A new student review of Twisted (Volume 1) by Brittany Hawes

swalia posted a new student review of Twisted (Volume 1) by Brittany Hawes. See the full review.

Twisted is a great book that includes many of the aspects a good book needs. While I was reading the book I could visualize H corporation and what it was like to live there.  The author used very good words that were easy to understand, but also fit the book perfectly. Personally, I liked this book because it had mystery, suspense, action, and romance elements. I also liked that it was written in 1^st person because it explained how Lola felt throughout the book. The book had many spelling errors, and could have been more descriptive at times. Overall, the book was an enjoyable book that has may good qualities. I would recommend this to readers age 10 and up.

A new student review of High Time for Heroes (Heroes for all Times) by Mary Pope Osborne

Boomer123 posted a new student review of High Time for Heroes (Heroes for all Times) by Mary Pope Osborne. See the full review.

High Time for Heroes is a very good book. I am sad that the book had to end because I liked it so much.

 

At one point in their adventure Jack and Annie are asked to babysit a baby baboon.  The baby baboon leads them into a great deal of trouble.  When you read funny parts in this book it will make you smile.  

 

I knew Florence Nightingale was a world famous nurse, but I didn’t know that she went to Egypt before she became famous.  I also didn’t l know that her family didn’t want her to have a job.  

Now that I read this book, I am very interested in reading more about Egypt.

A new student review of Numbed!

blackbeauty posted a new student review of Numbed! . See the full review.

I thought this book was great.  After I finished the book, I let some of my siblings read it.  I saw how much they liked it because they couldn’t put it down.  Until I read the book, I thought it would be crazy because the cover looked weird.  I think people should not judge a book by its cover because when someone skips a book that has a weird cover, then they might also be skipping a fantastic story.  I found out it is best to judge a book after I read a chapter or two. 

A new student review of My Own Revolution

Star360 posted a new student review of My Own Revolution . See the full review.

My Own Revolution is an excellent example of historical fiction. The conversations between the four friends sounded real, not fake. I laughed alongside them and got worried when there was a new plot twist. While there was the quibbling and frustration that typically accompany friendship and dating, it was all relevant to the story. Never did I feel that the author was scrabbling for extra words to print on the page. In fact, I enjoyed reading about the characters and plot so much that I wish there had been a few more chapters to draw out the tension. A positive note about the story was how Marsden slipped in little bits of trivia about the times. It added to the local color, and you could tell that the author had done her research. For a smart, believable read that won’t leave you disappointed, pick up My Own Revolution.

A new student review of Faelorehn: Otherworld Trilogy (Book One) by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson

mail4chase@yahoo.com posted a new student review of Faelorehn: Otherworld Trilogy (Book One) by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson. See the full review.

When I first saw how long Faelorehn was, I doubted how good it would be. However, when I started reading it, I became entranced. It is very well written, and the characters are each well developed and explained in full. I would recommend this to any of my friends for sure. The only thing that could’ve improved this story is if it was longer, which is why I can’t wait for the next in the trilogy to come out. The author did a phenomenal job with this story, and I can’t wait to learn more about Meghan and her journey.

A new student review of The Crimson Shard by Teresa Flavin

chinchilla97 posted a new student review of The Crimson Shard by Teresa Flavin. See the full review.

I really enjoyed reading The Crimson Shard, despite the fact that I hadn’t read the first book in the series before. There were a couple references to the first book, but not so many that I didn’t understand what was going on. The story line was fast paced and understandable, with funny characters as well as evil villains. The book is placed in the fantasy genre, but it contains a lot of interesting history about the art of eighteenth-century London as well. I would recommend reading The Crimson Shard, but I would suggest that the first book in the series, The Blackhope Enigma, be read first.

 

A new student review of Stolen Nights by Rebecca Maizel

Lucy posted a new student review of Stolen Nights by Rebecca Maizel. See the full review.

I believe that Stolen Nights was a fantastic book. I was absorbed in the story and unable to remove the book from my sight. I finished it in two days.

 

Stolen Nights was an amazing book to the very end and was able to satisfy me enough to not complain about the story (which I usually do). Leanh, the main character who told the story, allowed the reader to feel what she was feeling from her point of view and what it felt like to be left out in the dark by the person who you love the most. 

 

A new student review of The Green Teen Cookbook by Pam McElroy

Eowyn7 posted a new student review of The Green Teen Cookbook by Pam McElroy. See the full review.

This is an amazing cookbook. Because every recipe was written by a different author, there is a refreshing variety that you don't get from many other cookbooks. The downside of having recipes from all over is sometimes the ingredients that are called for aren't easy to attain. The essays in the front of the cookbook are pretty well rounded and very easy to understand. Some of the recipes are more suited to have multiple people cooking, as I found out while trying to make the chicken chorizo casserole. Overall it is a great healthy cookbook and I would recommend to anyone looking to make their diet a little more green.

A new student review of Deception's Princess by Esther Friesner

GraceK posted a new student review of Deception's Princess by Esther Friesner. See the full review.

In another captivating novel, Friesner makes you understand what having love forced upon you feels like. While a great story, younger readers may find the courtship and romance awkward. I loved it for the quick and witty humor, and cannot wait for her next book.

A new student review of The Tyrant's Daughter by J.C. Carleson

ViviB posted a new student review of The Tyrant's Daughter by J.C. Carleson. See the full review.

 

I liked this book. The plot, though it began slowly, morphed into an intriguing story that I followed and enjoyed a lot. The suspense and mystery combined with the humor of a teenage coming-of-age story and a bit of romance was wonderful.

 

Laila was also a likable character. She was intelligent and interesting, with a touch of haughtiness reminiscent of her royal life. I thought that she was very well-developed, as were Bastien, her mother, and the people from her home country, like Amir. The American characters were somewhat one-dimensional, even though I grew to like Ian and Emmy, friends that she had in the U.S.

 

The ending was a proper one for this book, even though it might not have fully satisfied some. I thought that the writing had just the right amount of descriptiveness and told a compelling tale through first-person narration.

 

The Tyrant's Daughter was a story that I will not forget easily. It was honest, realistic, and unique, and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to read a deeper, more thought-provoking story. Though it is a young adult book, I think that adults could benefit from reading this just as much as teenagers would.