The premise of The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney is that Alex is a student at posh Themis Academy. At Themis, students do not face repercussions for engaging in bad deeds. Instead, by virtue of being a student at Themis, the students are simply trusted to be honorable. However, the reality is that not everyone is […]
Review: Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
November 3, 2010
Minor spoilers for Beautiful Creatures Alert In Gatlin County, things are not always what they seem, as we discovered in Beautiful Creatures. In Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, Ethan is dealing with the fallout of Lena’s sixteenth birthday. Lena has become distant, faced with having to claim herself for light or dark […]
Review: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
November 2, 2010
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner takes place immediately after the end of The Maze Runner. The boys plus Theresa have made it out of the maze, and must now compete in another challenge known as the Scorch Trials. As you may remember, the Earth dealt with this thing called the Flare, which I think […]
Review: Cate of the Lost Colony by Lisa Klein + Giveaway
November 1, 2010
Catherine Archer, an orphan has been selected for the chance to be one of Queen Elizabeth’s maids in waiting in Cate Of The Lost Colony by Lisa Klein. It is the chance of a lifetime, as working for the Queen reflects a potential positive change in fortune. Catherine finds love with one of the Queen’s […]
Review: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
October 26, 2010
First, you know when you go into a Jennifer Donnelly book, the writing is going to be excellent. Second, you should know the characters will be compelling. Third, you should know the book is going to be something you want to press into the hands of all of your friends.
Review: Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler
October 25, 2010
Lisabeth Lewis does not have an easy go of it. Plagued by an inner demon known as the thin voice, Lisa is anorexic. Food occupies the vast majority of her thoughts.