Reviewed By: Amanda S.
By: Ray Bradbury
Rating: It was amazing!
451 is the best dystopian fiction I have ever read by far. We read it in English class, and I was surprised that there were only 2 others who truly enjoyed it. Bradbury successfully paints the picture of a broken man in a broken society, where books are meant to be burned and purely thoughtless things are meant to be delighted in. Will he give in to the conformist ways of this futuristic society, or blaze a path of death and understanding for himself? A definite must read.
I would recommend this to: 14+
Reviewed By: Amanda S.
By: Cornelia Funke
Rating:Didn't like it
As a very overhyped fiction book, of course I had to read it, and to be honest, it was hard because while the concept was great, everything seemed drawn out and dull. To be completely fair, I didn't finish it, so maybe the end was better than the rest of it, but the first 3/4 of the book didn't leave me wanting more. Congrats to Funke for another successful book, but it wasn't a personal favorite. I'd rather read "Dragon Rider" for the 12th time. :)
I would recommend this to: People with long attention spans
Reviewed By: Amanda S.
By: Randall Munroe
Rating: It was amazing!
This book is absolutely the best thing I have ever read. It's hilarious, yet after reading the first few sections I learned more about science than I have ever learned in a science class. It's a collection of strange "what if?" questions with reasonable and logical answers to each one. I love reading it while flying or riding in a car because it doesn't require a whole lot of attention span, yet its incredibly entertaining. A must read if you're a nerd like me!
I would recommend this to: People who enjoy hypotheticals.
Reviewed By: Amanda S.
By: Shel Silverstein
Rating: It was amazing!
I love poetry and weird thought-provoking ideas, so of course I fell in love with this poet. Shel has a way of speaking as a child but expressing his adult point of views as well in hidden ways. Some of them are worth knowing by heart, and I encourage people of all ages from 5-105 to read at least a few of these. A lovely way of reliving childhood.
I would recommend this to: Anyone!
Reviewed By: Magali J.
By: Josephine Angelini
Rating: It was amazing!
Can Helen ever forget her true love?
Helen is the only Scion that can descend into the Underworld. By night, she must wander through Hades and try to break the cycle of revenge that cursed her family. During the Day, she struggles to keep her sanity and without Lucas at her side, she is not sure she can go on.
Just as Helen is about to break, a new Scion arrives. Orion, charming and brave, shields her from the dangers of Hades.
The Ancient Greek world clashes with the mortal one. Helen's life turns more chaotic by the minute. But will she be able to forget Lucas Delos as the Furies' cry for blood is grows louder?
I would recommend this to: YA/Teens
