1. Scott Pilgrim pt1 5/5
Very good. Loved that there was more background info about some of the people in the book.
2. Scott Pilgrim pt2 5/5
Very good second book. Followed what I knew about SP while adding some good new stuff.
3. Vampire Diaries: The Struggle 4/5
Not the best series ever, but a quick read. Easy to follow and at times kinda ridiculous.
4. The New World 5/5
Great short story. Read this because it goes along with the chaos walking series I was about to start. Got to learn alot of backstory about one of the characters, Viola. Made understanding Viola easier. Great addition to the series, I am sure.
5. The Knife of Never Letting Go 5/5
Crazy title, but a really great book. It started out a little slow for me, but picked up after a while. Got very interesting after Todd met Viola. And poor Manchee seriously made me cry. Looking forward to the other two books in the series.
6. The Carrie Diaries 4/5
Good book! I loved the insight into Carrie's teen years. And the story was a little predictable at times, but overall really good. Loved how it ended!
7. The Ask and the Answer 5/5
Great middle book, especially since middle books are typically the worst in the series. I love actually getting Viola's pov and following their seperate paths. Todd took a very unexpected turn in this book and I was a little sad about it. But I loved the growth of Davy's character and I actually felt awful how his story turned out. That was just sad. And the ending left me very worried for the third book.
8. Looking for Alaska 4/5
I like this book but at times it gets really ridiculous. The main character was a bit annoying, especially when he explains how much better he is than everything else.
9. Scott Pilgrim pt3 5/5
I loved the third book. Very good addition to the series
10. Scott Pilgrim pt4 5/5
Fourth book pretty much meet my expectations of being awesome.
11. Scott Pilgrim pt5 4/5
My main problem with the fifth book is Ramona and Scott's relationship. They really struggled and over tiny stuff. And the glowing? Why?
12. Scott Pilgrim pt6 4/5
Good ending to the series but I dont think it really explained anything. Why was Gideon the way he was? Why Ramona? Why did her head glow? Why did anyone's head glow? Did Ramona and Scott end up together and happy? So many questions that didnt get answered.
13. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8: The Last Gleaming 3/5
I really wanted to like this one. Spike was back and anyone who knows me, knows that I love Spike. Like seriously love him. When he is good or when he is bad, I love love love Spike. So I kinda hated that he was such a minor part of this book collection and that Buffy did not jump his bones like she should have. And Giles?!?!? Why???? He was my sexy british father figure for Buffy. Stupid Angel. To be honest, I did not understand much of this book. Maybe its been to long since I've read them, but I was so confused and felt like everything was just made up to fit the wandering and confusing story.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Books read... in June
1. Between Shades of Grey 5/5
Really really amazing story about a different side of WW2 that isnt seen very much. Very different concentration camp, and a whole new type of cruelty. Great read.
2. Jane (by April Lindner) 2/5
Worst book ever. Seriously not good. Horrible dialogue and horrible characters. No growth for any of the characters and none of the situations made any sense. Really horrible
3. Bruiser 5/5
Loved it. Great characters and a really great plotline. Brewster's "gift" was definitely not expected and I really felt bad for him. People kept using him whether they knew it or not.
4. It's Not Summer Without You 4/5
Good sequel. Now I just need the third one, which I already know I'm not going to like as much.
5.Bumped 3/5
Not the best. Good twist but weird plotline
6. Abandon 4/5
Great book, but one major problem. Why do the main characters love each other? Seriously.
7. Story of Beautiful Girl 4/5
Long book that took me a while to read, but worth the time. Different plotline and love the different perspectives.
8. Unwind 5/5
Great book. Reminded me of Hunger games a bit. Very confusing at first since some terminology wasnt explained immediately.
9. Throne of Fire 4/5
Part 2 of the Kane Chronicles by the Percy Jackson guy. Good second book, but so long. seriously.
10. Room 4/5
Really really amazing story about a different side of WW2 that isnt seen very much. Very different concentration camp, and a whole new type of cruelty. Great read.
2. Jane (by April Lindner) 2/5
Worst book ever. Seriously not good. Horrible dialogue and horrible characters. No growth for any of the characters and none of the situations made any sense. Really horrible
3. Bruiser 5/5
Loved it. Great characters and a really great plotline. Brewster's "gift" was definitely not expected and I really felt bad for him. People kept using him whether they knew it or not.
4. It's Not Summer Without You 4/5
Good sequel. Now I just need the third one, which I already know I'm not going to like as much.
5.Bumped 3/5
Not the best. Good twist but weird plotline
6. Abandon 4/5
Great book, but one major problem. Why do the main characters love each other? Seriously.
7. Story of Beautiful Girl 4/5
Long book that took me a while to read, but worth the time. Different plotline and love the different perspectives.
8. Unwind 5/5
Great book. Reminded me of Hunger games a bit. Very confusing at first since some terminology wasnt explained immediately.
9. Throne of Fire 4/5
Part 2 of the Kane Chronicles by the Percy Jackson guy. Good second book, but so long. seriously.
10. Room 4/5
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Bumped
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
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
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.
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