Books in 2009

Well, I haven't really been keeping up with the blog much, but school was taking up most of my time. I didn't even get to read any of my books! Fortunately, now that school is done, I've been busy remedying the situation. So, I figured I'd list the books that I've read since the beginning of 2009, rate them, and write a few comments about some of them, as well as writing about a few of the ones that I've been waiting on. I read about a 100 book challenge, and though I'd keep tabs on what I read this year, and see how I do. 

1. 1984 by George Orwell -- 5/10

2. The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J. K. Rowling-- 6/10 -- It's a nice book to pick up every once in a while and read a story from, but that's all it's really meant to be.

3. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter -- 8/10 -- These books are fun to read, and one of a kind. Looking forward to the next one.

4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer -- 9/10 -- After reading the back, I wasn't too sure about this book, but my mom read it, and told me I needed to read it. It was much better than I'd originally thought, though a little slow to get started.

5. Brisingr by Christopher Paolini -- 8/10 -- Better than the last two, and I can't wait for the next one! Only complaint is a little too much detail in parts.

6. The Eye of the Forest by P. B. Kerr -- 8/10 -- This series doesn't disappoint! I'm hoping that there will be more.

7. The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong-- 9.5/10 -- The much anticipated sequel to The Summoning didn't let me down! Loved it, and really loved all of the parts with just Chloe and Derek! <3

8. Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks -- 10/10 -- A unique book, although it did have elements that reminded me of Artemis Fowl and I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You. Very good story.

9. Genius Squad by Catherine Jinks -- 10/10 -- The sequel to Evil Genius, it was very entertaining, and held up to the standards of the first book. Can't wait for the next one!

10. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead -- 10/10 -- Excellent book! Kick-ass main character, and an interesting take on vampires. Not your usual vampire novel.

11. Frostbite by Richelle Mead -- 10/10 -- Another success in the Vampire Academy series. I liked the addition of Adrian, but I was a little teary at the end.

12. Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead -- 9.5/10 -- The most recent book in the Vampire Academy series. It was just as great as the other two, but I didn't like the way it ended off... I don't have much hope for what many of the fans wish for in the next one. So it lost half a point.

I've also taken some time and re-read a few books. They were Twilight and New Moon (and I plan on re-reading Eclipse and Breaking Dawn at some point), as well as Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. In retrospect, it wasn't as funny as I remembered, but then again, I had since read the Dirk Gently books.

Here's some books that are coming soon that I'm looking forward to:

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan -- The last book in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. It's already out, I'm going to pick it up tomorrow... so excited!

Kiss of Life by Dan Waters -- The sequel to Generation Dead, comes out May 12.

The Soldiers of Halla by D. J. MacHale -- Ohh! So excited! Comes out May 12th. It's the 10th book in the Travellers series. I think it may be the last one too. I love the series!

Well, I'm going to head off. Hopefully I'll remember to write something about the Last Olympian when I'm done it, and maybe gush a bit about the Sims 3!