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Alexandra

Alexandra

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Find my blog at randommusingsmanicramblings.blogspot.co.uk

I'm currently a second year law student at the University of Sussex, so all those boring looking law books on my shelf? I'm not reading them for fun.

I will read anything and everything, though it usually takes me a long time to get around to reading something I say I... more »
  • Br, UK
  • member since June 25, 2010

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  • The Book of the Sword
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Summary: When she was just six months old, she dropped from the sky – the only survivor of a Japanese plane crash. The newspapers called her Heaven and she was dubbed lucky. Everyone wanted a piece of Heaven. She was taken in by a rich Japanese family, and for the past 19 years, she’s been pampered and lived a life that people can only dream of.

    Heaven’s adopted father has arranged a marriage for her with a rival company’s son. Heaven doesn’t like him, but agrees to go through with it for her father. Only on her wedding day, she loses the person she loves most, and her old life is left behind. She goes in search for an old friend, and her new life as Samurai Girl begins.

    Review: The plot intrigued me and it’s certainly very different. It’s exciting and I although Heaven is a little moan-y, I like her. The writing style is a little strange, but I got over it pretty quickly. Not great, but it’s good so far.
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    Alexandra wrote this review Sunday, June 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Snakehead
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Summary: When Alex Rider lands in the warm seas just off the coast of Australia, he’s looking forward to a break after just coming in from space and another mission for MI5. But now that he’s on Australian territory, their Secret Service want a piece of him too.

    The Snakeheads are the most dangerous gang in Asia – they smuggle drugs, weapons and people. And the Secret Service want Alex to infiltrate a gang. Alex is reluctant at first – he just wants to get back to school and start living a normal life again. But when he hears that he will be working with his godfather and learn more about his parents – he jumps at the chance. But it will be even more dangerous than he believes …

    Summary: Snakehead is book 7 in the Alex Rider series, and as much as I love the books, I have to admit that it’s getting a bit old now. The book was exciting and shocking at the end, but I liked the first few books much better.
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    Alexandra wrote this review Sunday, June 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Thin Air
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Summary: When you wake up naked, cold and not knowing who you are, then you know that something is wrong. That’s what happens to Joanne – at least, she thinks her name is Joanne. At least, that’s what the guys who find her tell her her name is.

    Joanne discovers that her memory loss is due to saving the world from Mother Earth’s wrath. A guy called Ashan stole her memories and it’s up to Joanne to get them back again. That and find her impersonator and get rid of her before she’s the one that gets killed

    Review: Book six in the Weather Warden series and it’s still as great as ever. Admittedly, it’s not my favourite, but there’s enough action and humour to keep me entertained. Having Joanne lose her memory was … different. Heart-breaking at times when David was involved, but that’s part of what makes it great. Can’t wait for the next one”

    Alexandra wrote this review Sunday, June 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Bitten
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Summary: In a world where werewolves exist, Elena Michaels is the only female wolf in the world. She’s part of the Pack – a group of wolves who rule over the others and keep them in line. Elena’s in charge of tracking down rumours and making sure that they stay that way.

    Elena’s put her old life behind her and relocated from upstate New York to Toronto to pursue a life as a journalist. She’s living a perfectly content life – a good job, attentive boyfriend, and although she’s limited to sneaking out late at night to Change, she doesn’t mind too much.

    But when mutts start killing humans, she’s forced to go back to her old packmates to try and stop them

    Review: I loved this book. It’s really fast-paced and there’s a lot of action. I love Clay and Nick and I love the scenes of the Pack together – it seems really homely and family-like. Elena is an amazing protagonist – witty, brave, clever and she’s really torn between her Phillip and staying with her Pack. It’s exciting and I had a really big shock when I found out who was the one who bit Elena …
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    Alexandra wrote this review Sunday, June 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Legacy
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Summary: Now that Cheyenne Martin is dead, so is the Legacy. It turns out that Cheyenne was secretly planning to hold the Legacy after the family who have held it for years stepped down.

    But when word is out that someone else has taken her place and invited everyone to the Legacy except for Easton and Easton alumnus, it’s up to Reed, the new appointed leader of Billings to save the Legacy for Easton. And being the head of Billings has some interesting and worthwhile aspects – Reed has an account at her disposal which is seemingly filled with endless amounts of money, houses and planes all over the world belonging to former Billings girls which she can use at a moments notice, and some of the most important women in the world on speed dial. But will all of that help Reed to save the Legacy? And will it be worth it?

    Review: After a disappointing Inner Circle, Billings and Easton is back. It still feels sort of strange without all the former Billings girls there, but Noelle is back (!) and her presence makes Billings seem more complete, in a weird way. It was nice to see Reed in charge for once instead of Noelle, and she seems to deserve the good stuff she gets from being in charge of Billings. It was different seeing her with so much power at her disposal and there were some really funny scenes. Still kept me hooked like always and I can’t wait for the next book
    ”

    Alexandra wrote this review Sunday, June 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Crank
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Summary: During a holiday to visit her father, Kristina gets introduced to crank, or “monster.” The monster turns Kristina into her alter ego Bree and Bree soon starts to take over Kristina’s life.

    Kristina goes back home and the full effects of taking crank start to take place. Bree does things that Kristina would never do. Kristina/Bree gets involved with boys, her grades start to drastically drop and her relationship with her family deteriorates. Kristina thinks the monster’s effects are worth it all. Then something happens, and Kristina’s life changes forever …

    Review: This is a semi-autobiographical novel written in verse based on what Crank did to Ellen Hopkins’s daughter. It’s a pretty thick book, but I finished it one evening and I was left speechless for ages afterwards. The verse makes the book easy and quick to read and its effect is also incredibly powerful. I was so shocked as to what happened and I couldn’t believe that what happened was real. It’s a really heart-touching book and I would recommend it to everyone
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    Alexandra wrote this review Sunday, June 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Geography Club
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Summary: Russel Middlebrook is sure that he is the only gay kid at his school. But he discovers another guy on an online chatroom, and he finds out that his best friend is bisexual. Together, they form the “Geography Club” where they meet once a week to discuss what life is like for them. They’re convinced that their name, “Geography Club” will sound so boring that it will discourage anyone from wanting to join.

    Review: This book is light, fast-paced and hilarious and the plot was interesting and unusual. When problems arised with the geography club, the book kept me hooked and I loved it.
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    Alexandra wrote this review Sunday, June 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Beauty
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Summary: Beauty is the youngest of three daughters, but is nothing like her namesake. Grace and Hope are much more beautiful than she is and she’s always been embarrassed by her name. However, it’s better than the alternative—Honour.

    When their father goes bankrupt, Beauty and her family are forced to move to the country to live a simpler life. One day, when their father returns from a business trip into the city, he tells them of a strange tale. He found a magical castle and innocently picked a rose for Beauty when he faced the fearsome rage of the Beast who told him that his life was in peril unless he got one of his daughters to take his place.

    Beauty, having no ties to their new home decides to go to the castle in the place of her father. She is convinced that she can tame him, beginning a beautiful and magical tale.

    Review: Beauty is a re-telling of the fairy tale of the Beauty and the Beast, retold beautifully and without flaws. Robin McKinley puts her own twists into the tale and creates a captivating and magical story. I got this from the library after Meg recommended it in her blog, and I wasn’t disappointed. It may be a children’s fairy tale, but it certainly can be read by all.
    ”

    Alexandra wrote this review Sunday, June 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Ain't She Sweet?
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Summary: Sugar Beth Carey has come back to Parrish, Mississippi, her hometown for one reason, and one reason only. She’s on a mission to find a painting owned by her aunt who always boasted about it when she was alive, but never showed anyone. Sugar Beth needs some fast cash, and this seems to be the last resort.

    Fifteen years earlier, Sugar Beth was the queen of Parrish. Her parents were rich and they lived in the grandest house. Sugar Beth was the most popular girl in the school, dated the cutest boy and dictated the rules for the popular kids at high school.

    But those days are long behind her now. Sugar Beth is thirty and the grand lifestyle she used to live have long gone. She’s broke and has had three husbands. When she returns to find the house she grew up in now occupied by Colin Byrne—her English teacher at school whose life she ruined, she is more than a little shocked, just like Parrish’s residents are shocked to see her. Sugar Beth isn’t well liked for what she did all those years ago, and people are intent on seeing her pay—especially Colin.

    Summary: I love Sugar Beth’s blunt character. She plunges into everything headfirst and says what she thinks. There’s some great dialogue and this book just shows how to hold your head up high, even when everyone else around you is against you. Sugar Beth accepts everyone’s dislike of her and even gets out of her way to make them hate her more. The sexual tension between her and Colin is almost tangible and this makes a hilarious read
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    Alexandra wrote this review Sunday, June 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Gift
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Summary: Lou Suffern never has enough time. He always has two places to be at once. When he’s at home with his family, he thinks about where he could be and what he could be doing. When he’s asleep, he dreams about the work that he could be doing.

    One day, Lou meets Gabe, a homeless man outside the building he works in. Intrigued by Gabe, he offers him a job for the company in the post room. But soon, Lou starts regretting his generous gift. Gabe unsettles him for some unfathomable reason, and how can he be in two places at once?

    As Christmas comes nearer, Lou starts to learn the true value of time, and the most important lesson in life—a lesson that requires time to be taught.

    Review: Again, Cecelia Ahern produces an amazing novel. Her description is incredible and the depth at which she topics is almost breathtaking. Like all her other novels, there’s an element of magic in the plot and in her writing. This is a truly beautiful novel and I’d recommend it to anyone.
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    Alexandra wrote this review Sunday, June 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
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