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plappen reviewed The Cellar Door. March 05

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The reader will not go wrong with this one

This is the tale of a young boy and his amazing adventures. Sam Bixby is your average nine-year-old. His parents have been divorced for most of his life. The concern and uncertainty … more

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plappen reviewed The Boy Who Played With Dark Matter. January 01

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Worth reading for everyone

Set at the dawn of the 22nd Century, this is about a young boy whose view of the world is turned upside down. Zeddy lives with his parents, Zane and Zadie. The world is under … more

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BaronSamedi3 reviewed The Hunger Games. December 20, 2012

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Who's Hungry?

We're all familiar with the old storytelling trope about the evil empire oppressing the good guys who are helpless to do anything about it. Those actual stories, though, have one particular thing in common: … more

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Lectus reviewed Lectus: Ten by Gretchen McNeil. December 01, 2012

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Okay Story

Ten high school students got invited to an exclusive weekend house party on Henry Island. It was supposed to be fun... until one by one they start showing up dead. Think of the … more

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Lectus reviewed Lectus: The Stone Girl by Alyssa B. S.... December 01, 2012

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Lectus: The Stone Girl by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

Boring to death

The Stone Girl takes a never-ending slow view on anorexia. The only thing worth noting in this story is when Sethie finally admits to her mother that she might "need … more

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Lectus reviewed Lectus: The Forsaken by Lisa M. Stasse. December 01, 2012

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Okay story

Why, in the name of Zeus, mix romance in a story where romance not only its not needed but it doesn't fit? Many people compare The Forsaken toHunger Games but … more

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Lectus reviewed Lectus: Origin by Jessica Khoury. December 01, 2012

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Very boring and slow

I was so looking forward to reading this book. Pia was born in a secret lab deep in the jungle of the Amazon. She’s born perfect. She doesn’t get sick, her skin is like that of Superman – … more

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Lectus reviewed Lectus: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder. December 01, 2012

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Nice story

I am not into fantasy and magic and that kind of genre but Poison Study left a sweet taste in me. I didn’t know it would have magic so I was about to abandon it when I found out. … more

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phmystic posted a Quick Tip about Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and th.... September 19, 2012

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I love this show my daughter and I watch it all the time and it doesnt hurt that the guys are nice to look at :)

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Lectus reviewed Living dead girl by Elizabeth Scott. August 30, 2012

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Heartbreaking

"Once upon a time, I was a little girl who disappeared. Once upon a time, my name was not Alice. Once upon a time, I didn't know how lucky I was." … more

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Lectus reviewed The Book of Blood and Shadow by Robin.... August 30, 2012

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The Book of Blood and Shadow by Robin Wasserman

Loved it!

At 3% I was already in love with the "razor-sharp wit" of the characters. This is the kind of language and characters that I like and, when I find them, I just don't want to the book to … more

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Lectus reviewed Lexapros and Cons by Aaron Karo. August 30, 2012

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very funny

I think this is the first time that I read a book that I have no idea what is about. I picked because I heard it was funny and I was in that mood. That said, I very much liked the story of Chuck dealing … more

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Lectus reviewed I Hunt Killers (Jasper Dent #1) by Ba.... August 30, 2012

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I Hunt Killers (Jasper Dent #1) by Barry Lyga

a different type of book

Warning: this review has a little bit of spoiler at the end. That said, I love books about serial killers; therefore I had to read this one. Not much is given in the synopsis … more

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Lectus reviewed 172 hours on the moon by Johan Harstad. August 30, 2012

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I'm never going to the moon!

Norwegian novelist John Harstad creates a frightening trip to “explore” moon that includes three teenagers randomly chosen through a lottery. I’m going … more

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Lectus reviewed Playground by 50 Cent. August 30, 2012

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It took me by surprise!

Did you know 50 Cent could write? Other than songs, that is. He wrote this novel loosely inspired by his adolescence and with his 14 year old son in mind. I was very skeptical of … more

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Lectus reviewed Bless me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya. August 30, 2012

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why is this book banned?

Did you know that Bless me, Ultima is in the ALA list of banned books for 2008? Yeap. First published in 1972 the book has been banned from been used in schools … more

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Lectus reviewed Skios: a novel by Michael Frayn. August 25, 2012

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Funny and annoying

The first thing I’m going to say is that Skios would make a pretty funny movie because anything with mistaken identity is funny. Dr. Norman Wilfred is going to Skios, a … more

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Lectus reviewed Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne. August 25, 2012

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Good for a movie

Firstable, this book is a great read for boys! I’d been waiting to read this book for a while and I’m glad it didn’t disappoint me. What I liked most of … more

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plappen reviewed The Curse of Borage-Doone. June 23, 2012

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This one is surprisingly good

This young adult novel is about a young boy, and his grandmother who opens the "wrong" email. Sam is your average ten-year-old resident of Britain. His Gran is staying … more

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plappen reviewed The Lightbridge Legacy: Destiny's Call. May 04, 2012

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An excellent piece of writing

This is the first of a trilogy (actually one long novel split into three books). This young adult tale is an excellent piece of writing. Ani, an adolescent girl who, troubled by strange dreams and visions, … more

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tomtom13 reviewed The Hunger Games. April 19, 2012

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Who's Still Standing?

Told from the perspective of the main character, Katniss, THE HUNGER GAMES takes place in a future where the United States as we know it no longer exists. The book never explains exactly what happened, … more

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fatherz posted a Quick Tip about The Hunger Games. April 16, 2012

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A Quick Tip by fatherz

I liked the book. I've read a good bit of dystopian literature,and I found the premise fascinating. But I have to say that I was badly distracted by some fairly dreadful flaws in the actual writing. Way … more

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Gabina49 reviewed Room: A Novel. March 21, 2012

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Unlock the Doors

Room Author: Emma Donoghue Reviewed By Fran Lewis The four walls of a room can often be confining when you are sick and unable … more

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jasminenoack posted a Quick Tip about Room: A Novel. February 19, 2012

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A Quick Tip by jasminenoack

a great perspective of kidnap from the view of one who's never known anything else.

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tomtom13 reviewed Gossip Girl (book series). November 30, 2011

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Apathy in the Big Apple

The gorgeous Serena van der Woodsen returns home after getting kicked out of an expensive boarding school overseas. She believes things are going to be just the way before she left, but they aren't. … more

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