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5 out of 5 stars:

Pemba just moved from New York to Connecticut and realizes that there is a huge difference between the two places. She realizes that slowly she is experiencing flash backs from a person whom she just doesn’t know yet. If you wanna find out who it is then you should REALLY REALLY REALLY read this book!

Reviewed by: Eccentric

5 out of 5 stars:

This book was fanTAStic. Westerfeld’s steampunk re-imagining of the world during World War I was intriguing – especially because of how closely he followed actual historical events. (He’s even provided an afterword that outlines what’s historical fact and where he took liberties to create his fictional tale.) Part of the world (including England) are Darwinists – they’ve focused more on the biological, natural side of things, while other countries (Germany and Austria for example) are Clankers – they’ve focused more on machines. And now they’re about to go to war. The reader’s way into all this? Following two young teens – Deryn (a young British girl who’s disguised herself as a boy in order to join the Air Force), and Aleksander (son of the murdered Archduke Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire). At first we follow their separate stories, but eventually their paths collide. They both have huge secrets, but can they keep their true identities hidden while the world goes to war? Oh, and the Leviathan? It’s a huge whale-like zeppelin thing. And it’s got some mysterious cargo aboard that seems to be awfully important. Of course, you’ve got to read the sequel, Behemoth, to find out more. I can’t wait to get started on that one.

Reviewed by: MsT

4 out of 5 stars:

Thoroughly enjoyable. Opal Koboi is back and causing nothing but trouble for our fairy friends, as well as one Artemis Fowl. Who has reverted back to his old ways now that his memories of the fairy folk have been removed, and he’s forgotten how much he’s learned from them as far as having a heart and a conscience goes. Of course, now Opal’s going after all those she feels wronged her. (Meaning, all those who foiled her plot to take over the world during the Goblin Rebellion in The Arctic Incident.) Up first: Holly Short and Julius Root. Next up? Artemis Fowl and Butler of course. Will Holly be able to save herself, Artemis, and all the fairy folk? Will Opal manage to win this time around? And let’s not forget that Artemis has hidden away the means by which he and Butler can regain all their lost memories. But will he be able to get them back in time to help? It’s a great ride full of the characters you’ve come to know and love in the Artemis Fowl series. Looking forward to reading more.

Reviewed by: MsT

5 out of 5 stars:

It’s the Pride and Prejudice you know and love, but as it was meant to be told. With zombies. This story is FANTASTIC. Seriously. It really is just the P&P story with zombies thrown in. They’ve been seamlessly woven into the fabric of the story. As if England at that time really had been overrun with some terrible plague that turned people into zombies. It’s just a fact of life for them. And of course the Bennett girls are seriously skilled fighters who handily remove any zombie threat from their immediate vicinity. If you’re looking for a fun new twist on an old classic, P&P&Z if for you.

Reviewed by: MsT

4 out of 5 stars:

Twelve-year old evil genius Artemis Fowl has made a discovery. Fairies really do exist. And he knows ALL about them. And is going to use that knowledge for his own financial gain. By kidnapping a fairy and demanding a ransom. In gold of course. His plans go a bit awry however when he kidnaps Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon. (That’d be the Lower Elements Police recon squad. LEPrecon. Leprechaun. Get it? This is the kind of awesome humor you’ll find throughout the book.) It’s a fantastic romp filled with magic and mayhem – fairies, centaurs, trolls, and Artemis’s kick-booty bodyguard Butler. If you’ve never read this series, you really, really should.

Reviewed by: MsT

4 out of 5 stars:

Essentially, this is the Peter Pan story. With a twist. We get some more background into how Peter Pan came to be the boy who never grows up. We learn more about the mysterious island where he and the Lost Boys live. We get some idea as to why the Lost Boys chose to go with Peter in the first place, and why they stayed. But BEWARE. This is not the warm and fuzzy Peter Pan from the Disney cartoon. Oh no. He’s got issues. Serious issues. As does everyone else in the story. And there’s violence. And language. Quite and bit of it. If this was a movie, I wouldn’t be able to watch it. The descriptions are that graphic and a tad disturbing at times. Now, if you think you can handle that, give this story a try. It’ll suck you in pretty much from the beginning, and you HAVE to stick around to the end to see how everyone makes out. And if they all survive as they battle the Captain and his crew to preserve the island’s magic.

Reviewed by: MsT

5 out of 5 stars:

The start was a bit slow, but once it got going, it didn’t stop until the end. This was one of those books where I kept saying, just one more chapter! Until I finally just had to sit down and finish it up. A real thrill ride as Daniel Knox and others search for the elusive tomb of Alexander the Great. The multiple story lines were woven together seamlessly, keeping you guessing as to how they all fit together and what are people’s true motives.

Reviewed by: MsT

5 out of 5 stars:

The book I am reading right now is awesome – Tyrell by Coe Booth. Tyrell is the main character in my book. His father is locked up for having a party with drugs in it. Now his mom cannot even keep a job, so they got kicked out of their apartment. Now he is stuck with his mom and brother at a motel the homeless shelter sent them to. He also has a girlfriend named Novisha that right now he is not really feeling because she is treating him like dirt. But there is this other girl named Jasmine…

Reviewed by: mab brown

5 out of 5 stars:

A classic. And although the language may not coincide with what you hear on the streets today, you can still relate to the story being told. It follows the lives of the Bennetts – father, mother, and 5 daughters – as the parents seek to find good matches for their daughters, and their daughters find love, sometimes in unexpected places. (Oh, and Mrs. Bennett and the younger daughter Lydia? How I wanted to reach into the story and give them a piece of my mind!!) P&P is also the story of what happens when a person has too much pride, or is prejudiced against someone else based on gossip or a superficial idea of who another person really is, without taking the time to get to know him/her or bothering to see beyond the surface – economic status, for example. A lesson everyone and anyone can learn from. A definite must read.

Reviewed by: MsT

4 out of 5 stars:

I’m starting to like the book The Hand You’re Dealt by Paul Volponi. In the story Huck Porter, the main character, plays in his community’s poker tournament. His math teacher Mr.Abbott has won some of the tournament. The only way that Huck should go on in the tournament is by making his look different. I think that Huck should go on in the tournament because he’s redeeming the dad’s defense from the past tournaments he’s been in. I think this story can get better.

Reviewed by: big