Fearscape by Simon Holt

Title: Fearscape
Author: Simon Holt

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Age Group: Young Adult
Grade: A

It's been a year since Reggie first discovered the Vours, and the Winter Solstice is approaching once again. It will be another night of unspeakable horror for those unlucky enough to be taken by the Vours, because this time, she won't be able to stop them. The Vours have imprisoned Reggie in a psychiatric hospital, where she is subjected to a daily routine of unfathomably sadistic experiments. Her life is a living Hell, but she won't give up. They attacked her brother. They killed her friend. And Reggie will never stop fighting back.
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These books are so mindblowing! This review will most likely include spoilers, so if you haven't read the first two books and don't want to know how things wrap up, don't continue.

One of my favorite things about these books was the descriptions of the fearscapes. This book had plenty of that. Since Reggie is constantly put to the test by being forced into Fearscapes, we get to see a lot of them. I am always surprised by how thought out and complex they are. These aren't just simple fears, you feel like you get a glimpse into the lives of these people. Even when I was a bit afraid, I felt something more, like understanding. Because a lot of the fears we can all idetify with.

I really enjoyed watching Aaron change throughout the trilogy. Most all of the characters changed, but for him I felt it was bigger. I loved him since the beginning, but he got even better. He gained confidence in himself, and pushed himself to new limits. Plus he is super adorable. All of the characters were truly great and I was impressed by the ways they evolved.

Everytime you think the story can't go any farther Holt thinks up something new and fantastic to keep it alive. Many times I thought nothing more could happen, there could be no more twists, they won't uncover the next mystery, but they can and do. These books never left me with a dull moment, and I loved it.

Overall I would have to say that Fearscape was a great end to a great trilogy. They fascinated me in almost every way possible and had me begging for more. I would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys being afraid and likes a little mystery.

-Amanda

Waiting on Wednesday

Those That Wake by Jesse Karp--March

New York City’s spirit has been crushed. People walk the streets with their heads down, withdrawing from one another and into the cold comfort of technology. Teenagers Mal and Laura have grown up in this reality. They’ve never met. Seemingly, they never will.

But on the same day Mal learns his brother has disappeared, Laura discovers her parents have forgotten her. Both begin a search for their families that leads them to the same truth: someone or something has wiped the teens from the memories of every person they have ever known. Thrown together, Mal and Laura must find common ground as they attempt to reclaim their pasts.

Through Her Eyes by Jennifer Archer--April

Sixteen-year-old Tansy Piper is less than thrilled about being uprooted yet again so her novelist mother can work on a new book, and she is determined to hate her grandfather's tiny hometown of Cedar Canyon, Tex. Worse yet, their new house ("three stories of pure creepiness") is said to be haunted by the ghost of 17-year-old Henry Peterson. Tansy becomes increasingly intrigued by Henry's story, and she is stunned when her camera's viewfinder shows her black-and-white images of moments that have long passed, moments that include Henry. Feeling transported into the photographs, Tansy starts to spend more and more time in Henry's world. As the color in Tansy's world begins to drain away and fill Henry's colorless world, Tansy is pulled deeper inside until she's on the cusp of entering it forever.

-Amanda

February in Review

Okay. My success from January did not continue into February. I have many excuses for this, but of course none of them really matter. The truth is, I got lazy and didn't schedule posts. When I KNOW that I'll never getting around to posting every single day. *sigh* nonetheless, here are my pathetic stats.

I read 3 books this month (you can check them all out in the sidebar)

I reviewed 1:
The Keening by A. LaFaye

I watched 1 movies/seasons of tv shows this month (also in the side bar)

I reviewed 0:

Challenges:

I listened to 2/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge

I read 12/100 books towards my personal goal

Blog Changes: None

Contests:

I only hosted/held one contest this month, which is still going on HERE

Let's hope I can jump back on the wagon and make for a very good March!

-Amanda

Everything is Fine Giveaway

This month I am giving away of Everything is Fine by Ann Dee Ellis. Here is the description:

Stuck at home caring for her severely depressed mother and abandoned by her father, Mazzy has only the day-to-day dramas of her neighborhood to keep her busy. But between flirting with the boy next door and worrying about the fact that she's flat-chested, Mazzy has to face the fact that her mom is emotionally paralyzed by a family tragedy. As readers delve into the story, they'll eventually discover what it was that tore Mazzy's family apart, and they'll see what it takes to put it back together.

The rules are below::

• 1 (one) winner will receive a copy of Everything is Fine by Ann Dee Ellis


• Please allow about 3 weeks to receive your prize.


• I will e-mail the winner and also post the winner on the blog. If the winner does not reply within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen.


• U.S Only


• Ends March 24th

Enter HERE