Bookworm Fever

Way To Go – Tom Ryan

Synopsis

Danny thinks he must be the only seventeen-year-old guy in Cape Breton – in all of Nova Scotia, maybe – who doesn’t have his life figured out. His buddy, Kierce, has a rule for every occasion. His best friend, Jay, seems unworried by bad grades. Danny’s dad nags him about his post-high-school plans, his friends bug him about his non-existent sex life, and a run-in with the cops means he has to get a summer job. But worst of all, he’s keeping a secret that could ruin everything.

3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read. All in all a good book but there were parts I could have done without.

All in all I enjoyed reading this book and was very interested to find out how things would pan out for Danny. It's not so much that there were parts I could have done without as it is that I felt the book was lacking something. I personally find that I had a difficult time getting into the book because I couldn't put myself in Danny's point of view easily, However, what I did read in this book was enough to keep me entertained and keep me interested. This was definitly nothing like any book I have read before and reccomend it for anyone looking for something different and unique to read.

Bookwrom Fever Review - April 4/13

Before I Fall – Lauren Oliver

Synopsis

Maybe you can afford to wait. Maybe for you there’s a tomorrow. Maybe for you there’s one thousand tomorrows, or three thousand, or ten, so much time you can bathe in it, roll around in it, let it slide like coins through your fingers. So much time you can waste it.

But for some of us there’s only today. And the truth is, you never really know.

Samantha Kingston has it all: the world’s most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High –from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life

Instead, it turns out to be her last. Then she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death – and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.

When I first started reading this book, I quite enjoyed it, The storyline seemed to be very interesting. However the repetitiveness got the better of me. By the fourth time Samantha lives the day of February 12, I was bored. I couldn’t bring myself to finish the book.

Bookworm Fever Review - March 30/13

City Of Bones - Cassandra Clare

Synopsis

When Clary Fray heads out to Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder. Much less a murder commited by three teenagers covered with odd markings. This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons - and keeping the odd werewolves and vampires in line. It's also her first meeting with gorgeous, golden-haired Jace. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in an ordinary mundane like Clary? And how did she suddenly get the sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know .

4 1/2: Fantastic. A keeper. It wasn't perfect but it sure was close!

It's difficult to judge a series book when you have not read the rest of the books because there is so much unknown and there is no guaruntee you will find answers within the rest of the series. However, with this particular book I think Cassandra Clare used that to her advantage.Through her writing she hinted at what you will learn in future books without giving too much away. It was a phenomenal read that left me wanting more, I crave for City of Ashes and look forward to completing the series.

Just a note about the synopsis: Mundanes is the word to describe regular humans. As Jace states many times it is incorrect to call them non-magical beings because the only magical "people" that exist are Witches and Warlocks.

Bookworm Fever Review - March 19/13

 Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher

Synopsis

Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker - his classmate and crush - who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hanna's voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is on of them. If he listens, he`ll find out why. Clay spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah as his guide. He becomes a firsthand witness to Hanna's pain, and learns the truth about himself - a truth he never wanted to face.

Rating -  4: Compelling. A page-turner. It was worth my time.

I first heard of this book from a friend at school and admit that I was quite apprehensive to read it when I read the synopsis. However, I can honestly say I am glad I read this book. As we experience each of the tapes, we learn more and more of the struggles that Hannah was facing. As teens it is important that we learn that our actions have concequences, and though it may not always be suicide, every little bit of bullying contributes more to the life decisions people make. I was instantly transported into Clay's shoes and found myself wondering, how would I feel if these tapes were given to me? This story was wonderfully written and is definitly worth the read, it will keep you reading and apprehensive to Clay's connection to Hannah.  This book is a must read!

                        Bookworm Fever Review - March 16/2013

UnEnchanted -  Chanda Hahn 

Synopsis

Rating 5! 5! Defintely  5:Gold: Phenomenal. In a class by itself. You have to read this book!

I barely want to write this review for fear of not doing the book justice! Wow! Thank goodness breathing is an instinct because I gave up everything else (eating and sleeping for example) to finish this book. I couldn't put it down because every time I did, the curiosity of what I was missing would eat away at me. This is one book I can and most likely will read over and over again. For one I fell in love with Brody, I know the novel is called UNenchanted, but he truely was enchanting.

When I first read this novel I fell in love and was completely heartbroken when it ended, not realizing that there was a sequal. I kept yelling to myself "It can't end like this! It can't just be over!" However, now that I know there is another I very much look forward to reading  :Fairest:!

I highly reccomend you make this your next read... Happy reading!

         Bookworm Fever Review - March 16/2013