Ghost Medicine, By: Andrew Smith

Written on January 2, 2011

Summary: Troy and his friends are in for a long summer. Troy is in love with Luz, who is Gabriel’s older sister. He’s also friends with Tommy. Together, they’ll have to rescue themselves from Chase, save the horses, and learn about Ghost Medicine. But what happens when death comes into the picture?







What I Thought: This book was odd, confusing, and slightly disturbing. I didn’t really like it. It was slightly disturbing with the violence, and the nudity. I really kind of wish I hadn’t read this book.







Rating: 2 Stars

The Amaranth Enchantment, By: Julie Berry

Written January 1, 2011

Summary: Lucinda is an orphan. She’s the Cinderella type, only with her uncle and step-aunt. When her uncle dies and her step-aunt kicks her out, she meets Peter (a pickpocket), Beryl (a “witch” who needs help getting back her jewel), and Prince Gregor (who she may be falling for). In a series of unfortunate events, she needs to: find the jewel, get her house back, and win the guy. Can she have it all? Or was this fairy tale never meant to be?




What I Thought: This book was lots of fun. Lucinda was a fun character, I loved the pick pocketing, and the whole prince part. It was cool that Peter helped out, and I liked his character quite a bit. Grr…upon the head of the bad guy, and Lucinda’s aunt. I loved dog (the goat), that was a really cool part. The ending was great; I like fairy tales, retold and original. And it’s good that the author put in a happily ever after ending.

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Dragonfly, By: Julia Golding

Written on January 1, 2011

Dragonfly, By Julia Golding


Summary: Tashi and Ram are the ultimate Prince-Princess arranged marriage cliché. Neither liked the other until they were kidnapped and forced to work together to escape and return to their homes. And while they do, of course they fall in love. With one problem solved, now all they have to do is escape their captors, make their way home, and save their homes. No big deal, right?





What I Thought: I loved the spunk of Tashi once the book got going. It was kind of annoying when she seemed to like the other guy, but she got over that soon enough. There were some good supporting roles, including the funny and sensitive guy who was part of the kidnappers, and the really strong lady. Yay for the prince and princess saving the day, and yay for breaking tradition. I was worried a little there at the end, but it all turned out right. Huzzah!

Rating: 4 Stars

The Dashwood Sisters' Secrets of Love, By: Rosie Rushton

Written on December 30.

Summary: Ellie, Abby and Georgie have always had whatever they wanted. But when their Dad suddenly dies and leaves behind a mountain of debt, they have to leave their home, school, and friends. Adjusting to their new life is hard; until Ellie befriends Blake (who has a girlfriend); Abby meets Hunter, and Nick (who her new best friend is totally crushing on); and Georgie (the tomboy) meets Adam (who's starting to see her as more than just a pal).; The sisters are put through trials and tough decisions while discovering The Secrets of Love.




What I Thought: Overall I like this book. It was kind of frustrating, dealing with their Dad, and their Step-mom. Then, after their Dad dies, I just wanted to scream at their stupid step-mom. And their mom's not doing much. The guys who come into their lives are really sad as well. I really wanted it all to work out, but at the same time, I was really frustrated at the way they were acting. I was really hoping for Ellie to work things out. Abby's new friend kind of bugged me, just because she was in Abby's way, when Nick didn't want anything to do with her. And then there was Hunter, who seemed like a huge jerk, and I knew he was bad for her. Poor Georgie though, she's so young and inexperienced, I was really hoping for her story to work out if all else failed.

This book was frustrating, but I liked it. Most good books are frustrating at some point or another, that's what makes them interesting. :)

Rating: 4 Stars!

The Wide-Awake Princess, By: E. D. Baker

Written on December 30, 2010.

Summary: Annie is Sleeping Beauty's little sister. She's also magic-resistant (magic can't affect her). When her sister and kingdom fall asleep, she remains awake. She has to find the prince and save the day. With the help of her "friend" Liam (who she's starting to see as more than a friend), she travels through multiple fairy tales-Hansel and Gretel, The Frog Prince, The Princess and the Pea, Rapunzel, and several others-on her quest to save the day.

What I Thought: This book was really funny, a great read. I was so twitterpated over Liam and Annie's journey. I was so sad when I finished, because the book was so good! Annie was so brave, she didn't depend on anyone to save the day, she took the task into her own hands and saved the day. The way her condition helped and hindered her along the way was really cool. This is one of those books that you think about for the whole next week; the kind that you wish you could forget how it went, just so you could read it again. It was fantastic. :)

Rating: 5 Stars!!

Undercover, By: Beth Kephart

On December 29th last year, I wrote this review.

Summary: Elisa writes love notes for the boys at her school to use. This works for her. Until Theo, Honors English 10, and a whole lot of change. Elisa learns to love, how to express herself, and how to ice skate. But most importantly, she learns how much words can do.

What I thought: This book frustrated me a bit. I was kind of annoyed with Elisa, for being so much of a pushover type. And Theo was obsessed with what that one insignificant girl thought. It really kind of made me feel bad for Elisa, because she got treated horribly. When I finished this book, I felt a lot better though.

Rating: 3 1/2 Stars!

The Game Plan

So basically lately I've been trying to write things about all the books I've read recently. And I decided I wanted to put them up online, so I can see them later on, I guess. Maybe eventually I'll put all of them up. But as of now, I'll just type them up when I can. :)

I'm not really sure why I'm writing this as if I'm writing to somebody. But that's okay, because if nobody else ever reads this, nobody else will know I'm insane like this. And if they do...then maybe I'm not completely insane.

Anyway, to all those imaginary people out there, Hello!!