Reviews by manz
Read this book. It's a wonderful read for both teens and adults. A.S. King writes characters you want to be friends with. In this novel we meet Lucky. And he is the kind of teen who stands up to the local bully in a most magical and daring way.
... Then Forsaken should be on your list. It's the first in a trilogy. Teens. Dystopian. Futuristic. Fighting for survival.
Alenna is an obedient orphan of the U.N.A. (the super-country that was once Mexico, the U.S., and Canada). When she was ten, her parents were dragged off by government soldiers and never seen again.
Six years later, she takes the government exam administered to all sixteen-year-olds. The test looks for subversive tendencies. The test shows she has a capacity for brutal violence. If you pass, you’re fine. If you fail, you’re sent to a mysterious jungle island known as THE WHEEL (where all would-be criminals end up) and left to fend for yourself. With dirty, violent, and chaotic conditions, the life expectancy on the wheel is just two years.
There Alenna is forced to deal with civil wars between 2 teen tribes for land ownership, and machines that snatch kids out of their makeshift homes. Desperate, she and the other prisoners concoct a potentially fatal plan to flee the island, lead by the fearless warrior Liam.
It's a total cliff hanger. It would have been a good stand-alone novel, and I was bummed to hear it was part of a trilogy. But I guess if you're really into it a trilogy would be a nice way to spend your time.
Alenna is an obedient orphan of the U.N.A. (the super-country that was once Mexico, the U.S., and Canada). When she was ten, her parents were dragged off by government soldiers and never seen again.
Six years later, she takes the government exam administered to all sixteen-year-olds. The test looks for subversive tendencies. The test shows she has a capacity for brutal violence. If you pass, you’re fine. If you fail, you’re sent to a mysterious jungle island known as THE WHEEL (where all would-be criminals end up) and left to fend for yourself. With dirty, violent, and chaotic conditions, the life expectancy on the wheel is just two years.
There Alenna is forced to deal with civil wars between 2 teen tribes for land ownership, and machines that snatch kids out of their makeshift homes. Desperate, she and the other prisoners concoct a potentially fatal plan to flee the island, lead by the fearless warrior Liam.
It's a total cliff hanger. It would have been a good stand-alone novel, and I was bummed to hear it was part of a trilogy. But I guess if you're really into it a trilogy would be a nice way to spend your time.
I'm a fan of Jenny Valentine's novels for teens. This wasn't my favorite of hers, but it was well written and the story moved along at a nice pace with likeable characters. I thought it was an interesting story line leaving you wondering who is Chap, and what happened to Cassiel? MYSTERY!
Not John Green. Not "The Fault in Our Stars." Not that it's supposed to be. There have been comparisons. This one is a good read on its own. It's funny and warm and the characters are believable.
The book Coney Detroit talks about the lore, the history, and the business of all things coney. It focuses on some establishments in Flint, Jackson, Port Huron, Kalamazoo, and Traverse City. It’s a fun little book, chock full of photos, for those interested in all things local.
The book is a collaboration of twenty, and was written by Katherine Yung (Detroit Free Press reporter) and Joe Grimm. It was photographed by EXPOSURE.Detroit and printed in Detroit. Interestingly, all proceeds from the book go to the Gleaners Community Food Bank.
Yes, Michigan!
The book is a collaboration of twenty, and was written by Katherine Yung (Detroit Free Press reporter) and Joe Grimm. It was photographed by EXPOSURE.Detroit and printed in Detroit. Interestingly, all proceeds from the book go to the Gleaners Community Food Bank.
Yes, Michigan!
