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The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

I wrote the following review two years ago and decided to repost, since the movie is coming out tomorrow. And surprisingly, my thoughts and opinions are still pretty much the same. Before you read the review, know this right off the top: I do not think these books are appropriate for tweens or young teens. As an adult, I found the books thought-provoking but they’re definitely not for everybody. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Scholastic Press978-0439023481 384 pages, hardcoverYA Fantasy From the publisher: Katniss […]

November 19, 2012 | 2 Comments
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Secrets in Zarahemla by Sariah S. Wilson

Secrets in Zarahemla by Sariah S. Wilson

Secrets in Zarahemla was a stretch book for me because it’s a romance and “traditional” romance is not my favorite genre. Okay, here are my issue with romances. I just don’t believe them. I don’t believe people fall in love at first sight. I don’t believe a strong relationship can develop in a matter of days. I don’t believe all the fainting and sighing and does-he-love-me-or-not junk. Since this is the currency of romance, I spend most of my reading time rolling my eyes and […]

December 14, 2007 | 0 Comments
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