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We have a new teen website! Check it out at <a href="http://teens.fresnolibrary.org/">teens.fresnolibrary.org</a>, or by clicking on the "Teens" tab on <a href="http://www.fresnolibrary.org/">www.fresnolibrary.org</a> If you usually get to the teen site by typing this URL into a browser, please note that we will no longer be updating things here. </div>
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The Teen Reviews section has moved to <a href="http://teens.fresnolibrary.org/">teens.fresnolibrary.org</a>, and we've moved the Free Fridays giveaway there as well. We think you'll enjoy the new site. There, you'll find a wide array of teen/YA booklists; a directory of general information and crisis resources for teens; information about volunteer and leadership opportunities at the Library, and more! Ever wanted to learn a bit more about FCPL's teen librarians, or to email them a question? You can now do both of those things on the site! It's also mobile-friendly. </div>
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We'd like to thank the Woodward and Clovis teen councils, for their input in the early stages of the design process, and Riley C., for designing such a great logo for the new site! (Riley's was selected as the winning design in our teen logo design contest a few months ago).</div>
Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250773834365066363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225977829862833974.post-53674403314830361342017-09-29T10:34:00.002-07:002017-09-29T10:37:09.111-07:00The Novice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></b>Taran Matharu</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b>Ddraig G.<b><br /></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In this first book in the first series of this upcoming star writer, Tara Matharu, venture into a strange new world, similar to Eragon, as a war between orcs and humans unfolds. Follow Fletcher as he embarks on a trip to learn how to control the power of demon summoning. This is the first book of the summoner trilogy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span>Teens, Preteens, and Young Adults</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></b>Sinead O'Hart</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b>Tano A.<b><br /></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> I really liked it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When Emmeline's mom and dad disappear she finds that she is heading for a safe house where allies have pledged to protect her but she finds some one who is going to Greenland. He wants to summon a mythical creature from the ice, but someone evil wants to do it, too.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span>Teens who are into adventure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b>Ddraig G.<b><br /></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The fourth book in the series, it serves as a cool down of sorts. Although there is a tad less action than in the previous installations of the series, this book does more than enough in satisfying the needs and wants of the reader. Storm of Lightning serves as more of a relief book, in the sense of tying up loose ends and resolving hanging questions, as well as bringing more suspense to the table with new perspective entwined in the vast mixture. This is an excellent book for grounded sci-fi fans and I definitely recommend it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span>Teens, Preteens, and Young Adults</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Carina A.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Citlalli V.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We all know the story of Dorothy. A tornado transports her from Kansas to OZ; she wants to go back home and continues on this long journey to find a way to get home. She goes home and decides she wants to come back, and everything is happily ever after, right? Dorothy Must Die is a complete and exciting twist from the original story. I really liked this book and the story doesn't stop here. It is spread out between 5 books, all of which are amazing. I highly recommend them to anyone. This book was an amazing mix between the original OZ and a new/ more modern OZ. It does have some parts which may not be suitable for extremely young children, so I recommend this book for anyone of 13 years of age or older. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Perfect life, big house, successful spouse, following your dreams... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Amanda S.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A beautiful book about true beauty. I'm a singer, and not terribly attractive, so I could really relate to the main character, Aza. To be honest I think it would make a better musical than a book, because there's a lot of written lyrics, but it's fun to make up melodies yourself. Aza is trapped in a society that values beauty and singing over more than anything else, but it's difficult to sing for anyone when you can't show your face in public. This all changes, however, when the future queen to be makes her a dangerous offer...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tamara Ireland Stone</span></span></span></span></span></span><b></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Amanda S.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> It was amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Samantha struggles with OCD, making her social life a continual struggle. Until she meets Caroline. She's a bit odd, and no one really seems to know who Samantha is talking about, but she becomes her best friend. Caroline introduces her to the schools secret world of underground poets, and Samantha slowly finds healing, until things take a turn for the worse and she has to confront herself with a very important question: Is Caroline... Real? Every Last Word addresses both social and mental issues that many teens deal with on a daily basis both tactfully and beautifully. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Teens, especially those that like poetry.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250773834365066363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225977829862833974.post-5799490076129694502017-05-03T16:49:00.000-07:002017-05-03T16:49:34.347-07:00Shatter Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tahereh Mafi</span></span></span></span></span></span><b></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Amanda S.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> I really liked it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I really enjoyed this book series. It was the perfect mix of romance, rebellion, and adventure. Forget Hunger Games, this is the best YA dystopian book I've ever read. It's about Juliette, a 17 year old with the power to suck the life out of any living thing with her touch, who's forced to work for the government as a human weapon. The writing style itself isn't that great, and the excessive use of "strikeout" is irritating, but I feel the plot makes up for it. Any more would give it away, and a lot of people had very differing opinions regarding this book, so I encourage people to read it for themselves. Would keep it 14+ though, for being a bit... racy at parts.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Teens</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250773834365066363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225977829862833974.post-28906669423663460092017-04-17T17:02:00.000-07:002017-04-17T17:02:21.137-07:00Ash and Bramble<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sarah Prineas</span></span></span></span></span></span><b></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Amanda S.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> I<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t was amazing!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This book has earned a special spot on my shelf as an all time favorite. I received it as an ARC, and I wouldn't change a single thing about it. I've read it 6+ times, and it has never gotten old yet. A beautiful mash-up retelling of many beloved fairy tales, Ash and Bramble gives a whole new aspect to happily ever after, begging the question: What if I don't WANT my prince charming? Where do all the elaborate ball gowns really come from? Is a fairy tale, in all reality.... Actually a trap? 10/10, would read for a seventh time. It's wonderfully written; heart-wrenching and inspiring at the same time. Very detailed and riveting; I stayed up til 3 am to read it all in one night.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">EVERYONE! :D</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250773834365066363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225977829862833974.post-66418009833150190992017-03-30T11:12:00.003-07:002017-03-30T11:13:29.719-07:00#Static<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Eric Laster</span></span></span></span></span></span><b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Amanda S.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> I<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> didn't like it.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I would have liked it a lot, if every other chapter wasn't about the main character trying to get laid, especially since the other main focus of the book is his brother's murder. The two don't exactly go hand in hand. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I enjoyed the author's description of the afterlife, and the plot was really good, and the writing was well done. I enjoyed the fact that the chapters were short and easy to digest. Unfortunately, the random references to sex were unnecessary and ruined the book for me. If you're alright with that, then by all means read it<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">; </span>it is really good otherwise.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">14-15+</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250773834365066363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225977829862833974.post-34949461600731586742017-03-21T16:11:00.001-07:002017-03-21T16:11:09.928-07:00Stealing Snow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Danielle Page</span></span></span></span></span><b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Amanda S.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> I<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t was a<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">lright..</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was pretty good. However, from a technical standpoint, the character development was a bit bare, and the romance/plot was quite unoriginal. Girl must go out of comfort zone to retrieve her "one true love", kisses the guy helping with the rescue, is confused about her feelings; seems to be an extremely typical way to try and tie in romance with adventure, and it feels, frankly, amateur. Despite this, the rest of the plot was fairly good, I enjoyed this retelling of "Snow Queen".</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Those who enjoy retellings of classic stories or "romance."</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250773834365066363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225977829862833974.post-22181678232533563872017-03-15T09:25:00.003-07:002017-03-15T09:25:38.278-07:00Loose Change<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ed Sheeran</span></span></span></span><b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Amanda S.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> I<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> really like<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">d it.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">He wrote all the songs (although there were a few collaborations), and the lyrics are largely focused on love, a common theme in his work (along with drinking and heartbreak). However, songs such as "Firefly" showed a bit of a different side to his music: it was more bubbly and optimistic feeling, making it by far my favorite on this album. Overall I'd give it a 6-7/10, for the lack of more variation (i.e., majority of his songs tend to be extremely similar overall, from a strictly musical POV).</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Those who enjoy Ed Sheeran/acoustic music</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250773834365066363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225977829862833974.post-22658622557255446452017-01-03T16:11:00.000-08:002017-01-03T16:11:21.346-08:00Avalon High<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Meg Cabot</span></span></span><b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shauna H</span>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> It was <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">alright...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">A<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">valon High is a modern retelling of the legend of King Arthur, starring Elaine Harrison (or Ellie for short). She is the daughter of two professors who research all things medieval and is forced to move to Annapolis due to her parents' sabbatical. She attends Avalon High, becomes frie<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">nds with the golden boy of the school (A. William Wagner) after only a few days, and life seems to be going her way. At least<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, until <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">stra<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">nge coinciden<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ces start <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">occurring.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After reading the summary for this <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">book, I was <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">excited. I mean, a modern retell<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ing of the le<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">gend of King Arthur? Count me in! Besides, I had enjoyed the movie a long time ago, and the book is always better. Right? Sadly, not in this case. Nothing really happened until a little over hal<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">fway through the book, and there was a lot of unnecessary filler. The book just scratched the sur<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">face with the legend of King Arthur, and I was a little disappointed that more of the cha<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">racters weren't <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">i<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ncluded.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The story had a lot of potential, but for me it just fell <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">fla<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t. Perhaps I was expecting too much fantas<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">y from this book? But it is supposed to be a retelling, so...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Teen<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> fans of "Chick Lit."</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Aimee E<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Megan Shull</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> It was amazing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">This <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">book is hands down the number one book that I have read<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. The setting of th<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">is novel is that Jack and Ellie switch bodies. Before they switched bodies, both of the<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">m thought that one had it easier than the other. After the weekend ends, both of the<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">m switch back to their original bodies. After a few years have passed, there is an exciting<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, emotional </span>ending. This is a teen romantic novel. (By the way, I got <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">this book last summer from this website. :) )</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">An<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">yone that enjoys romantic teen novels.</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250773834365066363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8225977829862833974.post-60211497645324543492016-07-10T13:45:00.000-07:002016-07-18T13:46:10.597-07:00Christy Miller Series Book #1: Summer Promise <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b>Kelsey L.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b>Robin Jones Gunn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> It was amazing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">This novel, is truly a magnif<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">icen</span>t piece of writing.
I first found this book when I was in seventh grade and feeling so...out of place. I didn't know where I belonged or who I could be friends with. It was a really tough time for me, socially speaking.
So, I found this book, Summer Promise and fell in love with the characters and author. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">It's about this teenage girl named Christy. She's just a small town girl who gets to spend her summer with some relatives in the sunny beaches of California. During her summer, she begins to develop a sense of who she is and what kind of person she wants to become. Along the way, she meets these peers who accept her for who she is and creates these ever lasting friendships. And<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">,</span> of course, an innocent romance is involved. A certain blond headed, surfer boy catches Christy's attention, and the rest is history. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> This first book takes you on a whirlwind of emotions that will leave you wanting more, to know what happens next. It was an escape from reality I desperately needed. Gave me the guidance in how to deal with certain social situations. It truly has influenced me in every aspect of my life. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Now, Christianty is a big part of this story. Along with Christy finding her way and accepting who she is, she also develops an everlasting faith in God. But listen, I'm not an avid Christian and frankly not very well-versed in the religion, so I had no idea what I was getting into with this book.
But along with Christy, I learned so much about a religion I knew nothing of really. So go in with an open mind and<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">,</span> who knows, maybe you'll learn a few things.
I hope this review is useful to any of those who check out this book. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or want to know more. I could talk about this series all day. That's how passionate I am about it.
I hope this helps!
Enjoy! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">~Kelsey
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Any teenage girl who needs to know she isn't alone.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>By:</b>Sarah B. Larson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Rating:</b> It was amazing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">I loved this book. A girl named Alexa Hollen is a great fighter, but in her kingdom she has to pretend to be a boy to fight for the king's army or else something even worse might happen. Everything changes when she meets the king's son Damien, and realizes she's helplessly falling in love with him. If you love the Disney movie Mulan, you will love this book.
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Teens/Adults</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b>Hayley R.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>By:</b>Marissa Meyer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Rating:</b> Really liked it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">Scarlet is not your average red riding hood. Scarlet's grandmother is missing and she is determined to get her back, but has many obstacles in the way when the Lunar queen Levana will stop at nothing to take over Earth. Will Scarlet ever find her grandmother?
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Teens/Adults</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b>Hayley R.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>By:</b>Julie Kagawa</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Rating:</b> It was amazing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">Omg this book is amazing. THE DRAGONS OF TALON: Once hunted nearly to extinction, they are now poised to take over the world. THE ORDER OF ST. GEORGE: The legendary dragonslayers will stop at nothing to wipe dragons from the face of the earth. These mortal enemies are locked in secret and deadly combat, with humanity none the wiser.
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>I would recommend this to:</b> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Teens</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b>Hayley R.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>By:</b>James Dashner</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Rating:</b> It was amazing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are gone. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive. Will Thomas and the gladers ever make it out?
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Reviewed By: </b>Sarah M.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>By:</b>Nick Burd</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Rating:</b> Really liked it</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">"The Vast Fields Of Ordinary" written by Nick Burd had a real plot twist for me and was not what I expected, but it wasn't anywhere near disappointing, but instead realistic and sad, but beautiful. It's about a boy Dade whose father is having an affair and he has no friends really. He's also a jock's dirty secret, until he meets a fellow a future fellow friend and the possible love of his life.
Careful, despite it's cliche introduction it is actually much more!
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>By:</b>Michael Thomas Ford</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Rating:</b> Really liked it</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">Ever heard of don't judge a book by it's cover? Please don't judge this book by it's cover! This book isn't depressing..at least not as depressing as you believe! This book's about Jeff a guy whom attempts to kill himself and ends up in the 'crazy' section of a hospital for 45 days convinced that he's not crazy at all that he was bored and that he just tried to killed himself and failed and that he was over it, but it's something else, completely! (I know shocker) The story is told in first person by a very sarcastic, Jeff.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>By:</b>Shaun David Hutchinson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Rating:</b> Really liked it</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">I really like this book, but it was alright...It was about well obviously some main character who was a male who was given the choice of either letting some aliens end the world, Earth by not clicking a button on their spaceship or clicking it and keeping life on Earth going. Some people they think well my life sucks, but the world should keep going and click the darn button, but he actually to take a moment to contemplate whether the world should keep going. Cheesy book, but fantastic, will the loss of his boyfriends suicide be to much for him? This book is painfully realistic and there won't be much too happy or too sad. I tossed this book across the room.
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