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