A new student review of Pendulum by Ciara Knight

mail4chase@yahoo.com posted a new student review of Pendulum by Ciara Knight. See the full review.

Pendulum, was an okay book. I felt that there was too much romance and too little action. Overall, the characters were well-developed and the storyline was well-executed. The action-packed scenes were well-written and exciting, but too few, leaving the entirety of the story drowned in romance. To love-sick girls, this is a good book, but to a teenage boy like me, it is boring and uneventful. I also wish that the characters spent less time in a submarine and more time fighting the queen. In total, the book didn’t meet my expectations and there were many areas where there could be more action and excitement.

A new student review of The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender

hg2008 posted a new student review of The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender . See the full review.

This was a very good book! I think it's a book everybody should read and it might become a classic, even! I say this for many reasons. The writing of the book is very good, lyric with beautiful prose. It also reminds me of a classic or normal book, what I mean by this is that it reminds me of the books that used to come out, and not all this vampire, pop culture stuff we see now a days (not that anything's wrong with those kind of books). For me this kind of book was refreshing. I really appriciated how the author mixed classic story telling, history, and then a bit of magic or mystery (which the whole aspect of the main character having wings). 

The characters in this book were very good and well-developed. Ava of course was my favorite and I liked how she was the narrator of the story. I also really loved the characters names because they were different and very pretty. The settings were good; they were actual places so there was no doubt that these places exist. I also loved the cover of the book I thought is was very beautiful and attractive. I would highly recommend this book. It's a great read. I also would consider it a must read as well! 

 

A new student review of Sliding Beneath the Surface:St. Augustine Trilogy,Book I by Doug Dillon

dbasilio posted a new student review of Sliding Beneath the Surface:St. Augustine Trilogy,Book I by Doug Dillon. See the full review.

I wasn't a huge fan of this book. Although there were events where the book did catch my attention, it didn't quite keep me interrested for the entire book. I would recomend this book for people who like a book with small events leading up to one big event, with that pattern repeated throughout the whole book. I personaly am very picky when it comes to books. I need a book that will interrest me the entire time. Sliding Beneath the Surface was not the book for me.

A new student review of Enders

tlang posted a new student review of Enders . See the full review.

I believe this is a rather good book, I haven't read the first book yet, so it was kind of confusing, but the book explains enough for me to get an idea. The characters are well-developed, and the details are amazing.  Callie is a strong-willed girl whom everyone will love. She thinks of everyone besides herself, especially her little brother. 

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

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

 This story is very good and the only complaint I have about it is that Charis says "what tha" too much.

  If you liked Percy Jackson, you'll probably like this book. This book gives you the feeling the world isn't going to end any time soon.

A new student review of Sky Raiders (Five Kingdoms) by Brandon Mull

TheOnlyOreoParadox posted a new student review of Sky Raiders (Five Kingdoms) by Brandon Mull. See the full review.

In my opinion, this book is very heart warming and exciting. I loved the part when Cole became determined to save his friends from the evil clutches of the king. This story is full of suspense and a small bit of gore, but other than that the story is perfect. In the story, Cole has become a bandit and must raid villagers of their most prized possessions. I like the fact that he is accepting this job so he can manage to save his friends. This proves how much he cares. Cole goes through pain just to make sure his friends are safe.That’s what I call true friendship. This book is very motivating, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a book to read. I hope everyone gets a chance to embrace the wonders of this great book. 

A new student review of Kavishar: Reflections In A Wolf's Eyes by L. Kyle

Anastasia posted a new student review of Kavishar: Reflections In A Wolf's Eyes by L. Kyle. See the full review.

My opinion on this book is that it was amazing. The writer, L.Kyle, did an incredible job. When you think one thing is going to happen he surprises you with something that you wouldn't expect. Also he explained things in such a detailed way. If he described the forest, he would describe the color, shapes, and other things. There was always something that kept my attention. Kaviashar had various emotions that were shown well. I think the book was amazing and the writer did a great job.

A new student review of Get Psyched by Janet McLaughlin

Purplecow130 posted a new student review of Get Psyched by Janet McLaughlin. See the full review.

This was a great book. I could picture myself there in the book and I could feel each characters` emotions, especially Zoey`s. I kind of envy Zoey, knowing that I'm not as strong as her. To be able to keep that kind of information to yourself must drive you crazy but she stood strong. I would totally suggest this book to anyone interested in some mystery and action. This book was fascinating!

A new student review of The Wee Musketeers by Mr. Robert B. Bresloff

jackcasey posted a new student review of The Wee Musketeers by Mr. Robert B. Bresloff. See the full review.

The Wee Musketeers really got my attention and is probably one of the best books I have ever read. It had a lot of action and adventurous scenes like when the boys were caught by cardinal soldiers followed by a big fight. I suggest this book for people who love to read about history and fantasy and kids in grades 6-8.  I would love for others to read The Wee Musketeers and see what your opinion is.

A new student review of Killer of Enemies by Joseph Bruchac

belliebuttons posted a new student review of Killer of Enemies by Joseph Bruchac. See the full review.

I am a 7th grade girl who likes adventure stories and I really enjoyed "Killer Enemies". There is always a potential moment for an action scene. "Killer Enemies" is about a girl named Lozen who doesn't want to be just a normal girl, Lozen wants to be a hero. She will be a good one too. I think that this book has an exciting plot and a lot of interesting characters. It taught me that when their is a crisis and you know what to do, you need to be the hero in that situation. It is a very good book because it has a lot of key points that you will remember no matter what else happens in the book. There were a lot of elaborate details and good drama. Each sentence is so detailed that it pulls you farther and farther into the story. Over all I would recommend "Killer Enemies".