Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Harry Potter series #7 by J.K. Rowling Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is the last book in the “Harry Potter” series and probably the most exciting, too! In the book Harry, Ron, and Hermione go on a journey to find the horcruxes and defeat Voldemort. If you haven’t yet, you must read it! Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The … Read more
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This was a really great book. It was awesome because it was so realistic. It is about a boy who is living in a bad neighborhood with his brothers and his “gang.” He has a hard life, but he has his brother, Sodapop, to help him through. When he meets a girl at the drive-in it will lead … Read more
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown Adventure Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) After reading The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, I decided to check out his older book to see if it was as good as the first. He doesn’t fail. The book, in my opinion, is even better than his bestseller, The Da Vinci Code. The whole time it kept me enthralled. I would recommend this book … Read more
It’s Not Easy Being Mean The Clique series #7 by Lisi Harrison Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book was the 7th book in ‘The Clique’ series. Massie, Alicia, Dylan, Kristen, and Claire are trying to find the hidden key to unlock the secret room in Octavian Day County School. But they are not the only ones trying to find the key. Some other ‘annoying’ girls from OCD are trying … Read more
Princess on the Brink Princess Diaries series #8 by Meg Cabot Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In the book, Princess Mia has a whole new set of problems. The main one: Michael is moving to Japan for 1 year. This is a great sequel. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Princess on the Brink is a phenomenal book! During the middle, Mia finds out that her boyfriend … Read more
Matilda by Roald Dahl Fantasy Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is usually considered a kids’ book, but it is still awesome. Matilda is, quite frankly, a genius. The story is about her adventures dealing with her parents and her school. Review # 2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Matilda is about a little girl who is extraordinarily smart for her age, who has mind powers and parents who … Read more
The BFG by Roald Dahl Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This is considered a kids’ book, but it is still good. The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is a giant who kidnaps a little girl from an orphanage. They have many adventures with each other. This is actually a pretty good book.
Lord Loss Demonata series #1 by Darren Shan Horror Supernatural * * * * Stars (Great!) The plot is about a boy who encounters his family’s gruesome death, and his need to figure out why this and many other things that happen – including his just-gained magical powers. The main character is Grubbs Grady. The evil villain is named Lord Loss. I really enjoyed this book and many other teens that like dark and demonic … Read more
Gregor and the Marks of Secret The Underland Chronicles series #4 by Suzanne Collins Adventure Fantasy Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is the 4th in the ‘Underland Chronicles’ series. It continues the story of Gregor and Boots. I loved it because of the great descriptions and the fast-paced plot. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor’s bond Ares and his mother are recovering from the … Read more
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Adventure Dystopian Science Fiction * * * * * Stars Katniss lives in district 12 (the coal mining district) of Panem – a nation built on the ruins of North America. Every year, 2 teens (ages 12 – 18) are chosen by lottery from each district to compete in the Hunger Games – a specially staged battle to the death where only one winner emerges. When Katniss’ younger sister … Read more