Dairy Queen reviewed by Kaitlin Kimbrell

DAIRY QUEEN

By: Catherine Gilbert Murdock



For D.J. life is quiet and simple. Get up and work on the farm, do what her father says, go to school, and nothing much else. While this was all until Brian Nelson got into trouble and had to come help on the farm or get kicked off the football team and D.J. decided she wanted to play football like her brothers did. She figured why not, she was just as strong and fast (if not stronger and faster) then most of the guys on the team. D.J. believed that she could do it and lead the team all the way and maybe fall in love along the way. First though, she is going to have to break out of her shell, start talking about what is wrong, and get advice she doesn't want from people she doesn't really like. Will doing just that ruin any chances of her  getting on the team and living her dream? Read and find out!

I really enjoyed this book because it was inspirational and actually taught me a lot about the person I can be. The fact that D.J. was able to achieve all she wanted and even get more then she bargained for lifted my spirits and made me want to try just as hard as she did for what I want. I think that reading this book might inspire you to do something that you never thought you would be able to. Maybe, just maybe you will find your voice just where you have been needing to use it.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone reviewed by Molly Varney

By: Laini Taylor *****

Karou's life, she thought, was simple enough. From her naturally blue hair to her ex-boyfriend who wouldn't leave her alone. Except for her family, which consisted of four Chimaera, monsters people would only think about in stories. In Karou's world, getting called in to go to Paris or a place on the other side of the world to get teeth is normal. She has no idea what Brimstone, the one who raised her, uses them for. She doesn't find it unusual since she was raised by these monsters. She spends most of her time drawing them and showing them to her friends at school who think they are just Karou's wild imagination. If someone asked Karou's friends what they knew about her, they couldn't tell you much since Karou couldn't tell them where she was from. When black hand prints start to show up on doors all around the world, Karou's life is about to be shattered and she is suddenly thrown into another world and its ongoing war. Soon, she'll get all the answers to her questions, but what will happen when she knows the truth?

So I loved this book! It was really different than all other books I've read. It was a pretty big book but it is completely worth reading. It was kind of twisted but it was such a good story. I loved Karou's character because she was funny and very surprising. The book has a lot of twists so it never had a dry moment and was full of action, drama, and over all was completely amazing.

February Book Club

We will meet on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, in the library during SSR. Bring a snack if you like and your copy of the book. See you then!

Ms C

Away--reviewed by Nallely Saavedra

Away by Teri Hall

***** stars

#2

"She risked everything, If only it's not too late."-Away

Rachel has finally left the place she's known all her life. She thought she was prepared for the world she's always ever read about...but she was so wrong. For the sake of getting her father back, Rachel will take the risks...no matter the outcome. Patience is running low for Rachel, finally at the village where she knows they can give her answers, she waits for Malgams recovery, Pathik's father. When Malgam recovers, Pathik's grandfather, Indigo, finally reveals everything they know and knew of Daniel, Rachel's father. Daniel has been taken away by the Roberts. A violent group of people that split from the camp Indigo and the rest live in. They are willing to risk everything to rescue Daniel.

If only that were the problem. Rachel and Pathik can't seem to give in to their feelings with everything going on.

Will this story come to an end? or will if blossom into a beautiful mesmerizing story?

Read Away, #2 in the series...to find out! XP

I rated Away *****stars because I loved the Line. I was completely captivated from the beginning and Away really answers all my questions from The Line. The story of Vivian and Daniel is simply tragic yet so beautiful. It gives hope to those who have lost it. X) The strength and determination that Rachel has simply made me smile. I like the characters, but mostly their strong personalities really grab your attention. Away is just another collection to my favorites. Hopefully it's not the end! Because I have more questions! XD haha. Read it and Love it! X)

-Nallely.

Liar's Moon reviewed by Molly Varney

By: Elizabeth C. Bunce *****


Digger’s back, but not as Celyn anymore. She’s back on the streets living her normal life, or as normal as it can get. She’s still a thief, but without her partner Tegen. One night though, she’s captured and thrown into jail. This was expected and she wasn’t surprised when it happened but what did surprise her was that she was thrown into a cell with Durrel Decath. The same Durrel that had helped her escape when she was fleeing Gerse. At first she thought it was a joke being played on her but she soon learns that he was accused of murdering his new wife Talth Ceid.Talth had many enemies and Durrel claimed it wasn’t him. Digger, feeling in debt to him, agrees to help solve the murder. She didn’t know what she was getting herself into, as she’s thrown into the middle of a huge problem- and a Nobs problem at that. Now she’s caught up in a noble family’s affairs, and her own family problems. Her brother won't leave her alone and continues to ask her to work for him since she can see magic. She knows she would rather die than work for him but he starts to make it impossible for her to ignore him. At the same time can’t help but have strange feelings for Durrel. Now she can’t decide if she can trust him or if he really is a murderer.


Once again I loved it! I just think these two books are awesome. I love how the books start out really fast paced and then slow down a bit. That way it keeps you on edge and you’re always guessing what’s going to happen. This book had a lot of twists and you’ll never guess who the murderer was until really close to the end. And the ending was amazing! You’ll hate it but love it at the same time. I definitely think she’ll write at least one more book. I really hope she does.

Star Crossed reviewed by Molly Varney

By: Elizabeth C. Bunce *****

Digger is just a regular street thief, until one night a job goes wrong and she’s forced to leave behind Tegen, her partner. She’s soon forced to flee Gerse for fear of the dreaded Greenmen. Luckily she finds herself saved by a group of slightly drunken Nobs led by Durrel Decath. She uses the name Celyn Contrare and pretends to have run away from the Celystra that her brother sent her to. The nobles are more than happy to take her with them and she soon finds herself offering to look after Lady Merista, the youngest girl in the group when she goes home with her parents. She’s as safe as she could be, or so she thought. Lord Daul, Merista’s uncle, knows Digger’s secrets and threatens to tell everyone if she doesn’t work for him. Now Celyn must find three things in the home of the nobles for Lord Daul or be put to death. She has no idea why he would want those things but she's left with no choice. Still grieving Tegen's death, Digger has to become a thief again, not a lazy lady-in-waiting. She knows picking sides can be fatal for a thief but she finds that she might be forced to.

I gave Star Crossed five stars because I thought it was a really cool book. It had a lot of action and I loved the characters. The beginning of the book was really intense and exciting but it did get a little slow. It picks up a few chapters later and I could hardly put it down. I really liked the book because it had magic in it but also because Digger could take care of herself and wasn’t totally helpless. Overall I loved it and the sequel to it.

The Other Countess review by Kaitlin Kimbrell

The OTHER COUNTESS

by: Eve Edwards



Love is looked for and wanted by everyone. It can be splendid and wonderful. If everything is going wrong in your life feeling loved is the most amazing thing you can hope.

Lady Eleanor Rodriguez, Countess of San Jaime (Ellie) at age sixteen was not looking for love. It was quite possibly the last thing on her mind.  All  Ellie wanted was for her father, Sir Arthur Hutton, to stop with his quest to make gold out of lead and just live with her in a happy peaceful life, but she knew her father would never go for that and that is why Ellie was stuck in the house of Lord Mountjoy's  during the time of court.

William Lacey, Earl of Dorset (Will) at age eighteen was trying to help his family survive after the death of his father left them with little money and many problems. Will needed a wealthy lady that would marry him to save his land, his family from destitution, and him from being bitter at such a young age. Will went to court looking for a lady of wealth. He wanted this marriage to have love, but he could live without it if he could just save his family.

This two lives did not plan to meet again after the last time, when Will kick Ellie and her father off his land for the alchemy four years before, but when Will arrives at court she is the first lady he meets. Will not recognizing her, and knowing she was a maid with no money, was transfixed by her beauty and her intelligence. Ellie on the other hand was angry and scared that he was there because she knew that once he found out who she was he would not be so kind to her with his words. 

Soon they both realize that they have fallen for each other, but they did not believe anything could become of this infatuation. What will Will choose Lady Jane, a rich woman he also meets at court, who would solve all his money problems by their marriage? Or will Will choose love with Ellie and decide that is better than anything money can buy? Will Ellie even have him if he did want her after the way he treated her and her father just a few years ago? Will Lady Jane even want Will? Or would she rather James, one of the earl's brothers? Will love win out or the powers of money take over?

I truly enjoyed The Other Countess and I believe that anyone to read it after would like it, also. The different scandals that are going on will make you want to read the whole book in one night. Love is such a thing to look for that when it hits us in the face we can do nothing but try and hold onto it.

Timing is everything. 



Deadly Little Voices--reviewed by Nallely S.

Deadly Little Voices

by Laurie Stolarz

*** Stars

If you've read any of the other Touch books...I'm pretty sure you'll love and hate this new installment in the Touch Series. ")

Camelia has only ever known the difference between her and the world. Growing up not knowing and knowing, Camelia has a near-death experience that changes her future forever.

In this new installment, Camelia starts hearing voices. Voices telling her she would be better off dead, she's a fool and doesn't deserve to live. If only that was the only problem. Ben, her ex-boyfriend, is seeing someone new. Camelia tries to act like it doesn't bother her ,but Ben is comeone special because they both share a secret noone can know. To make matters worse...Ben could possibly be Cammie's soulmate yet, it seems far too late. Camelia has special powers. Powers that make her see things. Premonitions of a sort. When Cammie starts sculting a figure skater, she doesn't know what to do. With the creepy voices getting harder to tune out. It's only a matter of time before something goes wrong....again.

Read Deadly Little Voices.....a book that will keep you hungry for more! XP

I rate Deadly Little Voices...3 Stars because I was so disappointed with the ending....actually with everything really. I enjoyed the first installments but when I got to the climax of this story...I just about wanted to shot myself! I'm so sad! I did like seeing that Cammie is jealous and it's obvious there's still something between Ben and her. Hopefully in the next, and final(?), book there is hope and happiness!

February Book Club Book

In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth. But, slowly, Mary’s truths are failing her. She’s learning things she never wanted to know about the Sisterhood and its secrets, and the Guardians and their power, and about the Unconsecrated and their relentlessness. When the fence is breached and her world is thrown into chaos, she must choose between her village and her future—between the one she loves and the one who loves her. And she must face the truth about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Could there be life outside a world surrounded in so much death?

We will be reading this book by Carrie Ryan for our February Book Club. I have ordered copies from various libraries and will let you know as soon as they arrive. If you have read this book before, please join us for the discussion. Meeting time and date information will be sent in email and announcements.

Amy and Roger's Epic Detour Reviewed by Molly Varney

By: Morgan Matson ****

Amy didn't think her life was anything special. She didn't think her life could change drastically on a sunny Saturday morning. But when she's in a car accident with her father, who dies, she can't seem to believe what's all happening. Her mother decided to move to Connecticut, away from all of the memories of their old life. Amy stays at the house by herself to finish her junior year in high school while Charlie, her brother, was shipped off to a rehabilitation facility. At the end of the school year, Amy's mother calls to let her know that she wanted her to drive their old car from Calfiornia to Connecticut. She told Amy that one of their old childhood friends would be driving her. His name was Roger. The trip was originally supposed to be only four days, but as Amy got more comfortable with Roger they decided to see America. The month Amy spent alone in the house, she got used to ignoring eveyone around her. But with Roger she feels like she could talk to him and that he understood. Now Amy had to overcome that day, and with Roger's help, she felt like she just might be able too.

I thought this was a really good book. I gave it four stars because I think it started a little slow. However, as I continued to read it I found myself not wanting to stop. I liked that it wasn't totally cliche, where the boy falls in love with the girl when he first sees her. It was a really interesting story, especially when they drove through Kansas. I was laughing on a couple parts because they didn't know about all the resturaunts. I thought it was a good read and it made me want to go on a road trip.