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Mac's business has been going smoothly after his scary encounter with the legendary Staples. But business seems to be going too good, way too good to be true. Then the world comes crashing down, when an eighth grade venomou...moreOriginally Posted Here
Mac's business has been going smoothly after his scary encounter with the legendary Staples. But business seems to be going too good, way too good to be true. Then the world comes crashing down, when an eighth grade venomous looking girl walks in to Mac’s office/ stall. It happens to be that the new science teacher is being mean to her. Sure Mac has dealt with this stuff before but everyone loves this teacher. To top it off there’s a new administrator keen on destroying Mc’s business. Then there’s the SMARTS that everyone including the teachers are uneasy about. Will Mac be able to continue his business with his partner, Vince? Or is that the end of it?
The book was wonderful and once I got to the action parts, it was action with no end, confusion (in a good way), and suspense on every page. The Fourth Stall Part II will make you laugh with all the comedy going on. I’m hoping that there will be a third book in The Fourth Stall by the way the book ended. My favorite character has changed from the first book and I now like Tyrell Alishouse, he’s awesome at being the Master of Disguise.
Here’s a part with Tyrell in it: "I was almost at the end of the huge sandbox housing the whole new playground system when a hand grabbed my ankle. I screamed and jumped high enough to dunk on a regulation basketball hoop. “Shh, Mac, It’s just me. Calm down,” the sand said. But sand can’t talk. At least not usually."
Read the book to find out what happens next!(less)
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Dead to You
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Lisa McMann (Goodreads Author)
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Haunting. Riveting. Lisa McMann's latest is as unexpected as it can get. Dead to You will linger in your mind long after the last page is turned.
Ethan De Wilde was a normal kid with a normal family. Up until he was abd...moreOriginally Posted Here
Haunting. Riveting. Lisa McMann's latest is as unexpected as it can get. Dead to You will linger in your mind long after the last page is turned.
Ethan De Wilde was a normal kid with a normal family. Up until he was abducted. Now, years later Ethan comes back to his family. And as they struggle to put themselves together again, dark memories resurface. Memories that might just tear them apart.
I don't know if it was the simplicity of McMann's writing or the story itself that left me stunned at the end. Stunned as in, I couldn't sleep after flipping over the last page. Stunned as in, snippets kept replaying in my mind the day after.
Dead to You is a contemporary - no ghosts or paranormal elements, as you would expect from the title. Ethan's emotions and story is tangible, you can practically feel your heart thudding in time to his, you can almost feel the pain as he does. I've never read anything like it. And contrary to my expectations before I picked it up, Dead to You blew me away.
Much can't be said about Lisa McMann's latest without giving away the plot, but I can tell you this: with Dead to You, you won't be disappointed. Sure it has its slow bits, but when you reach the end, all you will be able to muster is: WOAH.(less)
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When Roo Fanshaw’s parents are mysteriously murdered, Roo is sent to live with her rich Uncle she didn’t know she had. Now stuck in an island called Cough Rock, Roo’s new life is filled with mysteries and secrets, that Roo ...moreOriginally Posted Here
When Roo Fanshaw’s parents are mysteriously murdered, Roo is sent to live with her rich Uncle she didn’t know she had. Now stuck in an island called Cough Rock, Roo’s new life is filled with mysteries and secrets, that Roo is determined to find out. Roo’s special skill of hiding makes her find new animal friends. Where is that mysterious tuneless humming coming from? Who is P. Fanshaw? Who is that wild boy in the canoe? Roo Fanshaw's life has turned into a mystery too.
The Humming Room isn’t really my type although some parts did capture my interest. The main character, Roo, is very determined and head-strong. Another good thing about Roo is that she doesn’t rush in to danger, she thinks of an escape plan in case something goes wrong. Roo was also a bit mean to other people before they even have a chance introduce themselves. But through it all, Roo also stuck up for herself, not like a person who would instantly go and hide when someone said a mean remark. However, the ending left me with some confusion about what happened to the people.
One thing that I hate about some books are that they have way too many details which makes the book drag on, word after word, but in The Humming Room the amount of details that Ellen Potter displays is just right. The other characters in the book were very quiet most of the time. The cover is really nice bringing out the main character and making the background all blurry. I’d recommend this book for people who like mystery at every turn.(less)
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The sequel to Lauren DeStefano's Wither is the definition of heart-pounding. Not all sequels suffer from second-book-syndrome, and Fever is here to prove it. The opening pages waste no time in throwing you straight into th...moreOriginally Posted Here
The sequel to Lauren DeStefano's Wither is the definition of heart-pounding. Not all sequels suffer from second-book-syndrome, and Fever is here to prove it. The opening pages waste no time in throwing you straight into the story. And through it all, you'll be sitting on the edge of your seat, anticipating the next turn. Lauren DeStefano's world is all too real, the trauma all too tangible.
What stands out the most? DeStefano's prose. The flow of the words that piece together this book can only be described as beautiful. Vaguely reminscent of Lauren Oliver, DeStefano's prose is masterful and vivid.
Once again, I was torn between Gabriel and Linden. And still, in the end, I wished it was Linden more than the other. In Fever, Gabriel fell flat - I can't think of him as anything more than the attendant he was. But I'll let that slide - I was too engrossed in the rest of the novel to care much. And then there's Rhine. With the search for her twin, her mismatched eyes, and a life that seems so pointless - Rhine is a character you can't forget. DeStefano sets the stakes higher than ever, and Rhine never fell short. For me, she goes up beside Katniss and Katsa in terms of unforgettability and being fleshed-out.
Fever begins right where Wither left off, though the intensity picks up right away. I don't want to give anything away for those who haven't read Wither or Fever, but know this: there is a carnival, tarot cards, a horrible sickness, and of course, Vaughn. For Rhine, with barely a few years until the end of her short life, the clock is ticking faster than ever.
All in all, Fever is a stunning sequel to Wither, the first in the Chemical Garden Trilogy. The ending will leave you breathless. Yes, there is a cliffhanger ending. As much as I loved the peaceful ending to Wither, I think I like the dangling end of Fever much more. I will no doubt be awaiting the final installment, expected to be released April 2013.(less)
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Scarlet
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A.C. Gaughen (Goodreads Author)
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I love Robin Hood. That being said, it'll come as no surprise that I was extremely excited for Scarlet.
Luckily for me, A. C. Gaughen's historical retelling of the age-old tale is as good as it can get. I've personally...moreOriginally Posted Here
I love Robin Hood. That being said, it'll come as no surprise that I was extremely excited for Scarlet.
Luckily for me, A. C. Gaughen's historical retelling of the age-old tale is as good as it can get. I've personally liked Will the most out of the whole lot (and Robin, of course!), so to see a whole new of side of him, or her, was amazing.
Will Scarlet is actually a girl, though not everyone knows that. Except to her bandmates and a selected few, Will Scarlet is 'nothing but a whip of a lad'. Life as a theiving outlaw is perfect. But Scarlet has her secrets, a past she would rather keep hidden. And when her past shows up in the present, in the form of the notorious Guy of Gisbourne, Scarlet may not be as brave as she wants.
Scarlet, the character herself, was dynamic. She's a character you can picture in your mind, from the way she whips out her knives with scarlet ribbons to the way her face reddens in a blush. She narrates the story, and the dialect is her own. She might have been short-tempered and grumpy at times, but overall, I loved her.
The plot line was wonderful, taking Robin and his merrymen and throwing them into a tight plot. The dreaded tax day is fast approaching, a new theif-taker is on his way, and new feelings are stirring up amongst the band of four. There were a lot of similarities between the original (how many originals are there, anyway??) and Scarlet, there were just as many unique parts to it as well.
I wish I could go back and read Scarlet again for the first time, a lot slower so it won't finish before I know it. It was good, really, really, really good. A. C. Gaughen has woven a tale between the covers of Scarlet that's perfect for lovers of historical fiction and anyone looking for an enjoyable read.
Trust me, Scarlet is a must-read. I mean, who doesn't love Robin Hood??(less)
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Review Coming Soon.
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Torn
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Amanda Hocking (Goodreads Author)
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