A new student review of Breakfast Served Anytime

dancechicka posted a new student review of Breakfast Served Anytime . See the full review.

How do I put this……This book was very good……..in some parts.  Most of the book was very well written--it flowed smoothly, the vocabulary was suited perfectly, it just seemed to…click.  In other parts, though, it was a little rough.  I felt there were sometimes too many plot lines that were left a little unfinished or were tied up in a rush……like the “last three pages” rush.  It’s like Combs had a set number of pages she was going to write and she just quit after she hit that number.    I also felt that some of the story was kind of irrelevant, like it was just a filler—there was a stint that talked about coal mining that wasn’t relevant in the end and the whole butterfly thing was kind of pointless.  I just felt like Combs could have used that space to better develop the ending.  Beforeyou give up on this book, though—there was plenty of good things, too.  The secondary characters—Calvin, Chloe, Mason—were wonderful. They had so much personality and uniqueness that it was impossible not to fall in love with them.  The book was also very informed—Combs definitely is well-versed in many things, including literature, mythology, and vocabulary.  I feel as if  I came off more knowledgeable than I started.  The verdict?  Three out of five stars for me! 

                “Yeah, well.  Truth is stranger than fiction, people…..The magic, though?  The magic is what stayed.”

                I would recommend this book for ages ten and up for some expletives that are scattered throughout.  Other than that, nothing to worry about.

Gloria though she knew it all…until she didn’t.  Will her months stay at the Mason College turn her entire future on its head—or will she come out more hurt than before?

A new student review of Returning to Shore

Eowyn7 posted a new student review of Returning to Shore . See the full review.

Returning to Shore is an amazing book about finding lost loved ones. Corinne Demas develops the relationships between her characters very well. Clare has a very different relationship with each character. However, Clare is not a strong-willed character. I personally enjoy a strong leading character and felt this book was lacking without one. That being said, the entire book had a moral standard that is missing in most modern fiction.I feel that this book does not fit well in any age group. The writing style feels like junior fiction, while some of the content is very teen. I would recommend this to realistic fiction lovers.

A new student review of Alien Invasion and Other Inconveniences

vbobrocks posted a new student review of Alien Invasion and Other Inconveniences . See the full review.

Yansky’s Alien Invasion was an enjoyable read that I found hard to put down once I got into it.  The plot was well thought out and kept my attention throughout the novel.  My only real issue was that there was a lack of emotion from the characters; it was hard to relate to them.  If I were Jesse, enslaved to aliens with terrifying telepathic powers, I would be fighting off constant panic attacks mixed with bouts of rage.  Plus, he lost everyone and everything he cared about, a situation that would call for a good helping of grief; grief that wasn’t really present in the novel.  Also, the beginning was slightly choppy; I found myself wondering how the story got from point A to point B a few times, but it quickly improved.  I enjoyed Alien Invasion and Other Inconveniences and I am looking forward to reading the sequel; the novel was definitely one for middle school sci-fi fans to put on their reading lists.

A new student review of Charis: Journey to Pandora's Jar by Nicole Y. Walters

emtrier posted a new student review of Charis: Journey to Pandora's Jar by Nicole Y. Walters. See the full review.

 I liked the book, but I think that the protaginist was a bit stereotypical; kind of weak, like when she breaks down crying and seeks comfort from Athena. But overall, this was a pretty good book, lots of action and adventure!

A new student review of The Circle Book One of the Sidhe by Cindy Cipriano

Anjel posted a new student review of The Circle Book One of the Sidhe by Cindy Cipriano. See the full review.

I had a hard time getting into this book, but after the first few pages I couldn’t put the book down. I can’t think of another story quite like this one, and I can’t wait for book 2 to come out.  I think anyone who enjoys fantasy stories would very much like this book.

My favorite part was when Laurel saw her brother for the first time in seven years. Thank you Miss Cindy Cipriano for writing a book different than stories I've read and with characters that seem real.

A new student review of The Eye of Minds (The Mortality Doctrine)

alphatauri posted a new student review of The Eye of Minds (The Mortality Doctrine) . See the full review.

James Dashner's books are usually filled with action, humor, and a relatable leading male character, and this one is no different. While Michael is a world-class hacker, Dashner manages to make this character feel completely normal--an everyday human teenager. His background does seem to be a bit thin, but all that is explained at the end of the novel. Michael's friends are both unique as well. The trio constantly jabbers among themselves, providing some refreshing humor in what is an action-packed story. From the very first page, the action and drama starts up and never lets up. This book is filled with hacker battles, war games, riddles, and surprising encounters. The suspense rises up to an extraordinary level as Michael and his friends decide who to trust, and the answers aren't always so clear--one of the things Dashner's readers have come to expect from him. At the end, the full reveal of the antagonist makes this a wholly worthwhile journey.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read techy and action-filled adventures. The only downside is that the dialogue spoken among the characters is cliche at times, but Dashner's fans will not be disappointed by this latest novel. 

A new student review of The Queen's Choice

Ravette posted a new student review of The Queen's Choice . See the full review.

A wonderful, fast-paced, and engaging novel. The character development helped to create connections with the problems each character faced; Shea's father unable to accept her wanting to leave, and Anya, who lost her wings and with it, the ability to fly or to even return to Chroir. The idea of faeries, in my opinion, was rather intriguing. They basically lived in a society right beside the human territory, hating each other for their differences. I enjoyed the story to the fullest and eagerly look forward to the next novel in the trilogy.

A new student review of The Grimalkin's Secret by Kara Komarnitsky

gcgarthwaite posted a new student review of The Grimalkin's Secret by Kara Komarnitsky. See the full review.

I really liked the adventurous detail in this book. The detail really helps the magic, mystery, and characters come alive in this story. I disliked the abrupt start, and having to decipher their magical language, Reesk, for every chapter name. I also disliked the confusing sadness and violence.

 

 

 

 

A new student review of Paper Hearts by S. R. Savell

m-and-m-b-baller posted a new student review of Paper Hearts by S. R. Savell. See the full review.

I didn't read the whole book, but I'd say, a seventeen year old girl with family issues, and who meets a guy. Will it make her life better or worse?

A new student review of Archon

sschu5 posted a new student review of Archon . See the full review.

This is a great book about two companions who go on a treacherous journey to a no man’s land. It is a great story for young readers who like adventure, friendship, and mystery. The story was very suspenseful it kept you wanting to read the whole thing in one day.  I thought it was so good that I read it in 2 days. But what I didn’t like was that in most places of the book I couldn’t picture the scene. Apart from that the book was great.