Social & Family Issues
Review:I received this book yesterday, so I have not had time to start reading it. But I have heard wonderful things about this book. The package came very quickly which was great because I go on vacation soon and wanted this book, especially in paperback. I can not wait to start reading this book along with my others books for my summer reading list. Read more
Review:This story is well thought, but there are certain areas that drag out too long while the ending was too abrupt. For all the great action in this book, the ending seemed unfinished. In comparison the the rest of the book where some of the details and sappy moments are over done. I enjoyed getting to know the story, but I'm not completely satisfied with the outcome Read more
Review:loved it. it was so fun. All those witty remarks!!
I have thought Harry Potter series is the best but, this The Mortal Instrument series changed my mind. I am so excited for the City of Heavenly Fire!! I can't bellieve that is the last one from The Mortal Instument series!! Read more
Review:As a sixteen-year-old, I can appreciate Laurie Halse Anderson's writing for its honest and unabashed portrayal of adolescence. In Catalyst and Speak, Anderson recognizes the fact that high school is not necessarily the "best years of our lives" filled with fun, friendships, and happy endings. In fact, Catalyst, while not overdramatic, focuses on many of the unhappy events in the protagonist's life, many of which will impact her future as well. And the book's ending, while relatively satisfyin... Read more
Review:This book shows how eating disorders are so much more than just about wanting to be thin. It shows that eating disorders are a symptom of a much deeper underlying issue. This book is well written and draws in the reader so that you will not want to put the book down. Read more
Review:Twisted centers on Tyler, the used to be nerd, now somewhat bad boy who bloomed into a full grown, six foot hottie over the summer. With his newfound ripped physique, he may actually have a chance with the hottest girl in the school, the girl of his dreams, but his feelings have to contend with his dysfunctional family and his slowly crumbling world.
Character-wise, Tyler is fantastic. I couldn't put the book down because I was just so attached to the guy. Anderson writes from the teenage... Read more
Review:I thought this book sounded wonderful, but it's just "ok". It has good information in it - particularly the afterword - and it has a good message. What I didn't like were the comparisons to superheros and the pictures that were very football oriented - that did not appeal to my daughter at all. It was written more to appeal to boys I think, which is ironic considering it's a book about a woman with the potential to motivate girls to be politically active. By making the comparisons to footbal... Read more
Review:twist and turns and romance and deception! LOVE Simply stating I'm obsessed with Kresley Coles series is an understatement. This series is magically written sucking you in and allowing you to visually see and feel with your mind the world that Kresley has created. You have love hate relationships with characters and find yourself dying with anticipation for the next installment. I can't get enough. Read more
Review:I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author.
This series has gotten so much better with this second installment. After reading the first book in 2016, it stuck with me. Which is saying a lot since contemporary books don't tend to light my fire as much as a good fantasy or science fiction read. But this one stuck around. I finally decided to delve in and finish the series after a reread of the first book. I devoured the first book in one sitting, and this book wa... Read more
Review:The book is funny and carries the unique Pratchett charm. It is classic Discworld, but the characters and story are not as thrilling as some of the others in the series. I prefer Death, Rincewind, the wizards and other classic Ankh-Morpork characters to the witches. Discworld fans read this book! Starting on the series, or perhaps haven't read many of them? Skip this until you find a character group you really like. Read more