A new student review of Morlanos (The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo)

Crazyman5 posted a new student review of Morlanos (The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo) . See the full review.

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.

A new student review of Through the Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter

tlang posted a new student review of Through the Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter. See the full review.

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. 

A new student review of Premeditated

dancechicka posted a new student review of Premeditated . See the full review.

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!

A new student review of Chantrees by Amy Butler Greenfield

Ravette posted a new student review of Chantrees by Amy Butler Greenfield. See the full review.

I've read stories about witches and warlocks, but Chantresses are a different thing, entirely. The story was set in the 1600's, which I found to be enchanting all on its own. That and the relentless use of 'Wild Magic' throughout the novel. Regardless, the characters were quite realistic and some were indeed beguiling; especially Nat, who seemed to have mixed feelings for both Lucy and her magic. I personally enjoyed the idea of Chantresses and all magic to be 'forbidden', as it created a definite twist in the plot. This novel was very enthralling and I enjoyed it to the fullest.

A new student review of The Iron in Blood

Tfletcher posted a new student review of The Iron in Blood . See the full review.

I liked this book very much. It drew me in from the very beginning because I was wondering, who Angus was looking for, and what did this have to do with Rebecca. When I finally found out where the story was going, I was even more drawn in. I liked how the author made two people from different backgrounds (Angus and Rebecca) who never meet in their life, feel an attraction that will forever change their lives and those around them.

A new student review of Awakening (Hope Trilogy #1)

DJ_RESH_RESH posted a new student review of Awakening (Hope Trilogy #1) . See the full review.

I really did enjoy this book. It was like a breath of fresh air. I felt as if the plot was really well-explained since it was the first time I was reading about a subject like this and everything came together well. The one thing I didn't like about this book was how repetitive the author was. Literally, Griffin stomped out of the room once in every chapter, and sometimes for no reason at all. It was really hard to relate to Griffin because he was mysterious and extremely angry all the time. Although I have to say Griffin was my favorite character. I liked his dark attitude, it brought a unique touch to the story. Jordan was probably my least favorite character. He was too perfect. He was super sweet and amazing, which annoyed me. I mean the guy seemed like he had no faults at all! On the other hand, I loved Emma because she was really relatable. I was able to understand most of her actions and I really love how she broke out of her shell towards the end. My other favorite part of the story was the action. The book overall was really fast-paced and there was a fight scene in every other chapter. The last thing I liked about this book was how emotional it was. I mean one moment I’m laughing and the next I’m crying. This book was amazing overall and I couldn't put it down.

A new student review of The Vow

Juggles1414 posted a new student review of The Vow . See the full review.

This story’s characters were well thought-out. As I was reading, I could identify the different personalities of each individual. The message was strong as well; you definitely saw the ideas she was touching on, like love and selfishness. It was a good novel; I would recommend it to others, but it wasn’t a page turner. The story didn’t have the excitement that you would get from one. The ending was lacking for me, only because of the quickness it came about. I would have enjoyed it more if the emotions behind the decision at the end were explained or elaborated a little more. I would, however, re-read this book. Others should read it for the great story yet seriousness that Jessica Martinez puts into each situation.

A new student review of Red

briellanoelle posted a new student review of Red . See the full review.

When I first saw the cover and summary for this book, I thought it would be cheesy and boring. However, the minute I started reading it, I was hooked. The character is someone you instantly fall in love with. Felicity is just trying to fit in and have the same opportunities as the red heads in her town. And of course she has a crazy pageant mom who is determined to have her baby girl win. As I continued reading I found myself glued to it, sneaking in a couple pages during class and sighing along with the main characters. The ending is something I expected, however it twisted and left me wanting a sequel! I would definitley recommend this to anyone who wants a quick read as well as a lovely story about being accepted. 

A new student review of Witchstruck

popcorn posted a new student review of Witchstruck . See the full review.

There were a few times when I didn't like this book at all, such as when it got a bit predictable, or a bit cheesy. The book does capture your attention however, and when it gets predictable its usually when something exciting is about to happen. This book has a smooth read and the plot is well laid out, so if Victoria Lamb finds a good topic for a second book I will most likely read it. Overall this book is pretty good and I would recommend it to anyone interested in this kind of book.

A new student review of Fallout

moseso posted a new student review of Fallout . See the full review.

I think Fallout is an excellent story for ages eight to twelve. It does have a few bad words in it, but not enough that it would make you put the book down and stop reading. I think Todd Strasser did a proficient job on ending the book; with the exception that he never says what happens to one character in particular and I think he should have. The main character is a boy named Scott. Todd Strasser did a superior job on making people believe the characters to be real. The book’s chapters are set in a way so that one is about what it is like in the shelter and the next one would be about Scott’s life before the shelter. The author explained what radiation bombs are like. It made me realize how awful it would have been if a bomb had really been dropped. I learned a little more about the Cold War from this book. I recommend you read this book.