±1±: Now is the time Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Order Today!
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Over All Rating Reviews : Great Deal : $7.67
Date Created : Aug 18, 2010 17:19:08
Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it’s cracked up to be?
Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older—all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the “ugly truth”?
Over All Rating Reviews : Great Deal : $8.44
Date Created : Aug 04, 2010 10:21:28
For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along.
With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment.
But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.
For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.
±1±: Best Buy I'd heard so much about Hush, Hush, by the time I actually read it, I had no idea what to expect. For every shining recommendation I heard from fellow paranormal YA lit fans, I'd find another reader who panned the book mercilessly.
The book is built on one of the new, hot concepts in paranormal fiction: angels. (Because vampires and weres are so 2007, after all.) Of course, the focus of this novel aren't serene, harp-toting cherubs. Author Becca Fitzpatrick introduces half-human, half-angel Nephilim, fallen angels, andgels of death, avenging angels and other powerful, etherial beings. The fresh premise engaged my attention, and it was a treat to be exposed to a new set of mythology in addition to a thrilling storyline.
Sweet, studious Nora is a true good-girl. Her sheltered life is marred by the death of her father one year ago. Otherwise, her biggest annoyance is her new biology partner, Patch, a dangerously handsome transfer student whose bad attitude and flirtatious distraction threaten Nora's precious GPA -- and chance to get into an Ivy League college.
Nora has a typical good-girl reaction to an attractive bad boy -- she's simultanously drawn to him, and repelled by him. Their charged chemistry and his attention makes her uneasy, but it thrills her, too. Still, she can't shake the feeling that Patch is more than just a brooding guy in black -- he's hiding something. And he might actually be out to hurt her. Because Nora is being watched. And Patch seems to show up everywhere she does.
A lot of the reviews I read criticized Hush, Hush for romanticizing bad boys and encouraging young girls to make bad romantic decisions. Me, personally? I really enjoyed Hush, Hush. Author Becca Fitzpatrick is brave enough to write a male love interest that's actually a dynamic, conflicted character -- not a stereotypical hero or tortured good guy. It's interesting, and unexpected.
I felt Hush, Hush did have some weaknesses, however. The adult-child relationship in the book was not believable and was underdeveloped. Some of the characters are undeniably unlikeable, in fact. But the main relationship has a lot of good tension and potential, and I look forward to reading more about Nora and Patch and their challenges in Crescendo.
Oh yes, and that brings me to a side note about the book's title. I can't seem to find the connection between the title and the storyline or theme. But isn't the cover art amazing? on Sale!
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Over All Rating Reviews : Great Deal : $10.00
Date Created : Jul 07, 2010 03:51:45
It's been seven months since all the adults disappeared. Gone.
It happens in one night. A girl who died now walks among the living; Zil and the Human Crew set fire to Perdido Beach; and amid the flames and smoke, Sam sees the figure of the boy he fears the most: Drake. But Drake is dead. Sam and Caine defeated him along with the Darkness—or so they thought.
As Perdido Beach burns, battles rage: Astrid against the Town Council; the Human Crew versus the mutants; and Sam against Drake, who is back from the dead and ready to finish where he and Sam left off. And all the while deadly rumors are raging like the fire itself, spread by the prophetess Orsay and her companion, Nerezza. They say that death is a way to escape the FAYZ. Conditions are worse than ever and kids are desperate to get out. But are they desperate enough to believe that death will set them free?
±1±: Best Buy It has been seven months since all the adults disappeared and all the children under 15 are still struggling with life in the FAYZ. Hunger is an ever present problem, kids are getting drunk and smoking and carrying weapons. Some are trying to set authority with a Town Council; others aren't above violence and destruction to get their way. As Sam and Astrid fight (sometimes with each other) to do the right thing they are also dealing with the so-called prophetess who is saying death is the way to escape the FAYZ. On top of that Sam and others think they see Drake the dreaded Whip Hand, but he's dead - isn't he?
"Lies" is the exciting third book in Michael Grant's thrilling "Gone" series for young adults (the first two books are Gone and Hunger: A Gone Novel). Grant has managed to keep the tension throughout the series and you feel that the kids (some of whom are oh so young) as many struggle to do the right thing - not all agree on what the right thing is. While it is easy to feel sorry for Sam as he tries to lead those who don't necessarily want a leader and Astrid who is beginning to realize she is not always right, it is Mary who I felt the most sorry for as she has to decide whether or not to "poof" when she turns 15. This is not an easy decision for Mary - she is tired of taking care of the "littles" yet wonders who'll take care of them if she does disappear. Grant fills the book with many other memorable characters (for better or worse) including Orsay and Nerezza, Lana, Zil, Caine, Sanjit, Brianna, Dekka, Brittney, and more.
The Gone series reminds me a lot of a Stephen King type series for young adults and never more so than with this book which reminds me a lot of King's Under the Dome: A Novel. It is interesting to see what two authors do with a similar concept. There is a lot of good versus evil in both books and lots of destruction. Without giving anything away I do think Grant came up with a better explanation of what caused the FAYZ then King did with his dome. Grant gives readers just enough glimpses of life beyond the FAYZ to make readers wonder who among the children is doing the right thing - it will be interesting to see how Grant deals with the ramifications of the actions of all those living in the FAYZ - both the "good guys" and the "bad guys".
"Lies" is another excellent entry in Michael Grant's thrilling "Gone" series. on Sale!
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Over All Rating Reviews : Great Deal : $9.49
Date Created : Jun 23, 2010 01:00:06
Since their mother’s death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane.
One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives.
Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them--Set--has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe--a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
±1±: Best Buy My poor husband contends I can't shut up about this book so I must have liked it. Two weeks have gone by and I am still thinking about it, I must have loved it. The book was pure fun and adventure - really what more do you want?
While some readers may feel like this is just Percy with true siblings and Egyptian gods instead of half siblings and Greek gods,for me, the book stood solidly on its own. I liked Percy and the Olympians series because of its fast pace, witty writing, and ability to give old myths new (and often crazy) life. However, I don't know if I genuinely cared all that much for the characters - more like fun diversions or pleasant habits than people I couldn't imagine losing. My feelings about Sadie and Carter are completely the opposite. Riordan did a remarkable job fleshing out the siblings and their relationship. I found myself constantly comparing the nature of their relationship and dialog to another popular book with siblings (The Alchemist series) and Riordan's portrayal is so much more realistic. I also know less about Egyptian mythology and in many ways that made the Red Pyramid more enjoyable - I wasn't constantly fact checking or comparing the book to what I thought I knew.
I do know I will be pre-ordering number 2!
Parents Note: I read out loud to my young boys every night and I would probably hesitate to read this to them until they are in the 9-10 age range. This is not because of inappropriate content (although a few of the scenes/characters are a bit frightening), but more because the character/terminology list is pretty long and some of the mythology is a bit more complicated than with the Percy series. on Sale!
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Over All Rating Reviews : Great Deal : $8.45
Date Created : Jun 16, 2010 05:46:08
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she’s made it out of the bloody arena alive, she’s still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what’s worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss’s family, not her friends, not the people of District 12. Powerful and haunting, this thrilling final installment of Suzanne Collins’s groundbreaking The Hunger Games trilogy promises to be one of the most talked about books of the year.
