A new student review of Unmade by Sarah Rees Brennan

snehayamsani posted a new student review of Unmade by Sarah Rees Brennan. See the full review.

Unmade by Sarah Rees Brennan is the third book in The Lynburn Legacy. It is well written, the characters are adorable and funny, and the plot is just downright amazing.

 

Brennan does an amazing job with the writing by adding her own intelligent and witty remarks throughout the book. It’s light, funny, heartbreaking, sorrowful, and beautiful all at once!

 

Brennan also does a good job creating the characters. Kami is sassy, funny, witty, and extremely loyal. By far, Kami is probably the most favorable character in the book (though her dad comes to a close second). Brennan also creates undeniable chemistry between Kami and Jared that is true of the saying "opposites attract." Jared’s moodiness reflects Kami’s sassiness and his dark posture brings out Kami’s witty personality. Anyone can see that the two characters balance each other out, even through the ups and downs of their relationship.

 

If I had read the other two books, Unspoken and Untold, I'm positive I would have understood the plot better. Unfortunately, I read the final book of the series without reading the first two. Nevertheless, I liked it. Brennan puts a new spin on magic and sorcery by using modern elements to develop a well thought out story.

 

I did feel that the plot of Unmade moves too fast. Everything seems rushed and too coincidental. I mean Kami just happens to find the boy she loves trapped underground, yet she is able to save him unharmed by her enemies? It just seems too easy.

Overall, I’d give this book a 4 out of 5.

A new student review of The Only Game

Joeldozer posted a new student review of The Only Game . See the full review.

I thought this was a great book. One of the best I have read in a while. I thought it was well planned and written. I have a lot of Mike Lupica's books and this is one of the best.

A new student review of Breakthrough by A. L. Priest

Turbo21 posted a new student review of Breakthrough by A. L. Priest. See the full review.

I liked this book, because it was about football, friendship, and that it is not easy to get what you want.  I liked that there was some humor.  I also liked that at the end of the book it listed other books by the author.

A new student review of Searching for Silverheels by Jeannie Mobley

moseso posted a new student review of Searching for Silverheels by Jeannie Mobley. See the full review.

This book has the perfect exciting and thrilling adventure every book should have. Geared towards girls, Searching for Silverheels is a page turner that will have you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. This historical fiction novel is set during the early years of WW I. Pearl is taught to have respect for her elders, but her rivalry with Josie makes it hard--since she is much older than Pearl. The fact that Josie believes romance and love are silly makes Pearl’s own romance very difficult. Searching for Silverheels is an intriguing story that is perfect for girls ages eleven to thirteen.  

A new student review of Second Thoughts by Cara Bertrand

Lucy posted a new student review of Second Thoughts by Cara Bertrand. See the full review.

Second Thoughts is an okay book. It had a good plot and a good storyline, but it just wasn't something that I was completely interested in. I was able to guess and predict what happened next in the story. It was too simple and easy and wasn't very mysterious enough to me for me to love the book. I would recomend it to someone if they are into the paranormal romance, but to me it wasn't really the best book ever.

A new student review of The Garden of Darkness by Gillian Murray Kendall

jotaf posted a new student review of The Garden of Darkness by Gillian Murray Kendall. See the full review.

I think The Garden of Darkness was a good book full of suspense and mystery.  The author, Gillian Murray Kendall, wrote a reasonably believable story about a post-apocalyptic world. One of the things I liked about it was that the characters felt like they could easily be real.  An instance that I liked from the book was when Clare found Jem, Mirri, and Sarai.  Together they scavenged a bunch of cool items from the city and discovered some useful information along the way.  One thing I didn't like, though, was that it was pretty confusing at the beginning and ending, which at times made it really tough to understand.  It is also slightly creepy with mention of cults and a serial killer.  I would recommend this book to ages thirteen through seventeen because of the content's maturity level.

A new student review of Fig

afarrell posted a new student review of Fig . See the full review.

I thought that this book was very interesting. Especially reading from Fig's perspective throughout out her life until she's nineteen. You see how her life is effected and how it changes her reality and imagination, and her interactions with society.  I loved how you get a inside look on how mental illness effects a family and persons life.

A new student review of Stella by Starlight

Star360 posted a new student review of Stella by Starlight . See the full review.

Stella by Starlight is a fantastic introduction for young readers to segregation in the American South. The main character, Stella Mills, is a brave, inquisitive girl who observes the harsh events going on with an age-appropriate sense of justice. Her occasional flaws in school and uncertainties make her accessible to readers. Stella’s close-knit African-American community is portrayed with vivid detail, from the descriptions of the kids running barefoot to the many classic foods (fried chicken, anyone?). Real events, like the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, are smoothly twined into the plot to keep younger readers engaged. Charming chapters that are just Stella’s “reporting” and homework assignments use different fonts that feels realistic. As for the novel as a whole, it tackles the issues of racism with suitable tact, but it delves into violence in order for readers to understand how awful life could get for groups being discriminated against. To get entertained with a smart, fast-moving plot and learn some history to boot, read Stella by Starlight.

A new student review of Fish in the Sky by Fridrik Erlings

AKFeldman posted a new student review of Fish in the Sky by Fridrik Erlings. See the full review.

Fish in the Sky is composed of beautiful sentences. Descriptions of expansive countryside, dialogue, and introspection create variety in the prose. Although Fish in the Sky is elegantly written, I felt it sometimes rambled for a bit too long and focused heavily on Josh’s maturity, which seemed forced for a thirteen-year old. I enjoyed Fish in the Sky, and would recommend it to anyone interested in an unusual appreciation of a teenage boy’s mind. 

A new student review of CAMP UTOPIA & THE FORGIVENESS DIET by Jenny Ruden

ljos1006 posted a new student review of CAMP UTOPIA & THE FORGIVENESS DIET by Jenny Ruden. See the full review.

This book is kind of offensive, it has fat jokes in it. However, it also shows how Beth overcomes her obstacles. Sometime she loses trust in herself, but regains it again. I gave this book a 3 star rating because it might be offensive to some people and it isn't the best thing i've read in my life.