The Compound by S.A. Bodeen Science Fiction Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) After a nuclear war started, Eli and his family go into the Compound. However, not his entire family. They had 40 minutes to get down there and Eli had to leave his brother, Endy, and Gram. It’s been six years in the Compound. Life is getting boring. Eli gets curious about the Compound and how his dad … Read more
Getting Air by Dan Gutman Adventure Realistic Fiction Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Jimmy and his friends are on a plane trip to watch the X-Games when the plane gets hijacked. The kids fight back and crash-land the plane. Everybody dies in the crash except for the friends (ha, ha, what a coincidence). They all have to use all their knowledge to survive before getting rescued a couple days … Read more
Dust by Joan Frances Turner Adventure Horror Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Jessie died at age 15. She clawed her way out of her grave. She joined up with a gang. Then her friend is behaving unusually. She has to learn to live like a zombie and leave her human ways. I didn’t really like this book because it dealt with zombies – not my favorite genre.
A Thousand Pieces of You Firebird #1 by Claudia Gray Fantasy Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) A Thousand Pieces of You is about 17-year-old Marguerite who ventures into other dimensions in order to avenge her father’s death. It starts off rough. It is boring to read, but after the first few chapters it gets better. It is different from other books I’ve read as it involves traveling through … Read more
Catching Fire Hunger Games #2 by Suzanne Collins Dystopia Science Fiction Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) After having a terrifying experience Katniss is trying to get back on her feet. That’s till they are dragged back to the games. I liked this book because we were able to see her real pain. ‘ Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) After winning the 74th annual Hunger Games, Katniss … Read more
Murder House by James Patterson and David Ellis Mystery Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The main plot of the novel is the mystery that has surrounded the so-called “Murder House” for decades. It seems that whoever lives in the house for more than a day are cursed. Men, women, and children all seem to be victim to this unforgivable curse. Overall, Detective Murphy must try to solve the mystery of a … Read more
Defending Jacob by William Landay Mystery Realistic Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about a boy named Jacob who is accused of killing a classmate. He goes on a journey where his father, who is also the narrator, tries his hardest to defend his son. Towards the ending there is a huge twist and I would totally recommend this book! Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) … Read more
City of Bones Mortal Instruments #1 by Cassandra Clare Adventure Fantasy Mystery Romance Thriller Review #1 I have already read this book before, and the plot still amazes me!!! Cassandra Clare is SOO good at twisting her plots around which is one of the reasons her books are so great. This book is really great for anyone who loves adventure fantasy books with some romance.
The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I thought that this book was REALLY GOOD! First of all I usually can’t find really great romance novels, but this one definitely made the cut. So the first thing I really liked about this book is that the characters are really unique, and add a certain element to the story. The main character … Read more
The 100 Year Old Secret The Sherlock Files #1 by Tracy Barrett Mystery Realistic Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about a sister and her brother who are asked to join a detective agency because their great-great-great-great grandfather was Sherlock Holmes. They were given his notebook full of mysteries – some not solved. Xena and Xander set off to find a missing painting called “The Girl in the Purple Hat.”