A new student review of The Silent Dragon

MIZZIQ posted a new student review of The Silent Dragon . See the full review.

This was a really intriguing book and reeled me in and wouldn't let me leave until I had read the entire thing. At times it jumps around, leading to confusing passages but for the most part it was pretty easy to follow. I would reccomend to older readers, solely because younger kids may not be interested.

A new student review of Majestica; First Glimpse

ReesaOnFire posted a new student review of Majestica; First Glimpse . See the full review.

I thoroughly enjoyed this “Chick Flick” turned science fiction-fantasy. I couldn't predict what would happen and had to read every detail. Mize did a wonderful job of creating not only a plot, but also ideal characters, realistic situations, and hints for a sequel (for example, whenever Mize mentions Jace’s older Brother).

The only compliant I have about the book is the slow middle. It felt like in the middle Mize put in a few “filler” chapters full of fluff—chapters that had nothing to do with the central story. But the reader will quickly forgive Mize for these “fillers” as she dramatically brings Jace’s past and future into the story. She weaves together betrayal, allies, enemies, and green eyed monsters.  She lets Lacey and the reader find out that Jace isn’t just a normal Tribesman.

Anyone who enjoys a good science-fiction or fantasy story with a wave of romance will love this book. They might get a little frustrated with a few ‘filler’ chapters toward the middle, but if they stick to it they will be rewarded with a great end.  

A new student review of The Language Inside

swimmer1430 posted a new student review of The Language Inside . See the full review.

I really enjoyed The Language Inside and thought that it was a beautiful read. I was not expecting the book to be written in verse, but it worked well with the story, especially since Emma spends part of the book writing poety. I was able to read The Language Inside very quickly because there weren't many words on each page and the pages flew by. Even with less words, the author is able to present a well-rounded story with developed and interesting characters. I loved reading about Japanese and Cambodian cultures and I felt like I learned a lot. This book would be great for a book club, fans of poetry and people who like to read about different cultures.

A new student review of The Spirit of the Heart by Ismael Nuno

nlsings posted a new student review of The Spirit of the Heart by Ismael Nuno. See the full review.

Ismael Nuno does a great job of balancing the content of his anecdotes.  They were readible and engaging.  I would recommend this book to readers who favor memoirs, enjoy medical stories and triumphs, and those who are interested in how people with demanding and complicated careers find symmetry between their professional and personal lives.  Dr. Nuno's tales are professional, but engaging.  They are not bogged down with medical jargon.  

A new student review of The Beautiful and the Cursed

dancechicka posted a new student review of The Beautiful and the Cursed . See the full review.

As promised, this book certainly was unique in its own little way.  It had drama, romance, action, mystery...let’s just say that it kept me on the edge of my seat.  It introduced some points that I have never thought of before.  As soon as I looked at the cover and saw the title--The Beautiful and the Cursed:  Some Nightmares Walk in the Light--I knew I was going to have fun with this one.  I enjoyed all the different points of view—Ingrid’s, Luc’s, and even Gabby’s.  It added much more drama to the novel and helped me understand the plot a little better.  All in all, this was a great book and I would thoroughly recommend it.

“The heat fired up her arm and boiled through her veins.  It reached her face and colored everything she saw red.” --excerpt from The Beautiful and the Cursed

I would recommend this book for ages ten and up, for the reading level, book length, vocabulary, and the mild expletives that you may run across while you or your child is reading.

After uncovering a secret that can never again be buried, will Ingrid ever make it all worth it by finding her lost brother...or will she die trying?  Read Page Morgan’s The Beautiful and the Cursed to find out!

Note:  Can’t get enough of Ingrid and the gang?  The second installment of the Dispossessed series by Page Morgan, The Lovely and the Lost, is coming out in spring 2014!

A new student review of Small as an Elephant

Anjel posted a new student review of Small as an Elephant . See the full review.

My favorite part was when Jack learns that his grandmother didn’t want to take him away, and that she really she cared. I also liked the parts where Jack took out the small elephant for hope. I did not like the parts when Jack got hurt or when he cried. I felt like I was feeling (emotionally and mentally) what he was feeling, but that means that author did a good job writing this book if you can take on the emotions of the characters. I would recommend this book to my friends.

A new student review of Cheesie Mack: Is Cool in a Duel by Steve Cotler

LegoLover posted a new student review of Cheesie Mack: Is Cool in a Duel by Steve Cotler. See the full review.

In "Cheesie Mack is Cool in a Duel", Steve Colter take Cheese's adventures to summer camp.  Just days into a long summer at Camp Windward, he is challenged to a duel to prove who's the coolest.  With best friend Georgie at his side, Cheesie takes on his arch enemy Kevin.  I like the scary story that Cheesie tells about a one-arm man to try to win the final day of the cool duel.  Cotler created an exciting continuation of the life of Cheesie.

A new student review of Girl Z: My Life as a Teenage Zombie

featherwhisker posted a new student review of Girl Z: My Life as a Teenage Zombie . See the full review.

This book idea was really cool. It was a new take on something that has been done to death, and it could've been a very popular book. Emphasis on could've been. Verstraete seems to not really know much about writing a story. Firstly, she had far too many characters. Seriously, 5 or so characters could've been enough to make this a good book, but Verstraete adds to these, bringing in pointless characters who do nothing for the story and just add to the confusion. Also, there is a few grammatical errors. It could've been the publishers fault, but it seemed like the first draft of a story, instead of something that would get printed. Finally, the book is confusing. There is so much happening at once, it's hard to keep track.

I would have a complete conclusion, but it seemed like the book didn't have one, so I'll just say this: I would not recommend this book to anyone I know, unless I wanted them to read something bad.

A new student review of e-Sc@pe: Nascent

Raphael posted a new student review of e-Sc@pe: Nascent . See the full review.

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A new student review of Shutdown

sthom506 posted a new student review of Shutdown . See the full review.

Heather Anastasiu creates a powerful new world in her Glitch series and does not disappoint with the final installment. Her characters are original and cleverly constructed, with an added element of realism that draws the reader in even more. Her writing is clear and interesting, and her explanations of her world are so scintillating that it feels as though such a world could come about tomorrow. As a difficult to put down page turner, this book is the perfect conclusion that ties the series together.