Hilda and the Midnight Giant by Luke Pearson Adventure Fantasy Graphic Novel Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book I read was “Hilda and the Midnight Giant.” I love this book because it is very interesting. Hilda’s mom is normal but turns into a great and curious mom. Also, Hilda’s pet, Twig, is a deerfox!?! And the show on Netflix is my favorite show. In conclusion, I love this book … Read more
The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace Lin Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Jin is a lion. He is also one of the Gongshi, stone spirits. His father, the Lion, is the guardian of the Sacred Sphere. Jin is not quite excited about his heritage. His father is stern; so stern, in fact, it seems that having fun is never a good thing. One should always been … Read more
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Enshaw Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) It was about Sally’s life after marrying Jack (Nightmare Before Christmas) and how stressed she was after becoming Pumpkin Queen. When the entire village fell into deep, deep slumber. It had great descriptive language. It was great at painting a picture in your head, too.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl follows the story of a young boy named Charlie Bucket, who wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Charlie and four other children explore the factory filled with incredible inventions and magical rooms. Who will win the factory? Read the book to find out! I … Read more
Our Violent Ends These Violent Delights duet #2 by Chloe Gong Adventure Fantasy Historical Fiction Romance Supernatural Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “Our Violent Ends” is the end to the duology that began with “These Violent Delights”. “Our Violent Ends” is set in 1920s Shanghai, and it picks off where it left off with Roma Montagov and Juliette Cai. They are both heirs to rival gangs—the Scarlet Gang and … Read more
These Violent Delights These Violent Delights duet #1 by Chloe Gong Adventure Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery Romance Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Based on Shakespeare’s classic, “Romeo and Juliette,” “These Violent Delights” by Chloe Gong is set in Shanghai during the 1920s. The story follows Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov, heirs to rival gangs, the Scarlet Gang and the White Flowers. When they were fifteen, they were deeply in … Read more
Skyward Skyward #1 by Brandon Sanderson Adventure Dystopian Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) All her life, Spensa has dreamed of joining the Defiant Flight School. After all, her father was a pilot, and he was one of the best. There’s just one minor problem—as her father was on a mission for the DDF, he supposedly turned coward. In response, his own flight mates shot him down. Her whole life, … Read more
Virtual Reality Madness Spy Ninjas series by Vannotes Adventure Graphic Novel Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) A group of kid spies who have to stop a bad guy named Dr. Disaster from taking over the internet with a virtual reality game. They use their spy skills and teamwork to beat the game and save the day. For upper elementary and middle school readers.
The Endless War by Danielle L. Jensen Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Political romance, Zarrah has been sent to Devil’s Island, which no one has escaped. She is sent there because of her star-crossed love to the enemy’s kingdom’s new king. The king must team up with neighboring nations to help rescue Zarrah. Published for adults.
Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra Charlie Thorne #3 by Stuart Gibbs Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Charlie Thorne is on the run. Yet again. And this time, she has to avoid her step-brother, his girlfriend, their agency, and the other foreign governmental agencies. She is determined to find her way through a series of clues that Cleopatra has left behind—and these clues lead to a great treasure. … Read more