iwillfinishmybooktodayiwillfinishmybooktodayiwillfinishmybookI DONT WANNA!!! IT'S HORRIBLE!!!!!

So. I'm reading this book. It's called Shadow, by Jenny Moss. The plot sounded interesting, so I picked it up at the library a couple of weeks ago. It started out good....then it all went downhill. After about 100 pages, it just started to suck. BAD. The first 100 pages were written for teens, then it's like the writer switched over to a middle-school audience. The characters are shallow, it's going soooo slowly, and Shadow can't decide what personality type she is. It's like one minute she's super strong, and she's got a spine, then Kenway comes into the picture and she turns into an annoying love struck girl!!!! It's HORRIBLE!!! I'm already a 3rd of the way into it, so I HAVE to finish it, cause i really want to know how it ends now and I'm sick of quitting books (sadly, if a book doesn't pull me in in the first 10 pages, I'll quit it) so I can't quit it, but I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally want to. CAUSE IT'S HORRIBLE!!!! Like I said, it's the weirdest thing, it was a good book for the first 100 pages, then it's like the authors switched or something, and Jenny Moss suddenly became a really baaaad writer...
I know this review sounds mean, but it's the truth. Who doesn't want a truthful review? Even if it is mean.
Here are some facts about the book:

Title: Shadow
Author: Jenny Moss
Release Date: April 1, 2010
Pages: 384


Summary: Shadow has grown up with young Queen Audrey. A prophecy at the queen's birth predicted her death before her 16th birthday, and by staying at her side constantly, Shadow is supposed to help prevent that fate. While the two girls were close when they were younger, now that they are nearly 16, Audrey criticizes and taunts Shadow, who resents her lack of freedom and identity, never having known her parents. When Audrey dies suddenly, Shadow takes advantage of the ensuing chaos to escape the palace, with the help of Sir Kenway, a knight who was a close companion of Audrey's. As Shadow travels, she discovers clues to her own identity and destiny, and she has to mature and accept the new role that is being offered to her.

Review: Lessons From A Dead Girl

Title: Lessons From A Dead Girl
Author: Jo Knowles
Release Date: October 9, 2007
Pages: 224 pages
My Rating: 4 stars

Summary:

Leah Greene is dead. For Laine, knowing what really happened and the awful feeling that she is, in some way, responsible set her on a journey of painful self-discovery. Yes, she wished for this. She hated Leah that much. Hated her for all the times in the closet, when Leah made her do those things. They were just practicing, Leah said. But why did Leah choose her? Was she special, or just easy to control? And why didn’t Laine make it stop sooner? In the aftermath of the tragedy, Laine is left to explore the devastating lessons Leah taught her, find some meaning in them, and decide whether she can forgive Leah and, ultimately, herself. (Barns & Noble)

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My second review-Woot!

I started reading this book last night, and Jo Knowles just completely sucked me in with the first sentence. It only took me 2 1/2 hours to finish it, and during those 2 1/2 hours I could not put it down. I didn't love it, I just really, really liked it. It was a very vivid portrayal of the effects of children abusing children, and the affects it has on the victim.

Like I said, I literally could not put this book down. It was graphic, at times heartbreaking, but at the same time lovely. Cause through it all, there's a part of Laine that still loves Leah, which I admired about her. Despite Leah being portrayed as a vitim, I really felt bad for her. The only reason she was abusing Laine was because she was trying to feel better herself, which doesn't give her an excuse, it actually makes it worse. This triangle of sexual abuse, Sam abusing Leah, Leah abusing Laine, and Laine carrying both burdens, broke my heart.

 I wish Knowles had shown us more of Jess and Web, but all in all, it was a really good book. Jo Knowles is an excellent writer and storyteller, and I will definitely be looking to read more books by her.

Sum it up:

Plot: Riveting and graphic.
Characters: Jo Knowles did an awesome job describing the main characters, I wish she did a better job with Web and Jess though.
Writing: Very descriptive, she really pulled you into the story.
Ending: Things were wrapped up nicely, it almost seemed like Leah was healing. As "happily ever after" as you can get with a book like this.
Kid friendly: Not particularly. Knowles never directly mentions sexual abuse, but it is hinted at.

Review: The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian

Summary: Born poor and hydrocephalic, Arnold Spirit survives brain surgery. But his enormous skull, lopsided eyes, profound stuttering, and frequent seizures target him for abuse on his Indian reservation. Protected by a formidable friend, the book-loving artist survives childhood. And then—convinced his future lies off the rez—the bright 14-year-old enrolls in an all-white high school 22 miles away. (Taken from NetLibrary)

So, my first review. Here goes.
I thought this book was AMAZING. It had been sitting on my shelf for months before I finally got around to reading it, and when I finally did, it took me less then 24 hours. I loved the characters, Junior (Arnold's nickname) was pretty awesome, how he was able to leave everything he'd ever known and do something no one in his family, or tribe, had ever done before. Even risking his friendship with his best friend, Rowdy, who I also loved. What I especially loved was how real the book felt. It was based off of the author's own experiences, and I felt like I was experiencing them with him. One of my absolute FAVORITE parts of the book was the PICTURES!!! I still love, and read, picture books, so I was excited about this.

This was Sherman Alexie's first book for young adults, and he did a spectacular job. He wrote about very vivid characters, even the ones that just popped in for a page or two really stuck with me. His writing was witty and sarcastic at times, which i loved. I'll definitely be thinking about this one for a while.

Sum it all up:

Plot: Interesting. Definitely pulls you in quickly, again, read in less then 24 hours.
Characters: I loved all of them, they really stuck with you.
Writing: Witty and sarcastic.
Ending: Nothing special, it was just as good as the rest of the book. It didn't stick with me quite as much as the rest of it did.
Kid Friendly: Lots of death, mentions masturbation, lots of "boner" comments. I don't remember too much swearing...
Should I read it? Definitely!

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So call me Ninja. This is my first blog...I'm gonna be doing mostly book reviews, maybe some CDs too. I read ALL. THE. TIME. So it was only a matter of time before I started one xD

Ya....guess that's it. Time to get to reviewing!