"This action-packed novel grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and hauled me into its pages … If you're interested in high suspense adventure stories this could be the book for you. Piers has a brilliant way with words, every sentence conjures up a vivid image. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did."
"Suspenseful and peculiar, simultaneously apprehensive and gripping, Torday's vision of nature and adventure will charm those who have a soft spot for sympathetic scenarios. From the vivid style to the inventive storyline, the audience goes through mixed emotions … the book was so immaculately written that I did not even realize that the animals were able to talk."
From talking animals: have you ever wondered what it would be like to stop speaking? Site member OrliTheBookworm found out in our next book, a terrifically good review of Unspeakable by Abbie Rushton. In this tale, Megan has become a mute ever since the death of her best friend. Then Jasmine comes along, and begins to uncover the truth.
"I loved Unspeakable for various reasons. I loved how Unspeakable has these underlining factors that it tackles, as well as the mains plotline of Hana's death and Megan being a mute … Overall, I'm excited to see what Abbie Rushton comes up with next. Because, for a debut author, this is pretty fabulous, and as I said on Twitter, I wish I could wipe my memory so I could devour it again and again."
Continuing the theme of mental health, emybot wrote a brilliant review of the heartbreaking It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini. This coming-of-age book follows the thoughts of 15-year-old Craig, who suffers from depression.
"This book was Fantastic. Anyone dealing with any kind of mental illness needs to read this. Heck, anyone who knows anyone or knew someone who had a mental illness or saw someone with one on TV or in a movie or even just walked past someone who looked glum, needs to read this."
And now for something completely different. Vampires, warlocks and magic feature in our next pick – a superb review by elenorreads of the supernatural fangirl phenomena, The Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare. As the first story in the Infernal Devices series, Tessa arrives in England during the reign of Queen Victoria and is forced to seek refuge with the Shadowhunters as she is hunted by an unknown enemy.
"I loved the plot! I think this book was so much more exciting to read after having read The Mortal Instruments series because we learn the origins/backgrounds of a lot of characters featured in that series. Let me just say after reading The Infernal Devices, I NEED City of Heavenly Fire! ... it an amazing series that kept me gripped the whole time. It is well worth reading and the ending didn't disappoint."
Finally on a lighter note, we end this week's roundup with a terrific review by Prince Caspian of Cakes In Space by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre. In this hilarious intergalatic tale, Astra asks her spaceship to make delicious cakes but instead it creates people-eating cakes!
"This is quite a funny book and I really liked the pictures. I think that boys and girls age 6-9 who like adventures would enjoy this book. I would give it 5/5."
A massive thank you to our site members for all their excellent reviews this week! If your review has been picked for our roundup, be sure to email the Book Elves and we will send you a prize in the post!
Happy reading!
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