Tag Archive for: 4 Stars

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Split Second

Split SecondTitle: Split Second
Author: Kasie West
Series: Pivot Point #2
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
Format: Kindle
Pages: 384
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Pivot Point
My Thoughts

I enjoyed SPLIT SECOND just as much as PIVOT POINT. It gave me what I wanted. At first, I wasn’t sure I’d like the switch between Addie’s and Laila’s POVs, but I really enjoyed getting to know Laila more. I also loved both romances in this story. I almost wish there were more books to look forward to, but I’m glad it ended the way it did.

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Pivot Point

Pivot PointTitle: Pivot Point
Author: Kasie West
Series: Pivot Point #1
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
Format: Kindle
Pages: 384
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Split Second
My Thoughts

I really enjoyed PIVOT POINT. A lot. I loved the characterization and the writing. I also loved the story. It was fun to try to figure out which future Addie was going to choose.

The ending is killer! I need to read the sequel right now. I understand why it went down like it did, but it still didn’t make it any easier. I hope that I get what I want when I read the sequel.

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The Tales Of Beedle The Bard

The Tales Of Beedle The BardTitle: The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series: Hogwarts Library #3
Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Short Stories
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 111
Reason Read: Play Book Tag
Rating:

My Thoughts

Short stories aren’t my favorite. I feel like they could be great but are just too short to accomplish anything. However, being as huge of a Harry Potter fan as I am, I’ve been wanting to read THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD for a long time. The tales were a lot of fun to read, but what I enjoyed the most was the “addition” of Dumbledore’s notes on the margins of the pages. Getting inside his head was a dream come true. It definitely gave me some new insight into the Wizarding World.

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Dark Matter

Dark MatterTitle: Dark Matter
Author: Blake Crouch
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
Format: Kindle
Pages: 343
Reason Read: Book Club
Rating:

My Thoughts

Wow! DARK MATTER completely consumed me. I couldn’t stop thinking about it in between reads. I wanted to get back to it as soon as I could. It was a such a mind-blowing, intense ride. I loved every minute of it. Even though a lot of the physics went over my head, I did understand quite a bit and now that I’m done with this book, I just keep thinking what if? Oh the possibilities! So exciting and scary at the same time!

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The One And Only Ivan

The One And Only IvanTitle: The One and Only Ivan
Author: Katherine Applegate
Series: One and Only Ivan #1
Genre: Contemporary, Middle Grade
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 307
Reason Read: Play Book Tag
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My Thoughts

Even though THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN was a very easy read, being as passionate of an animal lover as I am, it was very difficult to read at times. It made my heart cry several times. I’m still glad I read it, though, and I thought it was very good. I loved Applegate’s writing style. It was very descriptive and painted a clear picture in my head. It was a joy to read, other than making me angry and sad about how animals are treated by some humans.