Reviews written by Stephanie

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March 29, 2013
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Long Beginning

Oh Matched.... Matched took a very long time to start but once the story really got going, I didn't want to put the book down. The Society controls everything. From what they eat, wear, and what leisure activities they are allowed to pick...

March 29, 2013
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Good Middle Grade Book

Rise of the Darklings was a light read I'd recommend for anyone ages 8+. It was definitely a children's book, not because of writing or anything like that but just because the story was a little young. But I still enjoyed it. All of the characters complimented...

March 29, 2013
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3.7
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Worth the Time

I really like Pillage. It started out kind of iffy and I could put the book down without any real drive to pick it up again. So when I reached page 62 I basically forced myself to read it because I didn't want to take forever to finish it. Once...

March 29, 2013
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2.7
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Extremely Disappointing

This is the first book I've ever read by James Patterson. I wasn't entirely impressed with it. The story was interesting but the writing really took a toll on it. It was written in first person and present tense, which is kind of a hit or...

March 29, 2013 (Updated: March 29, 2013)
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Wished it was Better

Between the Land and the Sea is my first mermaid book (if you're not counting The Little Mermaid picture books). Honestly, I liked it but there were a few things that didn't exactly click with me. The overall plot is interesting. I really like the concept but...

March 29, 2013 (Updated: March 29, 2013)
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4.3
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Cinder

Cinder is a wonderful futuristic retelling of the Cinderella story. Even the man character's name plays on the name Cinderella, which is kind of neat. I really enjoyed watching Cinder fall for the Prince. But, of course, there's a bigger plot than Cinder just getting the Prince,...

March 29, 2013
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Made Me Fall in Love

Wow. Just wow. I know I really enjoyed Cinder, but I'm pretty sure that it did not have the effect on me that Scarlet has. Marissa Meyer is one talented lady! We end Cinder with Cinder's world turned completely upside down. All we know is that...

March 29, 2013
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One of My Favorites

I absolutely loved The Hourglass Door! This is, obviously, the first novel I've ever read by Lisa Mangum and I don't hesitate to say that she, along with many others, has a beautiful talent. Her writing it wonderful! Although she started the book with the writing style that I typically...

March 29, 2013
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Loved Shattered Souls

What can I say? Shattered Souls was terrific. I’m not known for dabbling in the YA paranormal side of the book world, but people like Mary Lindsey are showing me that not all of it is trashy smut. (I'm not sure why, but I always thought of the majority of...

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