Mockingjay

by: Suzanne Collins (the Hunger Games #3)

391 pages
Summary: Peeta's been captured, Katniss's home has been destroyed, Gale's escaped, and District 13 exists. But most importantly a revolution has begun. District 13 is plotting to overthrow the Capitol-which is where Peeta is. 

                      Katniss is trying to settle into life, when she finds out that she is the face of District 13. The District starts making videos and spreading them throughout the Districts. The Capitol sends some videos of their own...                       
                    Then the shootings start, and Katniss soon finds herself in the middle of the revolution. Decisions will be made. Lives will be the same. And no one-even you-will ever be the same again.

My Reaction: I liked this book, but I didn't love it. The first two were amazing, and I couldn't wait to read this one. But when I actually did read it, it was sort of a disappointment. In Hunger Games and Catching Fire, the surprises that Collins put in made me never want to put the book down, but in Mockingjay, I found mysself dreading the surprises. I did like the ending-let me rephrase that-I loooved the ending, even though it was a little flawed. Even if it wasn't perfect, it was a great conclusion to the Hunger Games trilogy.

My Rating: 7.5/10

                             Peace, Love, Read,

                                                          ~Chantel

P.S. Just started reading I Am Number 4. Review coming soon after I finish it!

Princess Academy

By: Shannon Hale

Summary: Miri is a mountain girl. Living in their remote mining village on Mt. Eskel with her sister and father, she is convinced that nothing is going to change.
     So it was a big surprise when the ambassador from the lowlands made the journey to their village and announced that the next princess of their land would come from Mt. Eskel. In order to civilize the girls, and to help select the future princess, "lowlanders" set up an academy a little farther down the mountain. 
      Miri is forced to go to this academy, and after some time, decides to do the best she can there, even if she doesn't really want to be a princess.

       Through several different turns of events, Miri discovers that you don't have to be big and powerful to make a difference. And, in the end, maybe what's best will be something totally unexpected!!

Reaction: This is possibly one of my favorite books ever. I've read it so many times! It's a very sweet story. I can't really give everything away, but anyways I would definitely recommend it!

Rating: 12/10


                                           xoxo, 
                                          Marie

Magyk

by: Angie Sage (Septimus Heap #1)

564 pages
Summary: Wizard Silas Heap, and his wife Sarah give birth to the seventh son of the seventh son-Septimus Heap-only to have him pronounced dead. That same night while Silas is out getting some things in the forest, he comes across a baby girl at the edge of the forest. The Heaps take her in and raise her as their own. But who is this girl really? And whatever happened to Septimus?
                        Now on Jenna Heap's tenth birthday, everything is about to change. Her true identity is revealed, the Heaps have to flee the only home they've ever known, and be separated on top of that. Accompanied by the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, Marcia Overstrand, their dog Maxie, Jenna's brother Nicko, and an unexpected traveler Jenna and Silas head to stay with Silas's sister. But someone is following them, and their mission is to kill...


My Reaction: I liked this book a lot! It had suspense, action, and on top of that surprises. I liked the characters, and how they had their own strengths and weaknesses. I also liked the recurring characters, and how they all had their own special part in this story. This is a young adult book, so there wasn't any romance whatsoever, which was disappointing. I also didn't like this one part near the ending, even though the ending was amaaazing. I recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure, and doesn't mind some weird creatures. 

My Rating: 8/10

                                Keep Calm and Continue Reading,

                                                                                      ~Chantel

P.S. *Sorry guys, been reallly busy with school, we try to post as often as we can.


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The Last Little Blue Envelope

by: Maureen Johnson (Little Blue Envelopes #2)

288 pages
Summary: Ginny thought she was done. Last summer she traveled all around Europe doing whatever the letters her dear deaseased Aunt Peg left her told her to do. Then someone stole her backpack, along with the last little blue envelope inside it. So after all that, she thought it was all over.
                        Now months later, Ginny gets an email from a boy named Oliver, who happened to find the last little blue envelope. Oliver's opened and read the letter, only to discover that Aunt Peg's artwork is worth a fotune, and the letter tells Ginny how to assemble it. But there's a catch: Oliver demands to go with Ginny, and get half of the money once the artwork is sold. 
                       
 My Reaction: Compared to the first book in this series, this book was also good. The characters were easier to relate to and more developed. It also has closeur, which the first book didn't have. On the other hand, the book starts out slow, but at times it's too fast, it's jsut a little scattered. It also doesn't have the same magic or special touch that the first book had. All in all, good but not great. 

My Rating: 5.5/10



                 Keep Calm and Keep Reading,

                                                               ~Chantel<3

 

Palace of Mirrors

by: Margaret Peterson-Haddix

320 pages
Summary: Cecelia knows that she's the real princess. That Princess Desmia is a fake. And she knows that one day she'll take back the throne. But when the enemy- whoever they are- start catching on, that one day might be sooner then Cecelia thinks. 
                       Along with her best friend Harper, Cecelia heads off to the royal palace to see Desmia face to face and take back the throne. But this isn't what she's supposed to do, she's supposed to go see one of the knights Sir Stephen and stay with him until the enemy has gone. But Cecelia has to start doing what's best for her, and stop waiting for the day, because that's what she's been waiting for her whole life.

But when Cecelia arrives, Desmia believes a whole different story...

My Reaction: This book was ok. I liked the beginning, it seemed mysterious and adventurous. But the middle & end wasn't as good as thought & totally different than I expected. I also think there needed to be more romance. It's also really a fast read, I read it in like 2 days. I don't know if that makes a difference, so ya. But like I said it was ok.

My Rating: 6/10


                                                   Peace, Love Read,

                                                                            ~Chantel

Sealed With A Diss

by: Lisi Harrison (Clique book #8)

248 pages
Summary: The Pretty Committee is back, and ready to start 8th grade. They are so close to getting access to the best room at OCD from Skye Hamilton. The only problem is, there's a catch, in order to prove their worthy enough to get it, they have to have dates to Skye's famous "couples party". Not only that, but Massie has to convince her used to be crush, Chris Abeley to go with Skye to the dance. That shouldn't be too hard, right?
                      Wrong, Massie needs to find a date. Kristen seems to have found one, but is he really "the one"? Dylan seems to have found the way to a guys heart, but it comes at a price. Alicia dumped her boyfriend, but now she wants him back. Claire's the only one who seems to have a date to the dance, or does she?

My Reaction: If you really love the entire Clique series, I'm sorry, but in my opinion the books keep going downhill. I mean who gets to be in a movie, & get access to a secret room? I eventually stopped reading the series, but I did read this book. I thought that it was ok. Even though it wasn't very realistic, it did focus a lot about boys. And everyone once in a while I could use a book focused on guys. All in all not my favorite book, but no tthe worst. Bratfest at Tiffany's coming soon!
*Sorry if this review is bad guys, sooo tired right now. 

My Rating: 5/10


                                           Read Like There's No Tomorrow,

                                                                                                 ~Chantel*

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

P.S. Sorry we haven't posted in a while, started high school and have been really busy. We'll post when we can. Love u guys! 
Also currently reading Magyk by Angie Sage. Review coming when I finish it!