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Bookapotamus (289 KP) rated Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters in Books
May 29, 2018
Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn is a hilariously quirky exploration of free speech, and what happens when it gets taken away. Full of whimsy and guaranteed to make you smile! I enjoyed this book so much, that I tend to re-read it every now and again - just to renew my appreciation for letters and words.
It's a quick and fun read, won't take you much time at all, but be ready for tongue twisting silliness that increases in hilarity as the book goes on. A must-read for any lover of the English language.
It's a quick and fun read, won't take you much time at all, but be ready for tongue twisting silliness that increases in hilarity as the book goes on. A must-read for any lover of the English language.
Roxanne (13 KP) rated The Demon's Lexicon (The Demon's Lexicon, #1) in Books
Nov 14, 2018
Wow! What can I say about this book apart from that I loved it and go read it now! :D
I got drawn into this story so much and I loved the characters...and oh my goodness the twists and the turns (many unexpected) just kept me guessing and left me gasping with disbelief. I have rarely hated distractions and interruptions so much but I just didn't want to put this book down.
If you want a roller-coaster of a read where you are constantly stuck to the back of your seat...this is the book to read!
I got drawn into this story so much and I loved the characters...and oh my goodness the twists and the turns (many unexpected) just kept me guessing and left me gasping with disbelief. I have rarely hated distractions and interruptions so much but I just didn't want to put this book down.
If you want a roller-coaster of a read where you are constantly stuck to the back of your seat...this is the book to read!
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Alison Pink (7 KP) rated An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes #1) in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Well this is one book that I'm glad I gave in to the hype on & bought. It was amazing!! It hooks you in from the start & never lets you go. I just finished it & now I'm just mad that the next book isn't out. I CANNOT WAIT TO READ IT! The end definitely leaves you hanging. Just when you think you start to get it, it's over & you have no idea what will happen next. Wonderful, wonderful book!
Danielle Chaplin (81 KP) rated Uprooted in Books
Jun 4, 2019
Just yes!
I was a bit skeptical about this book but thought I'd give it a go because it sounded a bit like a take on St George and the Dragon or Beauty and the Beast and I am so glad I did as this is now one of my favourite books to re-read!
I loved that it wasn't easy for the main character to learn magic, that the characters progressed in a more likely timeline than other books I've read and that it wasn't always a happy ending for the characters in the book. I don't like to give spoilers away but I nearly ripped apart the prince in the book for what he was about to do and for how pig headed he is in sacrificing so many for one person that is very likely heavily corrupted and unsaveable.
The world is incredibly vivid without over explaining or being over descriptive. I know what is going to happen in the book but I am constantly in suspense over what is going to happen next in the book every time I read it... I will have to re-read it again soon after this review as I now have it on my mind.
I loved that it wasn't easy for the main character to learn magic, that the characters progressed in a more likely timeline than other books I've read and that it wasn't always a happy ending for the characters in the book. I don't like to give spoilers away but I nearly ripped apart the prince in the book for what he was about to do and for how pig headed he is in sacrificing so many for one person that is very likely heavily corrupted and unsaveable.
The world is incredibly vivid without over explaining or being over descriptive. I know what is going to happen in the book but I am constantly in suspense over what is going to happen next in the book every time I read it... I will have to re-read it again soon after this review as I now have it on my mind.
Darren Fisher (2447 KP) rated The Room Upstairs in Books
Dec 10, 2020 (Updated Dec 10, 2020)
Wright on!
I have now read a few of Iain Rob Wright's books (which I will get round to reviewing soon). The Room Upstairs was the latest read and I have to say that, like all his books so far, it was a rollicking good read. Wright delivers a good balance of horror and dark humour. I have often been reminded of the old tv show Hammer House of Horror whilst reading his books (a good thing for me at least). Recommended reading
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in Books
Mar 9, 2018
When Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy find a magic wardrobe leads them to a new land, they also learn they hold the key to a prophecy that will end the eternal winter brought on by an evil witch. I first read this book in 3rd grade. I loved it then. I love it now. A magical story that captures the imagination.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-lion-witch-and-wardrobe-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-lion-witch-and-wardrobe-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Alice (117 KP) rated The Museum of Extraordinary Things in Books
Mar 3, 2021
i think this book and me just met at the wrong time because when I finally got I to this I did really enjoy it however it took me a FRICKING long time to get into it. I was in a YA rut and this was the first non YA book that I read in a LONG time and I just don't think I was ready for the world of adult fiction again but this book honestly was so well written and such an uplifting story it just didn't agree with me right now but I would like to give it another chance but for now it's a no
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters: Bk. 2 in Books
Jan 15, 2018
I am hooked on the Percy Jackson series. It reminds me of Harry Potter, but with a bit more of an academic edge to it. I didn't like the 2nd book as much as the 1st, but it was still an entertaining read. I'm going to go start the 3rd one right now. BTW, I saw the movie for Book 1...did NOT like it at all. The book was MUCH better!!!!
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Storm (Elemental, #1) in Books
Jan 6, 2021
Hmm
Well I've had this on my Kindle for about six years now and honestly, after finishing it, I'm wondering why it's taken me so long to getting around to reading it.
It ended a little too abruptly but I enjoyed this story. It's been a while since I read a book where the characters controlled the elements so it was a nice change.
I'm looking forward to the other three brother's stories
Well I've had this on my Kindle for about six years now and honestly, after finishing it, I'm wondering why it's taken me so long to getting around to reading it.
It ended a little too abruptly but I enjoyed this story. It's been a while since I read a book where the characters controlled the elements so it was a nice change.
I'm looking forward to the other three brother's stories