The Lightning Thief

by: Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson & the Olympians #1)

375 pages

Summary: Percy Jackson is just your average dyslexic, ADHD kid...until he finds out he's a demigod (half human, half god). After finding out quite abruptly, and at a cost, Percy finds himself at Camp Half-Blood-where all demigods, satyrs, centaurs, and more reside. But Percy quickly finds out that this camp isn't all fun and games, he also finds out who his father is...Then he's told that Zeus's lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. But there's one way Percy can clear his name...by taking the quest. After visiting the Oracle, about whether he should take the quest or not, he finds out that he will be betrayed by a friend, and he won't save what matters most. Despite hearing this, Percy takes the quest-accompanied by his half goat/half human stayr best friend Grover, and Athena's wise strategic daughter Annabeth, but they don't know what lies ahead of them, and that something more powerful than the gods is coming...


My Reaction: This book was...FaNtAsTic!!! I looved it! There was suspense, mystery, action, romance, friendship, and even humor. My favorite character would probably have to be Grover, he's clumsy but lovable. Riordan did an amazing job of creating characters that are relatable-even if ur not a half blood. He also took the gods, and made it into a YA (young adults) book. He did an amazing job. I couldn't put it down!! I've started the 2nd one already!

My Rating: 12/10




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Perfect

by: Sara Shepard (Pretty Little Liars #3)

298 pages
Summary: Emily, Aria, Spencer, and Hanna haven't stopped getting themselves in trouble, and A hasn't stopped keeping tabs on them. 
                      Emily is struggling with her sexuality and is trying to get her parents to understand her, while her relationship with Maya grows. Aria can't get over her ex, and on top of that her mother's found out that she knew about her father's affair, and that has consequences. Spencer has been nominated for the Golden Orchid, a high essay contest, but when there's so much to do and her sister's essay is right in front of her, Spencer can't help, but take it... After losing soo much, Hanna now might lose her best friend, Mona after the two have a big fall out, and Hanna turns to old habits to help cope. And then there's Ali's murder...and murderer. 

My Reaction: This book was good. I loooved the suspense, but I couldn't help feel disappointed and upset when/if one of the girls got caught. One thing about this series that bothers me, is that for the most part it's unrelatable, I do like it, it's just hard to connect with the characters and plot sometimes. But, I loved how the title Perfect is the exact opposite of the girls lives in this book. The cliff hanger ending was...great! Soo suspenseful. Look for the answer to the cliff hanger in Unbelievable coming soon!

My Rating: 6.5/10





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Inkheart

by: Cornelia Funke (Inkheart #1)

534 pages

Summary: When Meggie Folchart was three years old, her father, Mo read aloud from Inkheart. Out of no where, three characters from the story appeared. Now nine years later, Meggie's in for the surprise of her life.
                         For some reason, that Mo won't tell her, the Folchart's are forced to leave their home and stay with an aunt that Meggie's never met, along with an "old friend" of Mo's. When they get there, Meggie finds herself in a world of books. But Meggie's interested in a particular book, and it seems that she's not the only one. 
                          When secrets are revealed, unexpected visitors arrive, and a new world is introduced, Meggie, Mo, and all their friends wish they go back to a different time and place...

My Reaction: This book was AMAZIIING! I absolutely loved it. Funke tells a great story about family, friends, and books. Inkheart is told from many different viewpoints, and is a book I would recommend to any one who loves books. After reading Inkheart, I appreciated books a whole lot more. After reading the back of the book, it seemed a little slow getting into it, but it's full of action and suspense right from the beginning. A wonderful read!!!

My Rating: 11/10

                                               Tender Loving Reading,

                                                                                  ~Chantel<3

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Also currently reading Magyk by Angie Sage. Review coming when I finish it!

Flawless

by: Sara Shepard (Pretty Little Liars #2)

330 pages
Summary: As you've seen in the first book, Aria, Spencer, Emily, and Hanna have been very bad girls...

                      Aria is heart-broken over her English teacher. Spencer stole her sister's boyfriend. Emily likes her new friend Maya as more than a friend. And Hanna will do almost anything to look flawless. But those secrets are nothing compared to a secret that could destroy their pretend perfect lives forever. 
                      At first they thought "A" was their best friend Alison, who disappeared three years ago, but then she turned up-dead. So is "A" Spencer's competitive sister, Melissa? Or Maya, who wants Emily all to herself? Or Toby, the mysterious boy who left town right after Alison disappeared? No matter who it is, "A" knows everything, and they're threatening to tell...

My Reaction: Unlike most books in series, Flawless was not a disappointment, even though the first book was better-but barely. Like the first book, the girls had their own separate problems, which is good and bad. It's good, because the reader can get to know the character better, and how they deal with things, but bad, because the 4 main characters aren't together very often. The plot thickens in this book, so if you doubted the series before,  you won't now, you'll be hooked!       
Keep an eye out for Perfect coming soon!

My Rating: 6/10

                                             Read, Breathe, then Read again,

                                                                                                  ~Chantel

Catching Fire

by: Suzanne Collins (the Hunger Games #2)

391 pages

Summary: Against all odds, Katniss and Peeta are alive. Now they're heroes, and have returned home to their families-along with food and riches. Shouldn't Katniss be happy?  But she can't be, not with Gale holding her at a distance. Peeta no the other hand is completely done with her. And there are whispers of a rebellion against the capitol, one Katniss and Peeta may have started. 
      
                   No matter how much Katniss and Peeta try to stop the rumors of rebellion, they don't seem to be doing any good, all while trying to convince the world their still in love. But if Katniss and Peeta think that's all they have to worry about, they've got another thing coming...and well they do. 

My Reaction: A+!!! I don't know if I liked the first or second better, and that's saying a lot considering I liked the first a lot. I was not expecting the surprises Collins put in the book, but I loved most of them-especially the big one (if you've read it you know what I mean). The ending was probably the only thing I didn't like, because it ended on a cliffhanger, so i recommend that if you get Catching Fire, that you also get Mockingjay (review coming soon). 

My Rating: 10/10

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                                                                      ~Chantel:)         

The Hunger Games

by: Suzanne Collins

374 pages

Summary: In a place known as Panem, the people of all 12 districts, are subject to a cruel and unusual punishment. As punishment for rebellion against the Capitol, one boy and girl from each district must participate in the Hunger Games-where the tributs must fight to the death, until only one is left. 
                      In District 12 Primrose Everdeen's name is drawn, her older sister Katniss decides to volunteer herself as tribute, alongside Peeta Mellark, the male tribute, whom Katniss knows form her past. Now Katniss must say goodbye to her mother, sister, and close friend Gale. Together Katniss and Peeta are taken to the Capitol where their mentor, Haymitch Abernathy-victor (winner) of the 50th Annual Hunger Games-instructs them to watch for the other tributes strengths and weaknesses. But that's just the beginning of their problems, as they face the loss of everything they know, and that eventually one or both of them will have to die...

My Reaction: I LOOOOVED THIS SERIES. It was heartfelt, and adventurous. I loved the unexpected surprises Collins weaves into her books. Specifically about the Hugner Games, I liked the unusual plot. The characters were loveable, and I could relate to some of the feelings Katniss had. Although some parts of the book were sad, overall it was a great book. I can't describe how amazing this book is, and if you haven't read it, I highly recommend you do. Catching Fire, coming soon.

My Rating: 10/10

                                                Happy Summer Reading,

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Pretty Little Liars

by: Sara Shepard
272 pages
Summary: Meet Alison, Aria, Emily, Hanna, and Spencer. The queen bee, the oddball, the swimmer who has feeling for Alison, the Alison wanna be, and the girl who can stand up to Alison. Then in 8th grade at a sleepover, Alison disappears. 
          
            
          Now three years later, every thing's changed. Aria returns home after three years in Iceland, now more sophisticated. Then she meets and kisses this guy in a bar, who turns out to be her English teacher. Emily develops feelings for the new girl, Maya. Though popular, Hanna struggles with keeping her queen bee status and with bulimia. Spencer has a hard time with her older-rival sister, Melissa, and things get worse when she develops feelings for Melissa's new boyfriend, Wren. 


                     The Liars are now receiving texts from "A" threatening to expose their deepest darkest secrets-including The Jenna Thing. They automatically assume it's Alison, since she's the only one who knew their deepest darkest secrets. But then again, maybe it's not... 


My Reaction: I had mixed feelings about this series. This book wasn't my favorite, but it was one of the better ones. I liked how everyone had secrets. I also liked how the reader is able to make their own assumptions, even though, that's not always exactly what happens. I liked the mystery aspect of the book, but some of it was dragged out and a little creepy at some points. Another thing that wasn't my favorite, was that the girls don't seem very close in this book, and it seems like your reading 4 different stories, all put into one book. Altogether not my favorite book, but to some it might be. 
Side Note: The TV show doesn't do the books justice. 




My Rating: 6/10

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Anna Finch and the Hired Gun

By: Kathleen Y'Barbo
325 pages


Summary: Anna Finch is determined to become a reporter. Her stubborn refusal to all of her father's attempts to marry her off push her father to try something a little different: Hire somebody specifically to watch out for his daughter and keep her out of trouble. So, he looks to Jeb Sanders, a local Pinkerton agent.  
         Through a chance encounter with Jeb, Anna realizes she is falling for this man, not knowing that he is getting paid to keep watch on her. Jeb struggles, trying hard not to let his feelings get in the way of his work. 
          However, when Anna unintentionally comes across legend Doc Holliday, and is given the chance at the story of a lifetime, Jeb steps in. Anna doesn't realize that a secret from Jeb's past keeps him from                                         forgiving Doc Holliday, and their romance is threatened.


Reaction: This book had a different story line than I had expected. It starts right in, and through several interesting situations, you get to like Anna Finch. She thinks she knows what she want in life, but learns that maybe that's not what she needs. 
   The one thing I didn't like so much about this book was that it was a little far-fetched. The odds of Anna actually meeting someone like Doc Holliday, along with some other things, definitely aren't likely. 


Rating:  7/10




                               Enjoy your summer reading!
                                 ~Marie 

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

by: Ally Carter

284 pages

Summary: Everyone thinks the Gallagher Academy is a reform school for screw-up girls, when it is actually a highly secretive school for the training of spies. Cammie Morgan is a second generation Gallagher girl, her mother is now headmistress, and her best friends Beck and Liz are there too. Now a new semester is starting and with that cute Joe Solomon, Cammie is looking forward to every day. 

                      But then things go wrong, Joe apparently knows a whole bunch about Cammie's missing and presumed dead father, Then she meets Josh who really understand her like no one ever has. But no one outside of the academy can know her, and Cammie finds herself wanting to spill all of her secrets to Josh. 

                       

My Reaction: This book was great, I really liked it. Not only did it have friendship and romance, but it also had romance. A couple of parts in this book were a little boring, but other than that, great. There's good humor in this book. It is a bit of a summer read, light and fun. But it is part of a series, which I can't wait to finish reading. 

My Rating: 8/10

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A Deadly Game

 

By: Virginia Smith


Summary:   Susanna Trent didn't expect to become part of the game. After fulfilling an odd request from her boss, buying a red Corvette, she returns to the office to find him dead. She has no idea what happened. Then she receives a package filled with strange metal tokens and what seems like random clues to something. 
   When Susanna realizes her little girl is in danger, she and Jack Townsend, the only other witness of the murder, know they must get to the bottom of whatever is happening. All they know is, they aren't the only ones playing the game, but they need to hurry.


Reaction:   This book had me guessing from the beginning. Virginia Smith is a good writer, and I really enjoyed reading this book.The summary may sound a little confusing, but the book itself is easy to follow. Aside from the first scene, there's not a lot of blood involved. It's more of a strategy game. But, I won't reveal too much!!


Rating:  10/10


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