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The Hobbit: or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. J. R. R. Tolkein made me feel like I was travelling right along with Bilbo Baggins. I cannot believe it has taken me so long to start reading these books. I have always loved C.S. Lewis and once I learned that him and Tolkein were friends and had similar writing styles, I knew I had to read his books. He definitely did not disappoint.
Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling, Kennilworthy Whisp
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I absolutely enjoyed reading about how Quidditch started. I always use to wonder how it was created. It was definitely an interesting read and great for any Harry Potter lover.
Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I am an animal lover and a Harry Potter lover so this book is the best of both worlds. I throughly enjoyed learning about the different creatures. The only thing that I feel like would make the book better would be illustrations for each creature but they all were pretty well described so I could picture them well enough.
Awkward by Gurpreet Kaur
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It is written like a journal but the perspective isn't from the main character. It is a cute story and so relatable in so many ways. It was a quick read but I enjoyed every moment of it. The only reason why it isn't 5 stars is because in some areas, details are minimal and it was hard for me to envision where the main character was and/or what was happening. It was overall a good book.
The Black Sisterhood Files by Kristina Naydonova
mysterious
fast-paced
3.75
Overall, I liked the book.
Vocabulary: 5 stars, the wording never got boring and I even learned some new words from this book
Grammar: 3.5, there were a few places where the punctuation wasn't right and/ or the wording was weird
Characters: 2.5, there wasn't really much detail towards the characters. It made it harder for me to relate to any of them
Setting: 3, for the most part, the setting was described in a way that I could picture it. There would be moments where it would say the characters were going somewhere but no description on where or what that somewhere was.
Details: 3.5, the details, when there were some, were great. I could picture mostly everything that was going on.
Coming from such a young author, I definitely would say this book isn't bad at all. Hopefully with more experience, her books will just get better and better.
Vocabulary: 5 stars, the wording never got boring and I even learned some new words from this book
Grammar: 3.5, there were a few places where the punctuation wasn't right and/ or the wording was weird
Characters: 2.5, there wasn't really much detail towards the characters. It made it harder for me to relate to any of them
Setting: 3, for the most part, the setting was described in a way that I could picture it. There would be moments where it would say the characters were going somewhere but no description on where or what that somewhere was.
Details: 3.5, the details, when there were some, were great. I could picture mostly everything that was going on.
Coming from such a young author, I definitely would say this book isn't bad at all. Hopefully with more experience, her books will just get better and better.
Summer in Bliss by Freda Ann
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
Such a cute, heartwarming book. I did not want to put it down. I'm not a huge fan of romance, but this book had just a touch of mystery that kept me interested
Out of Mesopotamia by Salar Abdoh
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I found the book interesting and it was a quick read. There was not a lot of descriptors which made the rating go down. It also got boring and somewhat repetitive in some areas. I did learn a good bit from it however.
Unity by Travis Bagwell
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Another amazing book in the Awaken Online Series. This is the third book in the series that ventured away from the main character, Jason's, story. First it was in "Retribution" where it followed Riley. Then it was in "Apathy" where it followed Eliza. In "Unity", it followed Frank. With exceptional detail, "Unity" makes you feel like you're in the story with Frank and feeling the same things he is feeling throughout the story. I'm excited to see how Travis Bagwell brings Frank's newfound strengths into play with Jason's story when the new book comes out. This series is a must read for gamers and non-gamers alike.
Dominion by Travis Bagwell
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
At first I was slightly worried because of the many different characters and their different paths in the story. I wasn't sure how smoothly transitioning from one to the next would go but Travis Bagwell did it flawlessly. You were left with little cliff-hangers at the end of each chapter as the next focuses on a different character. It made me want to never put the book down more so than the previous books. Travis Bagwell just keeps getting better and better.
Wish Upon A Star by Jessica Barondes
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Be careful what you wish for. Sisters Hayley and Alex are complete opposites. Hayley is a tomboy, while Alex is a preppy girlie girl. Hayley, jealous of Alex, wishes that she could be Alex. The next day, she finds that she got her wish. The sisters must learn to live each other's lives until they can switch back, if they can switch back. How much mischief do they cause each other? Are they able to switch back? Find out in Wish Upon a Star.
This book is full of relatable characters and emotions. It is a cute, fast story with a touch of suspense. I do wish the ending was a little more drawn out, but it was a good read for its length.
This book is full of relatable characters and emotions. It is a cute, fast story with a touch of suspense. I do wish the ending was a little more drawn out, but it was a good read for its length.