The Host

The Host
Stephanie Meyer
9/10

Yes, I know it's a Stephanie Meyer. Yes, I know she wrote "Twilight". No, I'm not a girl. No, I'm not gay. Yes, I still gave it 9/10. It really is a good book.


Really.

Read it yourself if you don't believe me.
Really. You can trust me.

The story takes place on an earth that has been invaded by parasitic hosts. They take over the humans minds and live using their bodies. almost all of humanity is lost at the start of the book. There are only small pockets of Resistance left. Now generally when the aliens take over the host the original human mind is completely overpowered and destroyed, only the alien mind is left. The book follows the story of the alien who's host was not overpowered.

It is a fantastic tale because the two minds eventually become friends and start working together to find a pocket of resistance. Although the humans are wary they eventually accept the alien and her host and then the story follows a number of hardships that the two minds must handle together.

I found it was an awesome and clever storyline which kept me enthralled until the very end. And when it finishes it sort of leave you wanting more. A book worth a detention that you and your alien invader can enjoy together.

Witch And Wizard

Witch and Wizard
James Patterson
9/10

This is much better than my last read, thankfully. It was really interesting and has an awesome storyline. I was happy to jump right into a fast paced, fantasy story that had almost no deep meaning, no complicated relationships, no BLOODY 20 PAGE BIOGRAPHY'S OF CHARACTERS WHO AREN'T REALLY IMPORTANT! it was just a good clean read and for that it got a higher review than it would have had I read it just after 'Five Greatest Warriors' for example.

One of the things that annoyed me was the system of government that the bad guys use. The leader is called "The One Who Is The One" then there's "The One Who Judges" and "The One Who Enforces" it all become very annoying but thankfully, that's the point and the main character makes fun of them at regular intervals with hilarious results. The New Order has also banned books, music and anything else that could possible be counted as creative, it is a world of science.

Regardless I really liked it. It is a very Sci-Fi/Fantasy heavy storyline so if your not really into that sort of thing then maybe give it a miss. One thing that I found was a nice perk was that there are a few words, not too many, that looked like they were made up for the book. they gave it a sense of being its own story and gave the world an edge of realism. As a tribute I wall right the last paragraph with some of these words.

This is not a cantrip and I'm no naysayer, this book is real pukka. So whether your a curve, straight and narrow or an Erlenmeyer, like me, get all your friends, meet at the nearest Dickensian Mingus and get the book. Then read it in class and get a detention. Your book will also be burned by order of The One Who Is The One.

By The One Who Rights Reviews

Five Greatest Warriors

Five Greatest Warriors
Matthew Reilly
10/10

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!
It took 2 years but he finally released the sequel to "Six Sacred Stones."
And it's one hell of a sequel, there are plot turns, comedy, betrayal, suspense and a brand new bad guy - one of the most horrible I've ever read about.
if you've read any of the Jack West books than you will no how good the books are but due to the fact that I loved the book so much i wont say anything about it because im almost dying to talk about it, a downside of finishing it in one sitting. So I will just say that its maybe his best book yet and leave it at that.

Sorry its so short but there's not a lot that can be said that wont just be an understatement. So ill finish by saying that the book is easily worth reading non stop for a whole period regardless of the consequences, I'm talking form experience.

Can't wait for the "4 Something Somethings"

Gone

Gone
Michael Grant
10/10

Gone is a book that tells the story of a small town that suddenly gets cut off from the rest of the world. it gets surrounded by an impenetrable dome and nothing can get in or out except for air, the Dome can still regenerate a viable atmosphere. The thing that makes this book really great though is the last effect that the dome has. All humans over the age of 15 disappear, there's no flash or anything, they're just gone. Oh, and it mutates some of the inhabitants, giving them super powers.

The book is great and I really enjoyed seeing how the assorted characters react to the dome and how each one tries to adapt to the situation. Some form cruel gangs, others form humane gangs. Some try to seize control, others just listen to and follow those in power. What would you do? I've made a poll to find this out. Also what would be a cool power to get? What would be useful? what power would you want someone else to have that could work with yours? Leave a comment, I'm really interested.This is also the first post that I'm linking to from Facebook. I want to see if I get any more followers as opposed to just telling people via word of mouth.

The book is great and it provides a good medium for how well you know your friends, what would they do on Domeday? (yes i gave it a name) Would they team up with you so that you could hoard more food and supplies? Or would they ditch you and leave you at the mercy of the bigger stronger factions? It's a fantastic book and well worth a detention, either reading in class or arguing with your friend, who might not be as much of a friend as you thought.

Shadow's Edge, Beyond The Shadows

Shadow's Edge, Beyond The Shadows
Brent Weeks
11/10

I'm really sorry:(

I rated the first book in this series as 10/10 and consequentially said that it was a book that could not be better. However after reading the other two whilst I was away on camp I realised no matter what I thought it went above and beyond anything I could have expected. Therefore to say that these books are better than the first I have to rate the book as 11/10. It's so good,It's off the scale!

The biggest thing that struck me in these two books were the plot twists. A number of things are revealed or changed in the books and they left me reeling. Yes i know that reviews say that all the time "Oh, the plot kept me guessing. It was full of surprises...Yeah, whatever. This time I'm serious. you read that last line at the end of the chapter and then you just sit there going o.O

Everything else I could say pales in comparison to this but there are a heap of other things that make the story (excuse the cliche) unputdownable. if your looking for good long series to read then definitely go out and buy the Night Angel Trilogy and then buy another copy and give it to your friend as an early Christmas present.
The books are easily worth sitting in your tent and being treated like an introverted bookworm for(side effect may include unpegged tents and name calling of the highest level)

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But it's totally worth it:D

Best Served Cold

Best Served Cold
Joe Abercrombie
9/10

Best Served Cold is a book that seems to have a way of pulling you in. It makes sure that when you put it down you pick it up again, even though it is quite heavy. for those of you who don't know Revenge is a dish best served cold and this book is heavy with revenge. It follows the story of a mercenary who seeks revenge on her jealous employer after he kills her brother and seriously maims her trying to kill her at the same time. This leaves her with a horribly scarred body and a thirst for revenge. She sets out to kill everybody related to her attempted murder with only a handful of allies. These allies are what made the book so interesting for me. they each have their own quirks, vices and behaviours. My favourite being an exceedingly polite serial murderer who is obsessed with numbers and only wishes he could return to the order of his medieval prison. Along within arrogant poisoner, a drunk who both hates and loves her and a viking mercenary who only wants to be the best man he can be. The cast of characters makes sure that the seven men who must die, do so in a way that satisfies a thirst for revenge that is harboured in the heart of the most feared and revered woman in all of Styria.

Something that I tend to do more out of habit then anything else is analyse the book (yes, I know, I'm supposed to read for fun) but it was really one of the things that made this book interesting. When you read it, think about the way that all of the main characters seem to try to get the best out of the situation in which they find themselves. Money is a big factor and stories of betrayal are told, made and revenged upon many times in the book. This story has no 'good guys' there are main characters but read the whole book and try to tell me that in the end there is a winner. The battle may have ended, but the war rages on, and the price of victory may have been too great. Read the book and then make your decision. Leave a comment, please, I'd like to discuss this idea.

This book is enthralling, entertaining and a very long read that is well worth reading slowly and pondering during class. Not worth a detention when is is a lot easier and much more fun to simply ponder and daydream about the horrible yet intricate enigma that is Revenge.

P.S There, happy? I tried to make a longer review after receiving criticism for making them too short.

The Maximum Ride Series

The Maximum Ride Series
James Patterson
9/10

This is my first series review, yaaay!:)
and What a way to start, The Maximum Ride is awesome. it consists of 5 books, The Angel Experiment, Schools Out Forever, Saving the World And Other Extreme Sports, The Final Warning and Max. They are super easy to read with no chapter being more than four pages long and the writing being simple and easy to understand.

The story revolves around around the endeavours of a flock of mutant bird kids. Yes thats right, MUTANT BIRD KIDS. They are human in almost every aspect, except they have wings. What procedes is essentially the tale of all the troubles that they run into as there are a number of scientists who do not want the world to know about their, 'experiments'

Outrageously funny, witty and with a killer storyline Maximum Ride is a series worth a detention and then another.

The Way Of Shadows

The Way Of Shadows
Brent Weeks
10/10

This book is, for want of a more technical term, really good. I thoroughly enjoyed reading a book about one of my favourite period of history, with a light sprinkling of things like magic and impossible occurrences. This delacate balance causes a book to be incredibly interesting and kept me geussing with a multitude of different twists and turns that finally ends with both an interesting conclusion and a cliffhanger opening that makes reading the sequel "Shadow's Edge" the top priority on my reading list.

The book centers around a young boys dream to become the apprentice of the deadliest assasin in the city. It's an awesome read and has all of the features of a book well worth reading. I fail to see a way that it could be any better and cant wait to read the other two books in the series. Well worth a detention.

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins
10/10

This book is awesome. Simple as that.
No ifs. No Buts.

this book is set in a futuristic, totalitarian dystopia. For all you normal people that means that is is set in a futuristic society where everybody has to do what the Government tells them to do. The quality of life is very poor and most civilians are lucky to eat once a day. The book is about a competition that is held every year and televised around the country. Essentially one boy and one girl are selected from each of the twelve districts and put in a massive arena where they have to fight until only one remains.

This book is a fast pased thriller with a number of plot twists, well described fight scenes and even a love interest for you saps who like romance but tell everyone you're a tough, cool and unfeeling. Yeah, good luck getting a girlfriend with that story.

But seriously I would reccomend this book to everybody, it has something that will appeal to every person who knows the meaning of thriller. Easily worth ten detentions at the climax of its storyline. I repeat TEN OUT OF TEN!!!