Mockingjay

by Suzanne Collins

The third in the series, this book seems to be the most violent. In keeping true to form, characters who you just start to connect with find a way to their demise. I had to keep reading just to know what happened with Katniss, Peeta and Gale. I can't say I'm surprised at the ending, but I was (a little). I have enjoyed the entire series and would recommend it to mature young adults who are able to differentiate between real and pretend - this series pushes that ability. This book seemed a little graphic in the violence than that others (unless I just read them so fast I overlooked the gore).

Overall, I liked it!

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p.s. I shelved Treasure Island. Too slow.

hmmm....what to read next? Help me?

I've gotten rather lazy in my reading. I don't have enough interest in a book to go get it from the library; however, I have read and re-read the books I own.

I think I'll have a go at "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson. I read this for the first time about 3 or 4 years ago. I had fallen in love with pirates (after Pirates of the Carribean, duh) and found this to be a super-awesome book.

So, I started it about a week ago and I'm not very far...it's a little so to start, but I haven't been very focused, either (other stuff to do)....I'll keep you posted!

Extras

by Scott Westerfeld

Fourth book in the trilogy (?). liked the idea of an add-on; like the point-of-view. Forgot how the twists were so crazy. Still liked it!

Specials

by Scott Westerfeld

The last in the trilogy...love it, mostly. I don't like the ending...ugh. Everything else is great!

Pretties

by Scott Westerfeld

Read it, loved it. Read it again, loved it again!

Uglies

by Scott Westerfeld

Impressive. Young girl excited to become "Pretty" on her 16th birthday finds out about another option...plot twists, unexpected turns, great story! Futuristic earth, makes the reader a little more aware of our wasteful society. Great for a 12+age reader.

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Your Heart Belongs to Me

by Dean Koontz


I can't remember the last time I read a book by Dean Koontz...jr. high, maybe? But, I found this one for less than $1 at the library, so I thought I'd give it a go. Ya know, I was expecting graphic love scenes, gore, and murder with explicit details. I got a story of intrigue, suspense, and love...nothing graphic :)

I had forgotten how much I enjoyed a good clean murder mystery (minus the actual murder). I would recommend you try this book if you need a story that will keep your interest and you can share with your 12+ children. Great book! (a few omg's, but I don't recall any other strong language)


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