Still Sucks To Be Me: The All-True Confessions of Mina Smith, Teen Vampire (Maybe) By Kimberly Pauley
In Still Sucks To Be Me, Mina's family has just been discovered to be vampires, by someone sure to reveal their secret. Therefore, Mina's family must, a) Change their name, b) Fake their death, c) Move out of town, or d) All of the above. If you chose d, you are correct! Mina must move away from her best friend, and her boyfriend, who she has suspicions of possibly traipsing off to the beaches in Brazil with his absent parents, who she thinks is probably thinking, "Mina...who?"
When she moves to Louisiana, her family is greeted by two over-eager moms. One of which has a son Mina's age, and absolutely will NOT take no for an answer, specifically regarding the homecoming celebration dance. When the son, Grady, takes Mina to a party, his friends treat her like she's some trophy they all want to win. Fortunately, Cameron, one of the only vampires in Cartville, Louisiana, rescues her, and takes her to a much needed blood-bar.
When Raven, the girl who discovered Mina's family...issue arrives, things go into major chaos.With the help of Cameron, George, (the forever-absent boyfriend) and Mina's smuggled best friend, Raven is going down.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Twilight
Twilight By Stephanie Meyer
Twilight: say this title to most girls, and they will begin with "Team Edward!" or "Team Jacob!" I have just one thing to say about this: why isn't there a Team Bella?
In the first book of the four part series, Bella has just moved to Washington. She goes to her new school, and immediately has two friends, a super-clingy crush, and, while she's at it,a mysterious guy named Edward, which we all know about. The book is pretty well written, for what critics have said, but I think that sometimes, you disagree with the main character. In my case, (and many of my friends)I can't really see the reason why Bella (and the Twi-hards) think that Edward is so attractive.
One of my friends (whose name will remain anonymous said, " I just don't get Bella's attraction to Edward. Why would you want to touch someone who is ice-cold? Then again, touching a furnace isn't too nice either. Maybe she should just fall in love with a mortal . . ."
And from a different point of view, (who will also remain anonymous) " Why does everybody expect people to either love or hate twilight?? I mean its a stupid book so why does everybody give such a crap??? I don't care for it... don't hate, don't love."
Good point, Anonymous Person Number Two. Why does everybody think that you have to either like Twilight, or hate Twilight? I, for one am on the fence about it. I will have to read the whole series in order to fully GET it.
I give this book a 3.5 *** 1/2
Monday, May 31, 2010
The Red Pyramid
The Kane Chronicles Book One: The Red Pyramid By Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid is Rick Riordan's new book! It starts out similar to his last series: a loved family member is lost to some form of gods, this time Egyptian. Apparently, the main characters, Carter and Sadie Kane's dad has exploded the Rosetta Stone, therefore, the gods of Egypt are now taking over mortals, animals, and sometimes objects. Set has taken over Amos, the kids uncle and now the kids are trying to avoid him, in order to not be killed in the hands of their uncle.
I think Rick Riordan's new book is pretty well written, though it sticks to the same story structure as the Percy Jackson and The Olympians Series. I think Mr. Riordan needs to branch out from the story structure, because otherwise the only difference is the area/settings.
I give this book a 4.8! **** and 8/10
The Red Pyramid is Rick Riordan's new book! It starts out similar to his last series: a loved family member is lost to some form of gods, this time Egyptian. Apparently, the main characters, Carter and Sadie Kane's dad has exploded the Rosetta Stone, therefore, the gods of Egypt are now taking over mortals, animals, and sometimes objects. Set has taken over Amos, the kids uncle and now the kids are trying to avoid him, in order to not be killed in the hands of their uncle.
I think Rick Riordan's new book is pretty well written, though it sticks to the same story structure as the Percy Jackson and The Olympians Series. I think Mr. Riordan needs to branch out from the story structure, because otherwise the only difference is the area/settings.
I give this book a 4.8! **** and 8/10
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey
Don't You Dare Read This Mrs. Dunphrey By Maragaret Peterson Haddix
Tish Bonner was in the middle of a big pit of problems, and there was no way of getting out. Well, not until Tish is required to keep a journal in her teacher, Mrs. Dunphrey's English class. This is where Tish can pour out all of her problems, and doesn't have to worry about them being exposed. Mrs. Dunphrey has promised, promised, that if an entry in the journal is marked "Do Not Read This", she will not read it. It seems, to Tish, that all here secrets are safe. She spills about things happening in her family, the thoughts she has, and much more. More and more pressure build up on her, and she does not know what to do.
I liked this book because Tish expressed herself in such manners that you actually felt that you were there with her, and you had a secret window and could take a peek into here every-day life. I give this book FOUR AND A HALF STARS. **** + 1/2.
Tish Bonner was in the middle of a big pit of problems, and there was no way of getting out. Well, not until Tish is required to keep a journal in her teacher, Mrs. Dunphrey's English class. This is where Tish can pour out all of her problems, and doesn't have to worry about them being exposed. Mrs. Dunphrey has promised, promised, that if an entry in the journal is marked "Do Not Read This", she will not read it. It seems, to Tish, that all here secrets are safe. She spills about things happening in her family, the thoughts she has, and much more. More and more pressure build up on her, and she does not know what to do.
I liked this book because Tish expressed herself in such manners that you actually felt that you were there with her, and you had a secret window and could take a peek into here every-day life. I give this book FOUR AND A HALF STARS. **** + 1/2.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Blue Lipstick: Concrete Poems
Blue Lipstick: Concrete Poems - John Grandits
In Blue Lipsick, Jessie, a regular (or as regular you can get) high-school student, writes about the everyday happenings of her life, in the form of concrete poems.
Concrete poems are poems in the shape of the topic. For instance, if I were writing about a tree, my words would be in the form of a tree.
These poems range from topics of a hair-dying project gone horribly wrong, to a volleyball practice, in which the words go bouncing across the page.
I like this book because of the variety, and how Jessie deals with life, and everything confusing, maddening and just all the things in between. I give this book a ****** !
In Blue Lipsick, Jessie, a regular (or as regular you can get) high-school student, writes about the everyday happenings of her life, in the form of concrete poems.
Concrete poems are poems in the shape of the topic. For instance, if I were writing about a tree, my words would be in the form of a tree.
These poems range from topics of a hair-dying project gone horribly wrong, to a volleyball practice, in which the words go bouncing across the page.
I like this book because of the variety, and how Jessie deals with life, and everything confusing, maddening and just all the things in between. I give this book a ****** !
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian - Rick Riordan
In this book, Percy turns sixteen, and faces the battle of his life. A spy from the other side emerges, and many others perish by Kronos's hand. Percy has to make the choice of his life: will he save Olympus, or watch it crumble, never to reign again.
I love this series because, of the gripping details, and small surprises. *Spoiler Alert*
This isn't part of the story, so it isn't really a spoiler, but in the back of the book, Rick Riordan wrote: "As the first series comes to a close..." That means that he may write another series, and possibly from a different point of view, Annabeth's or Grover's. I can't wait!!! Anyhoo, I give this book a very rare " ****** "! (It's rare because I'm supposed to only rate from 1-5 stars.)
In this book, Percy turns sixteen, and faces the battle of his life. A spy from the other side emerges, and many others perish by Kronos's hand. Percy has to make the choice of his life: will he save Olympus, or watch it crumble, never to reign again.
I love this series because, of the gripping details, and small surprises. *Spoiler Alert*
This isn't part of the story, so it isn't really a spoiler, but in the back of the book, Rick Riordan wrote: "As the first series comes to a close..." That means that he may write another series, and possibly from a different point of view, Annabeth's or Grover's. I can't wait!!! Anyhoo, I give this book a very rare " ****** "! (It's rare because I'm supposed to only rate from 1-5 stars.)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Sammy Keyes and The Cold Hard Cash
Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash - Wendelin van Draanen
Sammy is rushing (illegally) to her grandmother's apartment, when she scares an old man - literally to death. His last words were "Take the money! Get rid of it! Get rid of it!". Sammy does this, but then has afterthought, and goes back to collect it. Now she's got a ton of money in her hands, and it may just be fake.
I like this book, and the series, because there is a girl heroine. You don't see many of those these days. The author is a great descriptive writer, and is coming out with a new book, "Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher". I give this book/series a rating of " *****".
Sammy is rushing (illegally) to her grandmother's apartment, when she scares an old man - literally to death. His last words were "Take the money! Get rid of it! Get rid of it!". Sammy does this, but then has afterthought, and goes back to collect it. Now she's got a ton of money in her hands, and it may just be fake.
I like this book, and the series, because there is a girl heroine. You don't see many of those these days. The author is a great descriptive writer, and is coming out with a new book, "Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher". I give this book/series a rating of " *****".
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