I am sorry to say that this was a truly disappointing book. While Amanda Hocking has created an amazing world, her characters fall a bit short. At the beginning of the series, her characters were great. However, they never changed throughout the series, and by the time you hit the fourth book, you're completely bored with them. For example, when you first meet Penn, she seems like a control freak who uses people to get what she wants. For an introduction to an antagonist, that's fine. At the end of the series she is still like that. She never really gets much deeper. The only reason the readers get for her actions is that she's a spoiled brat. Well, we knew that from book one. It isn't just Penn. None of the characters really grow. The plot was amazing, but it took up the entire book. There was no room for things like character development. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, honestly.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
A new student review of Elegy by Amanda Hocking
A new student review of Orion Poe and the Lost Explorer by William Summerhouse
I love this book because of the way the author writes. He creates some amazing events and some crazy people to keep the story interesting. I really like the beginning when Orion’s life totally changes. I think the whole idea that his life changes in a snap is just amazing; it is also cool that it keeps you wanting more. So if you like adventures that are a little dangerous, you will love this book.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
A new student review of Magpie & Dilly by Rhonna M. Wilburn
I liked the beginning and end, but it took me a while to read the middle because it slowed down, so I lost interest. It is a good story nonetheless because it keeps you guessing as the plot changes through the chapters. It makes you think differently as the story evolves. Although the story was mildly entertaining, this was not my favorite book.
A new student review of The Almost Truth by Eileen Cook
I like this book because at the beginning it makes you think you know what's going to happen, but twists are thrown in. It has a little mystery and romance that add to the book. Also this book makes you want to keep reading it to the end.
A new student review of The Trouble With Magic
This was the first book written by Ruth Chew that I have read. The story line and adventurous plot kept me interested, and the characters were so realistic they were jumping off the pages at me. It was also excellently illustrated really bringing out the story with each page turn. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in anything magical.
A new student review of Fates
The novel Fates, is an amazing book. If you like science fiction, romance novels, or both, this is your book. It is great if you want a cliff-hanger, too. If you're like me, then you will cry at the end. Thats how well this book was written. Fates is a definite favorite of all the books I've read. I highly recommend this book.
Monday, May 19, 2014
A new student review of When the World Ends... by J. J. Marshall
I would give this book a 4/5 because of the slow start to the book. It is very slow and uninteresting early on, but gets better. It turns out to be a very entertaining and action packed book with a good plot.
If you like Sci-Fi and medium action books, this is a great read!
A new student review of Change of Heart
I like this book because of the excitement. Robbie was always going up trails, sometimes turning back to the main trail until she found the correct answer. I couldn’t stop reading the book after the first page. The entire book was realistic. The characters were very real. The fights always sounded like what fights are. The characters appeared to be like normal people. Robbie was like a real detective, but she didn’t go past the boundaries of being a teen. This book is good for anyone 12+. I recommend it to anyone who loves mystery mixed with adventure.
A new student review of Knee Deep by Jolene Perry
I loved the book. The way Knee Deep was written made everything so real. I felt like I knew Ronnie and how bad her situation was made me feel bad. Everything that happened made it seem so real, like I was actually living inside the story. Every twist and turn kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more. The story made this bad situation real; it felt like I was living Ronnie's life.
A new student review of In Too Deep
This book is really good in some parts, then in others it seems really boring, but it always has a twist to pull you back in. The twists are mostly about the home for boys because a lot of things happen there. Overall, it's an okay book.