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Book Review: Princess Academy by Shannon Hale

August 7, 2013 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 5 Comments

Book Review Princess Academy Shannon Hale

Princess Academy is just plain beautiful writing.  The tone was bittersweet and slightly formal, which I loved.  At the same time, it felt very much like a young girl narrating.  I can see why this was a Newbery Honor book.  I really don't know how she managed to do that. The descriptions of the characters ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 7, 2013 1:00 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 5 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, Everyone Content, Middle Grade, Paperback, Utah Book Month
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Book Review: Divide and Conquer by Carrie Ryan

July 30, 2013 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 5 Comments

Book Review Divide and Conquer Infinity Ring Carrie Ryan

Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series.  Divide and Conquer, book 2 in the Inifinity Ring series, starts off talking about Paris which was actually where the last game ended and not where book 1 ended.  It was a cool way to tie the online games in with the books. ... Read More »

 Posted on: July 30, 2013 8:17 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 3 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, Everyone Content, Hardcover, Middle Grade, Video Game
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Book Review: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

May 16, 2013 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 4 Comments

Book Review Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J. K. Rowling

My favorite thing about Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is how we get to see that wizards and Muggles are much the same.  Mr. Weasley actually thinks that Muggles are fasinating and even "magical" in their own way.  It's a nice little theme that I only picked up since it was my third time ... Read More »

 Posted on: May 16, 2013 1:00 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 5 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, eBook, Middle Grade, Mild Content
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Book Review: The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen

April 12, 2013 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 2 Comments

Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series.  I read The Runaway King in one day mainly because I love the main character, Sage.  I was able to guess pretty well what was going to happen plot-wise, but Sage's unexpected wit and sarcasm are hugely entertaining.  He even did a few things ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 12, 2013 12:30 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, eBook, Middle Grade, Mild Content
2 Comments

Book Review: The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen

April 10, 2013 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 11 Comments

Book Review the False Prince Jennifer Nielsen

The False Prince is such a refreshing fantasy book.  Yes, it follows the pattern of traditional fantasy but it didn't take itself too seriously.  There was a lot of humor and wit.  The very best part of this book is the anti-hero, Sage.  He had every characteristic that a hero shouldn't have.  And somehow they all ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 10, 2013 1:48 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, eBook, Middle Grade, Mild Content
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