Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel

So as you probably know, when I posted my original Max Ride post, I hadn't read Angel, but I have finished reading it last night, and can honestly say that was my favorite of the series. If you liked FANG or MAX, than this book is about twenty-gajillion times better. I don't want to say anything that'll spoil the book, but it was just so amazing with a totally cruel cliff-hanger (Mr. Patterson if you're reading this, let me tell you that that cliff-hanger was just mean). Now I have to wait another year for the last installment of the Maximum Ride series. Hopefully everything will come to a close. Until then I may possibly just go insane waiting. Ha Ha Ha, just kidding.
Seriously though, this book was so great it deserved a post of its own. By the end of the book I was shaking, crying, and ready to rip my hair out and punch anyone who came near me. It was that intense. If you haven't read Angel yet you seriously need to, just be sure that you read the books in order. Wait to get to Angel. Trust me.
I couldn't find any reviews on this book yet but once I do, I'll let you all know. Thanks for reading, and if you've read this book (or want to try to sucker some info on the book out of me), or have any suggestions for books I should read, than post a comment. I can't do this all alone. So come on, join the reading revolution!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians/ Heroes of Olympus

Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Jeez I love this series so much! I've read the series probably three or four times since sixth grade when I was introduced to the series. Incorporates modern day teens with ancient myths of Greece which for me was right up my alley.

Summary: Percy Jackson, just your regular son of Poseidon. The series starts off when Percy discovers that he is the son of a Greek god and is whisked off to Camp Half-Blood, a camp for demigods like him. He befriends a satyr named Grover and a daughter of Athena named Annabeth. Throughout the series, Percy and his friends go on numerous quests in order to thwart the evil Titan Kronos. Great for kids grades 4-9.

Official Reviews: Won as School Library Journal Best Book of 2005
The New York Times praised The Lightning Thief as "perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats
Matt Berman, of Common Sense Media, praised the book, saying "The Percy Jackson series continues to be pure fun, with the author doing nearly everything right to produce a book that few kids will be able to resist"
Kirkus reviewed The Battle of the Labyrinth as, "This volume can stand alone, but no one will be able to read just one...look no further for the next Harry Potter, meet Percy Jackson as legions of fans already have."
(Reviews courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Jackson_%26_the_Olympians#Reception)

My Review: A stunning piece of work with a very satisfying ending, I can't wait to find out what happens in the newest series which is a spin-off of the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. For a nerdy kid in love with Greek Mythology, this book was perfect. I'd give it an easy 5 stars out of 5.

So that's what I think, but I can't do all of the reviewing alone. I need to know what YOU think! So leave a comment, and join the Reading Revolution! And if you've got a good suggestion for a book, let me know. I'm always eager to read new books.

Maximum Ride

Maximum Ride by James Patterson. I've read these books twice (once this year and once last year) and the latest book in this thrilling teen sci-fi series is the book Angel. I have yet to read this one, but if it is as good as the others than it is sure to be a hit.

Summary: The series follows the lives of six children who have had their DNA grafted with 2% avian DNA. During the first three books in the series, the Max (the main character) and her "flock" are being tracked by scientist and hybrid creatures called Erasers (wolf-human hybrids) who are trying to use them for experiments. Later in the series, the "flock" changes gears and works on saving the world from things like global warming and pollution.

Official Reviews: The School Library Journal called the book an "exciting SF thriller that's not wholly original but still a compelling read".
Booklist described it as an "an action-packed cross between Gertrude Chandler Warner's Boxcar Children and Marvel Comics' X-Men.
 (Reviews courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximum_Ride#Reception)

My Review: Quite honestly this is one of the greatest series I have read. Good original plot and the characters are very likable and realistic. The only one in the series that I really didn't like was The Final Warning which is the fourth book in the series. It has a kind of pointless plot, also the sudden jump from running from 'bad guys' to all of the global warming is a little annoying and a bit too much. Just a little too controversial. Other than that book, it is a very great series and I would most definitely recommend it with 4.5 stars out of 5.

So that is my review, but honestly, I want to know what you think! Post a comment telling me what YOU thought of the series. Come on everyone! Join the reading revolution!

Life of Pi

Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Our literature class just finished reading the novel, and I can honestly say that it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Not up there as one of my fave fives, but still not bad.

Summary: A religious Indian boy gets trapped on a lifeboat with a tiger in the middle of the ocean and must not only find enough food for himself, but he must also keep his feline companion at bay as well.

Official Reviews for Life of Pi: Brian Bethune of Maclean's describes Life of Pi as "[a] head-scratching combination of dense religious allegory, zoological lore and enthralling adventure tale, written with warmth and grace".
Master Plots suggested the “[c]entral themes of Life of Pi concern religion and human faith in God.”
(reviews courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_of_Pi#Reception)

My Review: As I said I thought it was interesting. I would rate it 2.5 stars out of 5, maybe 3 out of 5. It was good as far as survival, classroom novels go, but reading it on my own, I would find it quite challenging. I would recommend it for a book club or a classroom more so than just-for-fun reading. It is a book that can lead to many debates and doesn't give you as a reader a definite answer which is a peculiar change, one that I found quite intriguing.