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The War with Grandpa (Yearling)
The War with Grandpa (Yearling)

Review:Superb, addictive story!
Grandpa has just moved in. Peter has suddenly been informed that grandpa will sleep in his room! Peter won't give up his room without a struggle. With his friends, He devises silly plans to force his grandpa into surrendering.
On the final attempt, he takes a chance. Will he ever get his room back?
I found this book interesting after the first few chapters. It is a surprising fictional book....Read this book to find out! Read more

Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely)
Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely)

Review:I start with complaints right off, but let me note that in the end I did enjoy this book.
This is rated as a young adult book, but really - I'm just not so sure about that. I mean, it's about Leslie, a girl who is raped and drugged by her brother and then CONTINUES LIVING WITH HIM!!!! As if it's just the most normal thing in the world. Sure, she doesn't like her brother, and she tries to avoid him, but still, what is up with that?!? As opposed to actually getting out of the bad situation and ... Read more

The Iron King (The Iron Fey Book 1)
The Iron King (The Iron Fey Book 1)

Review:Meghan Chase is expecting an ordinary 16th birthday with having her mom take her for her driver's permit test being the biggest thing (if she remembers). Instead she is humiliated at school and comes home to find that her 4-year-old brother has been kidnapped by faery. She is determined to get him back. With the help of her friend Robin (better known as Puck), she travels to faery to get her brother back. She has lots of adventures, makes some enemies, and finds some friends including a cat name... Read more

The Evolution of Mara Dyer (The Mara Dyer Trilogy)
The Evolution of Mara Dyer (The Mara Dyer Trilogy)

Review:I have literally just finished this book, not 10 minutes ago, and I am still in maddening awe of what I just read. The author has more literary skill in her left pinky than I would ever hope to accomplish my entire life over. I loved every second I was reading this book. And when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking of reading it. And now that it's finished, I wish that I hadn't, so that I could still be experiencing it. But my God. You thought the first book left you off at a cliffhanger? ... Read more

The Retribution of Mara Dyer (The Mara Dyer Trilogy)
The Retribution of Mara Dyer (The Mara Dyer Trilogy)

Review:The Retribution of Mara Dyer was a riveting story that takes you on a journey as Mara slowly discovers who she is. Though confusing at certain points, the novel ties all lose ends together in the finale. It is also more gruesome than its predecessors, with some scenes that were utterly cringe-worthy. However, the apt writing of Michelle Hodkin makes even the goriest moments, the most beautiful. Michelle is one of those writers who does not get much credit, since she is sure to be the up and comi... Read more

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (The Mara Dyer Trilogy)
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (The Mara Dyer Trilogy)

Review:Mara Dyer, the main character of this epic story, has gone through many changes and troubles since her friends' deaths. This is completely evident from the absolute beginning of the novel, creating a good sense of mystery and depth right from the start. Michelle Hodkin took an interesting perspective on the characters of the story...not your usual cup of tea. Noah, player, lover-boy, "that guy who could get in anyone's pants" kind of person, ended up being the main male character of this novel. ... Read more

A Modern Tale of Faerie (Modern Faerie Tale Book 2)
A Modern Tale of Faerie (Modern Faerie Tale Book 2)

Review:This uneven and meandering follow-up to Tithe has more of the same infantile adults (are there any other kind in Black's world?), misguided teen "rebels" and shocking content, along with a clunky attempt to address substance abuse.

Faerie drugs are bad, m'kay. We get it.

And, once again, most of the characters are so unlikable you don't really care what happens to them.

Somewhere in this mess of a story is a modern day Beauty and the Beast, only the beauty goes out of her w... Read more

Steelheart (Reckoners Book 1)
Steelheart (Reckoners Book 1)

Review:The book deals with a boy who witnessed his father murdered by an Epic (a person with superpowers). Said Epic became the dictator of Chicago. The whole world is controlled by Epics, none of which seems to be good.

The book is an interesting twist on superhero stories. Instead of the superheroes protecting civilians, the super powered people take over.

Besides the book having already a great hook, the book is a really fun read. The book follows a group of civilians who try to take d... Read more

Keep (Seaside Pictures Book 2)
Keep (Seaside Pictures Book 2)

Review:I decided to revisit the Seaside series and realized Zane's book was out! Love these guys and their dynamic! Zane and Fallon are exactly what the other needs even though they each try to sabotage their "us." Mallow on! Read more

Tear (A Seaside Novel Book 1)
Tear (A Seaside Novel Book 1)

Review:I really liked this book...even more than I expected to. I usually read books with a little more "spice" aka sex in them, but I didn't miss it at all because the storyline was solid and didn't need it to make a great story. Read more

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