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Review: The Undertakers: Rise of the Corpses by TY Drago

PirateYarr — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:59:56 +0000

by Isabel G., guest reviewer

Title: The Undertakers: Rise of the Corpses
Author: TY Drago
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 465 pages
Grade Reading Level: Ages 13+

Summary: Twelve year old Will Ritter is just an average boy...well, that’s how he was at the beginning of this story anyway. His life was only boring until he began seeing walking, talking corpses that are trying to kill him. Fortunately, it turns out he’s not crazy but the only other ones that believe him are also kids. A special group of kids who not only see the Corpses, but are also building a resistance against them. This group goes by the name of the Undertakers. Will reluctantly joins this movement but soon realizes he’s an important piece in a war that’s about to begin.

Why I started this book:
I was given a review copy.

Review: The story is very reminiscent of a movie I saw in my youth. It’s as though the author blended the idea of the film and changed the main characters to children. The idea worked beautifully and really helps the reader sympathize with the characters because they miss their families and are forced into growing up sooner than others kids their age.

The author peaks the reader’s curiosity and keeps them wanting more. He gives information as the plot develops instead of spoon feeding it to the reader all at once. This is the main reason it’s a great book for kids and adults to read because it keeps us guessing what comes next. Also, although there’s violence in this story, it’s still fiction. The fact that the author uses Corpses as bad guys makes it easier for young readers to learn about the horrible things happening and still keep them somewhat emotionally detached. In other words, kids who read the book might deal with the harsh realities in the story without feeling negatively impacted.

A word of caution: Once you begin reading you won’t want to put this book down! I recommend it to teen readers who like horror and sci-fi novels.

Buy: The Undertakers: Rise of the Corpses

Rating: 4 Corpses

Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-4785-9
Copyright: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction/Independent Reader

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Review: Witch’s Brew by Heidi R. Kling

SusanSurgeon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:15:03 +0000

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by Susan the Surgeon, guest reviewer

Title: Witch’s Brew
Author: Heidi R. Kling
Format: Active digital fiction for Kindle (It’s brand new!)
Grade Reading Level: Grades 10-12/Ages 15+

Summary:

The Curse

One tragic battle led to a 100 year old curse. Now the witches (Daughters of Light) and warlocks (Sons of Darkness) must find a way to break the curse or forfeit their powers forever.

The Struggle

Lily and Logan are sworn enemies. To be in each other’s company is strictly forbidden. This passionate pull shouldn’t be happening. Their connection shouldn’t exist. Do they break the rules to save all the spellspinners, or deny the emotions brewing between them? As they struggle, fate spins and time slips. Retreating is no longer an option. They’re breaking the rules!!!

Why I Started This Book:

I’m a huge fan of literary witches; hence my keen interest. The new active digital fiction for Kindle also spoke to my curious nature. Glad I listened when it spoke.

Likes:

I loved the choice points in the story, and that I chose what happened next.
Finally! An author who explored the warlock origin.
Logan has a tattoo that only appears when his body heat rises. (Grin).
Lily and Logan share telepathic powers and can have mental conversations. I thought that was cool!
The author knows how to express the sense of urgency in the story, and her vivid descriptions are really great.
It has a powerful cliffhanger ending that will leave you craving more.

Dislikes:

I wanted more! (See cliffhanger in likes). Yes, I’m contradicting myself, but it really is a pro and a con.

Last Minute Thoughts: In a battle I managed to snatch powers off a warlock, and can now wield his powers of prediction. I’m predicting you’ll be powerless to resist this new series. The Spellspinners of Melas County will blow you away. Be forewarned, there’s a new group of magic users in the literary world. And they’re not like the others!

Buy: Witch's Brew - Spellspinners 1

Book Rating: 5 Treasure Chests

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Review: Twilight (Twilight, Book 1) by Stephenie Meyer

CaptainYarr — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:32:33 +0000

by Captain Lyaf Yarr

Title: Twilight
Author: Stephenie Meyer
Page Count: 498
Format: Paper back
Grade Reading Level: 9 - 12

Summary: Bella Swan moves to a small town called Forks in Washington, USA and meets a different boy, Edward Cullen. He’s more than a little different; he’s a vampire. Bella doesn’t know this, yet but as she gets more clues she figures it all out. Once she does, Bella and Edward sit down for a heart to heart talk. It creates a whole new relationship. Will Edward and Bella fall in love? Will he lose control and kill Bella? Read to find out!

Why did you read the book:

I read this book because I wanted to see the movie, and in order to see the movie my eldest sister told me I had to read the book and so that’s exactly what I did.

Likes:

I enjoy the idea of vampires in a romance novel! He loves you so much he wants to drink your blood - that's hot.
I love all of the characters in this book, it wouldn’t be Twilight as we know it without them all. The Cullens are a great part of the book. They are a fantastic family.
Edward’s and Bella’s chemistry is one of the best parts of the book. It’s AWESOME! Won't spoil you further you have to read the book for yourself!
One of the best parts of this book is the action! It’s probably the BEST (and only) action filled romance book I’ve ever read. James is scary.

Dislikes:

I don’t like Jacob Black! He likes Bella and loathes Edward, it just doesn’t make sense who (how can you not LOVE Edward Cullen?!?). Go team Edward!

Buy: Twilight (paperback), The Twilight Saga Collection in Hardback (Books 1-4)

Book Rating: I give this book 4 ½ treasure chests! It was greatly written and every part caught my attention!

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Movie Review: Twilight directed by Catherine Hardwicke

CaptainYarr — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:36:05 +0000

by Captain Lyaf Yarr

Title: Twilight
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Run Time: 122 minutes
Rated: PG 13

Summary: Bella Swan moves to the little town of Forks and meets a handsome boy named Edward Cullen. But what she doesn’t know is his secret, that he and his family are vampires. Will Edward be able to save her... from himself? Can the lion love a lamb? When Bella finally finds out it brings danger in everyone’s lives. Will Bella survive?

Why I watched this movie:

I watched this movie because, I heard it was good. Also, I read the book and I wanted to compare the book to the movie. Plus I wanted to see Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen!

Likes:

I enjoyed when Edward sparkled!
I liked the scene when Edward and Bella are officially dating and they go to school and everybody is staring at them. Edward in sunglasses is hot.
I liked the actor Cam Gigandet (James). I think he did a good job. He looked scary and like he was going to kill someone.
The last scene when Bella expects Edward to bite her and he doesn’t but, kisses her neck! So cute.
One of my favorite scenes is when Edward takes Bella to their house and the Cullens make Italian for her.

Dislikes:

I think it would be better if the actresses Nikki Reed (Rosalie) and Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria) switched places. I think Rachelle is prettier than Nikki, and would be a better actress for Rosalie.
I disliked that in the beginning Edward was in Bellas’ room without her knowing, watching her sleep. (I wouldn’t like it if someone was watching me sleep... it was okay after she invited him to do so, to each their own you know.)

Buy: Twilight (Two-Disc Special Edition), Twilight [Blu-ray]

Movie Rating: I give this movie 4 treasure chests! I enjoyed every scene and line, and I Loved all the actors.

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Review: Queen of the Dead (The Ghost and the Goth #2) by Stacey Kade

First Mate Keira — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:14:19 +0000

by First Mate Keira

Title: Queen of the Dead (The Ghost and the Goth #2)
Author: Stacey Kade
Format: Digital ebook
Page Count: 272 pages
Grade Reading Level: Grades 6-10

Summary: Alona Dare returns from the light, something Will Killian has never seen before, and he should know because he’s a ghost-talker, someone who can see and hear ghosts waiting to move on. Alona rejoins him as his spirit guide and helps Will with his ghostly interactions.

The two developed a bit of a relationship in the last novel, The Ghost and the Goth, sharing one steamy kiss, and both are a bit shy about it. Will has fantasized about Alona since 6^th grade, and the reality of it is, he likes her better now. Alona, who’d never have talked to such a social outcast while alive, is drawn more and more into the warmth and comfort of Will. She likes him but it’s something she’s not quite ready to admit, even if he kisses like a dream.

Then she finds out, barely two months since her passing, that her mother is throwing away all her most sentimental possessions and her father is expecting a new baby girl with his awful home-wrecking wife who she can’t stand. Everyone is moving on and she doesn’t like it! She turns to Will and is surprised when he rebuffs her and her request to set her parents straight. What is going on? Is he throwing her over for the living too?

Why I started this book:

I requested a copy from the publisher which I got.

Likes:

Will’s college situation. Last book he barely managed to graduate, but because he told his mom about his gift, he could stick around town instead of leaving. His mom wants him to get higher education, but you’ll see how well that works out.
The yummy makeout sessions between Will and Alona. Love them.
There are more ghost talkers and the one Will meets is pretty, which immediately sets Alona on edge. Their new fledgling romance takes a big hit and he’s completely clueless as to why until some ghosts tell him. Hehe.
Alona’s attempts to control her sass because it makes her fade from existence are funny as they’re done very very grudgingly.
The dual POV approach works very well in this book because Will and Alona spend a lot of the book on separate adventures with overlapping parts.

Dislikes:

The very bad thing Alona does by accident. I’m not a big fan of it myself. It's a little scary (as far as an idea goes) and as she can interact already with Will (the only living character who counts as far as I’m concerned *g*) it's not really needed. It does provide major drama and plot movement, but I’m not sure what it spells out for the next book in the series. Let’s just say I hope things return to how they were and don’t remain the same. (Is that allusive enough to whet your appetite? lol) Oh and I feel bad for the mother.

Last Minute Thoughts: When's book #3 come out?

Buy: Queen of the Dead (A Ghost and the Goth Novel)

Rating: 4 Treasure Chests

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Review: The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade

Review: The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade

First Mate Keira — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:28:34 +0000

by First Mate Keira

Title: The Ghost and the Goth
Author: Stacey Kade
Format: Hardback
Page Count: 304 pages
Grade Reading Level: Grades 6-10

Summary: Alona Dare used to be the most popular girl in high school. She was pretty, athletic, a cheerleader, dating a cute boy, tight with her BFF, and crowned Homecoming Queen 3 years in a row. Now she’s dead. Alona expects to find the whole of Groundsboro High School and her family in a turmoil of grief but finds instead her friends are trash talking her, her BFF openly making out with her boyfriend, and that the only person who can see and hear her is a goth boy from school she never talked to while alive. Determined to gain Will Killian’s help in getting to the bright white beaches of heaven, she haunts him until he caves... but his help comes with a price. Alona’s got to keep the other ghosts away from him and inadvertently steps into the role of his spirit guide.

Why I started this book:

I requested an ARC for Queen of the Dead because it sounded cute; not realizing it was a sequel at the time. As soon as I did, I went to the library and checked out book one, The Ghost and the Goth, so I would be up to speed.

Likes:

Alona and Will are stereotypical high school clique characters on the surface but dig a little deeper and you’ll find they are multilayered. Alona’s perfect life is not so perfect. Will’s goth tendencies are not what they seem.
Alona’s vanity and superficial comments are funny. Got to love a girl who’s still concerned about her appearances in the afterlife. She’s also very insightful and smart. I like how her feelings for Will change throughout the book when she begins to notice things about his appearance (good teeth, broad chest, strong biceps…
I like how ghosts are more substantial around ghost-talkers. It certainly makes the romance between Alona and Will easier and super sexy. I always wondered how a ghost and a human would interact in a ghost romance. Love it.

Toss-Up:

I’m not sure how I feel about the chapters alternating between Alona and Will. I tend to like my narratives to be a little more cohesive than that, but overall I was appreciative of how easy it was to find out what characters were thinking in different situations.

Dislikes:

Alona’s mother’s inability to act like a grownup or a parent, and her father’s inability to stick up for his daughter to get her out of a situation where she has to act like the mom to an alcoholic because it would go against his second wife’s wishes and make his life more difficult.
And along the same vein... Even though they’re handled lightly and not a huge drag, the story also covers suicide, bullying, sexual orientation, and blackmail. Topics I don’t usually go for.

Buy: The Ghost and the Goth

Rating: 4.5 Treasure Chests

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Review: Shadow-Kiss by Richelle Mead

First Mate Keira — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:52:03 +0000

by First Mate Keira

Title: Shadow-Kiss (Vampire Academy Series, Book 3)
Author: Richelle Mead
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 443
Grade Reading Level: Grade 9+

Summary: Lately Rose has been seeing her dead friend around St. Vladimir. Mason’s ghost, if that was what she was really seeing was messing with her and screwing up her trials. Nobody else saw him. So her only explanations were crazy or incompetence. Neither she wants to own up to, but given her lack of options there’s only one way to really go. On top of that, Victor Dashkov is being tried for his crimes but without any of the key witnesses there! If only Dimitri or somebody could get them to the royal court to ensure he was sent to Moroi prison. Oh and Moroi around the school were showing up bruised and injured, but to a one, they are all quiet about what happened to get them that way. What on earth is going on?

Why I started this book:

It’s the next in the series and I had read the previous two. Mead does a lot of exposition and telling in the first couple of pages so anybody can hop into the series at any point in time and know without a doubt what was going on both in story arc and world building.

Likes:

Who wouldn’t love getting to beat up on a teacher? Rose and her fellow dhampirs get to do just that with all their training instructors during their trials. Rose gets matched up with Lissa’s boyfriend, something she’s not happy about and when Mason’s ghost shows up causing her to lose focus and get Christian ‘killed’ it causes big, big trouble for her.
Adrian. Love him. He gets the quartet (Rose, Christian, Lissa, and Eddie) to the royal court so they can testify against Victor.
Rose and Dimitri lying at court. Victor smirking knowingly in the background and his parting shot.
SPOILER… I’m probably the only weirdo who will like this but I was glad when Dimitri was changed into a Strigoi. It sucks. It’s super angsty. It totally means more drama. For those reasons I love it. I also know somehow, probably with spirit, Dimitri will be changed back into Dhampir or at least Moroi. But this is conjecture. I have more books to read before I can know this for sure.

Dislikes:

The Moroi torture brigade at the school all trying to figure out how to use compulsion. Now if we’re going to talk about crazy that’s crazy and also beyond stupid…in more ways than one since they are the reason the Strigoi can access St. Vladimir’s in the first place. I was surprised that Rose didn’t go kick all of them in the teeth when she learned that.
I’m not a big fan of the whole head-hopping business. I get that it’s part of Rose’s shadow-kiss abilities, but I’d much rather focus on her and her story than Lissa’s.

Buy: Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, Book 3)

Rating: 4 Treasure Chests

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Review: Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon

SusanSurgeon — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:33:57 +0000

by Susan the Surgeon, guest reviewer

Title: Infinity (Chronicles of Nick: Book One)
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 464 Pages
Grade Reading Level: Ages 15+

Summary: Nicholas Ambrosius Gautier (Nick) is a 14 yr. old high schooler who doesn’t quite fit in with the others. Other boys ridicule him. So he fights back. He tries to do the right thing. Yet despite his good intentions, things go wrong. Nick’s life is about to take an unexpectedly sharp U-turn. His new employer, Kyrian, is really a vampire slayer. His friends are were-hunters, and zombies are taking over New Orleans. Can Nick unlock his hidden powers before the zombies eat everyone’s brains? New Orleans sure hopes so!

Why I Started This Book:

Nick is a character in Kenyon’s Dark Hunter series (Ages 18+). The Chronicles of Nick young-adult books tell his story. And I wanted to read about his past.

Likes:

I love Nick’s spellbook; it’s got some serious attitude!
The character Simi is so funny. She’s a demon that never leaves home without it. Bar-b-que sauce, that is. Goes great with zombies!
Nicholas is 100% pure sarcasm. Like it!
I thought the ending was kinda funny.

Dislikes:

The main character’s negative self-talk is a tad much. He’s very pessimistic.

Last Minute Thoughts: Because this book has a lot of violence, fighting sequences, and centers around a boy’s thoughts about girls, school, etc. I consider it a boy read. Not sure girls want to read about brain eating zombies. Or do they? For boys and girls who do, book 2 titled Invincible has already been released.

Recommendations: Young-adult books are generally for 13-18 yr. old readers, but I find some content is inappropriate for the 13/14 year olds.

Buy: Infinity: Chronicles of Nick

Book Rating: 4 Treasure Chests

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Review: Fang (A Maximum Ride Novel) by James Patterson

cookcutlery — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:09:47 +0000

by Cook Cutlery, guest reviewer

Title: Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel
Author: James Patterson
Format: Hardback
Pages: 408
Grade Reading Level: Grades 6-9

Summary: There are 5 kids who seem very normal, but are not even close to normal. When they were still just an egg they were injected with avian DNA in a lab so that they grew wings. They are stronger and more powerful than a regular person.

When they were in the lab one of the workers broke them out and hid them for the longest of time. He took care of them just as a dad would do, but then 4 years later he disappeared and the flock just thought that he had died. The oldest member of the group Max decided she would take care of the flock.

In the flock there are Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy, and then Angel. Max, Fang, and Iggy are very close in age. Nudge is a year or two younger than the eldest, then Gazzy being the second to last of being the youngest in the flock, ending off with Angel being the youngest of them.

In the story the kids are at a camp and they are enjoying themselves then out of the blue little Angel says that Fang is going to die in the near future. Max is shocked. She and Fang have gotten very close to one another and they love each other. Max must do everything she can to make sure Fang doesn’t get killed.

Why I started this book:

I like the Maximum Ride series.

Likes:

What I really liked about this book was that there was some romance between Fang and Max. I liked how they would try to sneak away to be just with each other.
I also liked that there was a lot of suspense in the book because at the end of the book there is a part where Fang has really died and Max thought of a way to help him. I couldn’t put it down until I knew how she was going to help him!!!

Dislikes:

What I dislike the most about the book is that Angel loses faith in Max and decides to betray the flock by going and joining the bad guys side and helping them.

Buy: Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel

Rating: 4 treasure chests

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Review: Vamped by Lucienne Diver

First Mate Keira — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:46:22 +0000

by First Mate Keira

Title: Vamped
Author: Lucienne Diver
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 230 pages
Grade Reading Level: Grade 8+

Summary: After a make-out session at an after prom party with suddenly hot Bobby, Gina wakes up inside a coffin. She’s a vampire! Luckily Bobby’s there to meet her on the other side with necessities – clothes! But that’s when her luck runs out. Her first night as a vampire doesn’t go so well when they get captured and dragged to Mellisande’s secret lair filled with newborn teenagers, including her nemesis, who’s now all wrapped around Chaz, her ex-honey.

Why I started this book:

Saw it on the shelf in the library and it looked funny.

Likes:

Gina is hilarious. She’s constantly running snarky commentary in her head or saying it out loud. She’s a heroine you can go shopping with and go out with for a bite.
I like that she stays with chess geek Bobby even after finding hunky Chaz turned.
It’s lighthearted and fun. Just take a look at the back blurb.
The humor reminds me a little bit of Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Legally Blonde, which I have to say is a fun mix. (Warning: the vampire mythology is different from Buffy.)

Dislikes:

It drags a little in the middle.
The creepy psychic creature.
Gina’s automatic love for Bobby is a bit strange. Why does she love him? Or for that matter why does he love her?
Lack of world-building when it came to the Council, prophecy, vampire powers, and the medallion that tested their strength.

Buy: Vamped

Rating: 2.5 Treasure Chests

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