This book is about a teenager that is just like you and me. But what happens when she moves to a little town where everyone is nice to her - but not to the beautiful Cullen kids? She spends most of her time trying to find out what is with the Cullenns. But the real question is, does she want to find out the hard or the harder way? Bella can't help the feelings that blooming inside her for Edward Cullen. Ever had nightmares? Well, Bella Swan is in her own worst nightmare, but can she turn it into a sweet dream before someone she loves gets hurt?
I loved the way it's so fictional that you look back at your problems and laugh that you were fretting at all.
I dislike how many errors can be found through the book - bad grammar, incorrect spelling, and so on.
This book is so fantastic that I have read it, memorised it, and if you like a chat, I can tell you everything about the Twilight Saga.
Rating: 5/5
Review by Tiffany Stephenson
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Book Review: Alice 19th by Yu Watase
Alice 19th; 1
Alice Seno is a really shy and mysterious girl who always seems to be outshined by her older sister, Mayura. One day, Alice has an encouter with a mysterious and magic rabbit girl and her life is turned inside out and upside down. Alice discovers that words have power and that she has the potential to be master of a set of very powerful words called the Lotis words. But power always comes with a price, and that price might be someone she really cares about, as well as her sister Mayura. What will become of her if Alice uses her new powers wrong?
The best thing about this book is that it's very out there and manga never ceases to amaze me at its imagination.
I don't like how sometimes it doesn't make sense because you've read the wrong section.
Rating: 5/5
Review by Kaitlin Larney
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This book is about a girl called Alice who is a having a few family problems. Her sister hates her because they are in love with the same guy, and then she disappears. Her family blames her, some weird guy shows up and wants to marry her, and worst of all, a talking rabbit wants her to defeat some dark spirits. But can Alice do this by herself? Well, she wouldn't want to bring her love - Kyo - with her, or would she? Her sister got up the courage to tell Kyo that she loves him, but does Alice even have the time to tell him? Alice must find her sister before the dark completely consumes her, and try to convince her sister that it's ok to at least give Alice a chance. But can she do all that?
The best thing in Alice 19th is that it's not real but most of the problems people can relate to and know how she feels.
I don't like the way it all ends on a sad note - and that they haven't made an anime of it yet!
People who like a good teen romance will just love this.
I absolutely love, love, love this book!
Rating: 5/5
Review by Tiffany Stephenson
Alice Seno is a really shy and mysterious girl who always seems to be outshined by her older sister, Mayura. One day, Alice has an encouter with a mysterious and magic rabbit girl and her life is turned inside out and upside down. Alice discovers that words have power and that she has the potential to be master of a set of very powerful words called the Lotis words. But power always comes with a price, and that price might be someone she really cares about, as well as her sister Mayura. What will become of her if Alice uses her new powers wrong?
The best thing about this book is that it's very out there and manga never ceases to amaze me at its imagination.
I don't like how sometimes it doesn't make sense because you've read the wrong section.
Rating: 5/5
Review by Kaitlin Larney
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This book is about a girl called Alice who is a having a few family problems. Her sister hates her because they are in love with the same guy, and then she disappears. Her family blames her, some weird guy shows up and wants to marry her, and worst of all, a talking rabbit wants her to defeat some dark spirits. But can Alice do this by herself? Well, she wouldn't want to bring her love - Kyo - with her, or would she? Her sister got up the courage to tell Kyo that she loves him, but does Alice even have the time to tell him? Alice must find her sister before the dark completely consumes her, and try to convince her sister that it's ok to at least give Alice a chance. But can she do all that?
The best thing in Alice 19th is that it's not real but most of the problems people can relate to and know how she feels.
I don't like the way it all ends on a sad note - and that they haven't made an anime of it yet!
People who like a good teen romance will just love this.
I absolutely love, love, love this book!
Rating: 5/5
Review by Tiffany Stephenson
Friday, April 23, 2010
Book Review: Gifted by Marilyn Kaye
What do you define as gifted? Being able to stick you whole fist in your mouth? Saying the alphabet backwards? Well, they're all things you choose to do. No one can choose to have Amanda's "gift". It isn't like other people's gifts. She can't point at something and make it move. She can't speak to ghosts. She can't see the future or go invisible. So what can she do? Feel guilty for people. What does she do when she feels guilty for someone? Why does it happen and what does she do about it?
As you can probably tell, it is about people who are different, and who want to control their "gifts". But it also shows that even the gifted get problems! And that is why I absolutely love this book.
I didn't like the way that everything was so predictable and you could guess who is good and bad.
If you like average and ordinary problems happening to special people, and great and different personal characters, you will love this book.
If this book had a soundtrack, it would have some hot new song that would get everyone dancing.
Rating: 4.5/5
Review by Tiffany Stephenson
As you can probably tell, it is about people who are different, and who want to control their "gifts". But it also shows that even the gifted get problems! And that is why I absolutely love this book.
I didn't like the way that everything was so predictable and you could guess who is good and bad.
If you like average and ordinary problems happening to special people, and great and different personal characters, you will love this book.
If this book had a soundtrack, it would have some hot new song that would get everyone dancing.
Rating: 4.5/5
Review by Tiffany Stephenson
Book Review: Everything Beautiful by Simmone Howell
This book is about a teenage girl that is sent to Spirit Ranch Camp to 'find herself'. Riley Rose is a troubled teenager who, since the death of her Mum, has chosen to rebel against her Dad and his girlfriend Norma by partying late and getting smashed. In return she is sent to a sacred camp to learn about God and become a good person. Riley starts to enjoy Spirit Ranch Camp and the people she does it with. She meets a strange boy named Dyaln and by the end of the novel they share a special bond that is tied by similarities they share.
The best thing about this book is the relationships that form and the variety of different and unique characters that are introduced throughout the book.
I didn't like the way it ended because Riley and Dylan are separated and the time they spent together would be just a memory. <---- SPOILER. Highlight to read.
You might like this book if you also enjoy books by Sarah Dessen.
A good place to read this book would be in a quiet place with no one around.
If this book had a soundtrack, it would be full of rock songs with some slow dramatic songs.
Rating: 5/5 Really good!!!
Review by Sally Naughton
The best thing about this book is the relationships that form and the variety of different and unique characters that are introduced throughout the book.
I didn't like the way it ended because Riley and Dylan are separated and the time they spent together would be just a memory. <---- SPOILER. Highlight to read.
You might like this book if you also enjoy books by Sarah Dessen.
A good place to read this book would be in a quiet place with no one around.
If this book had a soundtrack, it would be full of rock songs with some slow dramatic songs.
Rating: 5/5 Really good!!!
Review by Sally Naughton
Book Review: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
Vampire Academy; 4.
Have you heard of a Dhampir? No? Well, I'm not going to tell you what that is, but I will tell you that Rose Hathaway is one and her best friend - Vasalisa Dragomir - is a Moroi, and a Princess at that. It is said that most Dhampirs are supposed to look after all Moroi. But Rose is one exception to that rule as she tries to find the man she loves...and kill him. But can she kill him? Will she even find him? Who is Lissa's new friend? And why is Lissa doing all this crazy, riot stuff? Find out this and more in one of the best vampire books of the age.
The best thing about this book is that it is always making you want to read more. But I didn't like the way there are more questions than answers at the end!
You may like this book if you like broken love, funny quotes and weird action.
If this book had a soundtrack it would be heavy metal and hard rock.
Rating: 4.5/5
Review by Tiffany Stephenson
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ BOOKS 1 TO 3!!!!
Have you heard of a Dhampir? No? Well, I'm not going to tell you what that is, but I will tell you that Rose Hathaway is one and her best friend - Vasalisa Dragomir - is a Moroi, and a Princess at that. It is said that most Dhampirs are supposed to look after all Moroi. But Rose is one exception to that rule as she tries to find the man she loves...and kill him. But can she kill him? Will she even find him? Who is Lissa's new friend? And why is Lissa doing all this crazy, riot stuff? Find out this and more in one of the best vampire books of the age.
The best thing about this book is that it is always making you want to read more. But I didn't like the way there are more questions than answers at the end!
You may like this book if you like broken love, funny quotes and weird action.
If this book had a soundtrack it would be heavy metal and hard rock.
Rating: 4.5/5
Review by Tiffany Stephenson
Book Review: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Vasilisa Dragomir is a Moroi princess, a mortal vampire with the extremely rare gift for harnessing the Earth's magic. The last in her line, Lissa must be protected at all times from the shadows that threaten to consume her as she uses her magic, as well as from the Strigoi, the evil vampires - the ones that never die. The powerful blend of human and vampire blood that flows through Rosemarie Hathaway make her a Dhampir. Being a Dhampir means Rose has to have a dedicated life to protecting her friend from the evil Strigoi who are insistnet about making Lissa one of them, or killing her in the process. 12 royal Moroi families must be protected by the Dhampirs - their Guardians. After only 2 years of freedom, Lissa and Rose were captured and taken back to St. Vladimir's Academy, a school for the Moroi and the Guardians to be. But inside the school's iron gates life is even more wracked with danger...Strigoi are always close by.
The best thing about this book is that it's got everything. Moroi, Dhampirs, Strigoi, a bit of romance, adventure, good and evil, as well as ordinary problems like boyfriends, school and detention. To me it's got everything that makes a vampire novel good.
I don't like how Dhampirs can't have kids together, but Moroi can. It's just kinda messed up.
If you like this, you might also like the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer and The House of Night series by P.C. and Kristin Cast.
Rating: 5/5
Review by Kaitlin Larney
The best thing about this book is that it's got everything. Moroi, Dhampirs, Strigoi, a bit of romance, adventure, good and evil, as well as ordinary problems like boyfriends, school and detention. To me it's got everything that makes a vampire novel good.
I don't like how Dhampirs can't have kids together, but Moroi can. It's just kinda messed up.
If you like this, you might also like the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer and The House of Night series by P.C. and Kristin Cast.
Rating: 5/5
Review by Kaitlin Larney
Book Review: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan
Ranger's Apprentice; 1.
Will is a boy who has been in the ward for as long as he could remember. He is humiliatingly small for his age but fast on his feet and amazingly quick witted. For his whole life Will has dreamed of becoming one of the greatest knight's like his father he never knew and is devastated when he is rejected by Castle Redmont's Battleschool because he is too small. Instead he is apprenticed to Halt, the mysterious ranger whose uncanny ability to move unssen is thought to be the result of black magic. Rather reluctantly, Will learns to use the secret weapons of a Rander, a bow and arrow, a mottled cloak and a little stubborn pny that does amazing things. They may not be the powerful sword and large battlehorse that Will expected, but when Will and Halt set out on a desperate and dangerous mission to prevent something happening to the King, Will finds that being a Ranger and using a Ranger's weapon is not what he thought it would be.
The best thing about this book is that it's a very good read and it's action-packed, full of surprises, secrets and monsters, everything you could look for in an adventure novel.
I don't like how in the book it talks about how Horace, one of the other kids at the ward, was constantly bullied to the extent that he was really close to getting kicked out of Battleschool, but that's life I guess and it was resolved with the help of Halt and I thought that was pretty awesome.
If you like this book you might enjoy The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.
A quiet place might be advisable if you wish to be fully engrossed in this novel.
Rating: 5/5
Review by Kaitlin Larney
Will is a boy who has been in the ward for as long as he could remember. He is humiliatingly small for his age but fast on his feet and amazingly quick witted. For his whole life Will has dreamed of becoming one of the greatest knight's like his father he never knew and is devastated when he is rejected by Castle Redmont's Battleschool because he is too small. Instead he is apprenticed to Halt, the mysterious ranger whose uncanny ability to move unssen is thought to be the result of black magic. Rather reluctantly, Will learns to use the secret weapons of a Rander, a bow and arrow, a mottled cloak and a little stubborn pny that does amazing things. They may not be the powerful sword and large battlehorse that Will expected, but when Will and Halt set out on a desperate and dangerous mission to prevent something happening to the King, Will finds that being a Ranger and using a Ranger's weapon is not what he thought it would be.
The best thing about this book is that it's a very good read and it's action-packed, full of surprises, secrets and monsters, everything you could look for in an adventure novel.
I don't like how in the book it talks about how Horace, one of the other kids at the ward, was constantly bullied to the extent that he was really close to getting kicked out of Battleschool, but that's life I guess and it was resolved with the help of Halt and I thought that was pretty awesome.
If you like this book you might enjoy The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.
A quiet place might be advisable if you wish to be fully engrossed in this novel.
Rating: 5/5
Review by Kaitlin Larney
What's been happening...
So the quiet month of March turned into a quiet April too...also known as the 'Kim is Slack' months. :-P
During April we did enjoy an awesome New Moon Celebration! We made dream catchers, played games like 10 pin bowling (knocking over pins with Edward or Jacob's photo on them, depending on your preference), trivia, scattergories and bingo. We also enjoyed a dress up competition, and everyone had fun posing with our life size Edward and Jacob cardboard cut outs. In true New Moon style we ended the night watching the movie on the big screen! Be sure to check out the photos on our Facebook page and the slideshow to the right soon!
The Anime Club is on tomorrow, Saturday 24th April from 1.30pm - 5.30pm. We'll be watching more D-Gray Man and Code Geass! We'll also be discussing our next big cosplay event, happening Saturday 22nd May! If you have ideas for games, be sure to let me know. Many thanks to Madman as always for their support!
Til next time!
During April we did enjoy an awesome New Moon Celebration! We made dream catchers, played games like 10 pin bowling (knocking over pins with Edward or Jacob's photo on them, depending on your preference), trivia, scattergories and bingo. We also enjoyed a dress up competition, and everyone had fun posing with our life size Edward and Jacob cardboard cut outs. In true New Moon style we ended the night watching the movie on the big screen! Be sure to check out the photos on our Facebook page and the slideshow to the right soon!
The Anime Club is on tomorrow, Saturday 24th April from 1.30pm - 5.30pm. We'll be watching more D-Gray Man and Code Geass! We'll also be discussing our next big cosplay event, happening Saturday 22nd May! If you have ideas for games, be sure to let me know. Many thanks to Madman as always for their support!
Til next time!
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