If you're an avid Castle (the tv series) fan, then the book might be a slight disappointment. It's not a bad read, but it doesn't fully live up to the series. But if you haven't watched an episode of Castle, then you'll enjoy this book. After all, how often do you find humour in between the drama and suspense of catching a killer?
Jameson Rook is a reporter working on an article on America's finest (the police force), and is given the opportunity to shadow detective Nikki Heat. While Nikki finds him slightly annoying, he brings a fun element to an otherwise drab case solving process. Together they are investigating the death of a wealthy real estate agent, Matthew Starr, who was pushed out of his sixth floor apartment.
The story follows the way in which these detectives systematically follow the clues, in order to catch their killer. But being a detective doesn't mean that you can't be harmed, as Nikki finds out when she is attacked in her own home. Despite the fact that Rook is just a reporter, he sometimes provides insight which is otherwise overlooked by the detectives.
Can Nikki and her team succeed in closing this case?
I rate this book a 4/5. While the story is not exactly unpredictable, it is still a really easy read and it is interesting to read the book after following the series. Don't forget to read the dedication and acknowledgments if you are a Castle fan :)
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Coraline (Neil Gaiman)
Coraline is a slightly dark story, but tells the story of one brave little girl. Coraline finds herself in an alternate version of her home and family. In order to get back to her real home with her real parents, she must outsmart her fake mother. But will Coraline be able to save herself and her parents?
I rate this book a 3/5. The book is a quick read, and is entertaining despite the dark elements.
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I rate this book a 3/5. The book is a quick read, and is entertaining despite the dark elements.
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Forever: Book 3 of The Wolves of Mercy Falls (Maggie Stiefvater)
In the final installment of The Wolves of Mercy Falls series Cole turns into a "mad scientist" in an attempt to find a cure for the wolves. Cole St Clair, ex band member of Narkotika, has come a long way from being a suicidal drug addict to being the guy who tries to save the wolves and help Sam and Grace.
While Grace struggles to come to terms with the fact that Sam has been accused of atrocious things since she went "missing", Sam battles with the image of Beck, his foster father, as he never knew him and the truth behind his becoming a wolf.
Above all, there is a single major concern for Sam, Cole, Grace and Isabel ... Thomas Culpeper, Isabel's dad, has managed to remove the protection surrounding the wolves, and has planned a hunt focused on killing the wolves. Now Sam and Cole must discover a way to move the wolves to a safer place away from Mercy Falls. Will they succeed in moving the wolves before the big hunt?
I rate this book a 4/5. The book is very easy to read and is hard to put down. The story is well written from the perspective of each of the main characters: Sam, Grace, Cole, and Isabel.
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While Grace struggles to come to terms with the fact that Sam has been accused of atrocious things since she went "missing", Sam battles with the image of Beck, his foster father, as he never knew him and the truth behind his becoming a wolf.
Above all, there is a single major concern for Sam, Cole, Grace and Isabel ... Thomas Culpeper, Isabel's dad, has managed to remove the protection surrounding the wolves, and has planned a hunt focused on killing the wolves. Now Sam and Cole must discover a way to move the wolves to a safer place away from Mercy Falls. Will they succeed in moving the wolves before the big hunt?
I rate this book a 4/5. The book is very easy to read and is hard to put down. The story is well written from the perspective of each of the main characters: Sam, Grace, Cole, and Isabel.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Branded: Book 1 of Fall of Angels (Keary Taylor)
Imagine having to stand trial for other people, to face someone else's judgement, and to take on their sentence. That's what Jessica Bailey has to endure every time she falls asleep, and the sentence she faces is either gaining a place in heaven or being branded and sent to hell.
Jessica has had to live with this curse for as long as she can remember. As a result of this, she hardly ever sleeps, and when she does sleep she wakes up screaming from having a brand seared into her neck and the scar of wings on her back.
Jessica left home when she was very young, when she overheard her mother making arrangements to have her committed. Her mother could never understand her and did not believe in her nightmares being real. She eventually became a caretaker of a house for a couple who did not live there themselves. When the couple die, their grandson, Alex Wright, inherits it and comes back to the house to live in it. Just when Alex moves in, Jessica's nightmares begin changing where they've always stayed constant and she doesn't know what to make of these deviations.
Alex and Jessica form a close relationship very quickly, but then Cole moves in two doors down and threatens to break them up. Cole is perfectly handsome, some would say too perfect. Though Jessica forms a friendship with him, she is wary of the fact that he feels vaguely familiar and often his expressions turn sinister especially when she rejects his attempts to get closer to her.
Jessica also finds a friend in Emily Lewis, her yoga teacher. To her astonishment, Emily confesses that she also had to endure the same nightmares that Jessica herself faces, only Emily's nightmares ended. Emily, however, refuses to divulge how she achieved this feat.
Jessica's health also begins to deteriorate despite the fact that she has never been sick since the nightmares began. Unfortunately, Emily can't shed any light on this particular problem either since she had never faced it herself.
Jessica's life seems to be spiraling out of control very quickly. Will Cole succeed in separating Alex and Jessica? Will Jessica's nightmares stay confined to the few hours of sleep that she gets each week? Will Jessica survive the illness that threatens her life?
I rate this book 4/5. The book was very hard to put down. I enjoyed it thoroughly and look forward to reading the next installments in the series.
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Jessica has had to live with this curse for as long as she can remember. As a result of this, she hardly ever sleeps, and when she does sleep she wakes up screaming from having a brand seared into her neck and the scar of wings on her back.
Jessica left home when she was very young, when she overheard her mother making arrangements to have her committed. Her mother could never understand her and did not believe in her nightmares being real. She eventually became a caretaker of a house for a couple who did not live there themselves. When the couple die, their grandson, Alex Wright, inherits it and comes back to the house to live in it. Just when Alex moves in, Jessica's nightmares begin changing where they've always stayed constant and she doesn't know what to make of these deviations.
Alex and Jessica form a close relationship very quickly, but then Cole moves in two doors down and threatens to break them up. Cole is perfectly handsome, some would say too perfect. Though Jessica forms a friendship with him, she is wary of the fact that he feels vaguely familiar and often his expressions turn sinister especially when she rejects his attempts to get closer to her.
Jessica also finds a friend in Emily Lewis, her yoga teacher. To her astonishment, Emily confesses that she also had to endure the same nightmares that Jessica herself faces, only Emily's nightmares ended. Emily, however, refuses to divulge how she achieved this feat.
Jessica's health also begins to deteriorate despite the fact that she has never been sick since the nightmares began. Unfortunately, Emily can't shed any light on this particular problem either since she had never faced it herself.
Jessica's life seems to be spiraling out of control very quickly. Will Cole succeed in separating Alex and Jessica? Will Jessica's nightmares stay confined to the few hours of sleep that she gets each week? Will Jessica survive the illness that threatens her life?
I rate this book 4/5. The book was very hard to put down. I enjoyed it thoroughly and look forward to reading the next installments in the series.
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
The God Killers (David Simpson)
If you are a staunch believer in God, the storyline may come as a shock at first but don't let that deter you from reading further. The story is actually quite intriguing.
Cipher, Father Hurley, and Han have all died and were brought back from death, giving them the ability to see the third plane on which ghosts and phantoms reside. They also know the truth about God; that he consumes the souls of people who die, and that people have been misled into putting their belief into God.
Their mission is to kill God (hence the name of the book) with the help of Satan (who happens to be a woman - not sure if I should be offended by that :) ). When their first attempt fails, they need to recruit another person, Natalie, to their team who, according to Satan, is the key to killing God.
Their mission is made all the more difficult since they are forced to face the ghosts of their past (literally). Cipher fights with a father who tried to kill him; Han battles a sister who died when she sacrificed herself to save his life; and Natalie has to face a child that she had aborted years ago.
Their second attempt though is an all or nothing situation: they either succeed in killing God or they die trying, taking everyone in the city with them. But is it worth the risk?
I rate this book a 4/5. The unorthodox storyline turns out to be a fascinating adventure.
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Cipher, Father Hurley, and Han have all died and were brought back from death, giving them the ability to see the third plane on which ghosts and phantoms reside. They also know the truth about God; that he consumes the souls of people who die, and that people have been misled into putting their belief into God.
Their mission is to kill God (hence the name of the book) with the help of Satan (who happens to be a woman - not sure if I should be offended by that :) ). When their first attempt fails, they need to recruit another person, Natalie, to their team who, according to Satan, is the key to killing God.
Their mission is made all the more difficult since they are forced to face the ghosts of their past (literally). Cipher fights with a father who tried to kill him; Han battles a sister who died when she sacrificed herself to save his life; and Natalie has to face a child that she had aborted years ago.
Their second attempt though is an all or nothing situation: they either succeed in killing God or they die trying, taking everyone in the city with them. But is it worth the risk?
I rate this book a 4/5. The unorthodox storyline turns out to be a fascinating adventure.
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Friday, February 15, 2013
How to Train Your Dragon (Cressida Cowell)
We've all watched the movie, right? It was such a cute movie :) So you probably expect that the storyline of the movie followed the book, for the most part at least ...
Well, the book is actually quite different to that of the movie. Now you're probably thinking that in most cases the book is better than the movie, so this must be the case here. But I'm glad to say that this isn't one of those cases. While the movie deviates quite a lot from the book, both are great on its own!
In the book, we join Hiccup & his friend Fishlegs as they attempt to train their respective dragons to earn a place in the tribe. Failure to train your dragon to perform certain feats will lead to exile!
While Hiccup is not very assertive and commanding, he is very smart. But will this be enough to get him through the test and secure him a place on the tribe? For Hiccup, the stakes are higher since he is to succeed his father, Stoick the Vast, as leader of the tribe.
I rate this book a 4/5. It is a great read for all ages and is a quick read as well. It's a feel good book that will have you smiling.
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Well, the book is actually quite different to that of the movie. Now you're probably thinking that in most cases the book is better than the movie, so this must be the case here. But I'm glad to say that this isn't one of those cases. While the movie deviates quite a lot from the book, both are great on its own!
In the book, we join Hiccup & his friend Fishlegs as they attempt to train their respective dragons to earn a place in the tribe. Failure to train your dragon to perform certain feats will lead to exile!
While Hiccup is not very assertive and commanding, he is very smart. But will this be enough to get him through the test and secure him a place on the tribe? For Hiccup, the stakes are higher since he is to succeed his father, Stoick the Vast, as leader of the tribe.
I rate this book a 4/5. It is a great read for all ages and is a quick read as well. It's a feel good book that will have you smiling.
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Paper Dollhouse: A Memoir (Dr Lisa M Masterson)
If you, like me, often tune in to the show The Doctors, you will recognise the author, Dr Lisa Masterson, as the ob/gyn on the show. While the show portrays a bubbly, and fun Dr Lisa; the book lacks the same persona. After seeing her on the show, the book is a bit of a disappointment; however it is still heartwarming in its openness and honesty.
We journey with Dr Lisa as she relives her past, with a slight emphasis on her relationship with her mother (who was a single mum). The book however is very much focussed on Dr Lisa herself, even through her mum's cancer. Dr Lisa is an inspiration given how much she persevered to get to where she is today. Of course a lot of it had to do with her mum's struggle to give her the best education possible, sparing no expense.
I rate this book a 3/5. While the story was inspiring, it didn't engage me emotionally (except on the very rare occasion).
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We journey with Dr Lisa as she relives her past, with a slight emphasis on her relationship with her mother (who was a single mum). The book however is very much focussed on Dr Lisa herself, even through her mum's cancer. Dr Lisa is an inspiration given how much she persevered to get to where she is today. Of course a lot of it had to do with her mum's struggle to give her the best education possible, sparing no expense.
I rate this book a 3/5. While the story was inspiring, it didn't engage me emotionally (except on the very rare occasion).
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Sunday, January 20, 2013
Linger: Book 2 of The Wolves of Mercy Falls (Maggie Stiefvater)
As was the case with the first book, this book was well-written and the story flowed continuously. This time it is written from the perspectives of Sam & Grace, as well as Isabel and Cole (one of the new wolves).
Grace falls ill unexpectedly and ends up in hospital. The doctors, however, have no idea what's wrong with her so they just write it off as the flu. Unfortunately when Grace falls ill, her parents discover that Sam has been sharing Grace's bedroom. However innocent this may have been, Grace's once absentee parents ban Grace & Sam from seeing each other.
In the meantime, Cole desperately tries to find a way to stay a wolf. While Sam detests the idea of forgetting everything each time he becomes a wolf, Cole relishes the idea of losing himself as a wolf and forgetting his past.
Sam & Grace continue to deny that anything serious is wrong with Grace, but Isabel forces them to face the problem and find a solution before its too late. Finally, there is only one cure for Grace, and Cole has the answer ...
I rate this book 4/5. The unromantic might find it hard to believe that two such young people can be so in love, but I admire their conviction and their commitment to each other despite the harrowing circumstances.
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Grace falls ill unexpectedly and ends up in hospital. The doctors, however, have no idea what's wrong with her so they just write it off as the flu. Unfortunately when Grace falls ill, her parents discover that Sam has been sharing Grace's bedroom. However innocent this may have been, Grace's once absentee parents ban Grace & Sam from seeing each other.
In the meantime, Cole desperately tries to find a way to stay a wolf. While Sam detests the idea of forgetting everything each time he becomes a wolf, Cole relishes the idea of losing himself as a wolf and forgetting his past.
Sam & Grace continue to deny that anything serious is wrong with Grace, but Isabel forces them to face the problem and find a solution before its too late. Finally, there is only one cure for Grace, and Cole has the answer ...
I rate this book 4/5. The unromantic might find it hard to believe that two such young people can be so in love, but I admire their conviction and their commitment to each other despite the harrowing circumstances.
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
The Girl that Kicked the Hornet's Nest: Book 3 of the Millennium trilogy (Stieg Larsson)
I realise it's a bit strange to be reviewing book 3 of the Millennium trilogy without having reviewed the first two, but I do hope you'll forgive me since I only started this blog a while after reading the first two installments. I can tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed all the books in the series.
For me this book kept me waiting with bated breath to find out what the fate of Lisbeth Salander was to be. If you have not been following the series, I suggest you start from the beginning.
Lisbeth first worked with Mikael Blomkvist when she assisted him in investigating the disappearance of a young girl by the name of Harriet Vanger which occurred a long time back. In exchange for solving this mystery, Mikael would be given information regarding Wennerstrom by the girl's uncle Henrik Vanger which would enable him to clear his name with respect to a libel case which he had lost. Needless to say, they solved the case and went on to bury Wennerstrom with the information they gathered.
Lisbeth and Mikael part ways when Lisbeth abruptly ends all contact with Mikael. However their paths cross when Mikael starts working on a new story for the magazine, Millennium, on sex trafficking. When Mikael discovers the bodies of the key reporter and his girlfriend in their apartment, he hardly imagined that Lisbeth would end up being the prime suspect for their murders. Mikael refuses to believe that she's guilty despite all the evidence pointing to her. In his attempt to prove her innocence and discover the truth behind the elusive Zala, the central figure of the story, he uncovers some unexpected information on Lisbeth herself. Lisbeth tracks down Zala and his associate, Ronald Niedermann, and barely escapes alive.
Now both Lisbeth and Zala are in hospital, with Zala claiming that Lisbeth in fact tried to kill him. So Lisbeth is to be arrested and must stand trial for attempted murder, together with a few other charges. But before they can handcuff Lisbeth and drag her off to a prison cell, she must be cleared by her doctor. Given that Lisbeth had a bullet and its fragments removed from her brain, it would be awhile before she would see that prison cell. In the meantime, Mikael together with the "Knights of the Idiotic Table" get to work trying to uncover a secret organisation within the Security Police which will not only clear Lisbeth's name, but will also give her back her life. But in order to succeed they must the dangerous path that they're on.
I rate this book 4.5/5 stars. Although parts of the book drag on for a bit, it's still very hard to put down. Lisbeth Salander is a character who creates conflicting feelings for the reader. On the one hand she isn't exactly a stellar citizen, yet you still wish to see her free. I would highly recommend this book to avid (adult) readers.
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For me this book kept me waiting with bated breath to find out what the fate of Lisbeth Salander was to be. If you have not been following the series, I suggest you start from the beginning.
Lisbeth first worked with Mikael Blomkvist when she assisted him in investigating the disappearance of a young girl by the name of Harriet Vanger which occurred a long time back. In exchange for solving this mystery, Mikael would be given information regarding Wennerstrom by the girl's uncle Henrik Vanger which would enable him to clear his name with respect to a libel case which he had lost. Needless to say, they solved the case and went on to bury Wennerstrom with the information they gathered.
Lisbeth and Mikael part ways when Lisbeth abruptly ends all contact with Mikael. However their paths cross when Mikael starts working on a new story for the magazine, Millennium, on sex trafficking. When Mikael discovers the bodies of the key reporter and his girlfriend in their apartment, he hardly imagined that Lisbeth would end up being the prime suspect for their murders. Mikael refuses to believe that she's guilty despite all the evidence pointing to her. In his attempt to prove her innocence and discover the truth behind the elusive Zala, the central figure of the story, he uncovers some unexpected information on Lisbeth herself. Lisbeth tracks down Zala and his associate, Ronald Niedermann, and barely escapes alive.
Now both Lisbeth and Zala are in hospital, with Zala claiming that Lisbeth in fact tried to kill him. So Lisbeth is to be arrested and must stand trial for attempted murder, together with a few other charges. But before they can handcuff Lisbeth and drag her off to a prison cell, she must be cleared by her doctor. Given that Lisbeth had a bullet and its fragments removed from her brain, it would be awhile before she would see that prison cell. In the meantime, Mikael together with the "Knights of the Idiotic Table" get to work trying to uncover a secret organisation within the Security Police which will not only clear Lisbeth's name, but will also give her back her life. But in order to succeed they must the dangerous path that they're on.
I rate this book 4.5/5 stars. Although parts of the book drag on for a bit, it's still very hard to put down. Lisbeth Salander is a character who creates conflicting feelings for the reader. On the one hand she isn't exactly a stellar citizen, yet you still wish to see her free. I would highly recommend this book to avid (adult) readers.
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
The Burning Bridge: Book 2 of The Ranger's Apprentice (John Flanagan)
This story picks up from where we left Will, Halt, Horace, and the others in the first book. In this book, Halt and Will are separated and Will must learn to trust his own judgement and abilities. While Halt is left at Redmont to prepare for the upcoming battle against Morgarath, Will, Gilan & Horace are sent to call for reinforcements from Celtica.
Upon arrival at Celtica, however, they find the villages completely abandoned. They gain a bit of information when they run into a couple of bandits. They also come across a girl named Evanlyn, who escaped an attack by Wargals on her and her companions.
Gilan leaves the party to take urgent word of their discoveries to the King, leaving Will in charge of getting the others back. Along the way, they are passed by a group of Wargals leading a group of Celt prisoners, so Will decides to follow them in an attempt to determine what Morgarath's plan is with regards to the Celt miners being taken as prisoners.
Will, Horace and Evanlyn discover vital information regarding Morgarath's plans but don't have sufficient time to get the information back to the King and the army. Will devises a plan in an attempt to thwart Morgarath's plans.
Does Will's plan succeed? Can the Kingdom's army defeat Morgarath and his army? Find out in this, the second book of The Ranger's Apprentice.
I rate this book 4/5. You won't want to put this book down, and you will be eager to read the next installment of this series once you're done reading this book.
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Upon arrival at Celtica, however, they find the villages completely abandoned. They gain a bit of information when they run into a couple of bandits. They also come across a girl named Evanlyn, who escaped an attack by Wargals on her and her companions.
Gilan leaves the party to take urgent word of their discoveries to the King, leaving Will in charge of getting the others back. Along the way, they are passed by a group of Wargals leading a group of Celt prisoners, so Will decides to follow them in an attempt to determine what Morgarath's plan is with regards to the Celt miners being taken as prisoners.
Will, Horace and Evanlyn discover vital information regarding Morgarath's plans but don't have sufficient time to get the information back to the King and the army. Will devises a plan in an attempt to thwart Morgarath's plans.
Does Will's plan succeed? Can the Kingdom's army defeat Morgarath and his army? Find out in this, the second book of The Ranger's Apprentice.
I rate this book 4/5. You won't want to put this book down, and you will be eager to read the next installment of this series once you're done reading this book.
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The Invisible Detective: Web of Anubis (Justin Richards)
Did you enjoy reading those Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys mysteries? Then this one's for you. It's a typical "meddling kids spoil bad guy's evil plans" kind of story.
Every week the invisible detective has a gathering where people can bring their questions and concerns, while he attempts to answer them (for a small price, of course). It is during one of these sessions that Art and his companions, calling themselves the Cannoniers, stumble upon a mystery when they are set the task of determining where Messy Mike got his newfound fortune. A seemingly simple query sets the children on a dangerous path ...
Delve into this mystery surrounding Egyptian history, relics and curses.
I rate this book a 3/5. It's a great read for all ages.
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Every week the invisible detective has a gathering where people can bring their questions and concerns, while he attempts to answer them (for a small price, of course). It is during one of these sessions that Art and his companions, calling themselves the Cannoniers, stumble upon a mystery when they are set the task of determining where Messy Mike got his newfound fortune. A seemingly simple query sets the children on a dangerous path ...
Delve into this mystery surrounding Egyptian history, relics and curses.
I rate this book a 3/5. It's a great read for all ages.
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The Ruins of Gorlan: Book 1 of The Ranger's Apprentice (John Flanagan)
Will, orphaned as a baby, grows up in the Ward at Redmont. He doesn't know anything about his parents, except that his father died a hero in the last war against Morgarath. So Will conjures up a story through his years at the Ward, portraying his father as a mighty knight who gave his life in service to the kingdom. It is for this reason that Will's deepest desire is to be accepted at Battleschool, in order to follow (as he believes) in his father's footsteps.
But Will is not built for Battleschool. He is short and of slight build, hence he cannot be accepted into the Battleschool. But in a twist of fate, Will is accepted as the ranger Halt's apprentice, having the skills required for this role. Will is apprehensive about this at first, but soon learns that he feels a sense of achievement at each task that he fulfills.
The story also follows Horace, one of the four Ward-mates that Will grew up with. Horace was accepted into Battleschool having the correct build for a knight. However, Horace faces challenges of a different kind when he is made the object of bullying by a few older apprentices of the Battleschool.
Will and Horace are initially at odds with each other, but circumstances change with two becoming friends.
We follow these young apprentices as they face challenges well beyond their years, especially with the threat of Morgarath planning another attack on the kingdom.
I rate this book a 4/5. The book is simply written, but is filled with adventure and fun.
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But Will is not built for Battleschool. He is short and of slight build, hence he cannot be accepted into the Battleschool. But in a twist of fate, Will is accepted as the ranger Halt's apprentice, having the skills required for this role. Will is apprehensive about this at first, but soon learns that he feels a sense of achievement at each task that he fulfills.
The story also follows Horace, one of the four Ward-mates that Will grew up with. Horace was accepted into Battleschool having the correct build for a knight. However, Horace faces challenges of a different kind when he is made the object of bullying by a few older apprentices of the Battleschool.
Will and Horace are initially at odds with each other, but circumstances change with two becoming friends.
We follow these young apprentices as they face challenges well beyond their years, especially with the threat of Morgarath planning another attack on the kingdom.
I rate this book a 4/5. The book is simply written, but is filled with adventure and fun.
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Shiver: Book 1 of The Wolves of Mercy Falls (Maggie Stiefvater)
I have to admit that I'm a sucker for the romantic, love-at-first-sight kind of story, so this story appealed to me greatly. The book is written from Grace's and Sam's perspectives, the main characters of the story.
No one understands Grace's obsession with the wolves, especially with a particular yellow-eyed wolf. She strives to keep the wolves safe from those who would hunt them down.
Sam has silently watched over Grace since the first time he laid eyes on her, but he can only do so in the winter. Sam hasn't been able to reveal himself to Grace, until circumstances forces Sam to seek Grace's help.
Once they meet, Grace and Sam must fight the elements, and the locals, to stay together.
I rate this book a 4/5. Looking forward to the next installment in the series!
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No one understands Grace's obsession with the wolves, especially with a particular yellow-eyed wolf. She strives to keep the wolves safe from those who would hunt them down.
Sam has silently watched over Grace since the first time he laid eyes on her, but he can only do so in the winter. Sam hasn't been able to reveal himself to Grace, until circumstances forces Sam to seek Grace's help.
Once they meet, Grace and Sam must fight the elements, and the locals, to stay together.
I rate this book a 4/5. Looking forward to the next installment in the series!
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