Personal rating of 2 out of 5 stars
2 stars This one was just okay. I really liked the concept of the story, but didn’t connect with the characters or the writing. The side characters were way more interesting than whatever was going on with the mains. Give me more Blade and Tatianna. And way more Kingsley! The humor didn’t really work for…
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Written by Benjamin Harper, Laurie S. Sutton, Michael Dahl, and Megan Atwood 2 stars An okay collection of zombie-themed stories. Includes a nice range within the theme, from a sinister video game to a frightening day in science class to waking up with odd cravings. “The Zombie Hand” by Laurie S. Sutton was my favorite….
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Illustrated by Jem Milton 2 stars Layne Green wants nothing more than to secure a spot on the extreme cooking competition, Voyage de Gourmet. But when he’s finally invited on the show… his former best friend will be his partner, leaving him a little confused. Can they get past their falling out to make it…
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Text by Terrance Crawford Illustrated by Ronaldo Barata 2 stars Nice to get a longer adventure about the Afro Unicorns. This one focuses on Unique and Divine as they make their way to the Festival of Crowns. Along the way, they learn one of the crowns has gone missing. The story itself was okay. A…
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2 stars This one was okay. Took a quick dive into fantasy, which was unexpected. Based on the cover, I thought there would be more sharks in this one. Growing up, I was always too scared to read Goosebumps because of the covers. But now that I’ve read a few as an adult, I realize…
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Illustrated by Craig Phillips 2 stars An okay spin on Greek mythology. In the first book in the series, ten-year-old Zeus is kidnapped from his island home only to discover a secret about his identity. Now he must set off on a quest to uncover the truth and take down the evil King Cronus. The…
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2 stars Ham Helsing comes from a long line of daring vampire hunters. After his older brother dies in a tragic wingsuit accident, he takes up the family mantle and sets out to defeat a vampire. Along the way, he encounters a ninja pig, a were-boy, a robot knight, and many more interesting characters. Figure…
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2 stars Cinnamon has a quiet life on her family’s spice farm. But when a hot demon shows up and reveals a sinister plot, Cin is forced on a quest to take down an evil witch, putting her in close proximity to said demon and making her life anything but quiet. Fun humor and all…
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Illustrated by Anna Volcan 2 stars Some dynamics of school stay the same no matter where you are. Feeling like an outsider, getting used to new teachers, and the quandary of where to sit in the cafeteria. These are true even if your school is attended by ghosts, werewolves, and vampires. This is a pretty…
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by Vivien Chien Narrated by Cheryl May 2 stars A fine cozy mystery. I enjoyed this well enough and appreciated the spin on the genre. I do think it kind of dragged by the end but it works fine as a relatively quick, low-stakes read. I listened to the audiobook though and the narrator did…
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