This is just another fantasy book, I read a lot of books about magical worlds and stuff, I just really like them but anyway, this was a great book! I am so glad it didn't include people travelling from the normal worlds to the fantasy world. Unless it is written really well, then I don't usually like them so much, which is weird because I devour fantasy books, but the others... Too fictional. Anyway (Again; this becoming a tiresome cliche now) it was great and I liked the characters a lot and it was written fabulously, but seriously? Then end was just too... Well, not exactly the whole end, just Mumpo's and,was either just too dramatic, too silly or too ridiculous. Probably all three of them. I mean, the idea was good, but it was written so quickly, and carelessly, I thought that rather spoilt it. Like, it's sort of original (and sort of obvious as well, but yeah) and it could be made into a very dramatic, but beautiful, scene. Instead, I found it rather lacked feeling. But oh well... I guess nothing is perfect... Aramanth is a city of rules and ranks. When Kestrel dares to rebel, her whole family is punished. Kestrel and her twin brother Bowman must find a way to break free from the power that controls the city: the Morah.
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Quick update, folks: I broke my writing arm a few days ago, so there might be more posts this month, as I can't draw or such but I can still read so I guess that's what l'll be doing most of, but there might be less blog posts, because it's harder to type now my arm is in a cast :( , so I might only post once or twice, or I might post a lot more than I usually do.
Anyway, moving on to this book: it was absolutely fantastic! The plot had so many twists and turns, and the end was sooo annoying (only because it left me desperate to read the second book; I'll have to get hold of it somehow). I found it really funny too, especially because Apollo is so terrible at being human... I love Greek mythology, and this book was so exciting and interesting... I would definitely recommend this book for adventure/greek mythology fantasy lovers! How do you punish a god? By making him human. As a punishment for the god Apollo, Zeus turns him into a human. Lost in the human world without his godly powers, he has to find a way to be admitted into the Olympus again. But some people don't wan't him to succeed, and Apollo can think of only one place to go: Camp Half-Blood, a camp for modern demigods. I really enjoy the way Tamora Pierce writes. She especially focuses on girl heroes, and rather implies that men and women are equal, which is something I really like. Trickster's Choice, in a way, was different from some of her other series, like the Song of the Lioness quartet or the Protector of the Small quartet, because instead of focusing so much on girls proviing they are as good as boys, it talks about a girl trying to find her place in the world. the way she told us the story made it seem so vivid, and also quite interesting, because it often made us see things from Aly's point of view, even though it is written in 3rd person. When l finished reading this book, it left me on tenterhooks, wanting to read the next book, so l started right away. I am halfway through the second book now, and let me tell you, it is as exciting as the first, although l must admit that l liked her other stories better.
Aly is the only daughter of the famed Lioness, and wants to work as a spy. However, her parents forbid it. When she is captured by pirates and sold as a slave, a god appears to her, offering to take her home if sh eprotects the Balintang children, the family she works for. Soon sent in exile along with the family, Aly must use her skills to keep everything running smoothly... I'm not sure if you've read E. Nesbit's "Five Children and It", but if you have, you should know that this book, although written by Kate Saunders, continues the story of the five children Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and the Lamb, with the addition of a younger sister named Edie (short for Edith). This book was so sad, but is was so funny too! It was a very nice mixture of humour and a bit of tragedy, with a beautiful storyline and characters very similar to E. Nesbit's original ones. I would have reviewed the other books (There are three: Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet and The Story of the Amulet), but I read those a long time ago and I happened to stumble on this book when I was in a library and I have just finished it, and I thought it would be great to review it while it was still fresh in my mind. Although I haven't read "The Story of the Amulet" yet, I have read the other two books, and I think they are both absolutely fantastic. Therefore, this post is about all four E. Nesbit books, and I really hope you like them all because they are excellent books.
The story is set ten years after the original books, during World War I. The four children are grown up now, and Cyril is a Lieutenant during the war, Anthea is at art college, Robert studies at Cambridge University and Jane is still at high school, whilst the now 11 year old Lamb and 9 year old Edie are at school too. The Lamb and Edie find the Psammead (the Sand Fairy) lost and powerless in the old gravel pit at the botto m of their garden. And all 6 children have to help the Sand Fairy find back his powers ... The second book in the TodHunter Moon series (the first book is Pathfinder), this book is every bit as good as the first. It has a great plot, funny characters and really cool settings. It is an awesome story and I really hope you like it, because it's really interesting! Although, personally I think this is my least favourite book in the series because of the desert in which most of the action is set... I don't know, I just have something personal with deserts... they're not really my favourite type of setting... Too hot and ochre coloured for my liking... Anyway, apart from that I liked it a lot. Its a race against time to save the Orm Egg, so it's quite exciting...
Although the Pathfinders have been saved from the clutches of Oraton-Marr, the evil sorcerer is still in possession of the Orm Egg. Knowing the Orm will supply him with an endless store of lapis lazuli, he has decided to hatch it... The Wizard Tower has to stop him before he does, or Oraton-Marr will become invincible... This book was amazing! I loved it because the characters were so nice, except Nettlebrand. I loved Ben's kind heart and willingness to forgive, Firedrake's soothing calmness and Sorrel's rather grumpy annoyingness. It was funny, smart and a great read. I never though I would find a book like this, with dragons, brownies, humans and homunculi all friends and on an awesome journey! But here it is. I would recommend it 100% to boys and girls alike, because it really captivated my attention. It is truly fantastic, and really interesting. I really hope you like it, because it is a fabulous book.
The humans are going to flood the small, quiet valley in which the dragons live, hidden from humankind. Firedrake, a young dragon, decides to search for the legendary Rim of Heaven, a valley in the Himalayas where dragons used to live. He and Sorrel will visit a human city in search for a mapmaker, where he will meet Ben, a small boy who has no family or home. Together, they will fly towards the Himalayas and try and find the Rim of Heaven. But they are all in danger, for a fierce dragon hunter, Nettlebrand, is on their trail, using them as pawns that will show him the way to the dragons hidden in the Rim of Heaven... This book was really interesting and fun, if not somewhat short. I quite enjoyed the sense of magic, and the ending, when Daine- Whoops! I almost spoiled the ending for you!!!
Anyway, I liked the ending and the feeling it gave me, making me feel good for Daine... And some parts were really funny, especially a part at the bottom of page 192. That part was quite hilarious! I would most definitely recommend it, it was great! Young Veralidaine (Daine for short) is homeless. She finds work with Onua, a horse trader, and travels far away to Tortall, where she meets The Lioness, Queen Thayet, Numair and many more! But when there is trouble looming ahead, Daine's secret talent will play an important part in the battle that will follow... This book was great. Unexpected, but great. I have a lot to say, generally because of the story in itself but particularly because of all the bad reviews I read on my kindle. They are not true. This is Harry Potter. Maybe not the way you wanted it to be. But it's another Harry Potter book and, like it or not, that's the way it is. So if l were you, l'd enjoy it. Why? Because it was FANTASTIC.
Sincerely, l would have prefered a book, not a play, but it was still wonderful. It would be especially good as a movie, too. I agree with some parts of the bad reviews, but only with the parts saying it would have been an excellent story to focus on Albus, Scorpius, Rose and Hogwarts, because it's true. The new generation characters were really interesting, and l'd have loved a Hogwarts story about them, too. However, it was still a fabulous book. The time snippets were a bit disappointing, it's true; but the rest was exceptionally good. The fact about Lord Voldemort's child Delphi sounds like fan-fiction to me; indeed, it does to many; but the rest I thoroughly enjoyed. You will have noticed I only mentioned the bad things in that last paragraph; those are the reasons I would give this book 4 stars only. They are the improvements. The EvenBetterIf. The book, on the whole, was superb. Great. Whizzbanging. Call it what you like. It was amazing. If you don't like it, rewrite it yourself. I can tell you it won't be easy. This book is great: just say it isn't and I'll personally come and do an Expelliarmus, Tarantallegra, Levicorpus or something on you. Read it. It deserves 5 stars. I didn't give it 5 because of matters relating to personal taste, not because of the actual book. I should give it five. I should be fair. But l won't. This is my review and I am influenced on my opinion. My common sense told me it was definitely a 5 star, and yet I only gave it 4. Why? I wanted to. It is my opinion. Don't be influenced too much because of it. Consider it a 5 star book. Read it. Then, you can write a review expressing your opinion. Remember, this is my opinion. Not a fact. So, I've tried not to give any spoilers. I've given my opinion. Now you can read it and think what you like. For me, it was awesome. And it will always be. Nineteen years later... Albus Severus Potter is off for his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But things don't turn out as expected: Sorted into Slytherin and befriending Scorpius Malfoy, his relationship with Harry grows rickety... And when he hears his father refuse Amos Diggory the chance to bring his son, Cedric, back from death using the only time turner left, he decides to do so himself. And so, with Scorpius and Delphi, he travels back in time... But someone isn't as they seem and Albus suddenly finds himself in big, big trouble... I really, really, really liked this book. It was very interesting, with some easy-to-love characters, a despicable sorcerer, a hunt for a blue egg and awesome Magyk! And, what's best: its only the first in a series of 3!
Tod lives with her father, Dan Moon, and her step-aunt, Mitza Draddenmora Draa, in the peaceful fishing Pathfinder village. All of a sudden, her father disappears and her village burns down. With no home or family left, Tod goes to the fabled Wizard Tower, following the instructions of her late mother. There, she discoveres she has a talent for Magyk and meets many new friends, including the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, the Chief Hermetic scribe, the Castle Queen and Doctor Draa. But an evil sorcerer is trying to steal the Egg of Orm, a giant gold worm which produces an endless supply of lapis lazuli, the key to powerful magyk. So Tod and her friends must strive to protect the Orm, before a mad wizard becomes too powerful to beat... I spent a lot of time deciding whether I should read this book or not. I dont know why. Maybe the blurb didn't convince me enough. Finally, I read it. I shouldnt have doubted my better judgement, which was telling me to read it. I loved it. It had an amazing, mysterious plot and some very original characters. It left me in suspense, for this is the first book in a series of three by Django Wexler. I'm sure The Mad Apprentice, the second book, will amuse me just as much!
Alice is in her house when suddenly she hears her father arguing in the kitchen with a fairy. Four days later, her father is dead. Orphaned Alice is left to live with her creepy uncle, Geryon, whose library hides more secrets and dangers that any other. Alice suddenly finds herself trapped in a book, where the only way out is defeating the creatures within... With the help of Isaac and a cat, she will be lead into the dangers of the Reader's World... |
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