Wednesday 13 November 2013

Noble Conflict - Malorie Blackman


I loved this book.
It is packed with action and dramatic plots and the characters are dynamic and have depth which made this an incredible read. I felt that this book has something for everyone including romance, action and cliff- hangers at every chapter.  But the best thing about this novel is that it isn't gender or age specific and I strongly recommend it to everyone.  This novel is full of conspiracy theories and adventures that make it almost impossible to put down. The characters are inspiring, lovable and relatable which makes you wish you were on this action packed adventure with them. Furthermore, it is fantastically written with lots of in-depth descriptions which really add colour to the story.  However, at some points it was a bit slow paced but if you stick through these parts you will thoroughly enjoy the rest of the novel.
Overall,  I feel this book is exceptional, and whilst reading it I was never bored. There was action on every page and a twist at every turn, which means nothing in the book is certain and has the reader questioning everything. It is suspenseful and exciting with lots of thought provoking incidents which lead up to a fantastic ending This is a brilliant book and I really hope that Malorie Blackman writes a sequel to this phenomenal novel.

Beth’s Book Rating:  9/10

Theodore Boone: The Activist - John Grisham


I really enjoyed this book even though most of it was talking and investigating.  I felt it was a very interesting read and would recommend it to most teenagers who enjoy a good mystery/crime novel. It is full of enigmatic characters and mysteries that keep you on your toes. I love how the main character isn't always the hero in these books and that it shows that everyone can contribute something valuable to help save the day. Similar to the rest of John Grisham’s books, this is incredibly well written and has detailed descriptions that makes this book very easy to read. However, I felt that the characters didn't have enough depth to them to make them relatable to the readers, but the engaging plot made up for this.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and even though its part of a series you don't necessarily need to read the previous books to understand this novel. It is appropriate for all ages but I would suggest only those with a mature attitude read this book, as it has many confusing aspects to it.

Beth’s Book Rating:  7/10

City Of Fallen Angels - Cassandra Clare


I was a disappointed by this book as I previously read the mortal Instruments trilogy which was very impressive.   It doesn't have as many dramatic plot twists or detailed descriptions that were common in the previous book, and I felt that at some points it was almost boring!  I think the main problem was that the first three books were meant to be a trilogy and this one wasn't as well planned as the others, which led to it being inconsistent, confusing and tedious. However,  I think it did get better as the story progressed and the end was full of action and suspense. So if you loved the Mortal Instruments series and feel that this novel isn't as good as the rest, try and finish reading it until the end because it does improve drastically.

Overall if you want to more insight into the characters opinions and daily troubles and don’t mind about the considerable lack of action then you may enjoy this book. And the rest of us shadow hunter fans can only hope that the next installment of the series “City of lost souls” is more enjoyable and action packed.

Beth’s Book Rating:  4/10

Rapture - Lauren Kate



As the final book in the series, Rapture was the ultimate climax to an already adored book sequence. Full of adventure and character insight, it answered all the questions that had been building up in the past three books. However, this was very different to the previous novels, as it wasn't wholly about Luce and Daniel’s relationship, which has been the main plot throughout the series, but I felt this story showed how far the two of them had come.  Furthermore, the ending was very unpredictable, but I thought it was a really sweet finale to a much loved series. Throughout the book there were many plot twists and heart stopping revelations that keeps you in a constant state of shock.

Overall, I felt that this was an epic ending to one of my favorite series and I would recommend it to all the dark romantics.  I recommend people read the previous books first, as some of the events which transpired in the previous stories are vital to any one who wants to understand the entire book.  I really enjoyed this book and I think it was a fitting end to the series.
Beth’s Book Rating:  8/10

Sunday 13 October 2013

Angel Fever - L.A Weatherly




A suspenseful and mesmerizing read. As the final book in the trilogy, “Angel Fever” was an epic finalĂ© to what was already an amazing series. I felt that the author answered all the questions that were raised in the previous books and that the ending was truly inspiring. It had everything we had come to expect from the Angel trilogy and was beautifully written. There is a cliff-hanger at every chapter, and twists on every page, that made it nearly impossible to put the book down. Even though the story was leading up to the dramatic ending it didn't make it predictable.  It is heartbreaking that we have to say goodbye to the characters that we all love so much.
However, even though it was an amazing book that left me gasping for breath, I would strongly advise people to read the previous books in the series first because due to the fast pace of the novel you may find yourself getting left behind if you are not familiar with the character’s personalities or temperaments. There is also some important features in the previous books that you need to know if you want to really understand all of the twists this book has to offer.
Overall I would strongly recommend this book to people of all ages who love a good sci-fi adventure story where there is a new danger lurking around every corner.

Beth’s Book Rating:  9/10

Saturday 12 October 2013

School for Good and Evil - Soman Chainani



An unconventional insight into our most beloved and well known fairy tales. With plot twists at every turn it makes you question the motives behind every characters actions and it truly tests the boundaries between good and evil. The descriptions were enough to make you believe you were the one fighting heroic battles or trying to save your best friend. It shows you that you can find heroes in the most unusual places and that evil can take any shape or form.  With secrets on every page and unpredictable events it is almost impossible to put this book down.
The story was enticing and could make you feel intense hatred or cry out in fear. The characters were well thought out and the book was fluent and easy to read.  It didn't lack in description and the story line was very interesting. It had a fast pace but you were never left behind. 
Overall I think it is a very good book suitable for all ages. So if you like a story with action, romance and a bit of humor  set in a place where best friends can become worst enemies, this is the perfect book for you.

Beth’s Book Rating:  8/10

Introduction

Hi my name is Beth and I love reading, so I decided to make this blog so people could here my thoughts on all the books I have read.You can also comment and send in suggestions on other books you think I might like and I will review them also

Thanks
Beth xxx