Sunday, July 21, 2013

The Infernal Devices Series - Clockwork Angel (#1) - Cassandra Clare

Tessa's, a young woman from America, embarked on a trip to see her brother in England. This trip that was supposed to be relaxing, turns into a nightmare. Tessa is taken by the mysterious Dark Sisters and forced to learn how to change forms. Mortman, a business man with a secret past, plans to use Tessa's powers for his own profit. Luckily Tessa finds solitude with the Shadowhunters from the London Institute. But Tessa is insane to think Mortman would give up on her and her powers

This book is just as amazing as Clare's first series The Mortal Instruments. I also love this book because it gives insite into the past of the shadowhunters and the beginnings of the Mortal Instruments. Also, I like how it is set back in a different time so that we can see how things were shaped based on the time frame in history. Overall the book is amazing and I highly recommend it.

I would recommend this book to teens and adults mostly. It has some situations and demons that could scare younger children. I don't think this book would necessarily be bad for children as long as they can cope with the "scary" aspects of it. I would recommend this book for anyone, but more so for adults and teens.

This book's rating 10/10

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

The Mortal Instruments Series - City of Lost Souls (#5) - Cassandra Clare


Clary has so many questions unanswered. She desperately wishes for what she has lost. But is there a price is to high to pay for love? Clary works to find this out.

I liked this book a lot. However it left me a bit confused. I think it is the end of the book series, yet it left some questions unexplained. Regardless, I found this book amazing and would gladly read it again any day.

I would recommend this book to teens and adults mostly. It has some situations and demons that could scare younger children. I don't think this book would necessarily be bad for children as long as they can cope with the "scary" aspects of it. I would recommend this book for anyone, but more so for adults and teens.

This book's rating 10/10

Monday, July 8, 2013

The Mortal Instruments Series - City of Fallen Angels (#4) - Cassandra Clare

Finally everything is going well. The Mortal War is over, Clary has a new boyfriend, and her mother is finally getting married to her love. But this was only the eye in the storm. Clary becomes aware of the random slaughtering of shadow hunters throughout the city. Soon Clary finds that this mystery is more complex than she though, but it all starts with her.

I loved this book as well! It shows how hectic her life really is. Along with this, it shows how strong Clary really is. Also, it seems to tie back into the earlier books which makes it easier to understand. Once again Clare has created a beautifully written book that will keep you guessing until the end.

I would recommend this book to teens and adults mostly. It has some situations and demons that could scare younger children. I don't think this book would necessarily be bad for children as long as they can cope with the "scary" aspects of it. I would recommend this book for anyone, but more so for adults and teens.

This book's rating 10/10

The Mortal Instruments Series - City of Glass (#3) - Cassandra Clare

Clary would do anything to save her mother, even if the punishment may be death. She is brought to the City of Glass on her epic journey to save her mother. If anyone found out about her sneaking in, it would mean death. Not only is Simon in jail, but Jace shows that he doesn't want her to be there. Dealing with emotional turmoil, she finds Sebastian who may just be the key to saving the City of Glass.

This book was amazing. It tied in all the important parts to a great story. Also, it begins to shed light on Clary and her past which made me even more engrossed into the book. The appearance of the character Sebastian adds just adds to the tension of the book. Overall, I think that everyone should read it.

I would recommend this book to teens and adults mostly. It has some situations and demons that could scare younger children. I don't think this book would necessarily be bad for children as long as they can cope with the "scary" aspects of it. I would recommend this book for anyone, but more so for adults and teens.

This book's rating 10/10


The Mortal Instruments Series - City of Ashes (#2) - Cassandra Clare

Clary is frustrated with her newfound world. Not only is her mother in a magically induced coma, but she has just learned that the beautiful shadow hunter named Jace is her brother. All Clary wants is to have her old life back with Simon by her side. But Clary is forced on yet another journey to try to save her mother by finding her possibly insane father Valentine.

I loved this book. It has so many twists and turns, while fully engrossing you into Clary's feelings. You really feel like you are a part of the shadow hunter clan, just observing all of their actions. Also, you can almost feel the infuriating situations that Clary has to go though. This is probably the only book series that has made me feel fearful for the protagonist, and actually liked it! I think its a great book for anyone to read.

I would recommend this book to teens and adults mostly. It has some situations and demons that could scare younger children. I don't think this book would necessarily be bad for children as long as they can cope with the "scary" aspects of it. I would recommend this book for anyone, but more so for adults and teens.

This book's rating 10/10

The Mortal Instruments Series - City of Bones (#1) - Cassandra Clare


Clary Fray was just a normal teenage girl, or so she thought. Clary begins to witness things that her best friend, Simon, can't seem to see. After witnessing a man killed at the pandemonium club, a strangely beautiful man begins to follow her. She soon finds out that this man is named Jace, and he is a shadow hunter. Clary's world is turned upside down when she gets a paniked call from her mother telling her not to come home. She must now set out with the shadow hunters to find her destiny and save her mother.

I loved this book. It is a gripping adventure story that never seems to tire. Many times people will think that these fantasy stories are a bit overdone and boring. For this book, its the exact opposite. I have never read anything like this book, and I absolutely LOVED it. It is an amazing book for anyone.

I would recommend this book to teens and adults mostly. It could be read by the younger readers, but it may be a bit much for them. Also this book series has a lot of terms that may be difficult for the younger readers to remember. Other than this, I think it is a great book for anyone to read.

This book's rating 10/10

Life of Pi - Yann Martel


A young man names Piscine Molitor Patel is used to being around wild animals. As a boy he grew up on his father's zoo where he helped take care of animals of all kinds. One animal in particular always caught his attention. But Pi would have never thought that he would be trapped on a small life boat with this beautifully lethal animal. Life of Pi depicts the amazing story of Pi's will to survive, all while having to live with a bengal tiger named Richard Parker in his lifeboat. 

This book took me FOREVER to read. I admit, in the beginning of the book, I absolutely hated it. The whole first half of the story is about how Pi found religion. Along with this, it talked of random zoo animals that made no reappearance in the story. However, I am glad I stuck with the book. Once the book actually got to the shipwreck, I loved it. It was amazingly written and never seemed to have a dull moment. It also had a crazy twist at the end that is still making me wonder what is true and what isn't. Overall, I think this book is a good read, you just have to get through the boring beginning.


I think this book would be better for older teens and adults. It uses a lot of references and scientific ideas that make it hard to read. However, if you make it though the beginning, it becomes easier to read and a much better story.


This book's rating 6/10

( I wish I could give this book a higher rating, but I can't because I didn't like most of the first half)

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Dust Lands Series - Blood Red Road (#1) - Moira Young


A young girl named Saba has always lived in Silverlake. The only thing left from the constant sandstorms are the landfills left by the ancient wrecker civilization. There was never really any trouble there until now. Four hooded men ride into town and take Saba's brother Lugh. Saba is forced to embark on an epic journey in the lawless world to save her brother from the hooded men.

I liked this book quite a bit. It is amazing to watch how her whole world is shattered and she realizes how corrupt her world really is. This book does keep you very entertained though.  However, the english in the book is written in a way that is  a little bit hard to read.

I think mostly teens and adults could read this book. The english is a little bit uneducated and is a little hard tor read at times. Also there are fighting scenes in it that may be to intense for some of the readers. All these things aside, this book is a great book to read and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

This book rating 9/10

Monday, March 25, 2013

Firebirds Soaring - Edited by Sharyn November

This book is a collage of multiple little stories. If you are someone who likes to read little stories in one sitting, this is the book for you! The stories are all really interesting and extremely fun to read. I believe that anyone who wants to read it, could. It is written in a way that anyone could understand it. I would recommend this book to people who want short stories to read on rainy days.

This book's ratings 8/10

The Call of the Wild - Jack London

A young dog named Buck is living a perfect life in his home. There is plenty of room to run on the large property, and there are two boys to play with. However, Buck's life is turned upside down when one of the workers sells Buck for a profit. The people who bought Buck plan on breaking him in to be a sled dog for those who are searching for gold in the north. Buck was picked for his mass and ability to pull heavy things. Knowing he would bring a great profit, he is sold around from owner to owner. Buck will have to face the gruesome world of sled dogs as he finds the courage to answer the call of the wild.

I loved this book! It is not just some cliche dog book. It is beautifully written and shows how Buck finds his inner calling. I can't even find the words to describe this book! The only thing I can say is that I have read this book close to ten times and it never gets old! You will just have to read it for yourself to completely understand how amazing it is.

This book is amazing for teens and adults alike. However, I wouldn't recommend this book to young kids because there is a large array of vocabulary that would be above their knowledge. But, from the context of the sentence, you can usually figure out what it means. I would STRONGLY recommend this book.

This book's rating 10/10

Sunday, March 24, 2013

See What I See - Gloria Whelan

A young girl named Kate Tapert is extremely gifted in painting. So when Kate got the opportunity to go to art school on a scholarship, she couldn't say no. Her only problem was a place to stay. She decides to show up at her reclusive artist dad's house near the school. Her dad hasn't seen her in over 10 years and wants nothing to do with her. But she will change him, wether he likes it or not.

This book was pretty good. It was kind-of depressing in tone. However it is pretty cool to see how her and her dad grow through-out the whole experience. Also I like the art that was used in it. In the end I was glad I read it.

This book is good for anyone. It is written in a way that anyone could read it. However, this book does have a depressing tone, so I would not recommend it to younger kids. However, I think that the book is well written so that anyone could understand it. Its a short book I would recommend to anyone.

This book's rating - 8/10

The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky


Charlie, a boy from a regular home, seems like he should be happy all the time. However, he isn't. Charlie is just starting his Freshman year of high school and has absolutely no friends. Along with that, he has to deal with the recent loss of his aunt and best friend. Through this book, Charlie finds two people who pull him out of his funk into a world of "wallflowers" where he finally finds a place to fit in.

I liked this book a lot. It shows how the current teens struggle in a world depression and pain. Charlie shows that people can find a place to fit in in this broken world. Along with this, Charlie shows people who come from broken homes that the past doesn't define you. It is what you deal with the past that does.

This book is simply written so I think really anyone could read it. However, there is a bit of explicit content concerning drugs, and it talks about sex a little bit. I wouldn't recommend this book for young kids, however, I feel that it is an amazing book for teens and young adults.

This book's rating - 9/10

Flawed Dogs - Berkeley Breathed


A dog pure-bred show dog name Sam gets adopted by a little girl named Heidi. Heidi comes from a broken home and her uncle mostly keeps to himself. Sam, or Sam the Lion as Heidi calls him, is the warmth and love that Heidi needs. But once he is framed by the family poodle named Cassius, Sam is cast out on the streets and forced to fend for himself.

This book is both horrifying and beautiful. It is horrifying to see what those stray dogs go through every day. However, the idea of it being horrifying should not scare you from the book. The book is inspiring and beautiful. It is so beautifully written and shows how positivity can get you through anything. Also it shows that even through your flaws, people love you and you should love yourself. It is definitely a book worth reading. I think anyone could learn a lot from this book. It is a great read and very worth reading. I encourage people to read it.

This book is mostly written to a younger crowd, but I think that anyone could read it. It has an amazing message and a bit of humor in it as well. However, I would be careful which kids read it. Some kids may find it scary or depressing. Overall, anyone can read it and I would encourage you to.

This book's rating - 9/10

Tiger's Curse Series - Tiger's Destiny (#4) - Colleen Houck


Ren, Kelsey, and Kishan have found three of the godess Durga's gifts throughout their adventures. They will have to confront the greatest danger to set the tigers free. In their quest to find Durga's last gift, their loyalties will be tested and decisions will be made that could change Kelsey's life forever. 

This left me in awe. I never knew a book could be this good! Overall, this book was one of the most engaging books I have read in a long time. The end will leave you with so many emotions. Overall, this series was one of my all-time favorites. 

This book is not just for teens. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an adventurous, suspenseful book. You are actually learning about indian mythology and gods as you read. Tiger's Voyage is an easy read, but that doesn't take away from the book at all. Overall, this book is for anyone who wants a fun book to read. I have nothing but good reviews for it.

This book's rating: 10/10

Tiger's Curse Series - Tiger's Voyage (#3) - Colleen Houck


Kelsey finally gets to relax after her fight against Lokesh, but she finds this hard as she faces the awful truth that Ren doesn't remember her. Things become worse as the trio embarks on yet another journey and they both try to get Kelsey's attention. She has to fight with her emotions as they travel to another world where she will have to find the courage to conquer her biggest challenge yet.

I absolutely loved this book. Out of the four books I would have to say this one is my favorite. It takes you to a world where fantasy meets reality. The end left me with so many questions I just couldn't WAIT to get the next book. This book with play with your emotions and make you feel the emotions Kelsey does. Definitely one of the best books I have ever read.

This book is not just for teens. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an adventurous, suspenseful book. You are actually learning about indian mythology and gods as you read. Tiger's Voyage is an easy read, but that doesn't take away from the book at all. Overall, this book is for anyone who wants a fun book to read. I have nothing but good reviews for it.

This book's rating: 10/10

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Tiger's Curse Series - Tigers Quest (#2) - Colleen Houck


Kelsey was happy getting away from Ren back in Oregon. But when her life is threatened, she is forced to go back and embark on another quest. Kishan, Ren's brother, and Kelsey find an unexpected bond as they continue their quest to break the curse.

Tiger's Quest is the second book to the Tiger's Curse series. I loved this book just as much as the first one. Maybe even more! The plot deepens as they try to get the second gift. I couldn't put this book down! It takes you into another world full of fairies and fairytale creatures. It is definitely a book worth reading. It answers some of the questions from the first book, but it still leaves you wanting more.

This book is not just for teens. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an adventurous, suspenseful book. You are actually learning about indian mythology and gods as you read. Tiger's Quest is an easy read, but that doesn't take away from the book at all. Overall, this book is for anyone who wants a fun book to read. I have nothing but good reviews for it.

This book's rating: 10/10


Tiger's Curse Series: Tigers Curse (#1) - Colleen Houck


Tiger's Curse is a book about a young adult named Kelsey. She had just completed her senior year and was looking for a summer job. That is when she found an ad for work at a circus. While she was working, she felt a strange attachment to a white tiger. To her surprise, that tiger had a secret that would flip Kelsey's world upside down. She will have to embark on a journey with a 300 year old prince where she will have to find the courage to change her destiny and break the ancient curse.

I absolutely LOVED this book. It is by far my favorite book series I have ever read. I felt like I was being sucked into the book and put in the situations that Kelsey had to go through. This book really gives you a taste of indian culture and mythology while also making it extremely suspenseful. It is an absolutely captivating book that you will not be able to put down.

This book is not just for teens. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an adventurous, suspenseful book. You are actually learning about indian mythology and gods as you read. Tiger's Curse is an easy read, but that doesn't take away from the book at all. Overall, this book is for anyone who wants a fun book to read. I have nothing but good reviews for it.

This book's rating: 10/10

Friday, February 8, 2013

A Look In The Book Nook's Inspiration

Hello everyone out there in the blogging world! I am someone who absolutely LOVES to read! I thought that since I often read fantastic books, I should share them with you! Here are some of the books I have read and my recommendations for you! I hope this site helps you to find an intriguing book that fits your style!