Sunday, April 29, 2012

Remember Me By: Christopher Pike

Remember Me by Christopher Pike is a whopping 789 pages of Shari Cooper explaining how she died while trying to find who killed her. As a ghost, Shari is able to start seeing clearly - much more so than when she was alive - because now she needs not to worry about fitting in or being a certain way. Now she is able to look down on her life and those who helped her through every moment of it. She sees how many family issues were floating around without her noticing, she sees that her friends may have not been as loyal as they once seemed, and no longer is she just searching for the truth. Now Shari Cooper is out for revenge. As a whole, there were in-fact moments where I wanted to drop the book and start another, but then a new side to the mystery of Shari Cooper's death is revealed and I am drawn right back in, desperate to find out who killed her. The plot was very well thought out, a bit wordy and boring in places, but I believe that Christopher Pike intended it to be like such. So if you are looking for a book with a romantic twist, this may not be the book for you. If you want mystery that keeps the pages turning along with the little wheels in your brain, then, what are you waiting for? Dig in! I give this book a 3 1/2 star rating. Not incredible, but far from disappointing. Until a later date - READ ON!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Inheritance

Inheritance, by Christopher Paolini, is a breath-taking fourth to the Eragon series. Everyone is pushed to their limits as they grow closer and closer to Uru'baen, where Galbatorix awaites them with his dragon, Shruikan. I have only just begun reading Inheritance, but the book already has a strong hold on me, forcing me to read into the wee hours of the morning until my eyelids are too heavy to hold open any longer. Not once has Christopher Paolini failed to impress me. He has incredible skill at keeping you hooked throughout the whole Eragon series, and not once does it seem like he is lacking a good plot. If you are looking for a breath-taking, wondrous, ponderous, adventure-filled story filled to the brim with love so strong it could take down Galbatorix, friendships so beautiful you cannot hope they will grow to become more, and the dreams of a better future that not one living being can deny that they feel the same. Well, I conclude for now saying that you should give Christopher Paolini a chance and read his marvelous Eragon series; and until later - Read on!

Friday, April 13, 2012

Arcadia Awakens - Final Review

After reading Arcadia Awakens to its fullest, I now understand the plot and wish to read it again. Arcadia Awakens was filled with so many secrets, you couldn't put down the book. No one is who they at first seemed to be, friendships turn out to be more, and if you want a supernatural read, look no further. Panthers, Lions, and Snakes. Which one would you become? Once you read Kai Meyer's book, you will possibly think differently because with each animal form come responsibilities you may not want - ones that go back generations. So if you are trying to decide: Read it or Leave it? Don't put it down, it will not fail to meet your expectations. Until later - Read on!