Her descriptions of plants, animals, and feelings were amazing; it seemed like the author was writing from experience. This is the second in a series, and the first book is just as good if not better than this one. Earthseed tells about how the inhabitants of Ship came to be on Home. This is a book for science-fiction lovers, who are looking for a new and interesting read.
Content: There is some talk of sex and other people's bodies.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7
Reviewer Age: 14
This book was unlike anything I have ever read before. The whole idea about seeding planets was a new theory to me. Definitely imaginative. The book had down-to-Earth characters, even though they were light-years away. Some of the language used seemed unnatural for the character speaking, although it did have some good dialogue and conversations between characters. Her descriptions of plants, animals, and feelings were amazing; it seemed like the author was writing from experience. This is the second in a series, and the first book is just as good if not better than this one. Earthseed tells about how the inhabitants of Ship came to be on Home. This is a book for science-fiction lovers, who are looking for a new and interesting read.
Content: There is some talk of sex and other people's bodies.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7
Reviewer Age: 14
May Bird, Warrior Princess: Book Three by Jodi Lynn Anderson
May Bird has been living on Earth for three years since coming back from the Ever After. No one, not even her loving mother, believes her wild stories about her ghostly friends. When she goes on her house's Widow's Walk, May and Somber Kitty fall to their deaths. They appear right away, in the Spectroplex in the Ever After. May decides to go back to where her friends Arista and Pumpkin would be, no one is there. In fact, no one is anywhere to be seen. Finally, after roaming around to different cities, May finally meets up with Pumpkin. She learns that her other friends such as Beatrice, Fabbio, and Lucious were captured by the Dark Spirits. May also learns that the Evil Bo Cleevil is even closer to taking over the Ever After, and then is going to try to capture Earth as well. May and Pumpkin set off to rescue her friends and then they form a group called the Free Spirits that are determined to beat Bo Cleevil. The Book of the Dead, the book with every answer in it, says that May won't defeat Bo Cleevil. Is the book wrong? Or will someone else step up to the plate and finally bring peace and happiness back to the Ever After?
This is the final book in the May Bird series and I thought it was wonderful. It had so much action and humor in it that I could not put it down. The characters had emotion and personalities that were extremely wonderful for a book. Compared to the two other stories in this series, May Bird: Warrior Princess, captures the reader with an even more excellent plot that will surely keep their interest. This book was different than any I have read before because of its combination of the world of the living and the world of the dead. I recomend this book to anyone interested in a book with action and fantasy.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 9
Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States of America
This is the final book in the May Bird series and I thought it was wonderful. It had so much action and humor in it that I could not put it down. The characters had emotion and personalities that were extremely wonderful for a book. Compared to the two other stories in this series, May Bird: Warrior Princess, captures the reader with an even more excellent plot that will surely keep their interest. This book was different than any I have read before because of its combination of the world of the living and the world of the dead. I recomend this book to anyone interested in a book with action and fantasy.
Rating (0 - 10 scale): 9
Reviewer Age: 14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States of America
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