Sunday, July 31, 2011

The Demon's Covenant

Hello everybody this week I read The Demon's Covenant the second book of the series it is written by Sarah Rees Brennan.It is published in 2010 and receive positive review.This time it tells from Mae point of view(The first one is Nick.

The good
.The characters are more alive this time(youcan't help loving Mae and Nick,feeling sorry for Jamie and Anabelle(Mae's mother
.The story has improved(The goblin market is shown more it explores the world more)
.I really liked the cover(the one with the illustration)

The bad
.Nothing I can say that is bad except for the cover(I managed to bought the illustrated one but I almost decided to buy the one with real people on it)I have said before that I don't like cover with real people on it but this book takes it to a whole new level the back ground is so tacky I wanted to scream(Thank goodness I managed to find the illustrated one but it was really hard to find)

Quick summary
Mae now returns to her normal life but one day she saw Jamie talking to Gerald(a magician in the obsidian circle)she quickly calls Nick and Alan.Gerald is trying to make Jamie to become one of their mages.jamie thinks of agreeing since he thinks Gerald can help him control his power but Mae is not......................That's all I can say read the book it definitely worth it.

The conclusion
The Demon' Covenant is an absolutely amazing book. it has amazing story lovable characters and absolutely enchanting setting.Sarah writes her story with action and humour like nothing.Mae is definitely a great choice for the main character in these book,she was so spunky and adventurous that even I were suprised on somethings that she did,perhaps what made Mae a standout was that she was one of the weakest main character in the book but that didn't stop her,she tried everything to save the one she loved even Nick and Simon with her bravery that you simply cannot but feel respect for her.The ending managed to suprise me.This book is definitely going to be one of my favourite book for years to come and it shows that Sarah Rees Brennan is an author that is to be reckoned with.

Rating:10 out of 10

Thursday, July 28, 2011

The Necromancer

The Necromancer is the fourth book of The Secrets of Immortal Nicholas Flamel.It was published in 2010.It recieve generally positive reviews.

The good
.I simply loved Aoife
.Great ending

The bad
.Less adventure than the first three book
.John Dee isn't as funny as usual

Quick summary
Sophie and Josh has finally returned to San Fransisco.While they were just arriving at their aunt house they saw a limo and suddenly Aoife comes out(Scatatch twin sister) and she suddenly kidnaps Sophie.Josh quickly went to the Flamels.Meanwhile now John Dee is a wanted man since he has failed to get the codex.John quickly went to London and met his old acquantinces Virginia Dare an immortal which has killed her master......................that's all I can give

The conclusion
Like always the series is fun and a fast read but this time it lacks adventure maybe because this time they are not in the run.Anyway John Dee isn't as funny as usual but luckily I really liked Aoife her dedication toward her sister is really touching and with a great ending but it is still not enough,this is perhaps the weakest of the series.

Rating:7 out of 10

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The Demon's Lexicon

Hello everybody I'm really sorry that around this 4 month I haven't be writing any post that quickly.I was really busy I was focusing on learning a new language and it takes so much time.Anyway enough about me last week I read a book called The Demon's Lexicon it is written by Sarah Rees Brennan.It was published in 2009 and it is the first book of the triology.

The good
.A lot of suprises
.I absolutely loved Nick and Mae
.It has an engaging story

The bad
.Didn't quite like the cover(the one with illustration)
.Jamie didn't flesh out as I hoped he could
.To me she could tell about the market or Demons more

Quick summary
Nick Ryves and his brother Alan keeps fighting a group mages to protect their mother.One day a pair of siblings(Mae and Jamie)came to them seeking help because Jamie has been cursed and she heard rumours that they knew something about magic.When Nick is about to kick them out(not a people person)Alan let them stayed mainly because he has a crush on Mae.So they decided to go the Goblin Market(a place where people trade magical items and summons demons(but mages aren't allowed can you believe that)there.......That all I guess.

The conclusion
The Demon's Lexicon is an absolutely great book while it does have it badside like the cover,some part and characters should have appeared more but it is outshined by the greatness of the story and the characters and afterall if she explained and talked about everything there would be nothing to put in the sequel.

Rating:9 out of 10