Book: The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Age-range: 12 and up
My friend Jenel suggested this book to me and since she's never steered me wrong I went ahead and bought it on my Kindle when it was at a reduced price. Well worth the dollar or two that I spent!
This is a book about water horses and a fictional island called Thisby. The story is told from two points of view Sean Kendrick and Puck/Kate Connolly. It's very slow moving at the beginning (though not boring), building the story piece by piece. It speeds up considerably when the two story-lines come together.
I hate to spoil stories for anyone, so I'll just say that I really liked this one. There is some violence and death, so it's one I would suggest be vetted before a younger person reads it. The ending, though unexpected, is beautiful!
Happy reading!
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August Book #1
Book: Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater
Age-range: 14 and up
This is one of those books that has been on my to-read list pretty much since it came out. I just now had the opportunity and the time to read it and I'm glad that I did. There was a lot of fairy lore in this book that I hadn't heard of before. I'm not sure if that's because the author made it up or because it was out of my realm of research. Either way I really loved it and found it interesting.
I always like when modern fairies stay true to the way they were viewed in, say, Shakespeare's day. They aren't sweet, wish-granting women; they're vindictive, spiteful, trouble-makers.
And, I hope I won't spoil anything by saying this, but I really love realistic endings. This book didn't try to make sure that everyone got everything that they needed/deserved. Instead it ended the way it was supposed to end. I liked that.
Also, I think there's a lesson to be learned from the female protagonist. In the book she realizes that if she just believes she can do something she can. I think that's true 90% of the time in the real world. Confidence goes a long way to encouraging talent.
Happy reading!
Age-range: 14 and up
This is one of those books that has been on my to-read list pretty much since it came out. I just now had the opportunity and the time to read it and I'm glad that I did. There was a lot of fairy lore in this book that I hadn't heard of before. I'm not sure if that's because the author made it up or because it was out of my realm of research. Either way I really loved it and found it interesting.
I always like when modern fairies stay true to the way they were viewed in, say, Shakespeare's day. They aren't sweet, wish-granting women; they're vindictive, spiteful, trouble-makers.
And, I hope I won't spoil anything by saying this, but I really love realistic endings. This book didn't try to make sure that everyone got everything that they needed/deserved. Instead it ended the way it was supposed to end. I liked that.
Also, I think there's a lesson to be learned from the female protagonist. In the book she realizes that if she just believes she can do something she can. I think that's true 90% of the time in the real world. Confidence goes a long way to encouraging talent.
Happy reading!
Monday, August 23, 2010
August Book #5
Book: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Age-range: 13 and up
Recommended: Yes
I'm not big on werewolf books, but this was an exception. It's not so much about werewolves, in my mind, as it is a great story of a first love. Ms. Steifvater does an amazing job of remaining true to the emotions a teenager feels as they fall in love for the first time. There are a lot of great moments and good descriptions. I got really swept up in the emotions.
The story is written from two perspectives: Sam's and Grace's. I prefer Sam's voice over Grace's, but mostly because I think Grace is boring and a little dumb. But that might just be me. I couldn't really relate to her at all, but I found a lot of common ground with Sam. Anyway, it was a good book, whether you like werewolves or not.
Age-range: 13 and up
Recommended: Yes
I'm not big on werewolf books, but this was an exception. It's not so much about werewolves, in my mind, as it is a great story of a first love. Ms. Steifvater does an amazing job of remaining true to the emotions a teenager feels as they fall in love for the first time. There are a lot of great moments and good descriptions. I got really swept up in the emotions.
The story is written from two perspectives: Sam's and Grace's. I prefer Sam's voice over Grace's, but mostly because I think Grace is boring and a little dumb. But that might just be me. I couldn't really relate to her at all, but I found a lot of common ground with Sam. Anyway, it was a good book, whether you like werewolves or not.
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