Shani Bites

by Gordon Korman

This is a good little series. I like how each author has had their own voice, while sticking with the overall story. I thought there was a bit more character development in this installment. I enjoy listening to this series to and from w...

White Cat

by Holly Black

I liked this book, it was fast paced and hard to put down. When I started reading, I realized I was already 1/2 way through. Black provided a dark tone to a different "under world." The fae are not involved with this story, but ...

Eleventh Grade Burns

by Heather Brewer

11th grade is tough for most students, but Vlad has more than the SATs to worry about. Joss, D'Ablo, and new vampire, Dorian, keep going after him. Meredith is resistant to give up on their relationship, while Vlad is reluctant to start a...

Tenth Grade Bleeds

by Heather Brewer

D'Ablo is still after Vlad. Vlad keeps secrets and they are eating away at him. Henry seems to be "dumping" him. Vlad is happy in his relationship with Meredith, but he is developing a bloodlust and fears Meredith may be his ne...

The Book Thief

by Markus Zusak

Oh my gosh, I just finished this book. I abandoned it twice, mainly because I could not invest time in it. If you are looking for fast read, look elsewhere. I finally muscled through by listening to the audio version in the car. It is l...

Monday, July 27, 2009

9:24 AM Posted by Unknown

I finished reading "Being Nikki," by Meg Cabot. This is the follow-up to "Airhead." There will be a third book in this series next year. This book seems to follow the Meg Cabot formula, but mixes in some science fiction, as well. The main character Em/Nikki suffers from a brain transplant. Emerson's brain was transplanted into the body of a 16 year old supermodel, Nikki. Among the twists and turns, and tons of ex-boyfriends, the plot leaves the reader yearning for the next book.