Bella was just your average girl until she met fantastically beautiful Edward. The only problem is, Bella is pretty sure he is a vampire. The story follows their interesting, but complex relationship. Although the vampire(s) in this book, do not follow the example and characteristics of the recent vampires I have met in books, it is a fascinating storyline.
This book has romance, adventure, and mystery. Great for teens. Book one of what has evolved into a series.
Recommended for YA.
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Showing posts with label youngadult. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Feed by M.T. Anderson
This book is a compelling read about a future world where people have a feed (computer chip) planted in their head. It is somewhat like having a computer connected to the internet. The feed tells you about news, items you can buy, latest trends and places to go. The story starts out with Titus and his friends going to the moon for spring break. Titus meets Violet there and a friendship begins. Violet cares about what is happening in the world and challenges everything Titus and his friends know and believe about the feed.
This book reminds me of 1984 and is somewhat scary, because I think it is actually possible we could end up in a world like the one described.
Highly recommended.
This book reminds me of 1984 and is somewhat scary, because I think it is actually possible we could end up in a world like the one described.
Highly recommended.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The Innocent's Story
This was an ARC I received through COLAPL. The book is to be released June 2007, written by Nicky Singer.
"OK. This is what I think happened: I got blown up. Boom, boom, explosion, Cassina Dixon, aged thirteen, is blasted limb from limb. I'm not trying to be funny about this (a characteristic of my father's) but to try and explain it, if only to myself. You see, I'm not quite the person I was at 5:11 p.m. yesterday afternoon. In fact, I may not be a person at all"
So the book begins with 13 year old Cassina narrating her story and her existence as a "para-spirit" after being killed in a terrorist bombing. She travels through various hosts listening to their thoughts and seeing the world as they see it, including the bomber. Very interesting book, with lots of questions and insights as to why we humans do what we do.
Highly recommended.
"OK. This is what I think happened: I got blown up. Boom, boom, explosion, Cassina Dixon, aged thirteen, is blasted limb from limb. I'm not trying to be funny about this (a characteristic of my father's) but to try and explain it, if only to myself. You see, I'm not quite the person I was at 5:11 p.m. yesterday afternoon. In fact, I may not be a person at all"
So the book begins with 13 year old Cassina narrating her story and her existence as a "para-spirit" after being killed in a terrorist bombing. She travels through various hosts listening to their thoughts and seeing the world as they see it, including the bomber. Very interesting book, with lots of questions and insights as to why we humans do what we do.
Highly recommended.
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