Science Fiction
Matched by Ally Condie:
"Matched" is the first book in a trilogy written by Ally Condie. The first book is a 'tragic' love story, where a girl named Cassia is stuck with the choice of who she loves more: her childhood best friend, or a mysterious sad boy who can write pretty words. The same story has been written and read over and over again, and "Matched" provided nothing new. The characters weren't interesting and it was hard to attach to them. There were some sweet moments between Cassia and Ky, who is one of the boys, but the first book "Matched" was overall unimpressive and does not make me want to continue reading the series.
"Matched" is the first book in a trilogy written by Ally Condie. The first book is a 'tragic' love story, where a girl named Cassia is stuck with the choice of who she loves more: her childhood best friend, or a mysterious sad boy who can write pretty words. The same story has been written and read over and over again, and "Matched" provided nothing new. The characters weren't interesting and it was hard to attach to them. There were some sweet moments between Cassia and Ky, who is one of the boys, but the first book "Matched" was overall unimpressive and does not make me want to continue reading the series.
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera:
The book 'They Both Die at the End', written by Adam Silvera, explores the relationship of two former strangers, spending their last day alive together. Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio meet each other on an app after they are notified by Death Cast that they are going to die. The two boys agree to spend their last day in each other's company, and together, they learn how to be who they were always afraid to be. This book was sweet and sentimental, filled with emotions that are relevant to everyone today. I related to Mateo, scared to step out of his comfort zone and live his last day how he would want to live a lifetime. Although this was a sweet story full of adventures, the middle of the book went very slowly, filled with things that weren't very essential to the book except for a few sweet words. This is still a good book to cozy up with and read on a quiet day, and the sad story is worth remembering.
The book 'They Both Die at the End', written by Adam Silvera, explores the relationship of two former strangers, spending their last day alive together. Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio meet each other on an app after they are notified by Death Cast that they are going to die. The two boys agree to spend their last day in each other's company, and together, they learn how to be who they were always afraid to be. This book was sweet and sentimental, filled with emotions that are relevant to everyone today. I related to Mateo, scared to step out of his comfort zone and live his last day how he would want to live a lifetime. Although this was a sweet story full of adventures, the middle of the book went very slowly, filled with things that weren't very essential to the book except for a few sweet words. This is still a good book to cozy up with and read on a quiet day, and the sad story is worth remembering.
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes:
Ghost boy-a sad fictional tale of real world issues combined for a heart wrenching story of what happens when a young boy is shot and the fallout ensues. Follow the family as their regrets manifest in the spirit of the young boy returning and coming to a satisfying close.
Ghost boy-a sad fictional tale of real world issues combined for a heart wrenching story of what happens when a young boy is shot and the fallout ensues. Follow the family as their regrets manifest in the spirit of the young boy returning and coming to a satisfying close.
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett:
The Grace Year is amazing and a book I could not put down (like I read 1/2 the book in a day). It was constantly changing and was fast-paced. I started the book with a sour taste in my mouth, but as Tierney learned to grow, not only as a person, but as a woman. Even though the Grace Year is a brutal, heart-wrenching book that occasionally punches you in the gut, the ending is completely worth every word, every hour, every minute, every second of reading it. 5/5
The Grace Year is amazing and a book I could not put down (like I read 1/2 the book in a day). It was constantly changing and was fast-paced. I started the book with a sour taste in my mouth, but as Tierney learned to grow, not only as a person, but as a woman. Even though the Grace Year is a brutal, heart-wrenching book that occasionally punches you in the gut, the ending is completely worth every word, every hour, every minute, every second of reading it. 5/5
"The Grace Year" is a fiction novel that follows the story of a young girl named Tierney in a society where girls are thought to have a 'magic' that makes them dangerous, especially surrounding their 16th year, which is why they are sent away for the Grace Year. The Grace Year is supposed to rid the girls of their magic and if they survive the whole year, they will return to their town to be married or sent to work. But each year, many girls do not return and those who do are forbidden to talk about their time outside the county. The story follows Tierney's experience during her own Grace Year. It is full of secrets, suspense, and even romance. I found this book very interesting and enjoyed all the twists and turns in the plot. I found it very interesting getting to see the main character's train of thought and perspective as an outsider in the book's sort of twisted society.