In The Throne of Glass, by Sarah J. Maas, Celaena Sardothien is the kingdom of Adarlan's most notorious assassin. She's been a slave in the cruel salt mines of Endovier for over a year, where the average life expectancy is one month. She's been sentenced to die in there and knows escape is impossible, even for her. Then one day The Crown Prince of Adarlan, Dorian Havilliard, makes her an offer for her freedom which she knows she can't refuse. If Celaena will be Dorian's Champion in his fathers competition to find a champion of his own, and she wins, she will be granted her freedom after four years of service to the king. Along the way Celaena experiences everything from romance to genuinely fearing for her own life.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Throne of Glass, by Sarah J. Maas
Labels:
Fantasy,
Romance,
Sarah J Maas,
Teen Book Reviews,
Throne,
Throne of Glass Series
Monday, November 24, 2014
Son, by Lois Lowry
Claire
is a 14 year old girl living in a utopian society. Everyone is given a job at
the age of 12, based on their interests, and Claire was given the job of a
birthmother. Now she is having her first child known as a product but something
goes wrong during the procedure. Claire knows nothing other then the fact that
unlike the other birthmothers, her product was carved from her stomach. She is
moved to the fish hatchery because she is told that her body did not function
properly for a birthmother. Over the months,Claire secretly visits her son at
the Birthing Center, and soon finds out that he is not ready to be put in a
family and might even be released. After hearing this tragic news, her son is
kidnapped and taken over the riverbank. Now Claire sets out on a mission to
lands beyond her community in order to find her missing son. She is willing to
do anything it takes to find him.
I believe Son, by Lois Lowry, was a great ending to the book The Giver.Both the Giver and Son, take place in the same community but are written in different peoples point of view. I found it very interesting how characters from the first book appeared in the last book. I mostly love the main character, Claire because unlike everyone else in the community, she is different because she cares about the son she bore. For years, she struggles and works hard just to see her son again. I believe people who like science fiction and adventure will love this book. It was a great finale to the series.
I believe Son, by Lois Lowry, was a great ending to the book The Giver.Both the Giver and Son, take place in the same community but are written in different peoples point of view. I found it very interesting how characters from the first book appeared in the last book. I mostly love the main character, Claire because unlike everyone else in the community, she is different because she cares about the son she bore. For years, she struggles and works hard just to see her son again. I believe people who like science fiction and adventure will love this book. It was a great finale to the series.
Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 9
Glendale Central Library
Labels:
Lois Lowry,
Science Fiction,
Son,
Teen Book Reviews,
The Giver Series
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
The List, by Siobhan Vivian
The List, by Siobhan Vivian, follows the eight girls on the list, the four prettiest
and the four ugliest girls at Mount Washington High School. The list is posted
every year on the last Monday of September and although no one knows who makes
the list, its authenticity is certified by a stolen embossing stamp of Mount
Washington. The story follows all eight girls as they experience the
consequences of being on the list. The ugliest girls face humiliation, cruelty,
and pity but what the prettiest face is almost worse. This is because although
it’s horrible to be declared ugly, when you’re declared prettier than everyone
else, everyone else tends to become jealous and angry. All the girls experience
a rollercoaster ride after the list is posted and learn a lesson or two along
the way.
In my
opinion, this was a pretty good book. I enjoyed how it experimented with the
idea of being “pretty” and how society treats people based on appearance. I also
liked that the author showed the effects of the list from all eight sides. I
think it gave the story a much for interesting take because of all of the
conflicting opinions on the list and being “pretty”. However I did think that
the plot was a bit lacking because it took place over only one week, the book
could’ve been much better if the author expanded the plot more and made it a
little more complex and interesting. I think this book would be enjoyed by
anyone looking for a new, interesting take on society and how people are often
judged based on appearance.
Reviewed by Lucy H., Grade 9
Montrose Library
Monday, November 17, 2014
Little Woman, by Louisa May Alcott
Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, is about four sisters, Meg, Beth, Jo, and Amy who are all dealing with the
hardships of love, sickness, and growing up in New England during the Civil War.
The girls have various hopes and dreams, marriage, and finding their own path in
life.
This
is a true American classic for all readers to enjoy. The novel makes you realize
that no matter which century you live in, we all have hopes and dreams just like
everybody else. We all have goals that we want to accomplish and that's okay.
And even though life can have hardships and battles to go through, you always
have to have hope and never give up.
Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 12
Glendale Central Library
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Starcrossed, by Josephine Angelini
In
this book, Starcrossed, by Josephine Angelini, tells the story about a girl
named Helen Hamilton who one day finds out that she is not a normal sixteen year
old at all. She has strange powers that makes her question everything she has
ever known. Out of nowhere, she discovers that she is very powerful and can also
fly. She meets a family that helps her and she soon makes a lot of new friends
that also have powers like her.
I
thought that this was a really good read because it was filled with magic and
adventure. It was really hard putting down this book. The author really
described the setting really well and it felt like you were actually there along
with the main characters. Anyone who likes greek mythology might also enjoy this
book because it talks a lot about the greek gods and their powers.
Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 12
Glendale Central Library
Monday, November 10, 2014
The Infinite Moment of Us, by Lauren Myracle
The Infinite Moment of Us, by Lauren Myracle, is about Wren and Charlie's first love during the summer
after they graduated high school. Charlie has always found Wren beautiful and
admired her from a distance, and soon Wren begins to reciprocate his feelings.
Wren learns to stand up for herself from Charlie and gains the courage to tell
her parents that she does not want to attend Emory, a prestigious university in
Atlanta. Charlie learns what true love is all about.
Overall,
this book was very cute. The characters were lovable and their feelings for each
other seemed real. The writing was fluid and easygoing, and there was a lot of
humor. At times, however, the book became tedious and I just wanted to finish
it. I would give this book a 7 out of 10 and would recommend it to teenage girls
who enjoy cute, romantic novels.
Reviewed by Rebecca S., Grade 9
Glendale Central Library
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
A Need So Beautiful, by Suzanne Young
In
the book, A Need So Beautiful, by Suzanne Young, tells a story about a girl who
has a really special power. She can help several people feel better. She is like
a seer and she makes a lot of people feel happy and good about themselves.She
enjoys helping them because it's a really nice feeling for her, but this power
comes with a price. Those who she helps soon forget about her because she is not
meant to be remembered. Her only purpose in life is to help those in
need.
I
thought this was a good read because it had a good message in it. It talked
about appreciating the life you live and how it's really important to help
people that need it. Because that is one of the most important things in the
world. It doesn't matter if you're famous or not, because as long as your family
loves you, that is all that matters.
Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 12
Glendale Central Library
Monday, November 3, 2014
Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson
This
is a classic tale about Jim Hawkins and his search for treasure after finding a
pirate treasure map. Mutiny, pirates, and deception are all that Jim finds on
the island, and a stranded crazed man named Ben Gunn who has found the treasure
and hidden it in a cave.
I
thought Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, was filled with a lot of adventure. I like that it was
about someone that wants to hunt but learns that after murder, and death, that
wealth and adventure is not always worth the risks. He is happy to get back to
the life he had before that was plain and simple. It's good to go on some
adventures, but it's also good to just relax and lead a simple life.
Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 12
Glendale Central Library
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