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Meanwhile

falconmedia — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:57:01 +0000

In this book you have to make a simple choice – chocolate or vanilla. By the way, choosing one could lead to the end of the world. This was a really fun book to read, but it was confusing because you have so many choices to make. I got lost a lot. Most people would probably like this book, but you have to get the hang of it first. [TT TT]

Uglies

falconmedia — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:38:06 +0000

New Pretty Town is a city that follows the high-life luxury of all-night parties with the latest technology. Your job there is just to have fun. In three months, Tally Youngblood will be there with her best friend, Peris and her other friends. All she can think of is being pretty until Tally meets a girl named Shay. Shay doesn’t want to be pretty. Tally ignores it until Shay runs away to a place called Smoke. When Tally meets the leaders of Smoke, they tell her the real truth about being pretty. Now that Tally knows the truth, will she keep the secret? Or will she tell everyone the truth and risk being an ugly for the rest of her life?

I really liked this book. I have a thing for science fiction stories. If you liked The Hunger Games, then you will certainly enjoy this book! [??]

Divergent

falconmedia — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:33:05 +0000

A lot of high schoolers freak out because they have to take a test to decide which society group they are in. It’s similar to The Hunger Games. The main character of the story was worried the most because after the test she still wasn’t in a group. She was a special kid in the divergent group, which is very rare. For the rest of the book, she has the challenge of not telling anyone because she can’t … “or else.”

My favorite part was when a girl was taking the test. She had to pick between a knife and a piece of cheese. Her reaction was funny because her look was how you would look when your friend is making no sense. I highly recommend this book to read. [XYZ]

New Sci Fi – 2012 March

falconmedia — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:43:23 +0000

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Dark Life

falconmedia — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:45:57 +0000

In a somewhat post-apocalyptic world, where global warming has taken full effect, people are crowded into places like the Colorado Islands. Some pioneers have begun to live underwater. This book is about the escapades of a boy named Ty who lives in the underworld. The symbolism in the story is very interesting. The action in the story is very good as well. [Sam Kin]

Variant

falconmedia — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:30:28 +0000

Seventy kids are in a school that has no escape! It is a prison, and they are stuck there forever. Detention equals death. The main character is Benson. This book is action-packed! It is awesome and has great drama. I liked how it is written in modern times, it’s not ancient at all. It had a lot of sad themes as well. It was really emotional. Pick it up now to read! [Mimo 123d]

Leviathan

falconmedia — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:00:13 +0000

It’s World War I, and Europe has been divided into Clankers and Darwinists. Clankers rely on steam powered airships, while Darwinists create airships out of fabricated animals. The story switches between Aleksandar Ferdinand and Deryn Sharp. Aleksandar is the prince of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. However, he is thrown aboard a machine in the middle of the night and told to run. After his parents’ death, his own people want nothing more than his death. In comparison, Deryn Sharp is living the life of an airman in training aboard the Leviathan. Well, she isn’t exactly an airman. Deryn is a commoner in disguise, preferring the risks of the air instead of the safety of the ground. When the two meet, chaos ensues and war looms closer.

I have to say that I really loved this book. I’ve only read a little bit of sci-fi up to this point, but this was good enough to make me want to get the sequel. The points of view switch seamlessly. The author has such a good tone. He really makes you feel like you’re in the story. Get this book! But not the sequel … that’s mine! Book One of the Leviathan Trilogy. [Wild Pancake]

Airman

falconmedia — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:59:23 +0000

Conor has always been fascinated with flight. He was born on a hot air balloon and lives in the time of the race to flight. He and his tutor, Victor Vigny, work hard to win the race. Luckily they are friends of the king of their country, the Saltees. They get funding for the science. Everything seems fine for the Aviators. Right? But a marshall, Bonvilion, kills Victor and the king. Conor sees it happen and Bonvilion catches him. Bonvilion takes Conor to the harsh Little Saltee Prison. Conor’s future does not look good. Can he survive at this prison and save the Saltees from Bonvilion?

I thought this was a great book. I could not put it down. It was so, so good! I especially liked Victor Vigny, the French aviator. [duct tape man 11]

Airborn

falconmedia — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:17:54 +0000

Of course, Matt Cruse is lighter than air – he was born in the air. One day, as he was on duty, he spots a blimp. He finds the owner half-dead and brings him back to the airship. Matt talks to him and thinks the man has gone mad. The man says, “Kate would have to see it.” What is “it” and who’s Kate? He finds the answers mostly by accident.

I loved this book! I read it three times already! I highly recommend it to people who like adventure, science, and maybe pirates. [Fried Ice Cream 103]

Cherry Heaven

falconmedia — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:10:18 +0000

The story follows two girls, Kataka and Tanka, who are both foster children and sisters. When Kat and Tanka move to Cherry Heaven, they like it. They have friends. School is going well, until some unfortunate events start to happen that involve a girl named Luka Pappilon, a tough 17-year-old with a horrible past. She lived in Kat and Tanka’s house until her 7th birthday. Something happens and Luka is put into a camp, then a factory. She escapes and attempts to follow trails that will take her back home. You will never forget the ending if you read this book! I really liked it. Not only is it science fiction, but the story has a lot to do with race and multiculturalism. [???]

Blood Red Road

falconmedia — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:40:48 +0000

This story follows the journey of a girl named Saba and her quest to save her twin brother. Following the kidnapping of her brother, she heads out to a changed world that is filled with crooks, freedom fighters, and a troublemaker named Jack. It’s told in an odd kind of writing style that gives the book a genuine uniqueness. It takes a while to get used to it, but when the action picks up (trust me, it definitely does), it makes the book a lot less confusing. This is a book for anyone who has been craving a great adventure. [Wild Pancake]

The House of the Scorpion

falconmedia — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:32:58 +0000

The life of a boy. Yes, we’ve all heard it. He grows up, lives a tale of adventure, and falls in love. But this one’s different. Matt, the main character of this book, is a clone. He lives in the nation of Opium, the drug land between Mexico and America. He was born inside a cow, so he doesn’t have a real mom. He lives with Celia in a little shack on a manor run by El Patron, the drug lord who’s over 140 years old. Matt has to be hidden from all the other people living on the manor because they might take him and lock him up for being a clone. According to the law, a clone’s mind has to be destroyed when it is born, but since El Patron is so powerful, he could break the law. That’s how Matt came along.

Matt eventually falls in love with Maria, the girl he has known since he was six. She helped him live a normal life and sometimes even forget that he is a clone. He knows that he couldn’t live without her, so they decide to escape together. They manage to escape out of a tunnel but get caught. Matt realizes why El Patron has kept him all these years – he needs his heart. A newborn’s heart isn’t strong enough, and a brain-dead clone couldn’t live a few days. Matt decides to try and escape across the border, but what is there is even worse.

I loved this book, front to back. The characters all have distinct personalities, and the action leaves you at the edge of your seat. I think that anyone would look this book, and you should read this now! [That Girl]

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

falconmedia — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:29:05 +0000

Arthur Dent is an earthling. His friend, Ford Prefect, is an alien who has been stranded on earth for fifteen years. He knows that the earth is about to be destroyed to make a hyperspace bypass. Ford takes Arthur hitchhiking on the Vorgon’s ship until they are kicked out. They are picked up by the president and Ford’s cousin on a stolen spaceship. Their quest is to find a mystical planet. Will it be inhabited or will they get shot down by missiles? I thought this book was great! This science fiction book is a really good read. [Magrathcrean 11]

Flight Explorer

falconmedia — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:42:54 +0000

This comic book has a whole bunch of short stories (in comic form) including sci-fi, fantasy, and some just plain weird. There is a comic about mushrooms, a “perfect” cat, and much more. My favorite comic was probably the first one because it has a very surprising ending. I also liked the comic involving this guy who got stuck in traffic on the way home from work, so he used an alterate “route.” It was a good mix of action, funny, and weird comics. [ππ]

Daniel X, Alien Hunter

falconmedia — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:25:23 +0000

No last name. Just Daniel X. A three-year-old boy named Daniel has his parents murdered by an alien called the Prayer. Daniel’s job is to guard the list. The list contains information about alien outlaws roaming the earth. Daniel has amazing powers. He is able to create a molecular substances. What alien will Daniel X fight next?

My favorite character is Daniel X because of his amazing powers, his kind heart, and his funny personality. He really is amazing! [KittenGirl]

Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25

falconmedia — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:43:26 +0000

With the power to channel electricity, Michael is anything but normal. So when he finds out there are more like him, he has to know more. I loved this book, the plot, and the characters. It was very suspenseful and kept me reading and reading until the end. The way that the author doesn’t tell you anything about Cell 25, until you are right on it, is a good example. [X]

The Hunger Games

falconmedia — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:22 +0000

Panem is a country made from the ruins of North America and has 12 Districts and the Capitol. The Hunger Games is a contest where 24 kids go in and 1 comes out rich and famous, created by the Capitol as a punishment for the rebelling of the Districts long ago. Katniss is a 16-year-old from District 12 with the power to survive and a BFF named Gale.

Simple, right? Not when Katniss’ sister’s name is called to participate in the Hunger Games. To save her sister’s life, Katniss volunteers to compete for her. But she must compete with Peeta, the sweet baker’s son who rescued her all those years ago. Katniss also has to worry about how her family will survive, and what Gale tried to say to her before she was taken to the Capitol. While training in the Capitol, Peeta, Katniss, some stylists, and a couple of crazy mentors come together to try to send a victor from District 12 home, until Peeta admits in an interview that he likes Katniss. Is it all for show? After that, Katniss is wary of Peeta and this continues even during the Hunger Games. But while she is trying to survive, Peeta is keeping an image – it could be the one of a ruthless killer or a lovesick schoolboy, and Katniss can’t figure out which. Who will survive the infamous Hunger Games?

This was an AMAZING book! I would recommend it to everyone. It has sci-fi, fantasy, crime, and a LOT of romance. It reminded me of Communism and ancient Rome a lot. My favorite scene was at the end when Katniss admits her true feelings, because it’s a time when Katniss finally lets someone other than Gale know her emotions, and Peeta sort of tells her off. Peeta is my favorite character because he was really sweet, kind, and honest. I didn’t like Katniss because she needed to have more fun and not be so mean. Book 1 of The Hunger Games series. [trh99]

The City of Ember

falconmedia — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:20:35 +0000

Lina wants to be a messenger, but is the pipe-works laborer. Doon is the messenger, but asks Lina to trade. Doon wants to trade jobs because that’s where the generator is for all the underground power. He has an idea of how to fix it. For the first time ever, the lights begin to flicker.

This book was great! It starts out kind of confusing, but the middle and the end are packed with action. My favorite part was definitely when they’re trying to escape from Ember before all the power goes out. [12345]

Behemoth

falconmedia — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:15:23 +0000

This book takes place during WWI, except that the reality is bent. In this setting, the Germans and their allies are called Clankers. They have intricate machines. The enemies are called Darwinists and they use genetically-engineered warships. The main storyline is about a girl in boy’s clothing. She is pretending to be a male because she wanted desperately to get on a giant whale-airship. The other main character is an Austrian boy who turns out to be a prince. I loved the space illustrations. I also liked the history part. Although it is a twisted history, it is fairly accurate. You will enjoy this book if you like science fiction. Book 2 of the Leviathan Trilogy. [Samkin]

New Science Fiction – 2012 January

falconmedia — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:53:42 +0000

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New Science Fiction – 2012 January

falconmedia — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:00:44 +0000

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Zorgamazoo

falconmedia — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:17:26 +0000

Katrina Katrell lives with her aunt, Mrs. Krabone. She saw a strange creature and tried to tell her aunt, but just got scolded. The creature was called a zorgle named Morty. Morty and Katrina work together to find the zorgles that escaped from the Zorgmazoo. She meets all different kinds of creatures on the way.

I thought this book was very clever. I liked how the story used different fonts to express the story. I liked reading about all of the different characters and the clever, rhyming word choices. I liked Morty, but I liked Katrina better. [Carebear 443]

The Angel Experiment

falconmedia — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:41 +0000

A little girl is kidnapped by creatures called Erasers (half man, half wolf). Her foster brothers take a journey to save their sister before they turn her into a bird. My favorite character is Max. For a girl, she is very strong and athletic. This book will blow your head off! It connects to the book Twilight – the two characters fight for love and their lives. This book is written in first person (Max). I got surprised when Angel was kidnapped. I could actually see in my head how aggressively they grabbed her. [E 70]

New Science Fiction – 2011 December

falconmedia — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:08:19 +0000

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New Sci Fi – 2011 December

falconmedia — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:05:56 +0000

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