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I liked this story but I did have some issues with it. The first half of the book was awesome. The second half of the book was a little boring and I basically just read it to see how it ended. I liked the premise of Cas as a ghost killer. I thought Anna was amazing- at first. I suppose, in the end, we are supposed to feel sorry for her, but the author didn't really sell me on that. There are some pretty bloody and descriptive scenes in this book (ick!) and a general creepiness that I liked a lot.
My issues with this story lie with the characters- specifically regarding their reactions to things. I'm sorry, but if you just saw your friend ripped in two bloody halves, you are not going to go to school the next day acting pretty close to normal. The kids had a short encounter with the police, who were questioning their friends disappearance, but that's all that comes of it. Really? I don't think so. I also didn't find their willingness to go back to the house believable at all.
And I guess there was some build up to Cas falling for Anna, but it just seemed forced and kind of like, "Oh and by the way, Cas loves Anna." So those were my little hangups with the story. That being said- I liked it. I will for sure be reading more paranormal because that part of it really hooked me. I didn't think that overall it rocked, but I would recommend it.
My issues with this story lie with the characters- specifically regarding their reactions to things. I'm sorry, but if you just saw your friend ripped in two bloody halves, you are not going to go to school the next day acting pretty close to normal. The kids had a short encounter with the police, who were questioning their friends disappearance, but that's all that comes of it. Really? I don't think so. I also didn't find their willingness to go back to the house believable at all.
And I guess there was some build up to Cas falling for Anna, but it just seemed forced and kind of like, "Oh and by the way, Cas loves Anna." So those were my little hangups with the story. That being said- I liked it. I will for sure be reading more paranormal because that part of it really hooked me. I didn't think that overall it rocked, but I would recommend it.
This book was incredibly touching. Disease has wiped out nearly all of the world's population. It's been nine years and it's a struggle to stay alive and stay safe. Hig and Bangley, who teamed up to defend their safe haven, can't trust anyone. They've agreed that they must shoot and kill anyone who comes inside their perimeter. The only problem is that Hig refuses to believe that everyone is out to kill them and take their resources. He wants there to be good left in the world.
It was heart wrenching to read through his inner struggle any time they faced a threat. Many times he just about gets himself killed because he wants so badly to be able to trust people. Maybe Bangley can be seen as heartless, but he's truly the only reason Hig has made it this far. But I kept asking myself- what's the point? Would I want to continue living if everything I'd ever known and loved was suddenly gone? I'm not sure.
I understand that the book is written with no punctuation (?) and I realize that the author did this on purpose to convey the feeling that things like communication are not what they used to be. Hig is a book lover and believes he should have been an English teacher. Not using punctuation in the book is significant because the written word is important to him, yet there's no place for any of that in this new world. He's stuck with one foot in the past and one in the present.
I listened to the book on audio and the narrator did an amazing job. I didn't know the book was written this way until I went on to read the reviews of other people. Several people felt that it was difficult to read through. Because I listened to it, I was able to get quite a lot out of the book. I loved it. I do think I would have been frustrated if I'd read it. So my recommendation is- please get this book...on audio. It's not one to pass up.
It was heart wrenching to read through his inner struggle any time they faced a threat. Many times he just about gets himself killed because he wants so badly to be able to trust people. Maybe Bangley can be seen as heartless, but he's truly the only reason Hig has made it this far. But I kept asking myself- what's the point? Would I want to continue living if everything I'd ever known and loved was suddenly gone? I'm not sure.
I understand that the book is written with no punctuation (?) and I realize that the author did this on purpose to convey the feeling that things like communication are not what they used to be. Hig is a book lover and believes he should have been an English teacher. Not using punctuation in the book is significant because the written word is important to him, yet there's no place for any of that in this new world. He's stuck with one foot in the past and one in the present.
I listened to the book on audio and the narrator did an amazing job. I didn't know the book was written this way until I went on to read the reviews of other people. Several people felt that it was difficult to read through. Because I listened to it, I was able to get quite a lot out of the book. I loved it. I do think I would have been frustrated if I'd read it. So my recommendation is- please get this book...on audio. It's not one to pass up.
Rebellious Ella has been cursed with obedience since birth. Although she, quite literally, must do anything anyone tells her to do, she finds ways to fight back. In a tale very similar to Cinderella, Ella finds herself living with a horrid step mother and two bossy step sisters, while her absent father travels the country. Frustrated by her inability to channel her own free will, she dutifully obeys even those who take advantage of her gift. That is, until she meets Prince Char, who adores her independent, and sometimes feisty attitude. Determined to find her own way in life and discover how to break her curse, Ella sets out on a journey that has her befriending giants, elves, and other interesting characters. Amusing, clever, and intelligent Ella is a protagonist that young girls can look to for lessons of courage and fortitude. Fairytale lovers will find this enchanting story to be a testament to the power of determination, kindness, and true friendship. In the end, it is all three of these important attributes that help Ella on her quest.
This is a very sweet retelling of a loveable fairytale. I did enjoy this book but I just can't rate it very high because it was lacking a lot. First off, it felt very 'surface' to me. There is not much depth to the characters. The oldest daughter Rose is the main focus. You don't learn much about her and you basically only learn the names of the 11 other sisters. I really could not get invested in these characters enough to care whether they made it out of the underworld at all.
Also, this is an adaptation of the original story and while there were new elements (Galen can knit and it plays a big roll in saving the princesses,) I just didn't think any of it was really all that clever. From start to finish this book was very predictable and very sweet. The author tried to make the villains dark characters but again, they just fell flat for me.
So while this is a fun read, it was just a bit too simple, undeveloped, and not at all passionate for me.
Also, this is an adaptation of the original story and while there were new elements (Galen can knit and it plays a big roll in saving the princesses,) I just didn't think any of it was really all that clever. From start to finish this book was very predictable and very sweet. The author tried to make the villains dark characters but again, they just fell flat for me.
So while this is a fun read, it was just a bit too simple, undeveloped, and not at all passionate for me.
I really enjoyed this book. The story begins just after Astrid commits suicide and slowly throughout the rest of the book we begin to understand who she was and what her life was like. Ella and Sydney were her best friends and both deal with the shock of losing Astrid in their own way. They both begin to realize that there was a lot they never knew about Astrid even though they always believed they were as close as can be. While Sydney turns to partying and alcohol to try to numb the pain and confusion, Ella goes on a mission to figure out what happened to Astrid. She begins to believe that Astrid is trying to tell her something, even now that she's gone.
What I loved about this book was that it deals with powerful emotions that many teenagers go through regardless of whether they've had a loved one die. I did feel that the book dragged a bit at times, but it never made me want to put it down. It's just a sad, sad story and along the way you're truly hoping that Sydney and Ella can come to terms with their friends death and get some answers.
What I loved about this book was that it deals with powerful emotions that many teenagers go through regardless of whether they've had a loved one die. I did feel that the book dragged a bit at times, but it never made me want to put it down. It's just a sad, sad story and along the way you're truly hoping that Sydney and Ella can come to terms with their friends death and get some answers.
A bit slow moving for the first half for me. But I'm happy to report that the book did pick up and the second half was much better. The first half of the book is setting up the relationship between Benny and his brother Tom. It seemed to drag for too long and I was wondering if anything significant was actually going to happen in this book. It did. It just took awhile to build it up.
This book is definitely a different take on zombies. Kind of the softer side of the zombie story. Benny and Tom have to find a way to reconcile with the killing that they must do and they end up questioning what it really means to be a decent human being. Through all this Benny has to find a way to reconcile his feelings with Tom. There is some action and a bit of a twist to the story which helped to pick it up for me. But I liked how it blended all that with a 'feel good' story as well. Who would have thought a zombie story could be so touching? It's true that this book has a lot of heart.
This book is definitely a different take on zombies. Kind of the softer side of the zombie story. Benny and Tom have to find a way to reconcile with the killing that they must do and they end up questioning what it really means to be a decent human being. Through all this Benny has to find a way to reconcile his feelings with Tom. There is some action and a bit of a twist to the story which helped to pick it up for me. But I liked how it blended all that with a 'feel good' story as well. Who would have thought a zombie story could be so touching? It's true that this book has a lot of heart.
