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"An intriguing, page turner that picks up right where the first book left off and never lets the reader go."  5 Stars Pros: The deception of some of the characters is truly gut wrenching, you want to believe that they're good then Ness just takes that theory and turns it on its head, it really keeps the suspense up/All the interwoven intricacies of each characters journey and how everything fits together perfectly Cons: Mayor Prentiss, though undeniably evil, began to be a bit stereotypical villain at the end, monologuing, claiming that he and Todd would be great together, very Darth Vader/Luke Skywalker, "rule the galaxy together as Father and Son" feel, felt unoriginal and forced by the end of it. Full Review: Starting off right where The Knife of Never Letting Go  leaves off, Todd wakes to find himself in New Prentisstown with David Prentiss as the new President. The man is all lies and smiles and Todd doesn't know what to do or if he can trust him

"Set in a world where there is no hunger, no disease, no war, it is paradise but one truth remains, people must die. And that is why the Scythedom exists. Shusterman proves himself a master storyteller, keeping the reader riveted from beginning to end."  5 Stars.  Pros: Unique, unsettling and unique idea/The Gleaning Journals of the different Scythes was an interesting look into the thoughts and feelings of those chosen for a life of death. Cons: My one gripe was though there was some character growth, Citra and Rowan, at times, felt like your average, run of the mill, YA Fiction teenagers, stuck in a world where they feel out of place and then are thrust into horrifying circumstances, they just felt a little flat at times and their relationship doubly so. Full Review:  From the man who brought you the idea behind Unwind (people choosing to retroactively abort someone once they turn 18) Scythe is another dark and twisted novel but one that is just as engrossing as t

"A suspenseful, page turner that left me guessing every second of the way." 4 Stars. Pros: Quick, easy, entertaining read/Author is great at keeping the reader guessing/The ending, though a little saccharine, was a good wrap up. Cons: Sometimes there were a lot of characters to keep straight but for the most part,the three protagonists, Madeline, Celeste and Jane were in the forefront/Though it's a murder mystery, the ending itself seemed a bit too "perfect", everything's all wrapped up with a nice bow, in a way it felt rushed, like the author was just trying to tie up all the loose ends. Full Review What's more harrowing than being a Mother of a Kindergarten student? Apparently not much, according to Liane Moriarty's characters in Big Little Lies. All the action takes place on Pirriwee Peninsula, an idyllic, ocean side landscape off the coast of Australia. And right off the bat, we know this little town is not as pristine and p

"If you've ever felt that the ability to hear other peoples thoughts would be enlightening, this book takes that idea and destroys it. In a town where everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts, Todd Hewitt discovers a secret, one that turns his entire world, his entire life, upside down. It's an intense, edge of your seat thriller that grabs you from the first page and never lets you go." Pros: It’s obvious that New World and Prentisstown are settlement’s from space travelers, though Todd’s life is one is simple farm work. Ness keeps the reader hooked by giving away small clues that Prentisstown is not as rural as it seems nor even on the planet Earth by mentioning the twin moons in the night sky and other subtle hints/ How Ness really packs on the suspense by letting the reader know that turning into a man in Prentisstown is a very bad thing but he doesn’t outright say why, the reader is always guessing. Cons: Though it’s understood that Todd is not