The False Princess by Eilis O'Neal
I started this figuring it would fail in my expectations. I'm happy to say it passed. :) This book reminded me of the Tamora Pierce books. The romance was expected, but different and much better than the normal teen books out there. The plot was surprising, fun, upbeat, and had unexpected twists. The characters were well-rounded and shockingly, had flaws! Read this book, I hope you like it!
Book review by Mary
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Delirium - Book Review by Mary C.
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
In the world of Delirium love is a disease, so when you become 18 you get the vaccine for it. When you turn 18 and after you receive your vaccine, a committee decides who your husband or wife will be and they also decide if you go to college or not and what your degree is. Lena is a soon to be 18 year old who wants the vaccine more than anyone else. She 'surprisingly' meets a guy who's 19 and has already been given then vaccine. Nonetheless stuff happens and she falls in love. I like this book, I wish it had more world-building because I found the whole love is a disease part very interesting. The romance between the two characters were so-so. I wish there was more romance between the two but there wasn't. I would not read this book again, but I would recommend it to others.
Book review by Mary C.
In the world of Delirium love is a disease, so when you become 18 you get the vaccine for it. When you turn 18 and after you receive your vaccine, a committee decides who your husband or wife will be and they also decide if you go to college or not and what your degree is. Lena is a soon to be 18 year old who wants the vaccine more than anyone else. She 'surprisingly' meets a guy who's 19 and has already been given then vaccine. Nonetheless stuff happens and she falls in love. I like this book, I wish it had more world-building because I found the whole love is a disease part very interesting. The romance between the two characters were so-so. I wish there was more romance between the two but there wasn't. I would not read this book again, but I would recommend it to others.
Book review by Mary C.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Book Review by Mary C.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien
I will have to say that Tolkien is a master of plot and character. These books are excellent - if you can get through all of the descriptions. He spends an overly amoutn of time with scenary. It became so bad I could swear that he spent a paragraph describing a leaf and at least two for some butterflies. So if you want to wade through unnecessary descriptions, read the books. Otherwise watch the movies.
Book Review by Mary C.
I will have to say that Tolkien is a master of plot and character. These books are excellent - if you can get through all of the descriptions. He spends an overly amoutn of time with scenary. It became so bad I could swear that he spent a paragraph describing a leaf and at least two for some butterflies. So if you want to wade through unnecessary descriptions, read the books. Otherwise watch the movies.
Book Review by Mary C.
Monday, April 19, 2010
I Can't Keep My Own Secrets - Review by Mary C.
I Can't Keep My Own Secrets
At first this book kind of set me back because it was a non-fiction book. But I was so wrong. Really this book is now one of my favorites. So anyway, this book is about 600 teenagers writing one sentence that has to have 6 words. Doesn't sound that hard. It is though. Try it right now. A six worded sentence that sums up your life. Yeah right. Anyway, there are stories of pain, anguish and funny moments in this book. Some make you go "Aww that sucks." Some just make you laugh. It reminds you that everyone has their own stories. I suggest this book to everyone and anyone.
Book Review by Mary C.
At first this book kind of set me back because it was a non-fiction book. But I was so wrong. Really this book is now one of my favorites. So anyway, this book is about 600 teenagers writing one sentence that has to have 6 words. Doesn't sound that hard. It is though. Try it right now. A six worded sentence that sums up your life. Yeah right. Anyway, there are stories of pain, anguish and funny moments in this book. Some make you go "Aww that sucks." Some just make you laugh. It reminds you that everyone has their own stories. I suggest this book to everyone and anyone.
Book Review by Mary C.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Rampant - Book Review by Mary C.
Rampant by Diana Peterfreund
Don't let a book about killer unicorns scare you from it. READ IT!!! One, you can mess with your friends because they won't except it. Two, it's a good book. And you can bet it's an original plot. The characters are enjoyable and will surprise you Just clear your mind of all things that are related to unicorns.
Book Review by Mary C.
Don't let a book about killer unicorns scare you from it. READ IT!!! One, you can mess with your friends because they won't except it. Two, it's a good book. And you can bet it's an original plot. The characters are enjoyable and will surprise you Just clear your mind of all things that are related to unicorns.
Book Review by Mary C.
Blood Ninja - Book Review by Mary C.
Blood Ninja by Nick Lake
Blood Ninja is about the main character becoming an awesome pairing of two things. Not a werewolf pirate or a pirate ninja. It's a ninja-vampire! Just to let you know, it's based in Japan. There are lots of characters and each one is unique. You're always waiting for the next thing to happen. You are just waiting in anticipation for it, and it's always what you least expect. In all it's a good book, and even if you don't like to read books about vampires, this isn't a stereotypical vampire story. It's more as a way to move the plot line. It's a good and definite stand up book in my mind.
Book Review by Mary C.
Blood Ninja is about the main character becoming an awesome pairing of two things. Not a werewolf pirate or a pirate ninja. It's a ninja-vampire! Just to let you know, it's based in Japan. There are lots of characters and each one is unique. You're always waiting for the next thing to happen. You are just waiting in anticipation for it, and it's always what you least expect. In all it's a good book, and even if you don't like to read books about vampires, this isn't a stereotypical vampire story. It's more as a way to move the plot line. It's a good and definite stand up book in my mind.
Book Review by Mary C.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Night World - Book Review by Mary
Night World by L. J. Smith
(Note: Mary's review is on the first omnibus of the series, which includes books 1-3 of the series.)
Now, normally I would refrain from reviewing a vampire love story. But Night World is one of my favorite books now. It has three stories. All deal with finding your soulmate. Two have some vampires in it. In each story, the main characters deal with the finding of their soulmates differently. These stories are beautiful and they really make you think about what you would do. The book is about the size of a medium sized Harry Potter book. But don't be intimidated by the size. It's a good book that I hope you read.
Review by Mary
(Note: Mary's review is on the first omnibus of the series, which includes books 1-3 of the series.)
Now, normally I would refrain from reviewing a vampire love story. But Night World is one of my favorite books now. It has three stories. All deal with finding your soulmate. Two have some vampires in it. In each story, the main characters deal with the finding of their soulmates differently. These stories are beautiful and they really make you think about what you would do. The book is about the size of a medium sized Harry Potter book. But don't be intimidated by the size. It's a good book that I hope you read.
Review by Mary
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Bleak House - Book Review by Mary
Bleak House by Charles Dickens
Bleak House By Charles Dickinson is not a book for light readers. This book has on average 20 endnotes a chapter, it also uses long words that aren't well known. When I was reading it on the first page I counted 4 words I did not know; so if you are comfortable caring a dictionary around then read on, my friend, this book might just be for you.
Review by Mary
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