“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.” ~ Sir Francis Bacon
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The Fire Eternal (Last Dragon Chronicles #9) by Chris D’Lacey
Title: The Fire EternalAuthor: Chris D’LaceyPublisher: Orchard Books Release Date: 2007Other Titles in Series: The Fire Within (#1), Icefire (#2), Fire Star (#3), Dark Fire (#5), Fire World (#6) Rating:Characters: 19/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 20/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 99/100 or A+Source: I own this book Synopsis: Five years have passed since the mysterious disappearance of cult author, David […]
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Fire Star (Last Dragon Chronicles #3) by Chris D’Lacey
Title: Fire StarAuthor: Chris D’LaceyPublisher: Orchard BooksRelease Date: 2005Other Titles in Series: The Fire Within (#1), Icefire (#2), The Fire Eternal (#4), Dark Fire (#5), Fire World (#6) Rating:Characters: 20/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 19/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 99/100Source: I own this book Synopsis: A research trip to the Arctic and a contract for a new book – life […]
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Icefire (Last Dragon Chronicles #2) by Chris D’Lacey
Title: IcefireAuthor: Chris D’LaceyPublisher: Orchard BooksRelease Date: 2003Other Titles in Series: The Fire Within (#1), Fire Star (#3), The Fire Eternal (#4), Dark Fire (#5), Fire World (#6) Rating:Characters: 20/20Plot: 19/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 19/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 98/100 or A+Source: I own this book Synopsis: In the exciting sequel to The Fire Within, David must uncover the truth […]
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The Fire Within (Last Dragon Chronicles #1) by Chris D’Lacey
Title: The Fire WithinAuthor: Chris D’LaceyGenre: Adventure/FantasyPublisher: Orchard BooksRelease Date: 2001Other Titles in Series: Icefire (#2), Fire Star (#3), The Fire Eternal (#4), Dark Fire (#5), Fire World (#6) Rating:Characters: 20/20Plot: 18/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 19/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 97/100 or ASource: I own this lovely book 😉 Synopsis: When David moves in with Elizabeth Pennykettle and her eleven-year-old […]
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The Light (Morpheus Road #1) by D.J. MacHale
Title: The LightAuthor: D.J. MacHaleGenre: Young Adult/Psychological Horror Publisher: AladdinRelease Date: April 20, 2010Other Titles in Series: TheBlack Rating: Characters: 18/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 19/20Writing: 19/20Recommendation: 19/20Overall: 95/100 or ASource: Library Synopsis: Marshall Seaver is being haunted. It begins with mysterious sounds, a fleeting face outside the window, a rogue breeze-all things that can be explained away. […]
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Brisingr (Inheritance Cycle #3) by Christopher Paolini
Title: BrisingrAuthor: Christopher PaoliniGenre: YA Fantasy Publisher: Alfred A. KnopfRelease Date: September 20th 2008Other Titles in Series: Eragon (#1), Eldest (#2), Inheritance (#4 to be released) Rating: Characters: 20/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 20/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 100/100 or A+Source: Borrowed from Friend Synopsis: Oaths sworn. . . Loyalties tested. . . Forces collide. It’s been only months since […]
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The Sorceress: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott
Title: The SorceressAuthor: Michael ScottPublisher: Random HouseRelease Date: May 26, 2009Other Titles in Series: The Alchemist (#1), The Magician (#2), The Necromancer (#4), The Warlock (#5) Rating:Characters: 18/20Plot: 18/20Originality: 18/20Writing: 18/20Recommendation: 19/20Overall: 91/100 or A-Source: Library Synopsis: Paris: Dr John Dee has torn the city apart in every attempt to intercept the immortal Nicholas Flamel […]
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Eldest (Inheritance Cycle #2) by Christopher Paolini
Title: EldestAuthor: Christopher PaoliniPublisher: Alfred KnopfRelease Date: August 23, 2005 Other Titles in Series: Eragon (#1), Brisingr (#3), Inheritence (#4) Rating:Characters: 20/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 19/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 99/100 or A+ Source: Borrowed from friend (Eddy) Synopsis: Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler […]
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The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott
Title: The MagicianAuthor: Michael ScottPublisher: Random HouseRelease Date: May 26, 2008Other Titles in series: The Alchemist (#1), The Sorceress (#3), The Necromancer (#4), The Warlock (#5) Rating:Characters: 18/20Plot: 18/20Originality: 18/20Writing: 18/20Recommendation: 19/20Overall: 91/100 or A-Source: Library Synopsis: After fleeing Ojai, Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and Scatty emerge in Paris, the City of Lights. Home for Nicholas […]
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