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Book Review Tuesday (10/4/16)- Fog Diver (series)

Posted on by madeline @ The Bookish Mutant

Hello everyone! Introducing the first BRT of October! I finished this two-book series in late September, and enjoyed it a lot. I hope you do too. If you read it, that is. You definetely should.

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The Fog Diver

Set in a future where lethal white fumes called the Fog have shrouded the earth, leaving only the  mountain peaks exposed. On the tops, five families battle for space and resources, ruled by the infamous Lord Kodoc. On the very bottom are the junkyards, where those with less resources eek out a living. Chess lives in the junkyard, where he and his crew, Hazel, Swedish and Bea operate a salvage raft to retrieve objects in the fog. Chess is special- he was born with the fog in his eye, allowing him to survive in it. But Lord Kodoc knows this, and he’ll do anything to capture Chess…

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The Lost Compass

Chess and his crew have made it to Port Oro, located at the tops of the mountains, without being captured by Lord Kodoc. There, they discover a secret- legend has it that hidden in the Fog is an ancient device that can stop the Fog forever. With Chess, it’ll be easier to find it, but Lord Kodoc also knows this secret…

Like I said, this is a wonderful series, filled with action, heart, and humor! Definetely for sci-fi fans or anyone who loves a good adventure.

Bye!

 

 

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Book Review Tuesday (9/27/16)-One White Dolphin

Posted on by madeline @ The Bookish Mutant

Hello, everyone! September went by so fast…

Anyway, here’s your book review. This book was very powerful. A must for all animal lovers!

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Kara lives in a small town on the coast of the UK. Her mother disappeared when she was younger, and she lives with her father, aunt, and half-sister Daisy. Fishing has been hard, and the fishermen hope to dredge the reef. But Kara and her family, in honor of her animal-loving mother, want to protect the reef for future generations. So when an albino dolphin calf washes ashore, Kara and the others must protect the reef not only for the sake of their village-but so that the calf might survive.

 

Like I said, super powerful, touching, and heartwarming. Love! 🐬

Bye, and have a happy rest of your September!

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Book Review Tuesday (9/20/16)- Ghosts

Posted on by madeline @ The Bookish Mutant

I promised a few months prior that I would review this book. (Back then, I didn’t know that it would come out on Sept. 12. It was like, June or something). So, here’s your review! This is probably my favorite graphic novel of Raina Telgemeier’s. ❤️👻

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(HALLELUJAH! I JUST FIGURED OUT HOW TO ADJUST THE SIZE! Madeline, you idiot…*face palms*)

Ghosts

Cat never wanted to move to Bahia de la Luna. Her family wouldn’t have done it either, if not for Cat’s little sister, who has cystic fibrosis. But when they move, Cat and Maya discover a shocking secret- this town is full of ghosts. Lots and LOTS of ghosts. Though Maya is eager to see them, Cat’s terrified for herself-and Maya. Can she overcome her fear while keeping her sister safe?

As I said, this is a wonderful book. Highly recommended for, well, everyone! Bye for now!

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Book Review Tuesday (9/5/16)- Serafina and the Twisted Staff

Posted on by madeline @ The Bookish Mutant

Hello, and happy September! This is the second book in the Serafina series, and it just came out this July. I’d definetely say that the first book was better than this (see BRT 4/26/16), but it was still good all the same.

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(Why do these cover images always have to be so BIG? And, if you make them smaller, they’re so tiny…#firstworldproblems)

Weeks after the Man in the Black Cloak is defeated, a man named Detective Grathan comes to investigate the case at Biltmore Estate. But now, a growing threat that may mean the end of all life in and outside of Biltmore, is coming. Serafina suspects that the detective, as well as  the suspicious Lady Rowena, may have something to do with it. Can Serafina save Biltmore-again-from an evil that may surpass the Man in the Black Cloak?

Like I said, the first book was better, but that doesn’t mean that this was bad. So, Serafina fan or not, this is a good read! Just read the first book first, obviously. Ciao!

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Book Review Tuesday (8/30/16)- How to Outswim a Shark Without a Snorkel

Posted on by madeline @ The Bookish Mutant

Hi again! This is the sequel to How to Outrun a Crocodile With you Shoes Untied (see Book Review Tuesday 7/5/16). The third book will be reviewed in the weeks to come. Anyway, it’s just as good as the first one!

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How to Oustwim a Shark Without a Snorkel

Just when Ana thought her life-her crazy life living in a zoo-was getting better, her grandpa decides to make an aquarium exhibit. And he wants her to volunteer in it. With her archenemy Ashley. And chances are, she wants vengeance for the  baby crocodile incident. Will Ana survive this summer, or will she fall prey to someone who’s way more terrifying than an actual shark?

As I said in my review for the first book, I highly recommend this book for all animal freaks, especially girls in middle school. Heck, most every animal lover would enjoy it. Just read it, alright? Got it? Yay!

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Book Review Tuesday (8/23/16)- Monstrous (series)

Posted on by madeline @ The Bookish Mutant

I am so exciting to be posting this book today! It’s one of my new favorites, and I hope you will. It’s a lot like Frankenstein, but with castles, hybrids, dragons, roses, and a bit of romance and sea monsters.

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Monstrous

Kymera was created by her father, with a mostly human body with added raven’s wings, cat eyes and claws, and a serpent’s  tail (with three stinging barbs). Her purpose is to rescue the girls of Bryre, who are all ill and dying thanks to the curse of a wizard. But when a human boy spots her on one of her nightly trips, Kymera befriends him. But the dark secrets he knows will make her never the same again…

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Ravenous

Greta, one of the girls who was saved from the wizard’s curse, has a problem. Her brother Hans has been kidnapped by a cannibalistic witch! To save him, she must find the famed Cornucopia, a neverending source of food, and give it to the witch. Can she complete the quest in time to rescue her brother?

 

I highly recommend this book! Also, if you look at the back cover of Ravenous…

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Notice the witch’s hut.

Is anyone else thinking BABA YAGA?!?!? OMG

Anyone, you should totally read this book. Your life will be better if you do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Book Review Tuesday (8/16/16)- Courage for Beginners

Posted on by madeline @ The Bookish Mutant

Before I start this review, note that this book is not a self-help book.

Hello again, everyone! This is my last book review before summer ends…sigh…it went by so quickly, but it was a good summer. Anyway, here’s your book.

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Courage for Beginners

Mysti Murphy’s life is a whole lot less than perfect- her mother is agoraphobic, her dad is in the hospital after falling from a tree, and her best friend has left her for a “social experiment”- becoming a hipster to get the attention of a certain cheerleader. Life is just not in her favor. Oh, how she wishes she was a fictional character. In books, things always seem to work out perfectly. Can she survive seventh grade?

 

I’d consider this more of a light read, but that certainly doesn’t mean it wasn’t good. Have a good rest of your summer!

 

 

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Book Review Tuesday (8/9/16)-The Dragon of Trelian

Posted on by madeline @ The Bookish Mutant

Hello, everyone, and Happy National Book Lover’s Day! It’s super great that it’s a Tuesday because of the aforementioned national holiday. Perfect for a book review! So get out there, read a book, and spread the love and bookworminess!

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The Dragon of Trelian

Apprentice mage Calen never thought in a million years that he would ever meet a princess, and much less thought that they would ever become friends. But when it does, Princess Meglynne has a startling secret- she is caretaker for a dragon, who she calls Jakl. What’s more, Meg has a connection to the dragon like no other. Can she and Calen keep Jakl safe from those who would slay him? And, what are those mysterious, screaming creatures that appear around the castle grounds?

 

I’d say that for those of you who like Narnia-ish or Harry Potter-ish books, this book is most likely for you. Have a great rest of your summers, and happy reading!

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Book Review Tuesday (8/2/16)-Maybe A Fox

Posted on by madeline @ The Bookish Mutant

Hi everyone, and happy August! I still can’t believe summer’s almost over. Sigh…

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Maybe A Fox

Eleven year old Jules and her twolve year old sister Sylvie are inseperable. Sure, one likes rock collecting and the other likes running (really, really fast), but they’re still inserperable. Jules can’t imagine life without Sylvie. But when Sylvie drowns in the nearby creek, Jules finally has to. Just as Sylvie dies, a fox cub is born. The cub is a kennen- an animal with a connection to a human. And this cub is connected to Jules. Can the cub find Jules in time? And will Jules get over the death of her sister?

 

I honestly forget if this made me cry or not, but I’m guessing roughly 60% of readers will cry. Beautiful book.

Also, I’m not going to review this on my blog b/c giving away the plot would spoil an awful lot, I FINISHED THE EIGHT HARRY POTTER BOOK YESTERDAY. SO AWESOME.

Bye!

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Book Review Tuesday (7/26/16)- Darkbeast

Posted on by madeline @ The Bookish Mutant

Hi everyone!!! Lately I’ve been reading a lot, which is very exciting. For me, at least.  I’ve been waiting to read this for a little while since it was recommended to me on Goodreads. So here you go!

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Darkbeast

In the land of Duodecia, every child has a darkbeast- an animal bound to them at birth that takes all of their fear and bad thoughts. On their twelfth nameday, every child must go to the godhouse to slay their darkbeast. But Keara cannot bear the thought of losing her darkbeast, a raven named Caw. So on her nameday, she fails to kill him and runs away to join the travelers, a troupe of performers who roam the land performing their plays. Will she stay hidden from the Inquisitors, who are hunting her down because of her failure?

 

As I said in my Goodreads review, “Beautifully written, with an original concept to match. I just LOVE the concept of an animal, bonded to a child, that takes all of their fear, rebellion, and other bad thoughts. Great characters, creative, and just plain great.”

Thank you for reading!