Chloe Saunders can see dead people. Yes, actual dead people. But, unfortunately she get’s sent away to the Lyle House, and her ability to see ghosts was covered up as Chloe being schizophrenic. But the Lyle House isn’t what it seems. It houses other “crazy” teenagers, and one of them disappeared after admitted she had a poltergeist. Strange, paranormal things keep happening, and Chloe needs to help of her not-so-crazy friends to figure out what’s going on.
I read this book over the summer and I absolutely loved it. I really liked the whole crazy kids’ house idea and how they cover up real powers as psychological disorders. I’m sure anyone who loves paranormal, suspenseful thrillers will love this book!
Okay, first off, let me warn you. This book isn’t about the happiest of topics. There are some really sad and cruel moments, so if you think you can’t handle it, don’t read it.
So, I had to read a memoir for school. I picked this book because a couple of my friend suggested it. This book tells a true story of David Pelzer’s life. He had a horrible childhood. His mother would hurt him and starve him. But the main thing was that he found the way to survive.
This book can be terribly sad, and let me tell you: I cried a lot. But it has an uplifting ending. I wouldn’t suggest this for young readers, but if you think you can handle it, go ahead and read.
**If you haven’t read previous book, don’t read!**
Maximum Ride and her friends whom she considers family are in for another epic adventure. They’re on the run again from the scientists at the School, and the sadistic Erasers. But this time, there’s a twist. They get the offer of a lifetime – to live a normal life. But nothing is what it seems. Ari, Max’s old friend who was turned into an Eraser, is still out to get her, but is bringing someone else along. Max needs to prove that she can defeat the School and save the world.
Once again, James Patterson’s books amaze me. I thought this one was quite exceptional. All I can say is to read this series.
**If you haven’t read previous books, don’t read!**
As the fourth book in the Vampire Academy Series, I have to say this was quite good. This follows up the unexpected surprise in the ending of the third book, Shadow Kiss. Rose Hathaway’s love, Dimitri, was captured by the Strigoi and turned into one of them. He lost the one thing he valued most. It wasn’t Rose. It wasn’t his life. It was his soul. So, Rose sets out to find him leaving her best friend, Lissa, behind. Rose is sure that this is the right choice, because she has to keep the promise she made Dimitri so long ago. But can she fulfill the promise?
If you thought Shadow Kiss was unexpected, you’ll think book is even more unpredictable! I was so excited and captured when I read this book, and I can’t wait for the fifth book, Spirit Bound, to come out May 18th, 2010!
In Thirteen Reasons Why, Clay Jenkins finds a box of cassette tapes recorded by his crush and classmate, Hannah Baker. She committed suicide two weeks earlier. Clay listens to the tapes through the timeframe of one night, as the others have before him. He wanders the town as he listens to Hannah’s voice, telling him the thirteen reasons why she killed herself.
There is definitely more than thirteen reasons why Jay Asher’s book is a novel you must read. As soon as opened the cover I was pulled into Clay’s emotional and painful story, and I highly suggest that you read this book right away.
This is yet another amazing book by James Patterson. Seriously, I cannot put into words how much I love and adore his writing and book ideas. This book is the first in a series, and it is about six children (Max, Fang, Iggy, the Gasman, Nudge and Angel) without parents, without families. They were experiments, and the weird thing is – they have wings. As they’re on the run from the sadistic Erasers, they journey to find their youngest, recently captured friend, Angel. These pages are full of action-packed suspense and the dark humor of Maximum Ride. I highly suggest this book, and I cannot wait until I read the rest of the series!
Could you imagine a Twilight theme park?
No?
Me either.
Well, there is a Harry Potter theme park coming out quite soon. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens in spring of 2010, and it will be located at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando, Florida. At the theme park, everyone will be able to explore the fantastic world of the Harry Potter phenomenon. The park includes: Hogsmeade station, the Hogwarts Express, the Owlery, the Owl Post, Ollivander’s, Dervish and Bangs, Zonko’s, Honeydukes, Three Broomsticks, Hog’s Head, Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods, the Dragon Challenge, Flight of the Hippogriff, and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
So, I am way, way, WAY beyond excited and I absolutely cannot wait to go get on a plane and fly down to Florida! Does anyone else feel the same? I doubt that it’s just me who feels like they want to live there. Anyway, check out the website for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. There’s a lot more information there, including a gallery of pictures and frequently asked questions. Have a very HarryPotter-rific day. :]
**If you haven’t read previous books, don’t read!**
This book was nothing like I expected. I thought it was going to be another book from Tally’s point of view where she goes through another surgery. But this book is from Aya Fuse’s point of view. Her world formed a few years after Tally Youngblood took down the uglies/pretties/specials system; it’s in a full blown cultural revival. Everything is different. “Kickers” spread the latest gossip, “surge monkeys” show off the latest style in exotic plastic surgery. Popularity rules; whoever gets the most talk wins. But Aya’s rank is so low, and she’s basically a total nobody, an Extra. But when she meets a clique of extreme girls, she finds the opportunity to go into a world she’s completely not ready for.
All in all, I really, really loved the Uglies series, and I thought this book was a perfect ending to the story.
I had to read The Giver in school and usually I don’t like books that I read for school, but I really liked this one. I really liked how Lois Lowry created this futuristic world, where everything seems perfect on the surface. There are no conflicts, unemployment, poverty, inequality or injustice. But there are some things left unsaid. Jonas, the main character, is approaching the Ceremony of Twelve, where he gets his Assignment – the job he will have for the rest of his life. But little does he know that his Assignment is special. As Jonas learns more about his job, he discovers new things about his community and all the secrets it holds.
**If you haven’t read previous books, don’t read!**
Everything has changed for Tally Youngblood. She has been completely remade. Her bones are now aircraft ceramic, light but indestructible. Her muscles repair themselves. She can hear the faintest, most distant sound through her skintenna. And all her senses are supernaturally sharp. She’s a Special. The strength, speed and clarity for everything in Tally’s life feel better than anything she can remember. But there’s something there. One part of her remembers something more. When she gets the chance to stamp out the New Smoke permanently, it all comes down to that tiny memory or what she’s supposed to do. Nothing will be the same.
I really, really liked this book. It’s action-packed and suspenseful; the perfect ending to Tally Youngblood’s story.
