Reviews written by Jess

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February 24, 2013
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4.3
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5.0
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4.0
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4.0
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Young Adult Fiction
Not a simple chocolate sale

The first thing that grabbed my attention was the male point of view. The author is always direct while creating a concrete depiction of the world surrounding the protagonist. The protagonist develops a sense of purpose and a necessity to impact the world he lives in, in exchange, he is...

February 24, 2013
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3.0
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3.0
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Middle Grade Fiction
Swipe: Dystopian by Evan Angler

Swipe is the story of Logan. He lives in a moment in Earth were people need to receive a mark in order to be part of society's machine. Soon he will be marked and new opportunities will be available for him. By receiving the mark, he can...

February 24, 2013
Overall rating
 
3.0
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3.0
Characters
 
3.0
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3.0
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Young Adult Fiction
It's cover grabbed my attention!

The cover of this book was what had my attention since I first saw it. A snow globe in the middle of a blue, yellow and green background, just like a fantasy world in the middle of nowhere. You can feel like a spectator to a new world. ...

February 24, 2013 (Updated: February 24, 2013)
Overall rating
 
3.3
Plot
 
3.0
Characters
 
4.0
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3.0
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Young Adult Fiction
Steampunk Adventure: The Peculiars

The Peculiars is a steampunk adventure starring Lena, a young woman who at her 18 years old, decides to travel to find her father. This is the first time in her life, Lena leaves the comforts of the city, and decides to start a journey, guided by a letter left...

August 12, 2012
Overall rating
 
5.0
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5.0
Characters
 
5.0
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5.0
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Vamps have taken the world on this dystopian series!

I have to let you know that I simply love this book. I have read other vampire books but this one has been so different to what I have read so far. I'll let you know a little about the story. Allison was born inside a vampire city. Human...

May 27, 2012
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3.0
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3.0
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Middle Grade Fiction
Swipe by Evan Angler

Swipe is the story of Logan. He lives in a moment in Earth were people need to receive a mark in order to be part of society's machine. Soon he will be marked and new opportunities will be available for him. By receiving the mark, he can receive money by...

March 19, 2012 (Updated: March 19, 2012)
Overall rating
 
4.7
Plot
 
5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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Young Adult Fiction
Thought Provoking Dystopian : Revealing Eden

The dystopian novel is one of the most popular subgenres in YA literature. I recently had the opportunity to read the novel "Revealing Eden" written by author Victoria Foyt. This book was an unexpected surprise, given the variety of issues that emerge during the reading. Eden is...

March 01, 2012
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5.0
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5.0
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An excellent book for any reader!

The Lightning Thief is the first book of Percy Jackson and The Olympians series. Percy is a young boy trying to find his way in the world while discovering his best friend is a satyr and his father is a god. When he discovers his...

February 06, 2012
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Daughter of Smoke and Bone: a well thought story

I just finished reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone and I feel as if the book had exploded in my head and every part of the story was engraved on my mind. The story contains a fascinating intrinsic dynamism. The story revolves around a young art student...

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