A new student review of Bloodwitch

Ravette posted a new student review of Bloodwitch . See the full review.

This was a very engaging, fast-paced story. I absolutely loved the characters. My favourite being Vance, who went through a lot of changes throughout the novel. It was interesting to follow the progression because I was able to see how his eyes opened about the world around him, and how he began to see things differently. In other words, he became a better person for it. It was, in my opinion, really amazing to see this sort of transformation with the character development, even more so when he discovered the world he had always been curious about. Not ony that, but I loved the setting: the basic human dystopia in which something else was the the top of the 'pyramid', so to speak. Long story short, I'd highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy.

A new student review of Let's Get Lost by Adi Alsaid

Gwendolyn posted a new student review of Let's Get Lost by Adi Alsaid. See the full review.

There was something nostalgic, yet ever so present that I gathered from this book. The writing style is easy to follow and it has realistic characters that seemingly come to life on the page. A truly solid novel, Let's Get Lost is one to remember and always come back to. Each adventure begins with a sense of excitement and hope. They seem to rush by in a flurry, weaving together Leila's experiences with an intriguing continuation. 

 

I found it very clear that this book is written by someone who understands people and can easily put themselves in other people's shoes, and who can perfectly depict personalities, conversations, and experiences that feel realistic to the reader. I was invested in the outcome of each story, and even though they went by in a flash, they didn't feel incomplete or finished in an unsatisfying and forced manner.

 

In the advance uncorrected proof edition of Let's Get Lost which I received, I discovered a page or two dedicated to a Q&A with author Adi Alsaid. On being asked what he hopes his readers will take away from this book, he mentions the "specific feeling of peacefulness you get when you finish a good book," and how when he finishes a truly amazing read, he "looks around seeing the world as a more literary place, amazed that the people around me don't see it, too, that the experience was contained to me." I decided to share this quote because I feel that it explains how I felt after reading Let's Get Lost precisely. These four intertwined adventures capture an intimacy between the reader and text that I have slight difficulty phrasing to my satisfaction. In the simplest of descriptions, it reaches out to its audience. A truly special read, I definitely connected to Alsaid's work as a young individual, but also as an aspiring author and someone who is fascinated by human character. Let's Get Lost is memorable, enthralling, and emotive. Although I will admit that I typically don't always favor today's Young Adult centered literature, Let's Get Lost was thoroughly enjoyable for me and I look forward to reading Alsaid's future work. 

A new student review of The Haunting of Apartment 101 by Megan Atwood

Lucy posted a new student review of The Haunting of Apartment 101 by Megan Atwood. See the full review.

I really liked the book, and was surprised by the ending as to what the apartment was really about, I found it very interesting and want to read the entire series. This is one of the interesting mystery books that I have ever liked (which I rarely liked mystery). I find the book a fascinating story that allowed me to continue reading and finish it in less than 24 hours!

A new student review of Destiny's Flower by Linda Harley

lunarwolf posted a new student review of Destiny's Flower by Linda Harley. See the full review.

To be brutally honest, I hated the book. The story line wasn't appealing and the different people switching point of views was difficult to follow. The story itself wasn't very interesting either. The part of the story I enjoyed was the family mystery behind Lynn's grandmother. The locket was an interesting touch, I admit, but the story gets too slow after she leaves the ship. The story is very hard to get into as well.

A new student review of Greek Mythology's Twelve Labors of Hercules by Brandon Terrell

ALex1x1 posted a new student review of Greek Mythology's Twelve Labors of Hercules by Brandon Terrell. See the full review.

Greek Mythology's Twelve Labors Of Hercules was an entertaining adventure that kept me guessing on the choices I had to make. I was easily able to enjoy this book cause I am a fan of Greek mythology. Some things I enjoyed about it was that it was a 'choose your own path' story. But also how it was easily put into terms that anyone could understand.

 

The only thing that I could see someone getting upset about this book, is if someone wanted more information about the characters.

 

I would defiantly recommend this book to others because it tells the story in a way that's fun for others to read but also doesn't turn it into a novel to make it uninteresting to readers who can't stay still.

A new student review of The Mountain's Depths by Snnaky Sword

sschu5 posted a new student review of The Mountain's Depths by Snnaky Sword. See the full review.

This was an okay book. I liked it, but it was probably in the first 70 of my favorite books. This book has a lot of details and I love that. But the story kind of droned on and on. So I would recommend this to people who want a calm story.

A new student review of reGUARDing GRACE by Karen Leppert

idkpamelaa posted a new student review of reGUARDing GRACE by Karen Leppert. See the full review.

This book was very interesting. I had been looking for a book that experimented with DID in a way that wasn't a research investigation because I wanted a story and somehow I found ReGUARDing Grace .I couldn't be happier over it. The beginnning was very hard to understand due to the use of terms like amalgate and other overall concepts that are not known nor easy to understand. I loved the idea of having special powers in the alters because it made it even more complicated for the host to become one.  I am a psychology freak and this book was great because it showed what it is like to have another personality while keeping it as a fictional piece. 

A new student review of Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout

iamabooklion posted a new student review of Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout. See the full review.

I love this book so much. The way this book was written is absolutely beautiful. I love the action packed adventures that were included in this book that weren't in the previous one. Layla develops so much as a character, she isn't a clingy and jealous character like in the first book. Jennifer is so good at creating such strong characters that I couldn't pick a side. This book was so intense and fun to read at the same time. Jennifer L. Armentrout has done it again and written a masterpiece following her previous one. This is one of my favorite series ever and I'm so excited for the third installment in the series!

A new student review of Backwards by Todd Mitchell

alison_S posted a new student review of Backwards by Todd Mitchell. See the full review.

Although I approached Backwards skeptically, apprehensive of a novel that appeared more gimmick than plot, Mitchell quieted all my misgivings within the book’s first few pages. Backwards doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable topics such as suicide and teen drinking, nor does it exploit these hardships for the sake of suspense. Rather, Mitchell addresses numerous difficult topics with poignancy and tact. Mitchell depicts the main characters with a rich, endearing complexity, and Backwards proved more of a character study than a pacing novelty. Speaking of pacing, Backwards progresses fairly briskly, and Mitchell’s vivid, lyrical prose mesmerizes readers from the get-go. Though the twist ending initially struck me as incongruous to the rest of the plot, I now realize that it’s sometimes justified to sacrifice plot on the altar of profundity. In conclusion, not only did Todd Mitchell’s Backwards wow me, it also explored the sensitive topic of teen suicide in a respectful— yet wholly engaging— way.

A new student review of Lord and Lady Bunny--Almost Royalty! by Polly Horvath

harmong posted a new student review of Lord and Lady Bunny--Almost Royalty! by Polly Horvath. See the full review.

     I really liked this book!  My mom and I read it together before bed and we thought there were a lot of funny parts.  It was a little confusing at first before we figured out all of the characters in the book.  My favorite character in the story was Mr. Bunny because of his stories.  I also loved that JK Rowling was a surprise guest in the book.  I just watched Harry Potter this summer. 

     I like how Madeline’s parents end up understanding why she wants to go to college.  My parents talk about college all the time so it was funny that they didn’t see why she would want to go!  In the end, Madeline’s dreams do come true…with some help from her friends.  There was a good ending for everyone. 

     It was cool that the setting took place in England since my Mom lived there for a few years.  She showed me some pictures from there and we looked at Google for some more too.  I wondered what the real Queen looks like and she is very old but I like her hats.  I want to go to England someday! Being on a cruise sounds pretty fun too. 

     I have not read the first Mr. and Mrs. Bunny book but I am interested in checking it out since I liked this one so much.  I wonder if there will be another book in this series?  I bet there will be.  And I hope so!