Elena Vanishing by Elena and Clare B. Dunkle Biography Memoir Nonfiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I thought this book was pretty great considering that it’s the first book about anorexia I have ever read. And it’s also a memoir, so I think that makes it extra special. I think that this book really captures the essence of struggling and dealing with an eating disorder. I think that it’s really great how … Read more
Looking for Alaska by John Green Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) I thought that this book was okay, but definitely not the best book I have read in the past month. But first let’s focus on the positives. I really enjoyed the way that the Green had the labyrinth tied into it. The labyrinth is basically this metaphor that Alaska made up to describe life. I thought it … Read more
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) TFIOS is about 15 year old, cancer-fighting Hazel Grace Lancaster who meets Augustus Waters at a cancer support group. Little does she know that their union would change her life forever. I enjoyed reading TFIOS, especially since it was the first book by John Green that I’ve read. His writing style is different from other books I’ve … Read more
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Shakespeare Classic Drama Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) A young girl’s father wants her to marry one man, but she loves another. She runs away into the woods with her love. A fairy’s servant messes with their love and soon the girl’s love hates her and loves the girl’s friend. As the story continues there are many fights, but all is righted in the end.
Closer Tunnels #4 by Roderick Gordon Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Will, Elliott, and Dr. Burrows are trapped in a world inside ours. Dr. Burrows studies the pyramid that they “surfaced” near. Elliott gathers supplies and watches for any signs that the Styx made it to the underground Utopia. Later they get ambushed by the Styx and the human inhabitants of the world. I liked it because it is a … Read more
Homecoming Avalon High: Coronation #2 by Meg Cabot and Jinky Coronado Adventure Graphic Novel Manga Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Ellie must get her boyfriend Will Wagner to believe that he is the reincarnation of King Arthur before homecoming. Not an easy task as Will is having problems with his parents. Ellie knows that in order to get Will to believe, she must first help fix things with his … Read more
The Merlin Prophecy Avalon High: Coronation #1 by Meg Cabot and Jinky Coronado Adventure Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) After the events of the first few weeks of school, Ellie is excited. She’s on the track team, she is an honor student, and she is dating the class president, Will Wagner. Will is the alleged reincarnation of King Arthur, although he doesn’t believe it. If Will doesn’t … Read more
Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods by Rick Riordan Mythology Nonfiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Percy Jackson tells you stories and the origins of all the 12 major Greek gods. He also tells you the creation story and some other myths. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I SO LOVE GREEK MYTHOLOGY so this book was obviously just amazing for me! I have read all of the Percy Jackson … Read more
A Wizard of Earthsea Earthsea Cycle #1 by Ursula K. Le Guin Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. It is a fantasy novel that includes magic and dragons in a tale about a boy evolving and making things right. In summary, this book takes you on a journey about a boy who makes an awful mistake, and is faced with many fears along the way of … Read more
In Real Life: A Journey to a Pixelated World by Joey Graceffa Autobiography Biography Nonfiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) So, you think that you know everything there is to know about the YouTube sensation Joey Graceffa? You don’t. His book tells his whole life story. Even if you do or don’t watch him the story is still really good. I liked the book because I am subscribed to him and watch … Read more