Book Reviews For Bibliophiles

I'm just a teenager who adores books, and i figured, why not review them? I read all genres of books, and post reviews on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Any suggestions are welcome, and I will get back to you on those as soon as I can ❤

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So this week I read Uglies by Scott Westerfeld and my first, and only, criticism is the cover. Why is the author’s name bigger than the title of the book? This is not all about you, it’s all about your book. I know that this is the original cover and that another on has come out since then, but still, when I first looked at this book, I could not tell what the title was! other than that one pet peeve, I loved this book. I had judged it pretty hard in grade school, and only revisited it now after some encouragement from a dear friend, and it’s not a decision I will ever regret. This was not, as I thought in my grade school years, a book about a stupid girl who just wants to be pretty like all her friends and is willing to get surgery to do so (well it kinda is but it is so much more than that) This is a story about a strong girl who is willing to do anything if it means the safety of her friends, even if she doesn’t realize it at first. Tally is a great role model, and I wish I had read this book when I was younger if nothing more than to show my smaller self what it means to be truly beautiful. I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on the next book, and will surely update you as soon as I can.

Stay beautiful, and keep reading!

P.S. There is an update on my blog! check it out here: http://wearebibliophiles.blogspot.com/

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I know I haven’t posted in forever, but I ended up running out of reviews. so here we are. I am going to shorten my reviews down to once a week, (Wednesday), and I am also starting a blog spot blog titled the same way as here, so feel free to check in there if you wanna! I will be posting there even if I miss a week reviewing here, so check it out if you're curious!! love you all, and keep reading!

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Kids of Appetite

Vic’s dad was someone who connected with him on a much deeper level than anyone else could. He helped Vic see the beauty in everything, even within himself. Vic is a loner because of his physical condition, that some can’t help but stare, because they’d never seen anything like it. But suddenly he finds a group of individuals who travel on a journey to help him find peace and belonging: what he had been so desperate to find, years after his father passed. This is a story about the the real deep down in your bones kind of love, about finding everyday inspiration in everyday things, and about the perplexity of life.  Kids of appetite is invigorating storytelling

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Today I read Cinder by Marissa Meyer. A delightful Cinderella tale with a tiny twist, the Cinderella of the story (cinder) is a cyborg, and the plague (leutemosis) is killing everyone on earth. Fun, right? Either way this particular Cinderella story is wonderfully fresh in a setting quite unlike one I've ever read of before. A future with technology like we would expect, but diseases more reminiscent of the Middle Ages, it adds some complicated twists that truly add to the story. I did find the major plot elements to be rather predictable, however the path to the more predictable outcomes was full of twists and turns that kept me on my toes. I love that the main character is relatable with her own personal concerns about herself, but also that she is a wonderful role model in the fact that she is strong, independent and not swayed by pretty boys (even if it is very tempting). I feel that all of her personality quirks make her a very human character, even if she isn't, And that makes her all the more concrete. Needless to say, I can't wait to get my hands on book two of this four book series, and will update you as soon as I can. Happy Valentine's Day, and keep reading!

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Today I read Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. Although I did like this book, I had a personal conflict with the way it was written. In the very beginning, you plunge right into a story, and admittedly this is what I have been asking for since I started reading, (I always hated the start of a new series, because there was so much explaining to be done) now that I have tried to read a story without some preliminary explanation about the premise of the world the book is set in I understand. As I read, I picked up on the idea that the silvers were different, but it took a while to figure just how different they were. This was probably the full intention, but it made for confusing parts and I often had to read sentences over and over. While some of the explanations (or lack thereof) lead to confusing dialogues among plot confusions, after I really got into this book I truly couldn't put it down. I even left the house 30 minutes late this morning simply because I didn't want to stop reading. I have learned to live the plot and get over the small issues I have with the general writing style in order to enjoy a wonderfully fresh story about a girl in poverty who gets scoped into a high-class situation, but it sure doesn't end how I ever would've expected, nor like anything I've ever read before. I was shocked and eating up every word like you would never believe. As always, love yourself and keep reading!

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Kids of Appetite

Vic’s dad was someone who connected with him on a much deeper level than anyone else could. He helped Vic see the beauty in everything, even within himself. Vic is a loner because of his physical condition, that some can’t help but stare, because they’d never seen anything like it. But suddenly he finds a group of individuals who travel on a journey to help him find peace and belonging: what he had been so desperate to find, years after his father passed. This is a story about the the real deep down in your bones kind of love, about finding everyday inspiration in everyday things, and about the perplexity of life.  Kids of appetite is invigorating storytelling

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Today I read the ever controversial new(ish) Harry Potter book, The Cursed Child. Most people have heard the bad reviews by now, but on that I would like to clarify something. The majority of what I have read has not been about the actual storyline, but seemingly rather with the script format. In a script, there is much less detail because it is meant to be seen. There’s no reason to describe the characters, their outfits, or the tiny details of the setting because it is supposed to be directly in front of you. When you present such a thing as a “book” to book lover such as ourselves, it’s often heavily criticized as many book readers like the extra detail of a book. Now, that being said, I thought the book was great. It was a plot that our beloved Characters could’ve easily gotten themselves into, much less their children, and as adults they were presented in roles very similar to those of their own Hogwarts days. I loved having a refreshing new story in a franchise so dearly loved, and after such a good story in this, I can’t wait to get my nose into fantastic beasts! Don’t get caught in the restricted section, and keep reading!

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Today I read So B. It by Sarah Weeks, and I was touched beyond words at what seems to be such a simple read. A seemingly innocent book about a little girl who just wants to know where she came from, this book follows Heidi it through the adventure that will truly change her life. Never having known about her past, Bernadette, her caretaker, says that Heidi and her mom just simply fell out of the sky one day. After having almost accepted that fact, Heidi finds a roll of camera film in the back of the junk drawer, and that is when her past comes spinning into focus. I never imagined a book written inside the mind of a child, complete with the simplistic word choice a child would use, would have such an effect on me, butt at the end of this book I was crying right along with everyone else. This is a story like none I have ever written before, with an oxymoronic complicated plot that is laid out in such a simple way, you just can't help but to completely understand exactly what is happening at all times. An easy fun read for a child, that is just as dramatically interesting for a reader of any age or style. Smile big, and keep reading!

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Today I read Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow, and there's only one word for this novel, Wow. This book was a ride from start to finish. As a recommendation, I picked this book up, and thirty pages in it was so upsetting and sad that All I wanted to do was to put it down. However, as soon as I tried I found myself so enthralled I couldn't stop thinking about it. What as going to happen to Charlie?? After having gone through so much already, I couldn't help but wonder if she would ever get her happy ending. When I picked it back up, I was not ready for all the hurt and pain to come, but as I sit here after, I'll tell you it was well worth it. I would reccomend to any reader, however I feel the need to warn you that this book deals with with heavy topics such as self harm, homelessness, and suicde with additional references to sex trafficing and rape. If such topics and ideas offend and/or negatively affect you, please sit this one out. Stay healthy and happy, and keeep reading!

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Today I read My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix, and it was truly a delight. It was nothing like I’ve ever seen before, with the idea of possession in a small town environment much like many of our own. Everyone knows everyone and all of their business; needless to say, nothing stays quiet. It was uniquely its own and very realistic as to the idea of what would happen in a small town situation. The troubles that all of the girls face are also extremely refreshing with new idea and atrocities, rather than the tired cliches of most demonic possession stories. My only warnings with this book is that it’s not a very short read, and that it’s (obviously) very heavy handed with the possession references and events, so if those types of events freak you out, or are potentially against your religion, I would not recommend this particular book, however, if you are alright with that type of content, I would highly recommend this book to ages 15+!

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Today I read Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur, a charming quick read about an orphaned little girl who lives with her aunt and uncle. A classic story about discovering yourself, with the added benefit of discovering your past along the way. Elise receives a letter from her dad on her 12th birthday, and the key inside that letter will change her forever. A great book for any child starting middle school, or anyone who is having trouble fitting in. On top of it’s classic ideals of new schools and finding oneself, there’s also a nice hint of detective style mystery as she continues to investigate the pst she never new was right under her nose. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone, as it’s such a universally applicable story, no one can resist finding something to make a connection too. Love you all, and keep reading!

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Today I read My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix, and it was truly a delight. It was nothing like I've ever seen before, with the idea of possession in a small town environment much like many of our own. Everyone knows everyone and all of their business; needless to say, nothing stays quiet. It was uniquely its own and very realistic as to the idea of what would happen in a small town situation. The troubles that all of the girls face are also extremely refreshing with new idea and atrocities, rather than the tired cliches of most demonic possession stories. My only warnings with this book is that it's not a very short read, and that it's (obviously) very heavy handed with the possession references and events, so if those types of events freak you out, or are potentially against your religion, I would not recommend this particular book, however, if you are alright with that type of content, I would highly recommend this book to ages 15+!

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Today I read Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur, a charming quick read about an orphaned little girl who lives with her aunt and uncle. A classic story about discovering yourself, with the added benefit of discovering your past along the way. Elise receives a letter from her dad on her 12th birthday, and the key inside that letter will change her forever. A great book for any child starting middle school, or anyone who is having trouble fitting in. On top of it's classic ideals of new schools and finding oneself, there's also a nice hint of detective style mystery as she continues to investigate the pst she never new was right under her nose. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone, as it's such a universally applicable story, no one can resist finding something to make a connection too. Love you all, and keep reading!