'The Gift' Book Review

The Gift by James Patterson and Ned Rust
Little, Brown Company
341 p. in U.S. Hardback
2010


One Star for Character Development
One Star for Ending
One Star for Plot

The book is a HUGE let-down. While it does deserve my coveted FANTASTIC COVER award, and is much better than the first book, Witch & Wizard.
The book is about Wisty and Whit Allgood, a witch and wizard, who are on the run from the New Order. Magic is illegal in the Order and they will be executed if found. Sounds thrilling, right? Well it isn't.

In the book, a relationship between Wisty and the annoying Byron Swain builds, and it came from nowhere. Byron really got on my nerves a lot, but I guess I can see where JP was going with this relationship...two annoying characters paired together. That's right: Wisty is ANNOYING.

In the first book, I loved Wisty. In this book, she was too typical-teen, and her voice was different. I could tell that Patterson wasn't very good at writing as a teen, except for in Maximum Ride. While in the first book, I dreaded Whit's chapters, in this one: I anticipated them.

I really hope that the third book is better, but I have no high expectations. Sorry, Witch and Wiz.

CITY OF FALLEN ANGELS Cover Revealed!

Exciting news in The Mortal Instruments world! The cover for City of Fallen Angels was released this morning and you can go check it out on our newest YouTube video.

*ATTENTION* All 'The Mortal Instruments' Fans : Clary HAS Been Cast!

It has been announced by Cassandra Clare(at least to me), that Lily Collins(The Blind Side, Nickelodeon) has been cast as Clary in the new 'City of Bones' feature film! We're ahead of 'The Hunger Games' filming progress, which means we can probably see the film late next year to about spring or summer of 2012. I personally at first was skeptical of Lily being Clary, but then I saw a picture of her with curly red hair and she looked perfect. If you haven't read City of Bones, you'd BETTER go pick it up.

The Deathly Hallows Part 2

More countdowns at Widgia.com

MATCHED sequel title is announced

A new YA novel has gained a lot of buzz. This book is called 'Matched' by Ally Condie. This is about a girl who lives in "The Society" where decisions are made for her. The sequel is entitled Crossed, which should be released 11.1.11...that's a lot of ones.
Thanks to Page to Premiere for this info.

We've Got a Director for 'Cabret'

So...if you haven't heard of the picto-word book, 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret', then you're lost in the world of literary works. Well, the film is being adapted, and new information over the director, AND cast(including Chloe Moretz, you know, HIT GIRL!!). The director is Martin Scorsese, and Asa Butterfield is set to play Hugo. I'm so excited to see this amazing novel morph onto screen.
Thanks to Page to Premiere for this information.

'Twilight' Director Hardwicke To Direct 'THE MAZE RUNNER'?

Catherine Hardwicke, director of 'Twilight', is in talks to direct the film adaption of the best-selling novel, 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner. Hmmm...
Thanks to Page to Premiere for this information

New Evanna Lynch Interview With 'The London Times' - "[Luna] Should Be Me"

In a recent interview with THE LONDON TIMES, Evanna Lynch(my favorite actress), who plays Luna Lovegood in the HP films, talks about her character. To check out the full article, click on the link below!

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2010/12/02/harry-potter-luna-lovegood-actress-says-she-was-born-for-the-loopy-role/

Book Review - The Lion, The Witch, & the Wardrobe - C.S. Lewis

THE LION, THE WITCH, & THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis

Published by multiple companies
206 pages in the U.S. paperback

Reader : Riley
FOUR out of FIVE STARS
One star for Plot
One star for Conflict and Resolution
One star for Ending
One star for Flow

I absolutely love this book. I read it when the first film came out, but didn't really understand it. Now that I do, I read it in two hours. I love everything about this book, and the character of Jadis really is such a witch. Aslan and Jadis are such a strong representation of Good and Evil/God and Satan. The Pevensie children are great representations of heroes, and even the tale of Adam and Eve. Lucy enters the world of Narnia out of curiosity, as does Edmund. This reminded me immediately of the Genesis tale, and even more of it when Mr. Tumnus refers to humans as 'Sons of Adam' or 'Daughters of Eve'.

PLAGUE - Michael Grant - Goodreads Giveaway

Hey, Potter People! On February 23rd, HarperTeen's Goodreads account is giving away SIX copies of PLAGUE by Michael Grant. This is our second favorite series, obviously Harry Potter is our first. Make sure you submit your request right on the twenty-third. I'm so excited!!!

Sisters In Scribe - Book Giveaways Galore

Are you following the Sister's In Scribe blog? If so, you can enter their AMAZING giveaway, in which they are giving away a signed hardcover copy of The Maze Runner by James Dashner, a signed copy of The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima, and a signed copy of Wake by Lisa McMann.
Help get the word out about this giveaway!

Book Review - Before I Fall - Lauren Oliver

BEFORE I FALL by Lauren Oliver

Published by HarperTeen
470 pages in the U.S. Hardcover Edition

Reader : Riley
FIVE out of FIVE STARS
One star for Character Development
One star for Plot
One star for Conflict and Resolution
One star for Ending
One star for Flow

Synopsis

"You'll have no choice but to tear through this book!" Jay Asher, author of the New York Times bestseller Thirteen Reasons Why What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?

Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life.

Instead, it turns out to be her last.

Then she gets a second chance.

Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death-and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

This book was AMAZING. I literally could not stop reading it once I started, and there were surprises every single page that I never knew existed. The book really makes you think about the outcome of the decisions that you make. The ending was really surprising and I just loved the book cover-to-cover.

Welcome To Our Blog!

Hey, Potter People! Welcome to the new Potter People Podcast blog, in which we will be posting book reviews and new episodes of the podcast. Sorry this post is so short, but the next one should be longer and more detailed. Stay tuned!