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My Rating: 2 stars

**If you haven’t read previous books, don’t read!**

I’m sad to day it, but the Maximum Ride books are getting worse and worse as they go on. MAX absolutely had no main plot and was very, very boring.
From what I got out of it, MAX was about how Max and the flock having to save Max’s mom from some Corporation who was against this thing called the CSM, who was raising awareness for global warming and pollution…I think. I think the Corporation who kidnapped Max’s mom was trying to get the CSM to stop whatever they were doing… But as Max and her friends tried to save her mom, they somehow had to go to a type of military boot camp, get training, and then were stuck on a submarine. So basically half of the book was filled with Max whining about claustrophobia, Angel not listening to a word Max says, and a very cheesy and cliché love relationship between Max and Fang.
Oh, and what’s with the title? MAX? Really? That is the most uncreative title I have ever seen. It’s actually kind of sad. Overall, I wasn’t excited to read this book to begin with, and it didn’t turn out to be good at all. And I have searched this book on the Internet, and almost every review I have seen for it has said that it was a good book. Really, I don’t understand how anyone could even say it was relatively “capturing” at the least. I was bored the whole time while reading it. And I am definitely not going to rush to read the next book, titled FANG.

My Rating: 1 star

The other night my mom and I sat down to watch the Time Traveler’s Wife. My mom had read the book a few months ago and said it was really good, so I was ready for a fantastic movie. But it was quite the opposite. For me, not having read the book myself, the movie was so confusing and hard to follow. I actually had my mom pause the movie so she could explain what just happened to me.
Henry, the time traveler is always traveling at random moments, sometimes he is older or younger or at present time in the movie. But it is so hard to understand what point in time he is at. That was the main thing that was too confusing. Also, the man who played Henry, Eric Bana, had no personality and didn’t bring any life to his character.
I was really disappointed with how this movie turned out. The commercials made it look so good, and I was excited because I like Rachel McAdams, who played Henry’s wife. So I suggest that if you have not read the Time Traveler’s Wife, you do not see the movie. You will not understand one thing. Hopefully the book is much better than the movie, as my mom says.

My Rating: 4 stars

**If you haven’t read previous books, don’t read!**

Breaking Dawn is separated into three separate parts, which I thought was really cool. The first part is from Bella’s Swans point of view. Of course, Bella and Edward are getting married (teen marriage…), and some people aren’t happy about it (Jacob). And after their marriage, they go off on their honeymoon, to an island off the coast of Brazil that just happens to be owned by Edward’s father, Carlisle. After two weeks on the island, Bella realizes she’s pregnant (teen pregnancy…), and she’s not just pregnant with a normal child, she is pregnant with a vampire.
And then, the book switches to Jacob’s point of view. Most of his part of the story shows how he is trying to get over his love for Bella, how he is dealing with his family, his friends beginning to Imprint, dealing with Edward, and finding out that Bella is pregnant. His part of the book lasts throughout Bella’s pregnancy and childbirth.
After Bella gives birth, it switches back to her point of view, and everything changes. Bella’s life is completely different, and the Volturi pay another visit. I thought this book was one of the best of the twilight series. Does anyone know if it is being made into a movie?

My Rating: 5 stars

**If you haven’t read previous books, don’t read!**

Zoey Redbird has a lot of problems. First of all, there have been two deaths at the House of Night, and there might be more to come. Second, she is no longer speaking with Erik or Heath. Third, Stevie Rae is back from the undead and is a new type of vamp. Fourth, Aphrodite is a human. And finally, Neferet isn’t what she seems. Nothing can be worse than this. And when Zoey and her friends find out about a prophecy that is about to come true, everything goes wrong, and before they know it, they’re running for their lives and trying to save the House of Night.
The Casts never fail to amaze me. I love, love, LOVE their books so, so much. I love how the incorporate the Cherokee culture into their story about vampires. It’s so interesting and completely original.

Alright, so as you all know, I am totally a crazy Harry Potter freak. And this weekend on ABC Family it is Harry Potter Weekend, and I plan on sitting around and watching the movies all day this Saturday and Sunday. First of all, it’s a Harry Potter marathon, and absolutely nothing is better than that! Second, it’s showing all of the movies with scenes that weren’t shown in theaters or on DVD. And third, ABC Family is premiering Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for the first time on their channel, which also has deleted scenes. And fourth, throughout the commercials, ABC Family is show sneak-peeks at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1! Aahhhh!
Even though I could watch any of the movies any time I want, because I have them on DVD, I still love Harry Potter Weekends. Who doesn’t?!
Oh, and I heard that ABC Family will be premiering Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince sometime in 2011. I don’t remember where I read or heard this, but hopefully it is true!
All this talk about Harry Potter makes me want to go and read the books!!
So, have a great, Harry Potter filled weekend!!

-Bri

My Rating: 4 stars

**If you haven’t read previous books, don’t read!**

Basically the main idea is that Bella Swan must choose between her love for the vampire, Edward Cullen, and her friendship with the werewolf, Jacob Black. That choice is shown through the image on the cover of the book, the torn red ribbon. It is said that that torn ribbon represents that choice that Bella has to make. Also, Bella and the Cullens realize that local Seattle murders are being committed by an “army” on newborn vampires, controlled by Victoria. In the end, everything is more confusing than ever. Bella loves Jacob, but her love for Edward is greater. Makes sense right?
Oh, and I heard the movie for this book was coming out in June? Am I right? Well I also heard that there was a new ‘Victoria’. What do you think of that? Personally, I liked the Victoria that was in the previous movies…

My Rating: 3 stars

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So the one thing that no one imagined would ever occur happened to Bella Swan. Her vampire sweetheart actually left her. Yes, that’s right. Edward Cullen left Bella, because he thought she would be “safer”. So Bella spends like seven months moping and being depressed, concerning her parents. Then, out of the clear blue sky, she starts to talk to the lovely Jacob Black again. He eases her pain of losing Edward.
Then, something weird happens. Something is wrong with Jacob. Bella discovers something that she totally did not expect, something that will alter her life forever. And, at the end, when she has to travel to Italy, everything, her life, her love, is at stake.
In my opinion, this book was the most boring book I think I’ve ever read. Half of the book was just Bella being depressed, ignoring her family and avoiding hanging out with her friends. Okay, the ending was alright-ish. I liked the whole Volturi thing. But still…it wasn’t the best book.

My Rating: 3 stars

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So the day has finally come. I actually didn’t like this James Patterson book. I know, I know, it is quite a shock. But this book wasn’t as good as the others in the Maximum Ride series.
Max and her friends have a mission, and they’re going to Antarctica to fulfill that mission. What’s this task, you ask? To learn about and spread awareness of global warming.
Yes, global warming. That’s the one thing I didn’t understand. This series, Maximum Ride, completely changed directions. It went from an action-filled adventure with a somewhat convincing plotline to a global warming propaganda rag with plot holes and little character development.
Okay, so I know James Patterson was doing this whole global warming thing for a good cause or whatever, but really? Maximum Ride defeating……global warming? I just didn’t get it. But whatever, the next book hopefully will be better.

My Rating: 4 stars

So, I’m sure you all know the story. Isabella Swan moved to Forks, Washington and meets the mysterious Edward Cullen. After spending more time with him, she discovers he has a huge secret. He’s a vampire, and so is the rest of his family. The Cullens aren’t like regular vampires, though. They’re vegetarians; which means they get blood from animals and not humans. But when Edward, Bella and the rest of the Cullens run into a group of vampires, ones that aren’t vegetarians, Bella’s life is at stake.
Okay, okay, I read the Twilight books. I’ll admit it. Just remember, I never said I loved them.
So this book was alright. I survived. This book is definitely better than its movie. But anyway, the one thing I still don’t understand is the whole vegetarian thing… Doesn’t vegetarian mean that you don’t eat animals?

My Rating: 4 stars

Meggie Folchart’s life changes when she realizes her dad, Mo the bookbinder has an amazing power: when he reads aloud, he can bring characters from books into the real world. But the downside is: if something comes out of the book, something from the real world goes in.
When Meggie was young, her dad was reading a book, Inkheart, and many of the characters came into the real world. But, Meggie’s mother, Teresa was sucked into the book. Meggie and Mo’s adventure searching for the book Inkheart and its original author takes them through Europe. But will they be able to set everything straight again?
The thing I really liked about this book was how Mo was about to read characters out of a book. Ever since I read Inkheart I thought that was the most astounding thing ever, because I would love to do that myself (except for the part of something from the real world being sucked in). Also, I liked how this book was originally written in another language, German, and was translated into English.