The Maze Runner
If I hadn't been attempting to get through the alphabet, I'd have probably given up on this one. I mean it was an interesting concept, but it mostly just got on my nerves with the kid asking the same questions over and over.
 - James Dashner, Mark Deakins)
Just Like Heaven
I really enjoyed this until the last couple of chapters when Quinn got a little too sappy/cheesy/cliche for me. "I burn for you" and "Take Me" are lines I really just never want to see in my romance novels.
Red
I probably shouldn't have seen the movie first. While the description of the plot is the same, but the character development, tone and themes are not at all similar, in my opinion. Honestly, if you've seen the movie and you liked it (I'm not saying don't read it) keep in mind that it's not a comedy.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
I'd already read the text copy, but I do enjoy re-listening to books at work sometimes during the customer free hours. It's a good listen, the problem I have is that nothing I've found yet compare to Jim Dale's reading of the Harry Potter series. Enjoyable though. If you like listening to books on CD this is definitely a fun one and worth giving a shot.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
I think this is a stunning conclusion to a great series. It's brilliant and she did a wonderful job.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
I love this book. This is a great reading too, really well done. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, Book 1)
And a half stars.This has got all the fun stuff I love in a book. :)
Surrender (Bound Hearts, Book One)
Not bad for what it was (porn basically), but I like a little more character development in my stories.
Rapunzel's Revenge
This clever blend of "Old West" and magic was a wonderful reinvention of Rapunzel that had me laughing with delight. Rapunzel becomes her own hero and everyone else's along the way, making exactly the kind of fairy tale to encourage a young girls imagination and confidence.
Somewhere I'll Find You
I have yet to read a Lisa Kleypas novel I didn't like and this one didn't disappoint.
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor
Very sweet. A story of finding happiness after sadness and life's surprises.
Keturah And Lord Death
I think I liked it, but I'm honestly not entirely sure. It was good but sort of odd.
The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1)
Mystery and action from the start that just don't quit. Rick Riordan is a master of making the answer to one question (or suspicion) raise two more in its place, much like the heads of Hydra, but a lot more fun. But don't think he's neglected his characters. These heroes may be the children of the gods but they are human: believably flawed, scared, and hopeful. I will say that my favorite narrator is still Percy. There was humor in The Lost Hero (and Red Pyramid as well) but "Percy Jackson and The Olympians" had a lot more of it. One of my favorite things about the Percy series was the way Rick would name the chapters as viewed by Percy, such as "Three Old Ladies Knit the Socks of Death" or "I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom". I was cackling through Percy's adventures even as I was engrossed in the action. In The Lost Here and The Red Pyramid, it was cool getting to see the story through different perspectives, but I liked the consistency of the single, humorous voice in the Percy Jackson series best. Jumping from character to character narratively did make sense (some might argue necessary to which I would disagree) but it makes the story a tiny bit disjointed in a a couple places and none of them are as funny as Percy therefore making the difference between a five and a four star review for me. Overall though, this is a good read that has action, mystery, magic, friendship, and a little romance.For my "letter to Rick Riordan"/more about how I felt about this book, visit http://retail-daze.livejournal.com
 - Rick Riordan)
Born To Be Wild (The Others, Book 15)
Of the books I've read by Christine Warren thus far, I think this one may be my favorite.
Witch Dreams
I'm not sure what it is about Vande Velde's writing, but when I pick up her books I get lost in whatever world she has created. Her writing style is usually simple but effective and the voice of her narrator (usually the main character, like in this case) is convincing and compelling. Like with most of the books I've read by her, I read this one cover to cover without pause. It's a quick read, in part because its short but also because the mystery is curious and the plot is engaging. In some ways I wish it were longer, but then I also recognize that she is master of not making the story last longer than its interesting, like many authors end up doing for the sake of a profitable series or just more pages as the case maybe. This is now one of my favorites by her.
