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Merissa (12786 KP) rated Lost (The Caelian Cycle #1) in Books

May 5, 2023  
Lost (The Caelian Cycle #1)
Lost (The Caelian Cycle #1)
Donnielle Tyner | 2015 | Dystopia, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book starts off in a sad place as Sadie deals with the death of her friend/boyfriend, Liam. Her other friends are trying to bring her back to the 'land of the living' as she grieves for her loss. Her friends also include the older brother and also the twin sister of Liam, Michael and Lacy. Sadie is a rare one amongst the Caelian's, in a physical way with her lack of colouring, but also in that she doesn't appear to have a 'talent'.

This story is well-written with a steady pace. It will give you an emotional connection as you empathise with the characters and situations they find themselves in.

This is a fantastic debut novel that has definitely left me wanting more. A brilliant story that grips you from start to finish, you will need to know more about Sadie and Kian. Although this story comes to a satisfying conclusion, it also leads you perfectly into the next book which is due out later this year that I have GOT to read. Highly Recommended.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jul 8, 2015
  
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Natari (73 KP) rated The Boy Who Cried Wolf in Books

Jul 19, 2019  
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Mahni Tazhibi | 2015
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
As a children’s story book, you have certain expectations, but Tazhibi’s art transcends mine. The cover is bright and inviting, and the illustration is relatable. Many children’s books are block colours, whereas Tazhibi’s has an innocent, crayon-like quality to it.

The overall style of the page does put me in mind of British Gas’ sphere worlds they have in the adverts, as Tazhibi’s rolling hills are quite literally rolling… beside each other. Because screw gravity right? The choice makes it cute, and the crayon style colouring makes it appear like something a child could achieve. Don’t take that the wrong way, the detail, shading and proportions are that of a very skilled hand, but, on looking at it, a child would be inspired.

More at www.natari-himi.com
  
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Irene M (130 KP) rated Swat!: A Fly's Guide to Staying Alive in Books

Dec 7, 2018  
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Swat!: A Fly's Guide to Staying Alive
Mike Barfield | 2013
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received this book from Toppsta to review

It took me a while to review this book because my 8 year old got to it first and I had to pry it out of his sleeping hands to get the chance to read it myself ... I HAD to find out what had him so engrossed and giggling away.

Swat! by Mike Barfield is an educational story about Buzzter, a newly hatched fly, and Professor Hector Halfbottle teaching Buzzter about all the things that he has to avoid because basically everything out there will attempt to kill or eat him.

The book is packed full of wonderfully bright and detailed drawings and information showing the dangers to flies. The Venus Flytrap page has been sponged into the 8yr olds brain as he has gleefully spouted the information to everyone he meets about the small plant we have on the windowsill. Jumping Spiders and Archerfish have also been inspiring (Muuuummm, can you find me a video of a spitting fish?).

I would highly recommend this book for any budding young entomologist, and also to those who are teensy bit scared of spiders to show them what good things spiders can do.


You should also check out his website for extra things like printable colouring pages and fly jokes