Wings by Aprilynne Pike
Summary: Laurel is appalled when she realizes that the bumps on her back are actually wings of some type, and that she is a faerie.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Comments: Sort of a Twilight type story involving faeries. I am typically not that into fantasy books, so this was just okay for me. Interesting story, without being too much of a copycat. Loved the love triangle.
Monday, November 16, 2009
How to Take the Ex out of Ex-boyfriend
How to Take the Ex out of Ex-boyfriend by Janette Rallison
Summary: 16 year old Giavanna breaks up with her boyfriend when she thinks he is choosing his friends over her, yet regrets it as she realizes she is far from over him.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: I love Rallison's clean, teen romances. She is a breath of fresh air, and I wish we had more authors like her. Another one I enjoyed that I would recommend to younger girls!
Summary: 16 year old Giavanna breaks up with her boyfriend when she thinks he is choosing his friends over her, yet regrets it as she realizes she is far from over him.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: I love Rallison's clean, teen romances. She is a breath of fresh air, and I wish we had more authors like her. Another one I enjoyed that I would recommend to younger girls!
Gym Candy
Gym Candy by Carl Deuker
Summary: The story of a high school football player who is looking for a competitive edge and turns to steroids to make him stronger and faster.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: Interesting perspective of an athlete and why he chooses to use steroids. Seems entirely too plausible. A lot of description of football, which I'm sure appeals more to fans of the sport, and may be a bit boring to the average female reader. Still, a good read.
Summary: The story of a high school football player who is looking for a competitive edge and turns to steroids to make him stronger and faster.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: Interesting perspective of an athlete and why he chooses to use steroids. Seems entirely too plausible. A lot of description of football, which I'm sure appeals more to fans of the sport, and may be a bit boring to the average female reader. Still, a good read.
the Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Summary: The story of Junior, a teenage boy living on an Indian reservation in Oregon and his attempts to break out of what is expected of him.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Comments: Read a lot about this book before I actually read it, so I was prepared for the stereotypical portrayal of Native American people (the way they are all drunk and have no future), so I wasn't offended by it. I appreciated it for what it was. Some language issues, and a lot of sexual content I could have done without.
Summary: The story of Junior, a teenage boy living on an Indian reservation in Oregon and his attempts to break out of what is expected of him.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Comments: Read a lot about this book before I actually read it, so I was prepared for the stereotypical portrayal of Native American people (the way they are all drunk and have no future), so I wasn't offended by it. I appreciated it for what it was. Some language issues, and a lot of sexual content I could have done without.
Alvin-Ho
Alvin-Ho by Lenore Look
Summary: Alvin-Ho is afraid of everything, including girls, school and anything else that may pose a threat to his comfortable life.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: Quick read, for a younger audience. Funny, yet easy to relate to this scaredy-cat. I enjoyed it.
Summary: Alvin-Ho is afraid of everything, including girls, school and anything else that may pose a threat to his comfortable life.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: Quick read, for a younger audience. Funny, yet easy to relate to this scaredy-cat. I enjoyed it.
Speak
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Summary: After a horrific event at a party, Melinda withdraws into herself, unable to deal with her feelings.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: Interesting story, I sympathized tremendously with the main character. Tough topic to write about, but felt it was handled well.
Summary: After a horrific event at a party, Melinda withdraws into herself, unable to deal with her feelings.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Comments: Interesting story, I sympathized tremendously with the main character. Tough topic to write about, but felt it was handled well.
The Book Thief
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
Summary: Narrated by Death, the story of a girl and her experience in World War II.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Comments: Beautiful language, pure poetry. Amazing story. One of those books that has stayed with me for months. One I will definitely read again.
Summary: Narrated by Death, the story of a girl and her experience in World War II.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Comments: Beautiful language, pure poetry. Amazing story. One of those books that has stayed with me for months. One I will definitely read again.
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