When hotheaded artist Cathy wakes to find a mysterious mark on the inside of her arm she doesn't worry all that much. She just, as anyone would, assumes its (at worse) a spider bite. But when she … more
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TheHappyBooker reviewed Graceling.
November 28, 2010
I loved this story, despite my issues with the audio version that I'll get to at the end of this review. It was fairly easy for me to sink into Katsa's world from early on in the book, … more
I really hope this catches on. It's not just the clever writing, though there's plenty of that here. The voice of Cathy Vickers (also known as ArtGirl, Undercover … more
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PoseySessions posted a Quick Tip about Matched.
November 06, 2010
Cassia's entire world is ordered and precise: everyone is guided and instructed by the Society so that they may live a perfect, happy, and healthy life, and no one has ever questioned the Society's … more
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MysticCowboy posted a Quick Tip about Graceling.
August 06, 2010
Great new supernatural world by a new author. Try also "Fire," her other book. You can tell that they are Young Adult novels, but that's one of my favorite genres. There's a third coming out next spring, … more
Despite many arguments to the contrary, this book was a great read. At least for me it was. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Many argue that with her books, L.J. Smith is trying to copy the Twilight series, … more
The idea behind this was good but it has been difficult for me to keep up with. The first novel in the book felt very familiar. I just can't bring myself to read the rest of this book. i give it a 1 for … more
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Brittany92 posted a Quick Tip about Graceling.
June 23, 2010
Vampires, werewolves, witches, shape shifters -- they live among us without our knowledge. Night World is their secret society, a secret society with very strict rules. And falling in love breaks all … more
I began reading the Trixie Belden series as a preteen after seeing my mom re-reading the copies she'd saved from her childhood sparked my curiosity. I was immediately hooked by the characters … more
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AshleyShell posted a Quick Tip about Trixie Belden.
June 22, 2010
I read & loved these books even into my college years because their charm lies in their relatable and fun characters rather than their plots, which really are not bad for the genre.
GENERAL OVERVIEW At first glance, this book appeared daunting because of its sheer length, 729 pages, and the fact that it's comprised of three novels in one. Once … more
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AchingHope posted a Quick Tip about Graceling.
June 04, 2010
This book is a basic introduction to the world of money for teens; how to get it, save it and spend it. Before you can spend money on clothes or an MP3 player, you need some money coming in, so a job … more
While US television might be able to provide international viewers with big budget, flashy genry series like Lost, Heroes, Flashforward, True Blood and the like, some impressive genre television has been … more
"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 … more
Matthew Livingston and the Prison of Souls is the first installment in this new young adult mystery series, by author Marco Conelli. Having made visit after visit to my favorite Barnes … more
I fully admit to picking this book up for the gorgeous cover originally. Then I placed in my pile of TBR and forgot about it for a few weeks. I picked it up again this past week and read straight through … more
I was attracted to this book due to my own religious upbringing, and I found it to be an interesting and different read. Emma Procter is stuck in the dinky, ultra-religious town of Wheaton … more
Owen can't remember a time in his life when he was truly happy. Ever since his brother's death when we was seven, his life has been dull, lonely, and slow, punctuated by numerous suicide attempts. After … more
When Lucy's father remarries, she's moved cross-country into her new stepfamily's home. She's shuffled into the basement where she has no furniture (stepmom Mara is "looking for the perfect furniture" … more
I am 22 and i still read 17 magazine i like it lol. I usually use it for the fashion seeing what is out there to buy and keeping up with whats hot or not lol. i actually find lots that i like and its … more