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So I gave into the hype. I just had to see what this book was about and I have to say, I really liked it. Nothing insane or stupid (for the most part) and everything in the book connects well. I really enjoyed the book because of it’s concept. It’s interesting. If you haven’t noticed, I’m a sucker for this supernatural kind of thing. I loved the way the author weaved the story line, layering it in such a way that it makes sense, but it’s still a mystery.
In the book, Pittacus Lore is the head elder of the Loriens. However, he and the other nine elders upped and disappeared one day. At that point, a savage species from another planet attacked the Loriens, killing off everybody and, later, destroying the planet. Only eighteen people got away, and they were given the task to lead the Loriens to a new future and begin replenish their race. Nine kids with powers and nine guides to show them the way. At least, that’s what all of them think. However, when Four begins to see images of another ship, another escapee, he begins to wonder, what else managed to survive?
It was an enjoyable book, and it deserves this hype. I definitely can’t wait to see where else Pittacus Lore, the strongest elder of the Lorien people, will take us next.
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 4/5
World Building: 4.5/5
Cover: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.90/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
In the book, Pittacus Lore is the head elder of the Loriens. However, he and the other nine elders upped and disappeared one day. At that point, a savage species from another planet attacked the Loriens, killing off everybody and, later, destroying the planet. Only eighteen people got away, and they were given the task to lead the Loriens to a new future and begin replenish their race. Nine kids with powers and nine guides to show them the way. At least, that’s what all of them think. However, when Four begins to see images of another ship, another escapee, he begins to wonder, what else managed to survive?
It was an enjoyable book, and it deserves this hype. I definitely can’t wait to see where else Pittacus Lore, the strongest elder of the Lorien people, will take us next.
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 4/5
World Building: 4.5/5
Cover: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.90/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
Pierce is living in her version of a hell hole: Isla Huesos or in English: Island of Bones. There with her recently divorced mom, she is struggling to keep up the facade of a normal life after her near death experience. However, when John, someone she saw in the other world, starts popping up randomly in her life, she fears that he’s not just there to mess around, or even to protect her.
I liked this story. No, it’s not my favourite by Meg Cabot because, in my honest opinion, it was semi boring. A lot of the story was all back story. What had happened in the past. I get that that was a big portion of the main storyline, but I felt it was placed at odd times and often times confused me as I read. Nonetheless, I did like the overall storyline, and plus, this is only the first book to the trilogy. Hopefully the second book is better than this one!
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
World Building: 3.5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.74/5
I liked this story. No, it’s not my favourite by Meg Cabot because, in my honest opinion, it was semi boring. A lot of the story was all back story. What had happened in the past. I get that that was a big portion of the main storyline, but I felt it was placed at odd times and often times confused me as I read. Nonetheless, I did like the overall storyline, and plus, this is only the first book to the trilogy. Hopefully the second book is better than this one!
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
World Building: 3.5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.74/5
This book wasn’t too bad. I’m sorry, I personally didn’t laugh much, but that might just be because it’s like a more mature joke or something? I don’t know, but it was a pretty good book. Joanne Hill takes control of her life as she tries to get revenge against her former boss, Joshua, for humiliating her and eventually firing her. With her connections and cunning mind, she manages to dupe Joshua in a way he didn’t think possible.
Well written and definitely a book meant for girls, haha~ It was interesting and cliche, but not so much so that it ruined the book. There was always that element of surprise and I enjoyed it ~!
The part of the book that really strikes the reader is the ridicule and the crap that Joanne had to endure. Self conscious and insecure, she goes through life barely hanging on. Her actions later on in the novel are empowering and cunning. However, though the novel was quite interesting, I didn’t like the portion about plastic surgery. Maybe it’s just me and the fact that I don’t really support that kind of thing, but that part of the book I instinctively frowned upon. However, the novel was very good overall~
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing: 4.5/5
Cover: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.81/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
Well written and definitely a book meant for girls, haha~ It was interesting and cliche, but not so much so that it ruined the book. There was always that element of surprise and I enjoyed it ~!
The part of the book that really strikes the reader is the ridicule and the crap that Joanne had to endure. Self conscious and insecure, she goes through life barely hanging on. Her actions later on in the novel are empowering and cunning. However, though the novel was quite interesting, I didn’t like the portion about plastic surgery. Maybe it’s just me and the fact that I don’t really support that kind of thing, but that part of the book I instinctively frowned upon. However, the novel was very good overall~
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing: 4.5/5
Cover: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.81/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
The sequel to Eon, this book was like the first one, striking. It is now known to a selective few that Lord Eon is actual Lady Eona. However, whether male or female, she is still a Dragoneye, and one of the last ones at that. As she journeys with the resistance force, she must face challenges and hurdles far greater than those faced in ‘Eon’. Balancing his safety with a burning feeling for him, she must ensure that Kygo gets the throne. However, as they travel, she begins to feel something stirring within her, a voice telling her that she needs to do something that will kill Kygo, but will free the land and the dragons forever.
In this book, the plot is equally intense as the first novel. There is a partial love issue in this novel, however, it is a great part of the story line that helps the story along instead of forcing it to slow down. Yes, there are sometimes in the novel where I felt like tossing an anvil at Eona’s head, but it is her insecurity and mistakes that create a ’cause and effect’ sort of thing that carries the story well. It’s intense and crazy, and at some parts quite sickening and torturous. Is it worth it in the end? Yes. It truly is. I loved this book and Eon. A great duo of books in my opinion~!
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.15/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
In this book, the plot is equally intense as the first novel. There is a partial love issue in this novel, however, it is a great part of the story line that helps the story along instead of forcing it to slow down. Yes, there are sometimes in the novel where I felt like tossing an anvil at Eona’s head, but it is her insecurity and mistakes that create a ’cause and effect’ sort of thing that carries the story well. It’s intense and crazy, and at some parts quite sickening and torturous. Is it worth it in the end? Yes. It truly is. I loved this book and Eon. A great duo of books in my opinion~!
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.15/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
Eon is the lowest of the low before the Dragoneye Ceremony. Crippled and poor, Eon is pressured to show his worth at the ceremony. Unbeknownst to him, he unlocks something unseen in the ceremony circle in more than 500 years. Suddenly praised for his amazing power, he is thrust unto the Dragoneye Council, clueless, and to his own confusion, powerless. Unable to control his power as the other Dragoneyes can, he panics and begins to search for a solution. Through his journey, Eon is confused as his true self, Eona, is held at bay, but only at the cusp of it. Trying his best to gain his power, Eon finds out that the only way to be truly powerful is to embrace himself, even though he has not been Eona for many many years.
This books is captivating. I loved it through and through because it wasn’t your cliche book. There wasn’t this stupid love triangle thing, nor was there any girlish idiocy. It was clear cut and amazing. There was a tonne of action and the book was fast paced and exciting. I couldn’t put it down. Yes, that phrase is rendered pretty much useless seeing as it took me a month and a half to finish the novel, but can you blame me? Exams + summer school = not much time to read. I didn’t even do that well on my exams … (self pity moment). However, this book was amazing. I know I say that about every book but this… it was different, refreshing. With series like The Mortal Instruments, or Shade, or Evermore, there is a story line, but it’s clouded by the romance. In this novel, there isn’t much romance because she is hiding her true identity. However, this book is empowering and intensely interesting. I definitely recommend it for guys and girls.
My favourite part of this book was the fact that Alison Goodman captured each character so well and was able to make them unique, interesting, and memorable. This book was extremely well done~!
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.02/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
This books is captivating. I loved it through and through because it wasn’t your cliche book. There wasn’t this stupid love triangle thing, nor was there any girlish idiocy. It was clear cut and amazing. There was a tonne of action and the book was fast paced and exciting. I couldn’t put it down. Yes, that phrase is rendered pretty much useless seeing as it took me a month and a half to finish the novel, but can you blame me? Exams + summer school = not much time to read. I didn’t even do that well on my exams … (self pity moment). However, this book was amazing. I know I say that about every book but this… it was different, refreshing. With series like The Mortal Instruments, or Shade, or Evermore, there is a story line, but it’s clouded by the romance. In this novel, there isn’t much romance because she is hiding her true identity. However, this book is empowering and intensely interesting. I definitely recommend it for guys and girls.
My favourite part of this book was the fact that Alison Goodman captured each character so well and was able to make them unique, interesting, and memorable. This book was extremely well done~!
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.02/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
When I saw that Colasanti had another book, my gosh, I was excited. I loved her other books, so when I finally got my hands on ‘So Much Closer’, I was ecstatic.
The book is about Brooke. Her parents were divorced and she was living with her mother in New Jersey while her dad was living in New York. Scott, a boy from school, is her world. She is crushing hard, and would do anything for him, even though she knew that he probably didn’t even know her name. However, right before she confesses to Scott, he tells her that he’s moving to New York. Shocked and appalled, she decides to move to New York and live her father, who was the reason for her parents’ divorce. Forced to overcome this barrier between her and her father, she begins to discover who she is and who her real friends are. As she journeys through New York, she meets Sadie and John, who become a large part of her life by accident.
I’m sorry. As much as I anticipated this book, I didn’t like it. Yes, it was very well written, as are all of Colasanti’s books. However, I found it quite silly to pick up your life and move to a new city FOR A GUY. Also, she’s supposedly a reluctant genius, however, that seemed to only apply to school work and not common sense… It was a good book, don’t get me wrong. I have to say, though, the second half was definitely better than the first.
I’m disappointed, and yet I’m not. I mean, her writing has gotten better, however, the story line was lacking. Overall, it wasn’t her best book, but it could’ve been worse.
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 3/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.61/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
The book is about Brooke. Her parents were divorced and she was living with her mother in New Jersey while her dad was living in New York. Scott, a boy from school, is her world. She is crushing hard, and would do anything for him, even though she knew that he probably didn’t even know her name. However, right before she confesses to Scott, he tells her that he’s moving to New York. Shocked and appalled, she decides to move to New York and live her father, who was the reason for her parents’ divorce. Forced to overcome this barrier between her and her father, she begins to discover who she is and who her real friends are. As she journeys through New York, she meets Sadie and John, who become a large part of her life by accident.
I’m sorry. As much as I anticipated this book, I didn’t like it. Yes, it was very well written, as are all of Colasanti’s books. However, I found it quite silly to pick up your life and move to a new city FOR A GUY. Also, she’s supposedly a reluctant genius, however, that seemed to only apply to school work and not common sense… It was a good book, don’t get me wrong. I have to say, though, the second half was definitely better than the first.
I’m disappointed, and yet I’m not. I mean, her writing has gotten better, however, the story line was lacking. Overall, it wasn’t her best book, but it could’ve been worse.
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 3/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.61/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
This book is the sequel to an awesometastic book. Yes, awesometastic. I made it up, and it’s an awesometastic word.
Anyways, haha, I loved this book too.
Ginny is trying to get her university applications together when some guy from London contacts her saying that he found her back pack, and the last envelope. Determined to finish her quest, she leaves America once more to spend her winter break in London, ready to complete her quest. Unfortunately, there’s a catch, and his name is Oliver. Hard as steel, with little to no emotions, Ginny finds herself in a conundrum as Oliver ventures on this adventure with her. On the other side of the page though, there’s Keith who’s fighting for Ginny… or is he? However, whether Keith or Oliver is going, Ginny is determined to finish what she started.
Again, another great book by Maureen Johnson! I loved this book, mainly because of the conflict that happens between Ginny as Keith, her new friend Ellis, and Oliver accompany her on her quest. It’s interesting to see Ginny bond with Ellis, who is the first (sane) girl who Gin talks to in England. Also, it’s interesting to see her break apart Oliver and Keith’s fight as we all grow ever curious as to who she’s going to end up with, and if they’re enough to make her stay for good in England, or even in Europe.
Plot: 4.5/5
Characters: 4/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 4.5/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.91/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
Anyways, haha, I loved this book too.
Ginny is trying to get her university applications together when some guy from London contacts her saying that he found her back pack, and the last envelope. Determined to finish her quest, she leaves America once more to spend her winter break in London, ready to complete her quest. Unfortunately, there’s a catch, and his name is Oliver. Hard as steel, with little to no emotions, Ginny finds herself in a conundrum as Oliver ventures on this adventure with her. On the other side of the page though, there’s Keith who’s fighting for Ginny… or is he? However, whether Keith or Oliver is going, Ginny is determined to finish what she started.
Again, another great book by Maureen Johnson! I loved this book, mainly because of the conflict that happens between Ginny as Keith, her new friend Ellis, and Oliver accompany her on her quest. It’s interesting to see Ginny bond with Ellis, who is the first (sane) girl who Gin talks to in England. Also, it’s interesting to see her break apart Oliver and Keith’s fight as we all grow ever curious as to who she’s going to end up with, and if they’re enough to make her stay for good in England, or even in Europe.
Plot: 4.5/5
Characters: 4/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 4.5/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.91/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
I don’t remember much about this book, to be honest, haha. I read it like 5 years ago or something. All I know, is that I loved it. The six books by Maureen that I’ve read, I’ve really loved. Girl at Sea, 13 Little Blue Envelopes, and, its sequel, The Last Little Blue Envelope, were all about traveling, seeing the world, while Devilish and her short story in a collaboration book, were about the supernatural or the creepy. I love the way she writes, though according to my sister, who’s currently reading this book, there’s a lot of spelling and grammatical errors, which I’ve never noticed… However, even with those, the traveling and the adventure of the books make them that much more interesting. I definitely recommend it !
Plot: 4.5/5
Characters: 4/5
World Building: 5/5
Writing: 3.5/5
Cover: 2/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.68/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
Plot: 4.5/5
Characters: 4/5
World Building: 5/5
Writing: 3.5/5
Cover: 2/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.68/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
Mclean begins another life as she moves to Lakeview. After the messy, and controversial, divorce between her parents, Mclean has had problem adjusting to herself, choosing who she was and what she would be in each city she and her dad moved to. She hated her mother for tearing their family apart and also the fact that her step father was the coach to her father’s and her own favourite college basketball team. As she enters Lakeview, she chooses to be Liz, though that plan falls flat when she introduces herself to some guy as Mclean. Finally forced to be herself, Mclean faces her mom and the other half of her family head on as she discovers who she is, and what she can do. And also, as she falls in love.
Another great book by Sarah Dessen! Written well, we are taken on a journey as Mclean discovers herself and faces what she tried to avoid at all costs. One thing that I love about Sarah Dessen’s novels is that she always includes something, whether a city, or a character, or a place, from another one of her novels. In this particular novel, Heidi and “The Last Chance”, from her previous novel, ‘Along for the Ride’, make an appearance when Mclean goes to Colby. It’s a nice connection that makes the readers of many of Sarah Dessen’s novel able to relate more to the book.
Definitely a good book, filled with new friends, new love, and self discovery. Well written and well done!
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.00/5
Another great book by Sarah Dessen! Written well, we are taken on a journey as Mclean discovers herself and faces what she tried to avoid at all costs. One thing that I love about Sarah Dessen’s novels is that she always includes something, whether a city, or a character, or a place, from another one of her novels. In this particular novel, Heidi and “The Last Chance”, from her previous novel, ‘Along for the Ride’, make an appearance when Mclean goes to Colby. It’s a nice connection that makes the readers of many of Sarah Dessen’s novel able to relate more to the book.
Definitely a good book, filled with new friends, new love, and self discovery. Well written and well done!
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.00/5
Kat Bishop is at it again, stealing for the greater good instead of evil. After the great Heist at the Henley, Kat has been running solo, retrieving long ago stolen items and returning them to their rightful owners. When she returns home, she realizes how badly she’s hurt her friends by leaving them behind. As they take on the job to retrieve the Cleopatra Emerald from a famous company, and return it to the true finders of the Emerald, they run into a large complication on the way: they were conned. Now, trying to steal the Cleopatra Emerald for the second time, they struggle to find a solution. Over stepping the most complicated of obsticles, Kat Bishop and her friends attempt the Heist of the century. The question is: will they succeed?
Uncommon Criminals was an excellent sequel to Heist Society. It was filled with adventure, the introduction of new allies and new enemies, and was jammed packed with action. Throughout the book, Hale and Kat get closer, but when Nick steps back into the picture, the green monster makes its appearance as Hale and Nick duke it out (or glare at each other until one or the other combusts into flames). I loved this book! It was well written, and it leaves you wanting more!
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 4/5
Overall: 5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.20/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
Uncommon Criminals was an excellent sequel to Heist Society. It was filled with adventure, the introduction of new allies and new enemies, and was jammed packed with action. Throughout the book, Hale and Kat get closer, but when Nick steps back into the picture, the green monster makes its appearance as Hale and Nick duke it out (or glare at each other until one or the other combusts into flames). I loved this book! It was well written, and it leaves you wanting more!
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 4/5
Overall: 5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.20/5
-review by Between Printed Pages