I won this on a First reads Giveaway and I was really excited about the premise.
Catherine House is an old exclusive school that offers college degreesI won this on a First reads Giveaway and I was really excited about the premise.
Catherine House is an old exclusive school that offers college degrees in "new materials" and "plasm." Students that are accepted into the school do not need to pay a fee but must live there for three years and cannot have any contact with the outside world. No tv, internet, phones, or visits with family and outside friends. While the initial description of Catherine House seemed creepy and atmospheric and promising it was not meant to be. I just found the whole book a bit odd and dull. I did not care for the main character, Ines at all. Or really any of the characters.
It seems with this book you will either love it or hate it. The ratings are very different. I just personally cannot recommend it. It was just not for me. Not the type of story I like. It definitely was not the thriller it was tooted out to be....more
First off this is not my usual genre but I chose this book as it's a retelling of a fairytale (Aladdin) and it fit one of my PopSugar Challenge needs.First off this is not my usual genre but I chose this book as it's a retelling of a fairytale (Aladdin) and it fit one of my PopSugar Challenge needs.
I thought the book had a bit of a slow start and the development of the worlds needed some more work but the overall story captured my attention. I did find myself enjoying it more about half way through the book. I liked how there seemed to be sort of 2 story lines going at the same time- the Princess Selection, and the heist. I look forward to reading the second and third books. I'd like to know how this all fits together.
I think the modern re-telling of classic fairytales is cute and fun to read.
Thanks to NetGalley and The Independent Book Publishers Association for granting me access to this Advanced Reader Copy....more
This book made me think. A lot. It's such an important story regardless of your background or race. It's a human story and so well crafted! Kudos to AThis book made me think. A lot. It's such an important story regardless of your background or race. It's a human story and so well crafted! Kudos to Angie Thomas for writing such a heartfelt and momentous book. A book everyone should read. A story everyone should try to understand. I thought it was a fabulous book...worth every bit of those 5 stars! One of the most important of the year. What an incredible debut. I can't wait to read more from Angie Thomas....more
I won this through a First-Reads Giveaway. I so wanted to like this book. The write-up seemed promising. I hadn't read a YA in awhile and was ready foI won this through a First-Reads Giveaway. I so wanted to like this book. The write-up seemed promising. I hadn't read a YA in awhile and was ready for a light (maybe at times dramatic-love story.) I'm sorry but I did not really feel the "love" in this book. I couldn't get into the characters very much. I did not like Gabby at all and Ryan was just ok. I'm not even sure I'd call this a true "romance." I did not care for the sub plot romances. I did not like the ending at all. No pay-off.
I'm giving this a 2 star rating because the first chapter seemed to capture my attention and there was so much promise with the love story and writing. One of my favourite types of storylines is the best friends turned to lovers...only this did not pan out the way I wanted it to....more
Really enjoyed Zoey and Doug's story. Anyone think she should write an adult romance about Cody?Really enjoyed Zoey and Doug's story. Anyone think she should write an adult romance about Cody?...more
I picked this up for a Halloween read and was not disappointed! Really enjoyed the story about the house and the curse. I could easily see this as theI picked this up for a Halloween read and was not disappointed! Really enjoyed the story about the house and the curse. I could easily see this as the next "Twilight" sort of phenomenon with teens. This was Book 1 out of 3 instalments. I can't wait to read Book 2....more
Finally read it! Was a good read. Different and interesting storyline. Must say I'm still a bit disturbed by it...children killing children :(Finally read it! Was a good read. Different and interesting storyline. Must say I'm still a bit disturbed by it...children killing children :(...more
About a thirteen year old girl who goes to a summer party and then calls the police. It deals with the ramifications of what happened to cause her to About a thirteen year old girl who goes to a summer party and then calls the police. It deals with the ramifications of what happened to cause her to make the call. It follows her in her first year of high school and how she copes with losing all her friends and dealing with her inside pain....more
A story about 4 teenaged friends who spend their first summer apart. They stay in touch about their experiences through letters and passing around a pA story about 4 teenaged friends who spend their first summer apart. They stay in touch about their experiences through letters and passing around a pair of "magical" pants (jeans.) A pretty easy and enjoyable beach read. There are 3 other books in the series and later on this year there is a fifth novel out about the girls 10 years on and what has become of their lives.....can't wait for that one!...more
The metaphors in this book were excellent and the underlying meaning is classic literature but I found this book very depressing. Holden's constant coThe metaphors in this book were excellent and the underlying meaning is classic literature but I found this book very depressing. Holden's constant complaining and cursing made this hard for me to read for long periods of time. ...more
This book was written by the historical romantic author Mary Jo Putney. This is her first YA book and she writes under the name M.J. Putney. I loved tThis book was written by the historical romantic author Mary Jo Putney. This is her first YA book and she writes under the name M.J. Putney. I loved this book. The story focuses on Lady Victoria Mansfield who is found out to be a Mage (possesses magical powers.) She is sent away by her family to a school that will help curb her powers. Here she meets other Mages and they form a club for the greater cause of England. I don't want to give any of the plot away. This book has a bit of everything. Adventure, mystery, and romance. It is the First in a series of Three books....more
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