What are you reading on Monday? is a weekly meme hosted by Rachel at Home Girl's Book Blog where you post books completed last week and plans for upcoming books. Jump over to her blog and see who else is participating.
Books I've read the past TWO weeks...
Books I've read the past TWO weeks...
Blood Ninja by Nick Lake
Young Adult, Historical/Paranormal
(Ninja vampires are an awesome combination, plus all the girls have equally strong characters against the boys! My review...)
10/10
Children's, 9-11 years
(Its amazing how a child's imagination can misunderstand a situation, but it all turns out for the best. Check out my review here and don't forget to enter for your chance to win a copy of your own!)
8/10
Children's, 7 years +
(A tale of a brave boy who seeks a way to stand up to his cruel, greedy uncle. Watch for my review...coming soon!)
8/10
Children's, 9 years +
(Rose gets trapped in a restrictive world, yet through breaking one of the many rules she sets about gaining her freedom and her voice.)
10/10
Sequins, Stars and Spotlights by Sophia Bennett
Children's, 11 years +
(Nonnie and her friends learn the essence of life and friendship. Check out my review here....)
10/10
Young Adult, Historical/Paranormal
(Full of gore, adventure, fighting with the brave Hana who endures tough things, and Taro who is a bit of an idiot in places. Check out my review.... )
10/10
Children's, Picture book
(Great happy feeling bedtime read for those scared of monsters...review coming very soon!)
10/10
Children's Fantasy, TV Tie-in; 11 years +
(Or....The One Where Morgana Turns to the Dark Side... O_O. Review to come.)
Children's, 7 years +
(Nifty gadgets don't always work well in extreme environments as Jack discovers...review coming soon.)
Momentum by Saci Lloyd
Young Adult, Dystopian
(Slow and clunky in the first quarter but picks ups to thrilling action packed adventure there after!)
7/10
Children's, 10 years +
(Eva learns how not to be a madam from a girl who is a little wild. A sweet story of friendship. Review coming soon...)
10/10
Young Adult, Paranormal
(The 2nd book in the Hex Hall series sees Sophie with more power, in more peril and her life is drastically changed. It's a series which has a lot of humour which helps prevent the feel of the book from becoming too dark.)
10/10
Mystery/Suspense
(I've waited years for this to be published and I'm delighted with the final version. Full of action and turmoil...)
8/10
Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
(An intriguing read about crucial differences between shapeshifters and werewolves which create tension between Deanna and Eric.)
9/10
Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
(Werewolves, vampires, sort of an apocalyptic world, and survival...all await Rachel as she turns 16.)
9.9/10
Be Mine (A Fall Into the Night novel) by Kelly Daniels
Paranormal Romannce
(Super creepy stalker doesn't care who he hurts as long as he gets Elle into his arms and in reaching distance of his fangs, but he doesn't count on how much her family loves her...or what lengths Larik will go to protect her, even if it means making her very angry at him.)
10/10
Friends Forever: The Time Spell by Judi Curtin
Children's, 9 years +
(Time travel thanks to a cat and a crazy lady. I dont believe in boredom, and Lauren endures a great adventure on the Titanic to learn her life is actually rather good. My review....)
9/10
Children's, 11 years +
(Jess finally learns to stop others making her feel bad, as well as what true beauty means. Review coming soon...)
10/10
Gargoylz Spring Mayhem by Burchett & Vogler
Children's, 6 years +
(This omnibus not only has stories taken from other Gargoylz books but it also has fun crosswords and other puzzles!)
10/10
Chips, Beans and Limosines: The Fantastic Diary of Bathsheba Clarice de Trop by Leila Rasheed
Children's, 9 years +
(Bathsheba is a true drama queen, and it doesn't make her happy as she finds out people actually don't like boasters...)
9/10
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