Book Review: I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore (Book 1 of Lorien Legacies)

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 13 and up This book was reasonably well-written until the climax, where it honestly all fell apart. The climax was a total mess; there was just too much going on … Continue reading Book Review: I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore (Book 1 of Lorien Legacies)

Book Review: Princess Academy by Shannon Hale (Book one of the Princess Academy series)

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommendation: 12 and up This book was great and I loved how the characters developed throughout the book. Many characters seemed to be placeholders in the beginning, but their importance became clearer as the story progressed. ——————————————— Miri is a mountain girl. For her whole life, she has lived on the mountains with her friends and family, taking care of livestock without a care in the world. She hangs out with her friends and enjoys her life. One day, people from the city, lowlanders, come to visit with a message from the … Continue reading Book Review: Princess Academy by Shannon Hale (Book one of the Princess Academy series)

Book Review: The Dog Master by W. Bruce Cameron

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Genre: Historical fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up The reason for the low rating of this book was that the book constantly switched between three stories and it was necessary to pay close attention to detail in order to not be at a loss. The book itself, however, was well written and I enjoyed it. I’ve previously read and reviewed two other books by the same author, both of which I enjoyed very much: A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey. I highly recommend them, if you haven’t read them yet. ——————————————– The story begins … Continue reading Book Review: The Dog Master by W. Bruce Cameron