Logan McRae, an Aquarius, is a high school sophomore who needs the recommendation of her English teacher to get into summer writing camp. When this...
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Dec 16, 2011
Jennifer
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Logan McRae loves writing. Her wish for the summer is to go to a summer writing camp in Monterey. She also wants to be semi-popular in school so she can land Nathan, the hottest senior around, as her boyfriend. These feats seem impossible - until she discovers a book called Fearless Astrology.
With this book, she's able to figure out what personality tendencies people have: her teachers, the school newspaper editor, and Nathan - landi More...
Logan McRae loves writing. Her wish for the summer is to go to a summer writing camp in Monterey. She also wants to be semi-popular in school so she can land Nathan, the hottest senior around, as her boyfriend. These feats seem impossible - until she discovers a book called Fearless Astrology.
With this book, she's able to figure out what personality tendencies people have: her teachers, the school newspaper editor, and Nathan - landi More...
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Oct 13, 2011
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Author's Purpose- The author wrote "Star-Crossed: Aries Rising" to show her readers that if they believe in themselves then, they will be able to achieve more and their confidence level will go up the more they achieve. She, also, wrote "Star-Crossed: Aries Rising" to entertain her readers. "Star-Crossed: Aries Rising" is filled with action and "Star-Crossed: Aries Rising" is a interesting book, which makes it to where the reader never wants to put the b
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Oct 05, 2011
Michele
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I bought this book at our school book fair because it was on clearance for $2.50. With Scholastic book fairs, that does not always mean something negative, but it does in this case. I have a weakness for teen romance, but this story isn't romance at all. It is all astrology, and pretty much drivel.
Logan finds an astrology book in her parents' old things, and all of sudden she is more confident and can solve all kinds of problems including getting the boy of her dreams to pay attent More...
Logan finds an astrology book in her parents' old things, and all of sudden she is more confident and can solve all kinds of problems including getting the boy of her dreams to pay attent More...
Jul 18, 2010
Eliora
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"...I don't know what kind of spell you put on him, but it worked."
Bonnie Hearn Hill brought astrology to high school life in Aries Rising, the first book in the Star Crossed series.
Logan McRae is a sophomore in her high school who's trying hard to get into a summer writing camp. But first, she has to deal with Mr. Franklin, her English teacher (whom everybody calls Frankenstein).
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"...I don't know what kind of spell you put on him, but it worked."
Bonnie Hearn Hill brought astrology to high school life in Aries Rising, the first book in the Star Crossed series.
Logan McRae is a sophomore in her high school who's trying hard to get into a summer writing camp. But first, she has to deal with Mr. Franklin, her English teacher (whom everybody calls Frankenstein).
Frankenstein wants it pers More...
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Apr 20, 2010
Cindy
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Logan McRae wants to accomplish two important goals before finishing her sophomore year in high school: get accepted into a prestigious summer writing program and get a date with Nathan, the senior she can't stop thinking about. Her chances of achieving either goal seem remote until she happens to find a book in a closet at home called Fearless Astrology. Can Logan use the information she finds out about her teachers and friends by reading their star signs to help her get what she wants?
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May 31, 2010
Lale
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I ordered this into my local Waterstones after winning book two, Taurus Eyes, from The Undercover Book Lover. Even though I’m not a fan of full-face models on covers, I kind of liked this one—it was simple, but the curls were fun. Plus, it’s just a really good photograph, and my inner photographer appreciated that.
The plot is fairly unique—girl uses astrology to catch a bunch of bad guys. Although I do think that the qualities for Pisces match up with me in an eerie fashion (Dreamer? More...
The plot is fairly unique—girl uses astrology to catch a bunch of bad guys. Although I do think that the qualities for Pisces match up with me in an eerie fashion (Dreamer? More...
Dec 11, 2010
Jen
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So, I'm not actually into astrology. I know they say it's a science and all, but I've never really believed it. That being said, I really REALLY liked this story. This first book in the series was a sweet spin on YA contemporary fiction. Taking place in Terra Bella Beach, a town some 90 minutes outside San Francisco.
I don't know what it was about the book that I enjoyed so much. Maybe it was the different subject m More...
So, I'm not actually into astrology. I know they say it's a science and all, but I've never really believed it. That being said, I really REALLY liked this story. This first book in the series was a sweet spin on YA contemporary fiction. Taking place in Terra Bella Beach, a town some 90 minutes outside San Francisco.
I don't know what it was about the book that I enjoyed so much. Maybe it was the different subject m More...
Nov 22, 2010
Elizabeth
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This book surprised me! I honestly did not think I would like it as much as I did. I have never read anything with astrology as the main focus before. Before reading Aries Rising, I knew little to nothing about astrology. Sure, I knew my sign is Taurus, but I had no idea that that was just the beginning. I was surprised to discover that I enjoy astrology. I learned so many interesting tidbits about it thanks to this book.
I liked how the chapters were set up. Each chapter starts with a More...
I liked how the chapters were set up. Each chapter starts with a More...
Sep 01, 2011
Camilla
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Even though this book was about a sophomore, I enjoyed it enough to finish it. I think that I would have liked it more if I were not 22 years young, but 15.
Hill has written a well rounded book about a young girl named Logan McRae. Logan has been gunning for a summer writing camp trip. Logan finds an astrology book that belonged to her mother and after reading it, she puts it to good use. She now has a column with the school news-paper and she even has the hottest guy in school. But More...
Hill has written a well rounded book about a young girl named Logan McRae. Logan has been gunning for a summer writing camp trip. Logan finds an astrology book that belonged to her mother and after reading it, she puts it to good use. She now has a column with the school news-paper and she even has the hottest guy in school. But More...
May 25, 2011
P.E. at Tantalizing Illusions
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I love reading about astrology (I'm born on the Libra-Scorpio cusp by the way) so I was super excited to read Aries Rising.
Aries rising is about Logan. Logan is a pretty average girl with awesome friends, but I wasn't too interested in her character. Logan has issues with her mom who's always away so when she sees the book "Fearless Astrology" she knows it will change her life. From there we see how Logan's life changes with the help of astrology.
I loved the ast More...
Aries rising is about Logan. Logan is a pretty average girl with awesome friends, but I wasn't too interested in her character. Logan has issues with her mom who's always away so when she sees the book "Fearless Astrology" she knows it will change her life. From there we see how Logan's life changes with the help of astrology.
I loved the ast More...
Dec 15, 2011
Danielle
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This book was alot different from other books I have read. It was entertaining though and I liked it. It was a fresh breath of air from the usual stuff I normally read!
It has to do with a sophmore girl named Logan McRae, who finds a astrology book that changes the lives of her and her best friends..
It also has a mystery in it to find out who these teens are that are vandalizing the school and pulling mean pranks on people and she usues the astrology book to figure it all More...
It has to do with a sophmore girl named Logan McRae, who finds a astrology book that changes the lives of her and her best friends..
It also has a mystery in it to find out who these teens are that are vandalizing the school and pulling mean pranks on people and she usues the astrology book to figure it all More...
Jun 07, 2011
Melissa
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Aquarius Logan McRae is a high school sophomore in Terra Bella Beach, CA and has been working all semester to impress her teachers in order to get into the summer writing camp she desperately wants to attend. But when this ordinary girl finds an extraordinary book, Fearless Astrology, her life is changed forever. Will Logan be able to catch The Gears (a secret society bent on making trouble for everyone), save her love life, keep her newspaper column, and get into the writing camp of her dreams
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Jun 15, 2011
Christina (A Reader of Fictions)
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Let me begin by saying that I would never have read this book had it not been a free giveaway at ALA, along with the second in the Starcrossed series (which I will read as well, although probably not review). Aries Rising was entertaining, but it will not be the latest teen fad or receive critical acclaim. Learning about astrology is (for me) amusing, but I cannot help laughing at how seriously Logan takes the whole thing. No comment is ever made about the obvious drawbacks of astrology (like th
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Jul 11, 2010
Monique
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This was a cute read....If you're a person that's into astrology and how it can be used to help you work through issues in your life...I like that the author has made it user friendly as astrology can get very complicated. A cute teen read...As someone who follows astrology myself, I didn't like how some zodiac signs were portrayed as the author definately showed favoritism towards some more than others, but, she has a right to her opinions astrologically speaking...I just don't agree with all o
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Feb 10, 2011
Amber
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*Actual rating was a 3.5*
I'll admit that my expectations weren't very high when I started this book. Fortunately, I liked it much more than I thought I would. The focus on astrology was fresh and intriguing. I ended up doing a bit of research on my own astrological sign.
My absolute favorite aspect of the novel was the relationship between Logan and her two best friends, Chili and Paige. Talk about a fierce sisterhood. These girls have got each others' backs. I really enjo More...
I'll admit that my expectations weren't very high when I started this book. Fortunately, I liked it much more than I thought I would. The focus on astrology was fresh and intriguing. I ended up doing a bit of research on my own astrological sign.
My absolute favorite aspect of the novel was the relationship between Logan and her two best friends, Chili and Paige. Talk about a fierce sisterhood. These girls have got each others' backs. I really enjo More...
Jun 08, 2010
Gaby
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At the beginning of the book, Logan was an average girl, a little bit insecure, that only when she's with her friends she feels comfortable. But when she finds an astrology book, which says it'll change her life, she wants to try it.
She learns to use the zodiacal signs to understand people and get along with them, and to finally get what she wants (as the cute guy). It is interesting to read Logan's changes from shy to a More...
At the beginning of the book, Logan was an average girl, a little bit insecure, that only when she's with her friends she feels comfortable. But when she finds an astrology book, which says it'll change her life, she wants to try it.
She learns to use the zodiacal signs to understand people and get along with them, and to finally get what she wants (as the cute guy). It is interesting to read Logan's changes from shy to a More...
May 22, 2010
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Nov 29, 2010
Shalen
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I loved this book... First book I have read about Astrology and loved it!!! I hope there is a second book... I got drawn into this book and couldn't put it down... I was on the 16th chapter and I came home one day and sat down and finished the book... and note it has 36 chapters... It has demon fighting and love romance all in one... like all other books but it's just better... I love it... I can't explain how much I love this book...
Mar 06, 2011
Erin
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i was surprised by this book. i was expecting teen angst, blahblahblah, that boy is cute, superficial preppy girls. and of course, that is what i got. but, with the astrology tie-in, witty writing, and plots that kept twisting, i was hooked. a great read for teens. i look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Mar 22, 2011
Sam
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This is my all-time favorite book ever. I could read it a million times. I love the little notes from" Fearless Astrology". Especially one towards the end. It said "the sun is not the sum". This book is so inspiring! Its a great book and i will recommend it to all of my friends no doubt!
Sep 09, 2010
Mandy
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I know my opinion is consider a little bias here, but I like to read a Chinese version of this book, and I'm ninty percet sure I would like it better than this book. I love reading about my start signs and horoscopes in newspapers and online in Chinese.
Dec 02, 2010
Katie
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Good and original in some aspects but a lot of none developed characters and characters who were just mean to be mean or that kind of thing. Nathan eww! Very typical and I have no idea what Logan sees in that guy
Jul 23, 2011
Denise
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Somewhat silly, but entertaining enough. Then again, I'm not exactly part of the target group for this book anymore. Will read the next books in the series in any case, if they cross my path in the library.
Aug 13, 2011
any one who is interested in the amazing and weird lives of teenagers should definatly the best part of the book is the astrological guide in the back. A really good read. LOL
Jan 13, 2011
Ally
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totally hilarious cute and quirky. lol a great read astrology stuff totally adds to the plot
if you wanted nancy drew to be a astro-wizz quirksome kick ass this is your book :)
if you wanted nancy drew to be a astro-wizz quirksome kick ass this is your book :)
Dec 12, 2011
Sarah
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So this book was okay. It had astrological signs and what not. They claim you can classify a persons attitude by their signs, and you can predict events as well. The plot was so-so, but to me it was slightly trivial.
Aug 20, 2011
Swhite
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Merely a self-indulgent read to see how the author worked astrology into the whole picture. She did ok but like Sharpay, "I need more."
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Nov 15, 2011
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Nov 14, 2011
Veronica
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Amazing book with a lot of twists and turns leading to a detailed ending. I would difinately reccomend to tween-teen girls.
Oct 01, 2010
Jess
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it was very intersesting and I learned some really cool things about astroligy but the story line was slightly dull
