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Book Review: Spellbound by Cate Tiernan (Book 6 of the Sweep Series)

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Supernatural Fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up Unfortunately, the lady I bought this series from was missing books 5, 11, 13, and 15. I hope to get the missing books in a few days, but meanwhile, I’ll skip them and continue reading the series. —————————————— Morgan is looking for Cal. After attempting to take her life, Cal and his mother leave town and go into hiding. They have succeeded in turning Morgan’s friend David, to the dark side, but now David is dead and Morgan and her coven have no way to find Cal and … Continue reading Book Review: Spellbound by Cate Tiernan (Book 6 of the Sweep Series)

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Book Review: Dark Magick by Cate Tiernan (Book 4 of the Sweep Series)

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*Warning: this review contains spoilers* (I’m sorry, it had to) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Supernatural Fiction Age Recommendation: 14 and up It seems that, in this series, the books are increasingly fast-paced. This book was incredible and also extremely gripping. ——————————————– Morgan has just assisted her boyfriend in murdering a man. Cal is gravely injured and Hunter is dead. Morgan’s suspicions arise because, before being murdered, that he was a Seeker, sent from the Council of Witches, to bring in Cal and his mother for trial, for improper use of magic. Morgan had not believed him, but now, … Continue reading Book Review: Dark Magick by Cate Tiernan (Book 4 of the Sweep Series)

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Book Review: Blood Witch by Cate Tiernan (Book 3 of the Sweep Series)

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Supernatural Fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up This is my favorite book in the series so far because it is really fast-paced and rather intense. —————————————– Morgan has been learning about witchcraft. She has a boyfriend who loves her and has magical powers to be reckoned with. As of now, her life seems perfect. However, a boy names Hunter and a girl named Sky soon come into the picture. Hunter is a sly, vicious, snide boy who hates Cal with a passion and Sky is the blood witch who is leading the coven that … Continue reading Book Review: Blood Witch by Cate Tiernan (Book 3 of the Sweep Series)

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Book Review: The Coven by Cate Tiernan (Book 2 of the Sweep Series)

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Supernatural Fiction Age Recommendation: 14 and up I felt that this was a little slower paced than the first book, but I still liked it. However, the cliffhangers in this series are not funny. WHY?!! The author really needs to stop torturing devoted readers and just tell us what happens. Luckily, I have bought the entire series and cannot wait to devour the rest of them! ———————————————– Morgan has finally accepted the fact that she is a blood witch. However, she is eager to find out more about her past, since she is adopted. … Continue reading Book Review: The Coven by Cate Tiernan (Book 2 of the Sweep Series)

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Book Review: Book of Shadows by Cate Tiernan (Book 1 of the Sweep Series)

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Rating: 4.5 stars Genre: Supernatural Fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up This was an incredible book about following one’s heart and believing in one’s destiny. —————————————— Morgan is a normal girl. She has her friends and she has her enemies. She loves movies and hanging with her best friend, Bree. Everything is great until a new boy called Cal, comes to her school. He introduces her to a world of witchcraft. Morgan is rather apprehensive about these type of activities, but she agrees to attend a circle with Cal where they connect with nature and rule out negativity. There, Morgan … Continue reading Book Review: Book of Shadows by Cate Tiernan (Book 1 of the Sweep Series)

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Book Review: A Dog’s Journey by W. Bruce Cameron

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommendation: 13 and up This book is the sequel to A Dog’s Purpose and I found it just as interesting. A very inspirational story! ———————————————– The story ends in A Dog’s Purpose with Buddy being sure that he had fulfilled his purpose. However, Ethan’s best friend’s granddaughter proved him otherwise. Buddy saw baby Clarity one day and decided that she needed some help and guidance of her own. This book follows Clarity through her life, where Buddy is with her, every step of the way. He is behind boxes, watching Clarity lie to … Continue reading Book Review: A Dog’s Journey by W. Bruce Cameron

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Book Review: A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Age Recommended: Anyone and everyone (especially dog owners) Genre: Fiction An amazing book about the four lives of a dog and the true meaning of a dog’s purpose from a dog’s point of view. At this point, I can say with confidence that this is the best book I’ve ever read. Not only because it has a fantastic story or because it is incredibly well written. Not because it’s fiction. But because it’s the only book I’ve read, in recent memory, that has truly made me think about it after reading it. with most … Continue reading Book Review: A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

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Book Review: An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth by Colonel Chris Hadfield

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Non-Fiction Age Recommendation: I believe that everyone should read this book- it’s very well written! This is an extremely inspirational story about a man who persevered his whole life to achieve his dream and how he overcame all the obstacles that stood in his way. This book was my summer reading assignment and I enjoyed reading it immensely. The first time around, I was put off by the fact that this book was non-fiction and therefore could not focus. However, the second time around, I realized that this book was as good as any … Continue reading Book Review: An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth by Colonel Chris Hadfield

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Book Review: The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommendation: 13 and up I liked this book a lot and it also fit my 2015 Reading Challenge Category of: A book with a character that’s shifty. ——————————————– Alexis’ brother, Tyler,  has just committed suicide and her world seems at an end. It doesn’t help maters that her parents are divorced so her family doesn’t have enough money to pay for the funeral. Alexis is unable to get over Ty’s death and is also enraged at him for not leaving her a note as he did for her mother and his girlfriend … Continue reading Book Review: The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand

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Book Review: Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction (although I wish it wasn’t) Age Recommendation: EVERYONE I cannot believe that I forgot about this book. A very nice family friend gave me this book as a gift and another one: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them for my birthday! For those of you who don’t know (tsk tsk), these books are mentioned in the Harry Potter series and I am elated that J.K Rowling decided to actually write them! I hope she publishes The Monster Book of Monsters next.    😉 All in all, this was a great book and I found it … Continue reading Book Review: Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling