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reviewed Graceling. February 15, 2010
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Graceling
"Graceling" has been highly recommended to me by a number of people and so I have to say that I was stunned that I didn't find it to be the fantastic read that everyone else did. What makes this even …
reviewed Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate). February 12, 2010
Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate)
"Soulless" is a quirky pleasure. A funny, delightful romp that I'm glad I don't have to categorize. Is it a romance? Steampunk? A mystery? In some sense, it is all of these things.     The …
reviewed Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate). February 06, 2010
Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate)
Quickie POV: A charming and very witty mix of a multitude of sub-genres. Soulless kept me fixated on the plot while entertaining me throughout with laugh-out-loud moments and I think I might have even …
reviewed Pretties (Uglies Trilogy, Book 2). January 27, 2010
Pretties (Uglies Trilogy, Book 2)
I have to say that while I really liked this book that I was disappointed in the ending. This follow-up to "Uglies" was just as well written... just as intriguing and page turning... but having an ending …
reviewed Skinned (Skinned Trilogy). January 22, 2010
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Skinned (Skinned Trilogy)
Fascinating premise that was well thought out, but which, unfortunately, wasn't exactly my cup of tea.    The story in brief: a girl is dying from an accident. Her bereaved parents, …
reviewed Crashed (Skinned, Book 2). January 20, 2010
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Crashed (Skinned, Book 2)
I didn't realize this was book 2 when I picked it up - I have to go back and get the first now! Similar in a lot of ways to Uglies but original as well, definitly a futuristic sci-fi that fans of Westerfeld …
reviewed Stranger in a Strange Land. January 09, 2010
Stranger in a Strange Land
Valentine Michael Smith is genetically a human. But he was born on Mars and he is now the only survivor of the first manned mission to Mars. When the second mission to Mars rescues him and brings him …
reviewed Crashed (Skinned, Book 2). January 05, 2010
Crashed (Skinned, Book 2)
Lia Kahn has given up on her old life. She's accepted what she is, a mech and not a human. She's left her family and their home to live with others like her. They live a crazy life without rules or boundaries, …
reviewed Elantris. November 12, 2009
Elantris
Where do I begin? I think since I read the Mistborn books before this (his fantasy debut) it gives me a bit of an edge. I can see some of the theories and ideas that he formed in Elantris taking fuller …
reviewed Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate). November 12, 2009
Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate)
When trying to figure out how to categorize Soulless all I could really think of was 'Historical Paranormal Romantic Spoof'...because honestly everything and everyone, in the beginning of the book, was …
reviewed Oryx and Crake. November 10, 2009
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Oryx and Crake
This story centers around Snowman, the last(?) man on Earth. After a disease obliterates the world, he is the one left to pick up the pieces, including watching over the Crakers, a race of perfected people …
reviewed The Forest of Hands and Teeth. November 07, 2009
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The Forest of Hands and Teeth
This novel was very well written. At first, I wasn't really liking Mary so much, but as the book went on a few chapters, I started to connect with her. Mary's one dream is to see the ocean, but an unrealistic …
reviewed Crashed (Skinned, Book 2). October 04, 2009
Crashed (Skinned, Book 2)
Crashed is the second novel in a proposed trilogy of novels collectively entitled The Skinned Trilogy. The book is targeted for an audience of readers in their late teens but don't let that throw you …
reviewed Crashed (Skinned, Book 2). October 04, 2009
Crashed (Skinned, Book 2)
Crashed is the second novel in a proposed trilogy of novels collectively entitled The Skinned Trilogy. The book is targeted for an audience of readers in their late teens but don't let that throw you …
reviewed The Forest of Hands and Teeth. September 25, 2009
The Forest of Hands and Teeth
Mary leads a normal life in her small village in the forest. There are certain truths that she was brought up believing in - the Sisterhood always knows best; the Guardians will protect and serve and …
reviewed Uglies (Uglies Trilogy, Book 1). September 15, 2009
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Uglies (Uglies Trilogy, Book 1)
Tally Youngblood is anxiously awaiting her sixteenth birthday. Why? Well once she turns sixteen she will be reunited with her BFF Peris, but more importantly than that, she will finally be pretty. That's …
reviewed Oryx and Crake. September 14, 2009
Oryx and Crake
I only recently discovered Ms. Atwood and I must say that I'd like to flog myself in regret. While her writing is certainly good, it is not nearly as fabulous as her imaginings which border on genius. …
reviewed Specials (The Uglies). August 28, 2009
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Specials (The Uglies)
Specials, is the third book in the Uglies series and wraps up the story of Tally Youngblood. Mr. Westerfeld has done a wonderful job with this series and I was very pleased with all three of his books …
reviewed Pretties (Uglies Trilogy, Book 2). August 26, 2009
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Pretties (Uglies Trilogy, Book 2)
I will keep this short and sweet. The second book in the Uglies series bypassed the first book. This book was everything a novel should be, well written, deeply developed characters, well thought out …
reviewed Uglies (Uglies Trilogy, Book 1). August 24, 2009
Uglies (Uglies Trilogy, Book 1)
This book had been on my recommended list for a long time, but I usually only pick up a YA novel if comes highly recommended from a friend. I came across an advert offering the ebook of Uglies for download …
reviewed When You Reach Me. July 29, 2009
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When You Reach Me
The back of this book describes it as "a remarkable novel (that) takes place in the real world, but holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart. When You Reach Me is original and a brilliant and profound delight."  & …
reviewed When You Reach Me. July 01, 2009
When You Reach Me
Miranda and Sal have been best friends practically since birth. They did everything together--from daycare naptime to walking to school--until sixth grade when Sal is suddenly punched by the new kid. …
reviewed 1984 (novel). June 23, 2009
1984 (British first edition)
This negative utopia called "1984" was written in 1948. The author, George Orwell, (whose real names were Eric Arthur Blair) was already dying of tuberculosis (in his native England) when it …
reviewed The Giver. May 31, 2009
The Giver
I first read this book ten years ago when I was in the seventh grade. I really do not know why I actually read this book because I was not an avid reading back in the day; but, never-the-less, I read …
reviewed The Adoration of Jenna Fox. May 09, 2009
The Adoration of Jenna Fox
After waking from a year-long coma, Jenna has no idea who she is. She's been told her name and has watched the many home videos of her life but she still can't recall the details of her past life, who …
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