Love, love, love this book. Such a cool idea. I mean, it's creepy. But, it's awesome. Neal Shusterman's brain comes up with creepy but awesome stuff. Love, love, love this book. Such a cool idea. I mean, it's creepy. But, it's awesome. Neal Shusterman's brain comes up with creepy but awesome stuff. That's all I'm going to say....more
This story felt so real, I could smell the plumeria blossoms. Is it weird that I think this could actually happen? I loved all the references and the This story felt so real, I could smell the plumeria blossoms. Is it weird that I think this could actually happen? I loved all the references and the epileptic dreams and conversations with the goddess who was actually...well, you'll find out. I don't want to give it away. On to book two!...more
I love that the author said this was based on the idea of The Christmas Carol and being visited by ghosts of the past. Thought provoking and masterfulI love that the author said this was based on the idea of The Christmas Carol and being visited by ghosts of the past. Thought provoking and masterfully told. The poetic way the story is crafted makes it all the more powerful. ...more
I am a huge fan of horses. I've read all the Black Stallion books and have always dreamed of owning a horse ranch. This is probably the only YA book II am a huge fan of horses. I've read all the Black Stallion books and have always dreamed of owning a horse ranch. This is probably the only YA book I've read with thoroughbreds. Love the bad boy on his motorcycle and the good girl on horseback. The drug running stuff scares me. I'd get as far away from that as I could. I'm really hoping these two make a run for it....more
If you are a Les Mis fan you HAVE to read this book. I HEART musicals, big-time, but I have to admit Les Mis isn't my favorite, the Hugh Jackman versiIf you are a Les Mis fan you HAVE to read this book. I HEART musicals, big-time, but I have to admit Les Mis isn't my favorite, the Hugh Jackman version being the exception. I know...I know...you're all ready to argue. I just don't like war stuff. Or revolution. Or songs about it. Anyhoo...I did, however, really like this. The characters I usually don't like in Les Mis, I loved in this adaptation. It was such a clever reimagining. My hubby loves Les Mis and I think he'll really enjoy this one!...more
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