Ernyans,
This is the All New Stalla's Book Blog! I switched accounts; if you followed my old blog, switch to this one. I'll still be posting about books, but other things as well. Plus, this new blog will be better organized, so you'll be able to navigate easier. Sorry for any confision and thank you for understanding.
Sincerely,
Estelle
This is the All New Stalla's Book Blog! I switched accounts; if you followed my old blog, switch to this one. I'll still be posting about books, but other things as well. Plus, this new blog will be better organized, so you'll be able to navigate easier. Sorry for any confision and thank you for understanding.
Sincerely,
Estelle
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Title: City of Bones
Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Year Published: 2007
Summary: When Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in Nrw York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder. Much less a murder committed 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 vengeance, 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....
Age Rec: 14+
~Estelle~
Title: City of Bones
Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Year Published: 2007
Summary: When Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in Nrw York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder. Much less a murder committed 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 vengeance, 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....
Age Rec: 14+
~Estelle~
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Post Type: Book Review
Title: Addy Love
Author: Mikayla Holden
Publisher: KidPub Press
Publishing Date: 2010
Number of pages: 232
Summary: In this epic western tale, sixteen-year-old Addy Adams becomes the woman of the house after her pregnant mother passes away due to an illness that ravishes her small Kentucky town. She soon finds herself mothering her sister when she sees that she has fallen in love with a young man named Ned. Addy soon discovers that happiness is fleeting as some of the things most precious to her are taken away once more. Addy turns to God all the same and finds that even bad things can turn into tiny miracles that can ultimately change people.
Review: I thought it was a very good book. There was a nice religious side to it, which I admired. it is a little lengthy and dry at times. Even though it's only 232 pages long, the font is rather small. Since KidPub Press is partially self publishing, there are some grammatical errors. It's understandable. But, for a teen author, I thought this book was phenomenal. If you're reading this, Mikayla, great job!
Age Recommendation: 11+
Title: Addy Love
Author: Mikayla Holden
Publisher: KidPub Press
Publishing Date: 2010
Number of pages: 232
Summary: In this epic western tale, sixteen-year-old Addy Adams becomes the woman of the house after her pregnant mother passes away due to an illness that ravishes her small Kentucky town. She soon finds herself mothering her sister when she sees that she has fallen in love with a young man named Ned. Addy soon discovers that happiness is fleeting as some of the things most precious to her are taken away once more. Addy turns to God all the same and finds that even bad things can turn into tiny miracles that can ultimately change people.
Review: I thought it was a very good book. There was a nice religious side to it, which I admired. it is a little lengthy and dry at times. Even though it's only 232 pages long, the font is rather small. Since KidPub Press is partially self publishing, there are some grammatical errors. It's understandable. But, for a teen author, I thought this book was phenomenal. If you're reading this, Mikayla, great job!
Age Recommendation: 11+
Post Type: Book Review
Title: City of Ashes (Book II in the Mortal Instruments Series)
Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publishing Date: 2008
Number of Pages: 453
Summary: Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can sudden;y see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? Clary would love to spend more time with her best friend, Simon. But the Shadowhunters won't let her go--especially her handsome, infuriating newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil--and also her father. When the second of the Mortal Instruments is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor suspects Jace. Could Jace really be willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father?
Review: 5/5 Loved the book! And I liked that it's about Angels and Demons, but she doesn't make it completely religious. Although, if you are a Christian like myself, some things get touchy, but it's okay.
Age Recommendation: 14+
Title: City of Ashes (Book II in the Mortal Instruments Series)
Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publishing Date: 2008
Number of Pages: 453
Summary: Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can sudden;y see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? Clary would love to spend more time with her best friend, Simon. But the Shadowhunters won't let her go--especially her handsome, infuriating newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil--and also her father. When the second of the Mortal Instruments is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor suspects Jace. Could Jace really be willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father?
Review: 5/5 Loved the book! And I liked that it's about Angels and Demons, but she doesn't make it completely religious. Although, if you are a Christian like myself, some things get touchy, but it's okay.
Age Recommendation: 14+
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Title: City of Fallen Angels (Book 4 in the Mortal Instruments Series)
Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Year Published: 2011
Number of Pages: 424
Summary: The Mortal War is over, and Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She's training to become a Shadow Hunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And--most important of all--Clary can finally call Jace her boyfriend.
But nothing comes without a price.
Someone is murdering the Shadowhunters who used to be Valentine's Circle, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second bloody war. Clary's best friend Simon, can't help her. His mother just found out that he's a vampire and now he's homeless. Everywhere he turns, someone wants him on their side--along with the power of the curse that's wrecking his life. And they're willing to do anything to get what they want. At the same time, he's dating two beautiful, dangerous girls--neither of whom knows about the other.
When Jace begins to pull away from Clary without explaining why, she is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: She herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace.
Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge. The stakes are higher than ever in City of Fallen Angels
Review: 4/5 I thought it was good. Definitely up there, in my ratings. Don't let the title fool you. It's not all about Fallen Angels. She just has to stick with the title pattern. Very thrilling, and very deceiving. I totally recommend it...but then, I don't read books I don't recommend.
Age Recommendation: 15+
Title: City of Fallen Angels (Book 4 in the Mortal Instruments Series)
Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Year Published: 2011
Number of Pages: 424
Summary: The Mortal War is over, and Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She's training to become a Shadow Hunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And--most important of all--Clary can finally call Jace her boyfriend.
But nothing comes without a price.
Someone is murdering the Shadowhunters who used to be Valentine's Circle, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second bloody war. Clary's best friend Simon, can't help her. His mother just found out that he's a vampire and now he's homeless. Everywhere he turns, someone wants him on their side--along with the power of the curse that's wrecking his life. And they're willing to do anything to get what they want. At the same time, he's dating two beautiful, dangerous girls--neither of whom knows about the other.
When Jace begins to pull away from Clary without explaining why, she is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: She herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace.
Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge. The stakes are higher than ever in City of Fallen Angels
Review: 4/5 I thought it was good. Definitely up there, in my ratings. Don't let the title fool you. It's not all about Fallen Angels. She just has to stick with the title pattern. Very thrilling, and very deceiving. I totally recommend it...but then, I don't read books I don't recommend.
Age Recommendation: 15+
Post Type: Book Review
Title: Max
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Year Published: 2009
Number of Pages: 309
Summary: When the planet faced destruction, they saved it.
Max and the flock have traded in Antarctica's subzero temperatures for sunny Los Angeles, where they're taking over the skies with their hair-raising air show. But far below, a deadly assassin watches their every move, waiting for the perfect moment to send them plummeting to earth.
Now the battle for survival rages on.
Suddenly, the flock learns that millions of fish are dying off Hawaii's coast and that someone--or something--is destroying hundreds of ships. When they are confronted with the most frightening ecological catastrophe yet, they have no choice but to go deep into the murky waters. Now, nowhere is safe.
This time, the flock is in too deep.
While Max and her team comb the depths of the ocean, a powerful enemy tracks them, He has his own plans for the flock and will stop at nothing until they're under his control. Can the flock protect themselves from the approaching enemy--and save the world from utter destruction?
Review: 3/5 I've been reading the Maximum Ride series for a while now. I think they're very thrilling, with a hint a romance to keep things interesting. My thing is supernatural, paranormal, science fiction romance novels. Now, my rating is based on my opinion only. Not what I think of the over all plot and structure and what not. because then it would get a 6/5. lol. No, really though. I thought it was refreshing.
Age Recommendation: 11+[/i]
Title: Max
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Year Published: 2009
Number of Pages: 309
Summary: When the planet faced destruction, they saved it.
Max and the flock have traded in Antarctica's subzero temperatures for sunny Los Angeles, where they're taking over the skies with their hair-raising air show. But far below, a deadly assassin watches their every move, waiting for the perfect moment to send them plummeting to earth.
Now the battle for survival rages on.
Suddenly, the flock learns that millions of fish are dying off Hawaii's coast and that someone--or something--is destroying hundreds of ships. When they are confronted with the most frightening ecological catastrophe yet, they have no choice but to go deep into the murky waters. Now, nowhere is safe.
This time, the flock is in too deep.
While Max and her team comb the depths of the ocean, a powerful enemy tracks them, He has his own plans for the flock and will stop at nothing until they're under his control. Can the flock protect themselves from the approaching enemy--and save the world from utter destruction?
Review: 3/5 I've been reading the Maximum Ride series for a while now. I think they're very thrilling, with a hint a romance to keep things interesting. My thing is supernatural, paranormal, science fiction romance novels. Now, my rating is based on my opinion only. Not what I think of the over all plot and structure and what not. because then it would get a 6/5. lol. No, really though. I thought it was refreshing.
Age Recommendation: 11+[/i]
Post Type: Book Review
Title: Entice
Author: Carrie Jones
Publisher: Bloomsbury Books for Young Readers
Year Published: 2010
Number of Pages: 264
Summary: Zara and Nick are soul mates, meant to be together forever. but that's not how things have worked out. For starters, well, Nick is gone. He's been taken to some mythic place for warriors called Valhalla, where Zara and her friends might be able to get him back. It's just not going to be easy.
Meanwhile, Bedford needs its warriors now more than ever, since a group of evil pixies is devastating tha place, with teens going missing every day. An all-out war seems imminent. But even if Zara and her friend's can find a way to Valhalla, there's that other small problem: Zara's been pixie kissed. When she finds Nick, will he even want to go back with her? Especially considering she hasn't turned into any pixie...She's Astley's queen.
Review: 4/5 Thrilling. Deceiving. Enticing. Read it in 24 hours. It was really good. I liked it a lot.
Age Recommendation: 13+
Title: Entice
Author: Carrie Jones
Publisher: Bloomsbury Books for Young Readers
Year Published: 2010
Number of Pages: 264
Summary: Zara and Nick are soul mates, meant to be together forever. but that's not how things have worked out. For starters, well, Nick is gone. He's been taken to some mythic place for warriors called Valhalla, where Zara and her friends might be able to get him back. It's just not going to be easy.
Meanwhile, Bedford needs its warriors now more than ever, since a group of evil pixies is devastating tha place, with teens going missing every day. An all-out war seems imminent. But even if Zara and her friend's can find a way to Valhalla, there's that other small problem: Zara's been pixie kissed. When she finds Nick, will he even want to go back with her? Especially considering she hasn't turned into any pixie...She's Astley's queen.
Review: 4/5 Thrilling. Deceiving. Enticing. Read it in 24 hours. It was really good. I liked it a lot.
Age Recommendation: 13+
Post Type: Book Review
Title: My Name is Chloe
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Multnomah
Year Published: N/A
Number of Pages: 279
Summary: josh Miller's kid sister, Chloe, is not your average teen. To some, she's a frustrated rebel; to others, a free-spirited freak...Chloe has questions and doubts that take you places most people never think to go...like the local cemetery. After a personal encounter with God--on His terms, at last--she surrenders her will and her heart to Him, then sets out on a spiritual mission.
Guitar in hand, Chloe finds music is the conduit for the deep feelings that pulse through her soul...and forms the girl band Redemption. Yet even for a follower of Christ, life never plays in perfect harmony.
Join Chloe at the beginning of a wild ride to stardom in the Christian music industry--a place where life is unpredictable and only God knows what kind of twists and turns await you on the road ahead.
Review: 5/5 I liked the whole Christin aspect of it. If you aren't a believer, but you want to be, and you're a teen, I highly suggest these books! they're so good and they'll help you on your journey!
Age Recommendation: 13+
Title: My Name is Chloe
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Multnomah
Year Published: N/A
Number of Pages: 279
Summary: josh Miller's kid sister, Chloe, is not your average teen. To some, she's a frustrated rebel; to others, a free-spirited freak...Chloe has questions and doubts that take you places most people never think to go...like the local cemetery. After a personal encounter with God--on His terms, at last--she surrenders her will and her heart to Him, then sets out on a spiritual mission.
Guitar in hand, Chloe finds music is the conduit for the deep feelings that pulse through her soul...and forms the girl band Redemption. Yet even for a follower of Christ, life never plays in perfect harmony.
Join Chloe at the beginning of a wild ride to stardom in the Christian music industry--a place where life is unpredictable and only God knows what kind of twists and turns await you on the road ahead.
Review: 5/5 I liked the whole Christin aspect of it. If you aren't a believer, but you want to be, and you're a teen, I highly suggest these books! they're so good and they'll help you on your journey!
Age Recommendation: 13+
Post Type: Book Review
Title: Torment
Author: Lauren Kate
Publisher: Random House Press
Year Published: 2010
Summary: Hell on earth.
That’s what it’s like for Luce to be apart from her fallen angel boyfriend, Daniel. It took them an eternity to find one another, but now he has told her he must go away. Just long enough to hunt down the Outcasts—immortals who want to kill Luce. Daniel hides Luce at Shoreline, a school on the rocky California coast with unusually gifted students: Nephilim, the offspring of fallen angels and humans.
At Shoreline, Luce learns what the Shadows are, and how she can use them as windows to her previous lives. Yet the more Luce learns, the more she suspects that Daniel hasn’t told her everything. He’s hiding something—something dangerous.
What if Daniel’s version of the past isn’t actually true? What if Luce is really meant to be with someone else?
The second novel in the addictive FALLEN series . . . where love never dies.
Review: 5/5
Age Recommendation: 13 +
Title: Torment
Author: Lauren Kate
Publisher: Random House Press
Year Published: 2010
Summary: Hell on earth.
That’s what it’s like for Luce to be apart from her fallen angel boyfriend, Daniel. It took them an eternity to find one another, but now he has told her he must go away. Just long enough to hunt down the Outcasts—immortals who want to kill Luce. Daniel hides Luce at Shoreline, a school on the rocky California coast with unusually gifted students: Nephilim, the offspring of fallen angels and humans.
At Shoreline, Luce learns what the Shadows are, and how she can use them as windows to her previous lives. Yet the more Luce learns, the more she suspects that Daniel hasn’t told her everything. He’s hiding something—something dangerous.
What if Daniel’s version of the past isn’t actually true? What if Luce is really meant to be with someone else?
The second novel in the addictive FALLEN series . . . where love never dies.
Review: 5/5
Age Recommendation: 13 +