September Wrap Up

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 It's been one month of school and I've been in an aweful reading slump. I DNF a lot of books this month because i just couldn't get into any of them, but I did managed to read a few good books.

Book reviews:

We Can Be Heros by Kyrie McCauley

My rating: 5 stars

Genre: contempary

Synopsis:

 Beck and Vivian could never stand each other, but they tried for their mutual best friend. When it seems like everyone in Bell has forgotten about Cassie's murder, Beck and Vivian finally find something in common: vengeance.
When Cassie comes back as a ghost, Beck and Vivian agree to help her pass onto the afterlife. They secretly paint memorials for Cassie around town, protesting against gun violence in Bell.

My review



Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

 My rating: 4 stars

Series: The Hunger Games

Genre: dsytopain

Synopsis:

Katniss and Peeta descend on their victory tour. The Hunger Games are finally over. But then, they are not. When the Quarter Quell is announced, they find that they will be the victims of yet another Hunger Games. Each district will send two previous victors into the arena for Panem's 75th Annual Hunger Games. To make things even worse, President Snow is after Katniss. He will not rest until she's dead. And she won't rest until she lights the world on fire. 

My review

Part of Your World by Liz Braswell

My rating: 4 stars

Series: Twisted Tales

Genre: fantasy, retelling

Synopsis:

What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula?

 Five years after the events of the Little Mermaid, Ariel receives word that King Triton might still be alive. She jumps at the chance to finally right the wrongs of her past. She wasn't expecting Trulia to be so different though. Prince Eric is just waking up from the curse placed upon his kingdom. Together, he and Ariel discover that Ursula has much more sinister things in store for the small oceanside kingdom of Trulia.

My review

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 4 stars

Series: The Hunger Games book 3

Genre: dystopain

Synopsis:

After being rescued from the 75th Hunger Games, Katniss is in District 13. The same district that was said to be destroyed many years ago during the uprising. While she, Bede, and Finnick recover from their recent scare, the Capital has hold of Joanna and Peeta. President Snow must die. A new rebellion is on its way and Katniss will be the face of it. She is the Mockingjay.

My review

Counting Down With You by Tashie Bhuiyan

My rating: 4 stars

Genre: contempary

Synopsis:

 Karina Ahmed's plan for the future is to survive high school by keeping her head down and following her parent's strict rules, even if it includes giving up her dream. When her parents go abroad to Bangladesh for a month, Karina expects peace in her life. Instead, a simple lie unravels everything. Tutoring Ace Clyde, the school's resident bad boy, was already crossing a line. But pretending to date him? It's out of the question. If she goes along with Ace's fake dating plan, Karina is promised a dozen books a week. Though Karina agrees, she can't help but start counting down the days until her parents return.

My review

Goldilocks: Wanted Dead or Alive by Chris Colfer

My rating: 4 stars

Series: The Land of Stories Graphic Novels book 1

Genre: fantasy

Synopsis:

 Goldilocks is an outlaw who spends her days stealing and running through the Dwaf Forests, the only place where monsters and criminals can live freely. When the Charming brothers threaten to tear down everyone's home, it's up to Goldilocks to save the Dwaf Forests, but to do that, she'll need help from the most notorious outlaws across the kingdoms. Goldilocks recruits the help of Puss in Boots, the Gingerbreadman, and the ever so terrifying Little Miss Muffet.

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The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket

My rating: 3 stars

Series: A Series of Unfortunate Events book 2

Genre: mystery

Synopsis:

 After Count Olaf escaped, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are shipped off to Montgomery Montgomery's estate. Except they've never met their Uncle Monty before. For a short while, the orphans are finally happy. That is until Count Olaf shows up disguised as Stephano. The worst part is that no one believes that Stephano is really Olaf.  

My review

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

My rating: 4 stars

Series: To Kill a Mockingbird book 1

Genre: contempary, classic

Synopsis:

 In the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, Scout spends her summer days playing games with her older brother, Jem, and friend, Dill. Her father, Atticus, is a lawyer and when he takes on the case of Tom Robinson, things only become harder for Scout and Jem. They soon have to face the undeniable truth of racism in the south.

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The Queen's Secret by Jessica Day George

My rating: 3 stars

Series: The Rose Legacy book 2

Genre: fantasy

Synopsis:

Anthea's discovery of horses was just the beginning. The king soon lets horses roam free in Coranam, but it comes with a price. All riders with the Way are at his bidding. But as soon as horses are allowed in the kingdom again, a mysterious plague starts to spread rapidly through the kingdom. As Queen Josephine reveals one of her largest secrets to Anthea, it seems her mother is up to her old tricks again.

My review

Geekerella by Ashley Poston

My rating: 4 stars

Series: Once Upon a Con book 1

Genre: contempary, retelling

Synopsis:

 Elle Wittmer has been a fan of Starfield for as long as she could remember. After her dad died when she was young, it felt like the only thing she had left of him. Now, she lives with her awful stepmother, Cathrine, and her two terrible daughters, Chloe and Cal. Darien Freeman is the famous actor from Seaside Cove. He finally lands his dream role of Prince Carmindor in the new Starfield reboot. Many of the fans think he won't be able to pull off the role, including Elle. As ElcesiCon gets closer and closer, Darin starts to think they're right and he's nothing more than a dumb heartthrob until he meets a girl who shows him otherwise.

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Other posts:

What I read this month:

Total: 11 books
  • Inkheart by Cornilla Funke
  • My Contrary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, & Jodi Meadows
  • Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye (DNF)
  • The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
  • The Ravenmaster's Secret by Elvira Woodruff (DNF)
  • A Midsummer Night's Deam by Willaim Shakespoeare
  • The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott
  • A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey
  • The Merlin Consparcy by Diana Wayne Jones (DNF)
  • The Toll by Neal Shusterman
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood adapted by Russel Punter

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