A new student review of Glamorous Illusions: A Novel (Grand Tour Series) by Lisa T. Bergren

EmilyFredricks posted a new student review of Glamorous Illusions: A Novel (Grand Tour Series) by Lisa T. Bergren. See the full review.

I enjoyed the first bit of the book, then afer that I did not enjoy reading it anymore. I got bored and I had to force myself to keep reading some days. Because of all the stopping and starting, it took me a long time to read and it did not keep my attention like many other books I have read in the past. I have read books off of websites that were not published that I enjoyed more then this book. 

A new student review of The Break-Up Artist

Juggles1414 posted a new student review of The Break-Up Artist . See the full review.

I enjoyed the novel immensely. I would definitely recommend it to others because it was a page turner filled with teenage drama. The main characters were well thought-out and you could relate to what they were doing and why. The writing is humorous at times because the author gave the main character a sarcastic attitude about love. It was well done. The ending was the part I really liked because it wasn't what I was expecting. With some novels like this about teenage love and whatnot, it's easy to figure out how it'll end, but this one surprised me. It was a good surprise. Others will get a kick out of reading it.

A new student review of Falcon in the Glass

nowhereman posted a new student review of Falcon in the Glass . See the full review.

Falcon in the Glass was an amazing historical fiction action book. It swept you right into Victorian London from its very first pages with its vivid descriptions of Venice, Italy. The book also does a great job of describing glassblowing which makes it very interesting because you are able to glean information from the book while getting an enjoyable action and adventure read. This book reminds me a lot of The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke because it is set in Venice and it is also about a group of kids overcoming challenges on the street.  I recommend this book for kids 10 and older. 

A new student review of Wizard by Paula Paul

ash42818 posted a new student review of Wizard by Paula Paul. See the full review.

Wizard by Paula Paul is an amazing story full of mischief and fun. Meghan’s viewpoint into the modern world is funny at times when she tries to understand things that are new to her and as she tries to use magic to control situations that don't turn out as they should. Dating current day boys also brings interest to the mix. I loved reading this story of a teen’s struggle to find herself as she gives up the past to begin a new future. I recomend this to all young adults! Paula Paul did an amazing job writing this book about bringing a girl from the past into the present to live..

A new student review of The Grey Star

scifiguy posted a new student review of The Grey Star . See the full review.

The Grey Star was action-packed, but it kept switching between characters too often. I liked the book, but I failed to understand it because I had not read the previous two books. I would recommend others read the first two books in the trilogy, The White Fox (number 1) and The Black Rose (number 2) before they read The Grey Star. 

A new student review of Alice Parker's Metamorphosis - Book 1 of the new adventure series for children

Npspranger posted a new student review of Alice Parker's Metamorphosis - Book 1 of the new adventure series for children . See the full review.

I think this book is a giant adventure that takes the main character into lots of different settings.  The author describes all the characters in great detail and paints a picture in your head of what's going on.  The author adds a lot of suspense and mystery into the story by giving you almost no clue about what is going to happen next.  I recommend this book because it is really interesting and exciting and I think that almost anyone would enjoy it.

A new student review of Alice Parker's Metamorphosis - Book 1 of the new adventure series for children

aeehrhardt posted a new student review of Alice Parker's Metamorphosis - Book 1 of the new adventure series for children . See the full review.

I think that the book was good but I think that the first half wasn’t very exciting and it didn’t have enough action because nothing was really happening. But then it got more and more exciting and I think that it was very good in the second half. I liked the way the author built up excitement and in the end everything works out. Overall I think it was a pretty good book. I recommend this book to people who are willing to wait for something exciting to happen. 

A new student review of Charis: Journey to Pandora's Jar

ekallen posted a new student review of Charis: Journey to Pandora's Jar . See the full review.

I find Charis: Journey to Pandora's Jar an intriguing book, capturing details perfectly and describing the gods exactly how I imagine them. It also includes a good mix of action and drama, some romance, too, when Gabe kisses her once or twice.

A new student review of More Than This

rachweatherman posted a new student review of More Than This . See the full review.

The book is really very grim, yet has plenty of depth and complexity; both Seth's recollections and the place he's in now are pretty bleak. There are flashes of dark humor now and then, but that's about it. All considered, I thought the story was very enjoyable and thought-provoking, and well worth a read. The writing quality is really top-notch and there is never a dull scene. It makes you want to keep reading and reading and reading. I would recommend this to anyone, especially those who like sci-fi, post apocalyptic books. and ponder what might come after.

A new student review of The Freedom Maze

vbobrocks posted a new student review of The Freedom Maze . See the full review.

The Freedom Maze by Delia Sherman is a well written and understandable novel.  Reading it felt natural and it was easy to relate to Sophie while she struggled to succeed.  There was a lot of dialogue in a more Southern slang style, but it made sense and wasn’t too obscure or confusing.  It is difficult to write a novel combining so many elements; time travel, history, growing up, and regional details and language; but Sherman managed to do it and create a cohesive, enjoyable tale.  I personally enjoyed the historical aspect of Sophie’s journey with all of the excellent insight to one of America’s toughest times.  It is unlike any book I have ever read with both history and fantasy, although I found that the history stood out above the fantasy.  Therefore, I would recommend it to 7th and 8th grade girls who enjoy historical fiction; it really is written more towards girls than boys.  Also, it is currently an advance copy novel through Candlewick Press, but it has been published before through a smaller company.  The Freedom Maze was an excellent and well written historical novel that should definitely be considered by middle school girls.