Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Talk about blog changes
Hey Guys! Most of you have probably notice that I change the layout out of my blog a little bit. That is because I am preparing for a new book challenge for my fall semester at school. Which means a new book challenge for the blog. The fall semester I am going to try to read some classics. So If any of you have suggestions please let me know. I think I am going to read Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen first. Hope you have a great day!
Monday, July 2, 2012
Update
Just to let you know that I am going on mini vacation this week and I won't be back to blogging until next Monday. So this and my New Book Review post will be my last one for the week. I hope you have a nice weekend and for those who live in the U.S. happy Fourth of July.
New Book Review
Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Margret K. McElderry Books
Date of Publication: March 24, 2007
Pages: 496
Synopsis: When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder-much less a murder committed by tree teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into tin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing-not even a smear of blood-to sow that a boy has died. Or was he a boy? This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know.
How I rate it: 4 out of 5 stars
My thoughts: It was well written and good character development. I am excited to read the next book in the series. The reason why I gave it four out five stars because some scenes in the book I felt were to drawn out. I hope that has gotten better as the series goes on.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Top 5 Things I Am Obsessed With Other Than Reading
These are the things I have been liking other than reading lately. Hope You Enjoy!
1) Philosophy lip shine
2) Sabrina with Audrey Hepburn
3) The TV series Teen Wolf
4) A good pink blush
5) Gardens
1) Philosophy lip shine
2) Sabrina with Audrey Hepburn
3) The TV series Teen Wolf
4) A good pink blush
5) Gardens
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Great Book Recommendations
These are some stand alone books that I thought were great. Hope You Enjoy!
Jacob Have I Loved By: Katherine Paterson
Number the Stars By: Lois Lowry
Speak By: Laurie Halse Anderson
Keeping the Moon By: Sarah Dessen
Avalon High By: Meg Cabot
Jacob Have I Loved By: Katherine Paterson
Number the Stars By: Lois Lowry
Speak By: Laurie Halse Anderson
Keeping the Moon By: Sarah Dessen
Avalon High By: Meg Cabot
Thursday, June 14, 2012
A New Book Review
Hey guys! Just to let you know that this time it did not take as much time to review a book. Hope You Enjoy!
Title: The Princess
Author: Lori Wick
Publisher: Harvest House Publisher
Date of Publication: June 1, 2006
Pages 294
Synopsis: In the Land of Pendaran, lively, affectionate Shelby Parker was born to a simple life-yet her mother Daria, and those around he cannot help but notice the graces she possesses. Among those taking not of Shelby's winsome ways and tender heart are the king and queen of the House of Markham, who are seeking a new wife for the widowed son Prince Nikolai. To up hold a long-cherished tradition of the country Shelby and Nikolai agree to an arranged marriage. But while Nikolai is a perfect gentlemen at public functions, he remains distant and shy at home, leaving Shelby to ponder the inner workings of his heart. Will the prince ever love her as he did his first wife? Can faith they share overcome the barriers between them?
How I rate it: 5 out of 5 stars
My thoughts: Although I rate this five out of five stars I would have to warn you that it talks a lot about Christian values. However this a very uplifting book and would recommend it to any one.
Author: Lori Wick
Publisher: Harvest House Publisher
Date of Publication: June 1, 2006
Pages 294
Synopsis: In the Land of Pendaran, lively, affectionate Shelby Parker was born to a simple life-yet her mother Daria, and those around he cannot help but notice the graces she possesses. Among those taking not of Shelby's winsome ways and tender heart are the king and queen of the House of Markham, who are seeking a new wife for the widowed son Prince Nikolai. To up hold a long-cherished tradition of the country Shelby and Nikolai agree to an arranged marriage. But while Nikolai is a perfect gentlemen at public functions, he remains distant and shy at home, leaving Shelby to ponder the inner workings of his heart. Will the prince ever love her as he did his first wife? Can faith they share overcome the barriers between them?
How I rate it: 5 out of 5 stars
My thoughts: Although I rate this five out of five stars I would have to warn you that it talks a lot about Christian values. However this a very uplifting book and would recommend it to any one.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
An Overdue Book Review
I am so sorry it has taken me along time to read this book. First it was because I had a family emergency and second because I went on a trip. Well I hope you enjoy!
Title: White Jenna
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: A Tor Book, First published by Tom Doherty Associates.
Date of publication: August 28, 1990 was the first publication, January 5, 2004 was the second publication
Pages: 272
Synopsis: Jenna was the White Queen. Skada was the Dark Queen. She is bound to Jenna-the other half of Jenna's self. Drawn out of a mirror by a rite of magic, a "dark sister" is confined to the dark. She vanished in day light it is in this world the dark sisters wait for moonlight or lamplight to call them forth again. This is their story of myths turned real, ordinary people turned heroes, a land inside out by the coming of White Jenna.
How I rate it: 4 out of 5 Stars
My thoughts: I rate it 4 out of 5 stars because it had a bit more action compared to the last book. Somethings I liked was that it had fantasy, action, and some romance. I also liked the fact that the romance did not over coward the rest of the story. I liked the idea she had for the story. One thing though that occurred through out the book that I did not like is that she put myths, legends and stuff like that intertwined the story. I liked it, but it got boring because I wanted more of the story.
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: A Tor Book, First published by Tom Doherty Associates.
Date of publication: August 28, 1990 was the first publication, January 5, 2004 was the second publication
Pages: 272
Synopsis: Jenna was the White Queen. Skada was the Dark Queen. She is bound to Jenna-the other half of Jenna's self. Drawn out of a mirror by a rite of magic, a "dark sister" is confined to the dark. She vanished in day light it is in this world the dark sisters wait for moonlight or lamplight to call them forth again. This is their story of myths turned real, ordinary people turned heroes, a land inside out by the coming of White Jenna.
How I rate it: 4 out of 5 Stars
My thoughts: I rate it 4 out of 5 stars because it had a bit more action compared to the last book. Somethings I liked was that it had fantasy, action, and some romance. I also liked the fact that the romance did not over coward the rest of the story. I liked the idea she had for the story. One thing though that occurred through out the book that I did not like is that she put myths, legends and stuff like that intertwined the story. I liked it, but it got boring because I wanted more of the story.
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