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Prodigy by Marie Lu
2.0
Okay, I have to abandon this book. I really liked book one, but this series has continued in the fashion of most series I am trying to read today: Book 2 sucks. Well, I can't say it sucks, it's still good, but I cannot STAND easily avoidable, whiny teen love triangles. For the love of Pete, learn how to communicate! So even if it doesn't go in the direction I think it will go in with June and Primo, and Day and Tess, all the jealousy and stupidity of these dumb @$$ love triangles just make me want to throw the book at a wall. Seriously. Think up an original way to bring conflict into your plot because this sh-t is getting way too old. Okay, rant finished.
A Sending of Dragons by Jane Yolen
4.0
Ok, so I got my wish. Last book was too political, now this book was pretty much devoid of it. Yay!! Although it took a very different turn that I didn't expect.
*Spoliers!!*
So... mongoloid, dragon-eating cannibals living deep within mountain caves? Yup, didn't see that one coming! But Jane did a pretty good job making it a strange, suspenseful story arc as Jakkin and Akki try to escape and save a female dragon from the tribe's next, bloody ritual. I did wish for more of Heart's Blood's children in the book, but it all worked out well enough!
*Spoliers!!*
So... mongoloid, dragon-eating cannibals living deep within mountain caves? Yup, didn't see that one coming! But Jane did a pretty good job making it a strange, suspenseful story arc as Jakkin and Akki try to escape and save a female dragon from the tribe's next, bloody ritual. I did wish for more of Heart's Blood's children in the book, but it all worked out well enough!
Heart's Blood by Jane Yolen
4.0
I didn't like how this second book got a bit too political. When I first read this series, I found it in the Teen book section at my library, and I do still consider it a teen series; especially the first book. This second book, as I said, gets more into the politics of Austar IV with rebels and Federations and blah, blah, yawn. My mind shuts off even at the first mention of politics, and it is because of the political unrest of this planet that big plot changes happen to our main characters. Anyway, because of that, it felt like the book might stray away from teen reading interests. I agree with Jakkin: All I want to read about and learn about are dragons!
Dark Whispers by Bruce Coville
3.0
Hrm, I just don't know what to make of the direction this series is going. The unicorns are jerks, I still can't quite get Cara's character, and the story behind the newer, bigger threat, The Whisperer, is kind of stupid. Sigh. I guess my overall review of this series depends on the last book The Last Hunt. It may take a while, since I keep finding other books much more appealing. I'll let you know what I end up thinking about it after the last book. Cheers!
The Dragon and the George by Gordon R. Dickson
4.0
I am re-reading this series since I recently bought most of it at a book sale. I remember reading these books during the 6th grade as I read through almost every dragon book at my local library. Anyone remember the animated movie "Flight of Dragons" from the early 80s? The main story is based off this book (with the science-y parts about how dragons fly/breathe fire from the book "Flight of Dragons" by Peter Dickinson). I honestly love the book much more, and I'm really happy to be reading the series again! I have reviewed in the past that I enjoy fantasy or sci-fi that has a link to our world, instead of being thrust into a completely original land I have to figure out on my own.
In this case, we are thrust into a different dimension where dragons are real and can talk, there are English wolves and chivalrous knights. But we are not alone in our confusion in this alternate world, as we follow along with Jim Eckert, a professor of Medieval History from our world, who is hypnotized and his mind is placed into that of the dragon Gorbash. A slightly silly premise, I know, but I love it! We discover along with Jim that his fiancee, Angie (which is my name, so when I was younger this delighted me to no end), has also been transported to this world and kidnapped by the Dark Powers!
It's the usual tale of good vs. evil as the balance of both must be retained, and an adventure where Companions must be found to help Jim rescue Angie. Yet, it's not as cliche as it sounds and a great book I could read over and over again.
In this case, we are thrust into a different dimension where dragons are real and can talk, there are English wolves and chivalrous knights. But we are not alone in our confusion in this alternate world, as we follow along with Jim Eckert, a professor of Medieval History from our world, who is hypnotized and his mind is placed into that of the dragon Gorbash. A slightly silly premise, I know, but I love it! We discover along with Jim that his fiancee, Angie (which is my name, so when I was younger this delighted me to no end), has also been transported to this world and kidnapped by the Dark Powers!
It's the usual tale of good vs. evil as the balance of both must be retained, and an adventure where Companions must be found to help Jim rescue Angie. Yet, it's not as cliche as it sounds and a great book I could read over and over again.
Legend by Marie Lu
4.0
The setting of this is very similar to the Hunger games. You have your super poor people and your super rich people. June is being raised as a soldier for the Republic, while day is forced to live on the streets, sneaking food and money to his family who thinks he's dead. Add a dash of deadly viruses, a lot of government conspiracy, and a great game of cat and mouse (very reminiscent of Death Note, as two geniuses try to outwit each other). It is an intriguing first book in a trilogy and full of action and suspense. It gets a bit too mushy, lovey-dovey in parts, but the suspense will make you read past all that!
Saga, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan
5.0
Definitely for more mature audiences, but the art, the story, the setting and the characters are all amazing! I can't wait for volume 2!
Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong by Prudence Shen
5.0
Another great graphic novel by Faith Erin Hicks! Her art style is just brilliant and emotive. The story by Prudence Shen was cute and had me laughing out loud a lot! A great teen graphic novel about high school. This time it's the cheerleaders vs. the Robot Science club! How will they ever get funding for their completely opposite needs?
House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo
3.0
This book actually gets a 3.5 if I had the choice. This was the kind of book that draws you in and then makes you jump at noises while (and after) reading it. Author Liparulo does a great job describing the spooky house and the strange occurrences, and I love me a good, spooky story! Alas, what brought the score down was the direction it went and the fact it's part of a series. Booooo! It takes a strange, time-traveling, alternate universe, portal turn that just didn't make it as creepy anymore. So any sequel will be more sci-fi rather than horror. But I'm sure it'll be adventurous and suspenseful! Teens and tweens will enjoy this series if looking for an engaging read and something spooky.
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, Volume 3 by Brian Michael Bendis
4.0
Awwww maannnn! Things are really starting to get tricky for poor Miles. Again, Captain America doesn't let us down by being a friggin @$$hole. This issue was super good!