Bumped by Megan McCafferty
Bumped is about the USA in the not so distant future, where a virus has made everyone over the age of 18 infertile. Kinda plausible.
Since no one over 18 can have children, teenage girls are getting pregnant and giving away their babies for a profit to older couples.
Melody is the girl that first started the getting pregnant for a profit, and she is one of the last girls that isnt pregnant. Her life is going great, until she finds out she has a twin sister.
When her sister shows up at Melody's house, things take a turn for the worst. Identity is mistaken, people are betrayed, lies are shared, and two sisters learn how complex the other one is.
Did not have high hopes for this one. I think it glamorized teen pregnancy to be completely honest and that is something we dont need anymore of. But it did have a few interesting twists and it was a quick read. Overall its probably 3/5
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Bruiser
Bruiser by Neal Shusterman
Great book! This is the first book I have read by Shusterman, and I have heard many things about him. And this book definitely lived up to what I had heard.
The book starts off with Bronte and Tennyson (love their names by the way!) arguing about who Bronte wants to date. Typical brother, sister stuff. Bronte is dating Brewster, often known as Bruiser because of his size and the many bruises and cuts that cover his body. Brewster is a loner at Bronte and Tennyson's school, until Bronte starts talking to him.
Tennyson sets about to ruin Bronte and Brewster's relationship before it even starts, but after following him home one day, Tenny notices something different about Brew.
As Bronte and Tennyson get closer to Brewster, they notice that he different than they originally thought, and try to unravel his mysterious home life.
Over the course of the book, the reader gets to watch as all three characters grow and change and affect each others lives. Great book about growth and realizing not everyone is what you think they are. Definitely recommend to anyone.
5/5
Great book! This is the first book I have read by Shusterman, and I have heard many things about him. And this book definitely lived up to what I had heard.
The book starts off with Bronte and Tennyson (love their names by the way!) arguing about who Bronte wants to date. Typical brother, sister stuff. Bronte is dating Brewster, often known as Bruiser because of his size and the many bruises and cuts that cover his body. Brewster is a loner at Bronte and Tennyson's school, until Bronte starts talking to him.
Tennyson sets about to ruin Bronte and Brewster's relationship before it even starts, but after following him home one day, Tenny notices something different about Brew.
As Bronte and Tennyson get closer to Brewster, they notice that he different than they originally thought, and try to unravel his mysterious home life.
Over the course of the book, the reader gets to watch as all three characters grow and change and affect each others lives. Great book about growth and realizing not everyone is what you think they are. Definitely recommend to anyone.
5/5
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
books read.... in May!
1. Forest of Hands and Teeth 4/5
I really liked this book. Its a zombie story!! How cool. But it was a bit repetitive with the whole "ocean" thing. And I didnt really get why Mary was in love with Travis. But still pretty good.
2. Bonechiller 4/5
Good story. Moves quickly. Had a few questions at the end that were never answered.
3. Twitterature 3.5/5
Good stuff. Alot of books I havent read so I skipped those. But I loved the ones for books I had read.
4. Something Borrowed 3.5/5
Read because the movie came out and I also try to read the book first. It was pretty good, considering my low expectations. I can relate to the Rachel/Darcy dynamic. Little long but with a happy ending.
5. Thirteen Reasons Why 4/5
Quick read and good plotline. Got a little tedious at times with the two narrators. But still pretty good.
6. The Red Pyramid 4/5
Good, but way to long. Not as familiar with the Egyptian myths as I am the greek and roman ones, but still good. Liked the Percy Jackson series better, but will keep reading the series
7. Dead Reckoning 3/5
Not as bad as some of the others, but still stupid. Way to many storylines at one time.
8. Backseat Saints 4/5
I did not like the ending but then again, I'm not the author. Good read though.
9. The City of Fallen Angels 3/5
Didnt really like this one. The ending was incredibly stupid too. I'm assuming there will be another one in the near future
10. The Summer I Turned Pretty 4.5/5
Good book, very quick read. Didn't like who she ended up with though, and I wish there had been more information in the end about the other people in the story like Susannah and Jeremiah.
11. The Dead-Tossed Waves 4.5/5
So ready for the next one. I may have liked the first one better but this one was great too. I'm still a little confused about why she cares so much for Elias, kind of like how Mary cared for Travis in the first one. But oh well. Need the third one now.
12. What Happened to Goodbye 3.5/5
Good book, but not my favorite by Dessen. That being said, I still like it and would probably read it again, and my opinion might change then. Not enough of a relationship with Dave and Mclean. I really wanted them to build a definitive relationship.
13. Where She Went 3.5/5
I loved the first book, and I liked this book. The ending was a bit predictable. And some the middle was a bit to whiny for my taste. But still good and would reccommend reading both.
14. The Truth About Forever 5/5
My favorite Dessen book. I absolutely love Macy and Wes. They are a fun relationship, that grows as they slowly learn about each other. Love Love Love
I really liked this book. Its a zombie story!! How cool. But it was a bit repetitive with the whole "ocean" thing. And I didnt really get why Mary was in love with Travis. But still pretty good.
2. Bonechiller 4/5
Good story. Moves quickly. Had a few questions at the end that were never answered.
3. Twitterature 3.5/5
Good stuff. Alot of books I havent read so I skipped those. But I loved the ones for books I had read.
4. Something Borrowed 3.5/5
Read because the movie came out and I also try to read the book first. It was pretty good, considering my low expectations. I can relate to the Rachel/Darcy dynamic. Little long but with a happy ending.
5. Thirteen Reasons Why 4/5
Quick read and good plotline. Got a little tedious at times with the two narrators. But still pretty good.
6. The Red Pyramid 4/5
Good, but way to long. Not as familiar with the Egyptian myths as I am the greek and roman ones, but still good. Liked the Percy Jackson series better, but will keep reading the series
7. Dead Reckoning 3/5
Not as bad as some of the others, but still stupid. Way to many storylines at one time.
8. Backseat Saints 4/5
I did not like the ending but then again, I'm not the author. Good read though.
9. The City of Fallen Angels 3/5
Didnt really like this one. The ending was incredibly stupid too. I'm assuming there will be another one in the near future
10. The Summer I Turned Pretty 4.5/5
Good book, very quick read. Didn't like who she ended up with though, and I wish there had been more information in the end about the other people in the story like Susannah and Jeremiah.
11. The Dead-Tossed Waves 4.5/5
So ready for the next one. I may have liked the first one better but this one was great too. I'm still a little confused about why she cares so much for Elias, kind of like how Mary cared for Travis in the first one. But oh well. Need the third one now.
12. What Happened to Goodbye 3.5/5
Good book, but not my favorite by Dessen. That being said, I still like it and would probably read it again, and my opinion might change then. Not enough of a relationship with Dave and Mclean. I really wanted them to build a definitive relationship.
13. Where She Went 3.5/5
I loved the first book, and I liked this book. The ending was a bit predictable. And some the middle was a bit to whiny for my taste. But still good and would reccommend reading both.
14. The Truth About Forever 5/5
My favorite Dessen book. I absolutely love Macy and Wes. They are a fun relationship, that grows as they slowly learn about each other. Love Love Love
Saturday, April 30, 2011
books read.... in April!
1. One Mississippi 4/5
Really good book, but it took me like a week to read. Good story a little predictable with Tim though, but still really good.
2. Ophelia 4/5
I really liked this book. It started pretty slow, but once Ophelia moved into the castle things sped up. A few things felt rushed and unlikely, but then again it is based off a Shakespeare play. Ending worked pretty well too.
3. Books That Changed the World 5/5
Pretty good. Got some good ideas about books I want to read. Great background information about the book, the times they reflect, and the authors. Showed how the books affected the writing community and others.
4. Impossible 3/5
This book was good and really bad at the same time. The premise is good, and the plot would be amazing but the dialogue was horrible. The things that the characters, especially Lucy, said were just so stupid and incredibly unrealistic. Predictable at times though, but with a few surprises.
5. Prom 4/5
Not my favorite by LHA. But still pretty good.
6. Hunger Games 20 million/5
Amazing book. Every time I read it I love it even more. And I love Peeta even more.
7. Catching Fire 20 million and 1/5
I love this book. It makes me laugh and it makes me cry.
8. Mockingjay 10 million/5
Least favorite of the three but still a great book.
9. Hold Still 5/5
I loved this book. Read it in one day. In like 12 hours. The characters are all real and very relatable. The situations are real. Great book
10. Dream Factory 5/5
Good book with a good story line. It was interesting to read about the behind the scenes Disney park stuff.
11. Brutal 4/5
Good book but some of Poe's arguments were repetitive and stupid. But I did enjoy most of the book
12. The Orange Houses 3/5
Not my favorite but quick read
13. Burn 2.5/5
Not good. It starts out ok but gets real stupid by the end.
Really good book, but it took me like a week to read. Good story a little predictable with Tim though, but still really good.
2. Ophelia 4/5
I really liked this book. It started pretty slow, but once Ophelia moved into the castle things sped up. A few things felt rushed and unlikely, but then again it is based off a Shakespeare play. Ending worked pretty well too.
3. Books That Changed the World 5/5
Pretty good. Got some good ideas about books I want to read. Great background information about the book, the times they reflect, and the authors. Showed how the books affected the writing community and others.
4. Impossible 3/5
This book was good and really bad at the same time. The premise is good, and the plot would be amazing but the dialogue was horrible. The things that the characters, especially Lucy, said were just so stupid and incredibly unrealistic. Predictable at times though, but with a few surprises.
5. Prom 4/5
Not my favorite by LHA. But still pretty good.
6. Hunger Games 20 million/5
Amazing book. Every time I read it I love it even more. And I love Peeta even more.
7. Catching Fire 20 million and 1/5
I love this book. It makes me laugh and it makes me cry.
8. Mockingjay 10 million/5
Least favorite of the three but still a great book.
9. Hold Still 5/5
I loved this book. Read it in one day. In like 12 hours. The characters are all real and very relatable. The situations are real. Great book
10. Dream Factory 5/5
Good book with a good story line. It was interesting to read about the behind the scenes Disney park stuff.
11. Brutal 4/5
Good book but some of Poe's arguments were repetitive and stupid. But I did enjoy most of the book
12. The Orange Houses 3/5
Not my favorite but quick read
13. Burn 2.5/5
Not good. It starts out ok but gets real stupid by the end.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Books read.... in March
1. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 4/5
2. Practical Magic 3.5/5
Alot different than the movie. I liked the movie better.
3. Lost Encyclopedia 5/5
4. Chloe Doe 4.5/5
5. A Room on Lorelei Street 3.5/5
A bit repetitive. Yeah we know you want to live on your own. Yeah we know it is hard. Yeah we know your family is full of assholes. Move on.
6. For Keeps 4.5/5
7. Jerk, California 4/5
8. I Am The Messenger 4.5/5
9. Claiming Georgia Tate 2.5/5
Way to much religious junk, and definitely not realistic in the characters reactions to certain events.
10. Incantation 5/5
Really good book. You are finding out about the character and her secret past along with her.
11. Flipped 4/5
12. Just Like That 4/5
Very good. I liked the writing and the characters, but I thought the "problem" was stupid. And I didn't like the way Hanna talked to people. She was a little bratty.
13. Breathless 5/5
I loved this one. I read it in about a day. The writing was good, and the characters were very believable. Good book.
14. After 4.5/5
Pretty good. Quick read. Lots of technical legal terms and such and definitely a new storyline, but still very good.
15. Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs 4/5 Not bad, quick read
15. Out of the Dust 5/5 Read this in middle school and loved it then. Still love it now. Very quick read.
2. Practical Magic 3.5/5
Alot different than the movie. I liked the movie better.
3. Lost Encyclopedia 5/5
4. Chloe Doe 4.5/5
5. A Room on Lorelei Street 3.5/5
A bit repetitive. Yeah we know you want to live on your own. Yeah we know it is hard. Yeah we know your family is full of assholes. Move on.
6. For Keeps 4.5/5
7. Jerk, California 4/5
8. I Am The Messenger 4.5/5
9. Claiming Georgia Tate 2.5/5
Way to much religious junk, and definitely not realistic in the characters reactions to certain events.
10. Incantation 5/5
Really good book. You are finding out about the character and her secret past along with her.
11. Flipped 4/5
12. Just Like That 4/5
Very good. I liked the writing and the characters, but I thought the "problem" was stupid. And I didn't like the way Hanna talked to people. She was a little bratty.
13. Breathless 5/5
I loved this one. I read it in about a day. The writing was good, and the characters were very believable. Good book.
14. After 4.5/5
Pretty good. Quick read. Lots of technical legal terms and such and definitely a new storyline, but still very good.
15. Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs 4/5 Not bad, quick read
15. Out of the Dust 5/5 Read this in middle school and loved it then. Still love it now. Very quick read.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Books read.... in February
City of Glass 3.5/5
Linger 4.5/5
The Graveyard Book 4/5
I am Number Four 4/5
The Trickster, essays and such 3/5
Delirium 4.5/5
If I Stay 4.5/5
Tudors 5/5
Didnt read as much this month.
Linger 4.5/5
The Graveyard Book 4/5
I am Number Four 4/5
The Trickster, essays and such 3/5
Delirium 4.5/5
If I Stay 4.5/5
Tudors 5/5
Didnt read as much this month.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Just a little frustrated
yeah thats about it.
dont really feel like sharing why. just needed to write it out.
dont really feel like sharing why. just needed to write it out.
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