A new student review of Chasing Shadows

JesusFreak posted a new student review of Chasing Shadows . See the full review.

The first chapter of this book got my attention immediately, though as the story went on the excitement began to fade.  I kept on waiting for more to happen, but nothing did until the last few chapters.

I do appreciate that Corey’s death wasn’t quickly dismissed as sometimes deaths are in books.  I saw the main characters, Savitri and Holly, struggling throughout the entire book to forget Corey’s death, and it seemed real.  I also like the fact that it switched from Holly’s point of view to Savitri’s often, so I saw both of their ways of thinking.  Overall, the book wasn’t bad, just a bit slow in parts.

A new student review of The Extra

sisto8 posted a new student review of The Extra . See the full review.

I like this book because of the characters.  They were able to be nice and even make jokes when they were in one of the worst situations ever.  There was a sense of dreadfulness that hung throughout this book.  The entire plot was very excellent.  The contrast between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ evened out in the end.  I find that it was a good book for one to learn about history and enjoy it at the same time.  I don’t recommend it for anyone under the age of 13-14.

A new student review of Kindness for Weakness

Madi posted a new student review of Kindness for Weakness . See the full review.

This book kept me interested, both with the action and the amazing character development. There were some overdramatized points, but they were used well to add to the excitement of the storyline. This is not the style of book I usually read, but I did enjoy it and it got me interested in similar books and authors. Overall, this book was very good and will keep you thinking long after you've read the final page.

A new student review of The Kingdom of Little Wounds

bookgirl1289 posted a new student review of The Kingdom of Little Wounds . See the full review.

I chose this book because I like historical fiction, and I am very interested in how disease was viewed in the past. But this story ended up being very, very different from what I had hoped it would be. It is definitely not a fairy tale or fantasy, even though the cover is beautiful and the design of the inside of the book is gorgeous, too. I read the author’s note at the end before I began to read, so I knew that the disease that was threatening everyone was syphilis. The parts about syphilis were actually very interesting to me, especially the ways that people at the time tried to treat it and the ways they thought that it was spreading.
    I was not prepared for the very graphic violence in the book, which made the story more disturbing than interesting. The female characters suffer terrible violence such as rape and torture (in the case of Midi). I think that this is probably realistic for the time, but it really took away from any potential enjoyment that I might have gotten from the book. The author is a very good writer but the story itself is too dark. I would give the overall book only three stars because it was so unpleasant to read and because I think it was a mistake for this book to be listed in the young adult category. I also found all of the characters unlikeable, which made it hard to keep reading.
 

A new student review of Rooftoppers

Anjel posted a new student review of Rooftoppers . See the full review.

I enjoyed this book more than a Harry Potter. It was an interesting journey and not the normal kind of book that I would find myself reading.  It's not overly adventurous, but you could relate to the heartfelt characters. At the end of the story, I found myself sobbing with joy.  I read it like I was a hungry wolf. If you like stories that bring you into the past and take you on the ride of a lifetime, then this is the book for you!!!!!!

A new student review of Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin

carsonlindauer posted a new student review of Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin . See the full review.

I liked this book a lot.  I liked it beacuse it reminded me of the Rumplestilskin story that I know.  I wish I could have a magical power too but not have to bargain for it.

A new student review of The Grave Winner

Fxnewaz posted a new student review of The Grave Winner . See the full review.

In my opinion the book started off a little boring but then became a very suspensful and interesting book. Once the book became suspenseful I couldn't put the book down.  I haven't read a paranormal book like this so I think it is a great addition to the paranormal genre. I would recommend this book to people who like paranormal books or like reading spooky and suspenseful books. 

A new student review of Stryker

davimcka posted a new student review of Stryker . See the full review.

Have you ever wondered how death affects someone’s life? Is the goal to overcome that death and rejoice in that person’s life? Or is it to isolate from the world? Stryker by M. M. Wheezee is fantastic book that can be enjoyed by all ages. The plot is exciting. The characters are very relatable, and you get a glimpse on how someone who has lost so much can save the day!

I personally loved the book. I really like how the plot began with a big bang. Right from the beginning, the earthquake occurs and you get pulled right into the plot. There is no extra time wasted on fluff. In many other books, it take 5-6 chapters just to get the plot rolling. Also, the diction the author uses is great. I didn’t get a full description of who Stryker was but all of his emotions gave me an overall concept. All of the characters like sweet, terrifying girl baseball star named Tien Tang are dynamic and are exciting to see how they develop throughout the story. Stryker also develops an immense amount.

This book will keep you turning pages and it will be hard to set it down. This book is perfect for a long car ride or plane ride because it gives you a chance to have a good read in your hand that you won’t have to worry about not finishing. But this book is only available online or on reading tablets. My only complaint is that this book needs to be published soon so everyone can read it. But overall, this book is exciting for a middle school audience and fun for someone who is looking for a good read over the age of 20.

A new student review of Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures in Ten Voices

LaRayne posted a new student review of Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures in Ten Voices . See the full review.

 

Life in a different culture can be tough. So ten authors have tried to shed true light on the subject. This is an amazing book that I read in one day. I would recommend it to all my friends. This book is for 12 years and up. If you ever want to know what it's like to live in America coming from a different culture this is the book I suggest.

 

A new student review of Killer of Enemies

R. Mae posted a new student review of Killer of Enemies . See the full review.

Killer of Enemies was fearsome and full of the best action I have ever read.

The Plot:

As Lozen spends most of her time hunting the monsters, I found it really hard to see where the plot was developing. As the story progressed though, the plot became detectable and riveting. This book was like nothing I've ever read. Compared to most YA literature, this book was like the giant ravenous, blood thirsty raven compared to a normal raven.  Yes, most of the story was spent away from people, Lozen was never a boring narrator  The story progresses on to the point where Lozen realizes she has to get her family out of there or else they will all be killed. That really raises the stakes and made the book even more suspenseful.

 

The Characters:

Lozen was a lonely one, so we didn't really get to see the development of anyone but her. Even as she is portrayed as a super girl, she is not stronger than the rest of her family. All the characters seemed to have changed with their world. The Ones were very interesting, especially the Dreamer, who holds secrets that Lozen could never imagine.

 

The Standout:

The best part about Killer Of Enemies was the action. It was gripping and interesting. Joseph Bruchac made a web of words that no one can escape. Every time Lozen flew through the air while firing a gun, I wanted to jump up and down pumping my fist. The monsters were kick-butt. It was a beefed up western. Also, the Apache history and culture integrated into this book is beautiful. Lozen retells stories from Apache past, and really takes pride in her heritage. Never before has anyone written a story like this.

 

The Moral:

The Moral of this story is how hard decisions are always there, and even when the world seems dead there is still good people out there. The story was completely appropriate for it's intended Young Adult age group. There was only a little bit of well intended swearing.