I know I haven't posted in ages- I actually haven't read anything since my last posted review :-o
I'm nearly finished with the book I'm reading now, so I promise more reviews will be coming soon!!
~Rachel <3
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott
Title: Stealing Heaven
Author: Elizabeth Scott
Rating: 5 stars
Ages Recommended for: 12 and up!
Danielle's mom and dad have been stealing their way through life since before Danielle was even born. She's never had a steady home ever in her life because each month, they move into a different house, rob some innocent person's house, and then boom- they're out into another state and another house doing it again.
I can't really say much more because I would totally give everything away...
Oh, but for once, I really LOVED how this book ended!! It was really good and I was happy with it.
But this book was REALLY good, just like all of Elizabeth Scott's other books have been. I really recommend it, even if it's not what you would usually check out. It was also a really fast read for me (Or maybe that was just because I was up until 2 in the morning reading it......)
Praise for "Stealing Heaven" by Elizabeth Scott:
"Elizabeth Scott has written a gripping story about growing up, breaking free, and making some of life's most important choices. STEALING HEAVEN grabbed me on the first page and didn't let me go until the very last word." - Carolyn Mackler
"Scott tells a surprising story. Dani is a brave teen who can and does shape strong future for herself" - ALA Booklist
"An addictive book about a real world that feels like a fantasy." - Maureen Johnson
Author: Elizabeth Scott
Rating: 5 stars
Ages Recommended for: 12 and up!
Danielle's mom and dad have been stealing their way through life since before Danielle was even born. She's never had a steady home ever in her life because each month, they move into a different house, rob some innocent person's house, and then boom- they're out into another state and another house doing it again.
I can't really say much more because I would totally give everything away...
Oh, but for once, I really LOVED how this book ended!! It was really good and I was happy with it.
But this book was REALLY good, just like all of Elizabeth Scott's other books have been. I really recommend it, even if it's not what you would usually check out. It was also a really fast read for me (Or maybe that was just because I was up until 2 in the morning reading it......)
Praise for "Stealing Heaven" by Elizabeth Scott:
"Elizabeth Scott has written a gripping story about growing up, breaking free, and making some of life's most important choices. STEALING HEAVEN grabbed me on the first page and didn't let me go until the very last word." - Carolyn Mackler
"Scott tells a surprising story. Dani is a brave teen who can and does shape strong future for herself" - ALA Booklist
"An addictive book about a real world that feels like a fantasy." - Maureen Johnson
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Cliquetionary: The Wit and Wisdom of The Clique by Lisi Harrison
Title: Cliquetionary: The Wit and Wisdom of The Clique
Author: Lisi Harrison
Rating: 4.5 stars
Recommended to: 12 and up!
This is the dictionary of all things Clique, from the #1 Bestselling series, The Clique. It includes quizzes like: Which Clique girl are you? and "Conversations with The Clique" with a page on each character, telling her secrets and her favorite things. Then there were a few pages of Clique Quotes, which I thought was cool.
My favorite sections were the Pretty Committee Master Packing list (sooo funny :D) and all of the famous Clique Comebacks.
Really cute book if you're a fan of The Clique!
Author: Lisi Harrison
Rating: 4.5 stars
Recommended to: 12 and up!
This is the dictionary of all things Clique, from the #1 Bestselling series, The Clique. It includes quizzes like: Which Clique girl are you? and "Conversations with The Clique" with a page on each character, telling her secrets and her favorite things. Then there were a few pages of Clique Quotes, which I thought was cool.
My favorite sections were the Pretty Committee Master Packing list (sooo funny :D) and all of the famous Clique Comebacks.
Really cute book if you're a fan of The Clique!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
50th POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm super excited- I've finally posted 50 times on Rachel's Reviews!!!!
Well, now it's technically 51, but same dif, right?
Thanks for reading, everyone! More book reviews soon to come!!
~Rachel <3
Well, now it's technically 51, but same dif, right?
Thanks for reading, everyone! More book reviews soon to come!!
~Rachel <3
Twilight: The Graphic Novel by Stephenie Meyer
Title: Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1
Author: Stephenie Meyer (Art and Adaptation by Young Kim)
Rating: 2 stars
Ages Recommended to: 10 and up!
OK, this was completely corny!!!!!!!
Of course, I'm a Twilight fan, so I couldn't resist picking it up off the shelf at the library. I was really hoping it wouldn't be so stupid, but honestly, I didn't enjoy it!!
The pictures weren't too special, the writing wasn't all that great, and it was weird how it took you through only half of Twilight, leaving just after the meadow scene, the rest 'to be continued in volume 2'...
I read it extremely quick, in about half an hour.
I guess it was okay, though, and some people might enjoy it more than I did.
Author: Stephenie Meyer (Art and Adaptation by Young Kim)
Rating: 2 stars
Ages Recommended to: 10 and up!
OK, this was completely corny!!!!!!!
Of course, I'm a Twilight fan, so I couldn't resist picking it up off the shelf at the library. I was really hoping it wouldn't be so stupid, but honestly, I didn't enjoy it!!
The pictures weren't too special, the writing wasn't all that great, and it was weird how it took you through only half of Twilight, leaving just after the meadow scene, the rest 'to be continued in volume 2'...
I read it extremely quick, in about half an hour.
I guess it was okay, though, and some people might enjoy it more than I did.
For Keeps by Natasha Friend
Title: For Keeps
Author: Natasha Friend
Rating: 4.5 stars
Ages recommended for: 12 and up!
This book turned out to be exceptionally good, and I quite enjoyed it. When I got the time to actually read it, it was a really quick read for me, and I liked how the big chunks of dialouge were written.
Josie has never met her dad. When her mom was pregnant with her at just 16, her father, Paul Tucci had just moved half way across the country, leaving him out of the picture.
When Josie and her mom are grocery shopping, they run in to Paul's parents, and then the drama starts. Mr. and Mrs. Tucci, the grandparents that Josie has never met have just moved back to town.
As if any thing worse could happen, Josie's mother starts dating the seemingly perfect Jonathon, and Josie gets caught up with another guy- Matt. Afraid that she'll have her heart broken just as her mother had so many years before, Josie is cautious with her new relationship.
I don't want to give too much of the rest away, but the book is really good. Really, my only complaint was the ending, which I HATED!!
I would recommend this to lots of my friends- it's really good!
Author: Natasha Friend
Rating: 4.5 stars
Ages recommended for: 12 and up!
This book turned out to be exceptionally good, and I quite enjoyed it. When I got the time to actually read it, it was a really quick read for me, and I liked how the big chunks of dialouge were written.
Josie has never met her dad. When her mom was pregnant with her at just 16, her father, Paul Tucci had just moved half way across the country, leaving him out of the picture.
When Josie and her mom are grocery shopping, they run in to Paul's parents, and then the drama starts. Mr. and Mrs. Tucci, the grandparents that Josie has never met have just moved back to town.
As if any thing worse could happen, Josie's mother starts dating the seemingly perfect Jonathon, and Josie gets caught up with another guy- Matt. Afraid that she'll have her heart broken just as her mother had so many years before, Josie is cautious with her new relationship.
I don't want to give too much of the rest away, but the book is really good. Really, my only complaint was the ending, which I HATED!!
I would recommend this to lots of my friends- it's really good!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong by Jen Yates
Title: Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong
Author: Jen Yates
Rating: 5 hilarious stars!!
Age range: All ages
This book is perfect if you desperately need a good laugh, because that's exactly what you'll get!! Full of cake mishaps, like spelling mistakes or wording mistakes, even picture mistakes, the book is extremely funny!
Check out the Cake Wrecks blog: http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/
Author: Jen Yates
Rating: 5 hilarious stars!!
Age range: All ages
This book is perfect if you desperately need a good laugh, because that's exactly what you'll get!! Full of cake mishaps, like spelling mistakes or wording mistakes, even picture mistakes, the book is extremely funny!
Check out the Cake Wrecks blog: http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/
Monday, March 22, 2010
Love You Hate You Miss You by Elizabeth Scott
Title: Love you, Hate you, Miss you
Author: Elizabeth Scott
Rating: 5 stars
Ages recommended to: 13 and up!
Amy's best friend Julia is dead.
And Amy blames herself.
After all, she's the one who made Julia get in the car and drive it.
The book if full of Amy counting up how many days Julia has been gone for, full of her recovery of both her loss, but also her recovery of her previous drinking problems.
There's a bit of romance in the book, along with a few journal entries written to Julia.
I enjoyed this one, read it pretty quickly.
Author: Elizabeth Scott
Rating: 5 stars
Ages recommended to: 13 and up!
Amy's best friend Julia is dead.
And Amy blames herself.
After all, she's the one who made Julia get in the car and drive it.
The book if full of Amy counting up how many days Julia has been gone for, full of her recovery of both her loss, but also her recovery of her previous drinking problems.
There's a bit of romance in the book, along with a few journal entries written to Julia.
I enjoyed this one, read it pretty quickly.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
These Boots Are Made for Stalking by Lisi Harrison
Title: These Boots Are Made For Stalking
Author: Lisi Harrison
Rating: 5 stars
Recommended to: Ages 12 and up!
This is the 13th book in the #1 New York Times Bestselling series, The Clique!!
I can't give to much away, but the book was fabulous and I can't wait for the next addition to the series, "My Little Phony", coming out in 2010.
Author: Lisi Harrison
Rating: 5 stars
Recommended to: Ages 12 and up!
This is the 13th book in the #1 New York Times Bestselling series, The Clique!!
I can't give to much away, but the book was fabulous and I can't wait for the next addition to the series, "My Little Phony", coming out in 2010.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Willow by Julia Hoban
Title: Willow
Author: Julia Hoban
Rating: 5 big stars!
Ages recommended for: 14 and up
This book was really, really amazing.
It was written in a different form of narration than I'm used to, but really really like.
The big plot we've got going on is: Willow's parents are dead because of her. She now lives with her older brother, who hates her because of the accident. She cuts herself, but a new friend, Guy finds out and tries to help her through it.
I was really happy with... like, the whole book and I even liked the ending!
Good job Ms. Hoban!
Author: Julia Hoban
Rating: 5 big stars!
Ages recommended for: 14 and up
This book was really, really amazing.
It was written in a different form of narration than I'm used to, but really really like.
The big plot we've got going on is: Willow's parents are dead because of her. She now lives with her older brother, who hates her because of the accident. She cuts herself, but a new friend, Guy finds out and tries to help her through it.
I was really happy with... like, the whole book and I even liked the ending!
Good job Ms. Hoban!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
****SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!*****
I re-wrote the review of "By The Time You Read This I'll Be Dead" by Julie Anne Peters for an english writing assignment, but this review of it has LOTS of spoilers!! So if you're planning on reading the book, DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW.
Title: By the Time You Read This I'll be Dead
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Rating: 5 stars
Recommended for: 13 and up!
By the Time You Read This I’ll be Dead; written by award winner Julie Anne Peters follows suicidal Daelyn Rice. An interesting and somehow funny character, Daelyn is in a neck brace and mute from recent esophagus surgery after her last suicide attempt.
It’s almost destiny that Daelyn finds a website called Through-the-light.com, a suicide forum that can help her count down her final days on earth. The website gives her 23 days until her Date of Determination, but also gives her warning against her decision and information about really ending her life. Each chapter in the novel counts down the days remaining until her DOD. On the website, Daelyn posts about her life: fat camp, the never-ending bullying- all the horrible things she went through during childhood that have led up to her now dangerous feelings.
Then, while waiting for her mother to pick her up after school, she meets Santana, who is persistent when it comes to making friends with Daelyn. Santana tries to get close to Daelyn, but she pushes him farther and farther away. But there is more than Santana than she thinks. And being mute and having nowhere else to go, Daelyn has no choice but to listen. But is it possibly too late for Santana’s words against ending her life to help? And is Daelyn to damaged herself to help Santana?
The last page of this book ends on Daelyn’s Date of Determination and leaves you deciding for yourself whether or not Daelyn actually took the last step and actually killed herself, or decided to work things out for herself and stay alive for Santana’s sake.
The novel is powerful and both heart breaking and heartwarming. This is a book I would recommend to everyone. It’s a book that really makes you think about every mean word you’ve said. It shows just how much repeated bullying can really hurt. All kids and all adults should read this, as it shows what a suicidal person really thinks like.
Julie Anne Peters uses great writing skills like excellent descriptions and unbelievable, yet appalling narration that puts you directly in Daelyn’s shoes and infixes you perfectly to the setting.
Title: By the Time You Read This I'll be Dead
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Rating: 5 stars
Recommended for: 13 and up!
By the Time You Read This I’ll be Dead; written by award winner Julie Anne Peters follows suicidal Daelyn Rice. An interesting and somehow funny character, Daelyn is in a neck brace and mute from recent esophagus surgery after her last suicide attempt.
It’s almost destiny that Daelyn finds a website called Through-the-light.com, a suicide forum that can help her count down her final days on earth. The website gives her 23 days until her Date of Determination, but also gives her warning against her decision and information about really ending her life. Each chapter in the novel counts down the days remaining until her DOD. On the website, Daelyn posts about her life: fat camp, the never-ending bullying- all the horrible things she went through during childhood that have led up to her now dangerous feelings.
Then, while waiting for her mother to pick her up after school, she meets Santana, who is persistent when it comes to making friends with Daelyn. Santana tries to get close to Daelyn, but she pushes him farther and farther away. But there is more than Santana than she thinks. And being mute and having nowhere else to go, Daelyn has no choice but to listen. But is it possibly too late for Santana’s words against ending her life to help? And is Daelyn to damaged herself to help Santana?
The last page of this book ends on Daelyn’s Date of Determination and leaves you deciding for yourself whether or not Daelyn actually took the last step and actually killed herself, or decided to work things out for herself and stay alive for Santana’s sake.
The novel is powerful and both heart breaking and heartwarming. This is a book I would recommend to everyone. It’s a book that really makes you think about every mean word you’ve said. It shows just how much repeated bullying can really hurt. All kids and all adults should read this, as it shows what a suicidal person really thinks like.
Julie Anne Peters uses great writing skills like excellent descriptions and unbelievable, yet appalling narration that puts you directly in Daelyn’s shoes and infixes you perfectly to the setting.
Friday, February 26, 2010
New Feature!
Did you read a book I reviewed? Did the writer's style sound interesting, but not specifically the book?
Now on Rachel's Reviews, I'm working on going through each book and finding every book the author has written, plus other books people have viewed while looking at that book.
I hope it helps everyone find even MORE to-reads!!
♥Rachel♥
Now on Rachel's Reviews, I'm working on going through each book and finding every book the author has written, plus other books people have viewed while looking at that book.
I hope it helps everyone find even MORE to-reads!!
♥Rachel♥
Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott
Title: Living Dead Girl
Author: Elizabeth Scott
Rating: 5 stars
Ages recommended to: 13 and up
I read this book sometime last year, and read it super fast and LOVED it.
It's about a girl named Alice who was taken away from her parents when she was ten and then abused by Ray.
Alice is 15, and Ray still has her, forcing Alice to give up everything she once knew, forcing her to accept the pain she will continue to feel until Ray kills her.
The book was... Interesting, I'd say. It was well written and I really liked it!
Books written by Elizabeth Scott:
*Perfect You
*Bloom
*Something, Maybe
*Stealing Heaven
*Love You Hate You Miss You
*The Unwritten Rule
*Grace
Other people who read this book also read:
*The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
*If I Stay by Gayle Forman
*Wake by Lisa McMann
Author: Elizabeth Scott
Rating: 5 stars
Ages recommended to: 13 and up
I read this book sometime last year, and read it super fast and LOVED it.
It's about a girl named Alice who was taken away from her parents when she was ten and then abused by Ray.
Alice is 15, and Ray still has her, forcing Alice to give up everything she once knew, forcing her to accept the pain she will continue to feel until Ray kills her.
The book was... Interesting, I'd say. It was well written and I really liked it!
Books written by Elizabeth Scott:
*Perfect You
*Bloom
*Something, Maybe
*Stealing Heaven
*Love You Hate You Miss You
*The Unwritten Rule
*Grace
Other people who read this book also read:
*The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
*If I Stay by Gayle Forman
*Wake by Lisa McMann
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