Breaking the Dark Marvel Crime series #1 by Lisa Jewell Adventure Mystery Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) If you like a great detective novel with many twists and turns, I would recommend Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell. The book revolves around a detective and her struggles with her personal and professional life. The antagonist in this story is a woman who is power-hungry and craves to remain in power … Read more
Keys to the Demon Prison Fablehaven, bk#5 by Brandon Mull Adventure Fantasy Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about how Fablehaven and the things that live there are in danger because a demon named Graulas is going to open a demon prison. Kendra and her friends and family are trapped but her brother Seth has to save their world and get them out to stop the demons. Will … Read more
A Wrinkle in Time Time Quintet, bk #1 by Madeline L’Engle Adventure Mystery Science Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe as they journey through time and space. The trio is guided by three mysterious celestial beings: Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who. Their mission is to rescue Meg’s father, who has been … Read more
Flashback Keeper of the Lost Cities, bk #7 by Shannon Messenger Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a girl named Sophie and her friends trying to stop this bad group called the Neverseen. The Neverseen gets to them first and harms Sohpie and her friend Fitz with an echo. When they get better they have to try and find the Neverseen and stop them from … Read more
Caraval Caraval series, bk #1 by Stephanie Garber Adventure Fantasy Mystery Romance Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “Caraval” by Stephanie Garber follows sisters Scarlett and Donatella Dragna, who live under their abusive father’s control. Both of them dream of attending Caraval, a magical performance where the audience participates in a game. Just as Scarlett is about to enter an arranged marriage to escape their father, she receives an invitation to … Read more
Scary Stories for Young Foxes bk #1 by Christian McKay Heidicker Adventure Fantasy Horror Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I like this book because there are foxes that hear a story and halfway through the stories connect and it’s just so cool. And eaach of the narrations are so unique and cool! And after each chapter there was a tiny story about the foxes reaction to the story they … Read more
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