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
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
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*
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!
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
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
Reading As Usual,
~Chantel:)
by: Elizabeth Scott
282 pages
Summary: Kate Brown's life has gone downhill fast. Her father has quit her job to sell Perfect You vitamins at the mall, and now she has to work with him everyday. Her best friend is no longer her best friend, and then there's Will. Will-the one she pretends to hate, but really likes. And then things get worse.
The Brown family starts to have serious money problems, and they turn to the one person that can help-Grandma-too bad she does more bad then good. Anna seems to want to be friends again, but things have changed now. Will, the hookup king, seems interested in Kate, but she's sure he'll just hook up with her and then find some new girl. All Kate knows is unlike the vitamins her dad sells, he life is not perfect.
My Reaction: This book was ok. I think readers can relate to Kate, and the things she has to go through. The book got a little slow during the middle, and it just seemed to drag on for a while. I personally think Scott could've shortened the book. The ending was unexpected in a good way, so good book mostly.
My Rating: 7/10
Keep Reading,
~Chantel<3
