Review: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Learn more about Shiver at maggiestiefvater.com

This book was borrowed from a friend.

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SUMMARY:

Grace and Sam share a kinship so close they could be lovers or siblings. But they also share a problem. When the temperature slips towards freezing, Sam reverts to his wolf identity and must retreat into the woods to protect his pack. He worries that eventually his human side will fade away and he will be left howling alone at the lonely moon. A stirring supernatural teen romance.

REVIEW:

I know this book has been very active in the reader's scene, in fact for the most part I have had nothing but fabulous reviews, so I decided to see what all the fuss was about.
I was excited to get the book, Finally, I would have a chance to delve in and see what has everyone so fascinated about it.
 
Unfortunately the book was just not for me. The point of view switched way to much for my taste and it seemed like the characters were just a little to bland. I am a believer in love at first sight but I don't think it happens as intensely as possible right off the bat.
 
It was beautifully written, reminding me more of the epic poems then an actual story.

I did think the take on werewolves was unique and I enjoyed the fact the author decided to go a new direction instead of following the every day shifting part. 

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RATING:

2.5 MOONS.

WOULDN'T RECOMMEND IT.

Review: A Child Called "It" by David Pelzer

Learn more about A Child Called "It" at davepelzer.com

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SUMMARY:

This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games--games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy, but an "it."

Dave's bed was an old army cot in the basement, and his clothes were torn and raunchy. When his mother allowed him the luxury of food, it was nothing more than spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat. The outside world knew nothing of his living nightmare. He had nothing or no one to turn to, but his dreams kept him alive--dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son.

REVIEW:

A Child Called "It" is one of those books that I have been dying to read for quite some time.  About ten years actually, since I first heard about it in Middle School.  I finally got my chance.

This book is absolutely heart breaking.  It's one of that makes you remember your own childhood in a different light.  I was so angry whil reading this boook that I almost wanted to stop reading it.  But there was no way I could not finish it.  The more I read, the angrier and more heartbroken I became.  What this man had to go through and deal with at such a young age, at home AND at school, is unbelievable.  I can't imagine surviving the things he lived through as a woman, much less as a child.

I finished this book while on my lunch break at work and had to explain to my co-workers why I had tears in my eyes.  I vowed, with the last turn of that page, that I would never read this book again.  Not because it was bad, but because it was so good.

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David.

RATING:

5 MOONS.

ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT.

Just A Little Update

I just wanted to stop by really quickly and let everyone know that I still do not have internet at my home, so that's why reviews/giveaway/interviews have been few and far between these past couple of months.  I really hope everything will be getting on track soon, so don't forget about us!  We're still stocking up on our reviews and still reading the heck out of good (and some bad) books.

I recently got everything set up for myself at the public library in the town that I live in now, so I should be online more (at the library this very moment) and getting some things done and some posts made.  I've tried scheduling my posts automatically a couple of times now so that you guys don't have to miss out on reviews and interviews, but for some reason that nifty little thing never seems to work right for me.  (Any tips?)

Until next time lovely readers,