Four Companion novel to Divergent series by Veronica Roth Adventure Dystopian Romance Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is a book based from the Divergent series also by Veronica Roth. In this book, Four, otherwise known as Tobias Eaton, is telling the story through his point of view. This book is addicting and interesting/fun to read, but is lacking a lot of details. I understand that details are not as … Read more
Reached Matched #3 by Ally Condie Dystopian Romance Science Fiction * * * Stars (Pretty good) The revolution is finally taking place. The Rising has released a water-borne plague which has brought the Society to its knees. The Rising has the only cure, and is distributing it as quickly and as widely as possible. Its leaders plan to take over where the Society has left off once the populace is cured. But their plans … Read more
Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige Fantasy Dark * * * * Stars (Great!) Amy has been poor and picked on for most of her life and she’d like nothing better than to get out of her small town, but she really didn’t expect her trailer park home to get swept up by a tornado and to be carried off to the Land of Oz. And she certainly didn’t anticipate that her arrival would cause … Read more
The Falconer by Elizabeth May Fantasy Supernatural * * * * Stars (Great!) Lady Aileana Kameron witnessed first-hand the murder of her mother by the Baobhan Sith (a powerful fae). It transformed her from a respectable young lady who cared only for the finer things in life, to a vengeful fae-hunter. Taken under the wing of another faery, Kiaran Mackay – also keen on killing his own kind – Aileana learns about her prey, hones … Read more
Allegiant Divergent #3 by Veronica Roth Dystopian Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Allegiant, the final book in the Divergent series, takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of emotions as it brings the world of Tris, Tobias, Caleb, Christina, and the rest of the characters to a close. Allegiant was an impressive ending, and Veronica Roth should continue writing as she obviously has been extremely gifted in that … Read more
Allegiant Divergent #3 by Veronica Roth Dystopian Science Fiction * * * Stars (Pretty good) After revealing Edith Prior’s message to the Divergent – to find out what lies beyond the city’s borders – Tris and some others who are unhappy with Evelyn Eaton’s tyranny (she and the Factionless have disbanded the faction system and forbidden anyone to leave) make their escape. They expect to find people who need their help, but instead, they find … Read more
Lord Sunday Keys to the Kingdom #7 by Garth Nix Adventure Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) A boy named Arthur is stuck in an alternate world that is in a four-way war. He, who is destined to rule it, works with his friends to bring down the last of the enemy and stop the world, and ours, too, from ending. I liked the book because the author took the time to lay out … Read more
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s Journal Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1 by Jeff Kinney Funny Illustrated Fiction Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) The author did a pretty good job describing the plot by describing the mood and scenery. I like how the author gave every character their own attitude and way of acting. The author’s art work helped me to visualize what happened in the story. I … Read more
Everlasting Immortals #6 (last) by Alyson Noel Romance Supernatural * * Stars (Just ok.) This is the 6th and final book in the Immortals series. Ever and Damen have finally defeated their enemies and can now focus their energy on finding the antidote to the terrible curse that keeps them apart. However, as they delve into the dark part of Summerland, Damen and Ever reveal a new history of their relationship and a possible cure … Read more
Crossed Matched #2 by Ally Condie Dystopian Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Crossed is the second book out of three in its series. I have read the first, Matched, and just finished Crossed. This book was about Cassia finding Ky again and being together in the Rising to take down the Society. Cassia and Ky meet people who they come to love as friends on their adventure to find … Read more