Magic Thief Magic Thief series #1 by Sarah Prineas Fantasy * Star (A waste of time!) Magic Thief was a boy who lived on the streets and stole things in order to survive. He then became an apprentice of a well-known wizard and saved the decaying magic in the city. I didn’t like it because there was absolutely NO climax in the story. There was also NO build-up to a climax at all.
Four Companion novel to Divergent series by Veronica Roth Adventure Dystopian Romance Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is a book based from the Divergent series also by Veronica Roth. In this book, Four, otherwise known as Tobias Eaton, is telling the story through his point of view. This book is addicting and interesting/fun to read, but is lacking a lot of details. I understand that details are not as … Read more
The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The Storyteller gives us a look at WWII and how it affects us today. Sage, the main character, meets an elderly man while in her “grief group,” named Josef Weber. The two become friends, but it doesn’t last. Josef asks her to kill him. This book is suspenseful and I couldn’t put it down. Review #2 * * … Read more
If I Stay by Gayle Forman Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) An aspiring violin player, Mia, dreams of one day playing at top locations around the world. Her family is as supportive as they can be, teaching her valuable lessons every day. Then, suddenly, a terrible incident occurs, and leaves Mia struggling to find answers which even she doesn’t know. Review #2 * * * Stars (Pretty good) A … Read more
Allegiant Divergent #3 by Veronica Roth Dystopian Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Allegiant, the final book in the Divergent series, takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of emotions as it brings the world of Tris, Tobias, Caleb, Christina, and the rest of the characters to a close. Allegiant was an impressive ending, and Veronica Roth should continue writing as she obviously has been extremely gifted in that … Read more
The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Sage is an orphaned child who’s hit a stroke of luck. Connor, a wealthy politician has adopted Sage and a few other boys to “try out” for the replacement of the late Prince Jaron. But what will happen to those who aren’t chosen? I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook, as it was fresh, exciting, and kept me interested. Also, … Read more
That Summer by Sarah Dessen Realistic Fiction (mostly) Romance (some of this) Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Haven lives with her mother and sister, Ashley. Her father is getting remarried to Lewis. Haven doesn’t like her body because she is super, super tall and skinny. I like this book because it has a lot of drama and you can relate at times. Guys would not like this book because of the … Read more
The Disaster Diaries by Sam Sheridan Nonfiction * Star (A waste of time!) The book was supposed to be a self-help book on survival, but I learned nothing from it. The author only told stories about being in the Merchant Marines. He traveled the world to “learn” but all he did was spend a lot of money to learn how to steal cars. He also was rude to almost everyone.
The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson Realistic Fiction Romance * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I love this book. I finished this book in one day. This is one of my favorite books. This is the second time I have read this book. It’s about a 17 year old, Lennie Walker, who is a bookworm and band geek, and spends her time happily in her sister’s shadow. But when her sister dies, she … Read more
Lord Sunday Keys to the Kingdom #7 by Garth Nix Adventure Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) A boy named Arthur is stuck in an alternate world that is in a four-way war. He, who is destined to rule it, works with his friends to bring down the last of the enemy and stop the world, and ours, too, from ending. I liked the book because the author took the time to lay out … Read more