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review 2018-11-10 23:39

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I had no idea what this book was about going into it. I saw it at the library and needed an audiobook that was approximately three hours for my commute. The back cover didn't really give much information, but I was intrigued by the cover art.

I was not prepared to listen to a spooky story as I drove home from work alone in the dark. But I did enjoy the book. I thought it was well-written and liked the perspective of the narration. The writing is very detailed and interesting. It's a little slow in parts, but the plot is so strange and mysterious, it really pulls you in.

Definitely a creepy one so I would not recommend for all children. Good for older kids who like spooky stuff like Goosebumps, but would have sensitive children steer clear of it. The book gets a little gruesome at times and it is definitely a dark story.

Overall, a good book for those looking for a creepy story.

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review 2017-10-17 00:00

Starclimber

MikeDI

Not sure why, however it was not what I thought would be a fitting end to the trilogy. Still liked the first book the most. By Far.

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review 2017-10-03 00:00

Skybreaker

MikeDI

well written but not as good as the first book of the series.

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review 2017-09-21 00:00

Airborn

Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents

3.75 stars

This book didn't catch my attention for awhile. Near the end, I really enjoyed it. I think a younger reader will love it throughout. It has an airship that's more like our cruise ships. There are pirates and flying creatures. The leads are a boy and girl trying to find an unknown animal and save the day. It has lots of adventure.

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review 2017-07-03 05:07

Beware of wasps...

Reading is my ESCAPE from Reality!

The first time I saw them, I thought they were angels.

- first sentence

Well, this was a bit quirky. I liked it, but I didn't love it.

Steve is a worrier, and what he worries about most nowadays is his baby brother. His parents are worried too. The baby has things wrong with him, and he isn't strong enough for the operation yet. The wasp queen visits Steve in his dreams and says she can make things better. All Steve has to say is "yes." But, things aren't always what they seem, and the queen may not have the baby's best interests at heart after all.

This book asks us to question what is normal and decide if an imperfect life is still worth living.

This book is nominated for a Sunshine State award, grades 6-8 (2017-18). It might be a bit creepy for kids though. The wasps are scary and there are some life or death situations. Steve doesn't know who to trust or how to protect his brother. He wants to do the right thing and readers will certainly root for him. Steve is scared at times, but he shows true bravery to protect his baby brother.

Just keep in mind, this is a horror story, a fairy tale horror story, but still...

This is my second Free Read Friday book. It has 272 and is worth $6.00