Forget-her-nots by Amy Brecount White

Title: Forget-her-nots










Author: Amy Brecount White



Published: Greenwillow Books, 2010



Pages: 384



Snippet: "No one we truly love ever leaves us completely."



Summary: When someone leaves three mystery flowers outside her dorm door, Laurel thinks that maybe the Avondale School isn't so awful after all — until her own body starts to freak out. In the middle of her English presentation on the Victorian Language of Flowers, strange words pop into her head, and her body seems to tingle and hum. Impulsively, Laurel gives the love bouquet she made to demonstrate the language to her spinster English teacher. When that teacher unexpectedly and immediately finds romance, Laurel suspects that something — something magical — is up. With her new friend, Kate, she sets out to discover the origins and breadth of her powers by experimenting on herself and others. But she can’t seem to find any living experts in the field of flower powers to guide her. And her bouquets don't always do her bidding, especially when it comes to her own crush, Justin. Rumors about Laurel and her flowers fly across campus, and she's soon besieged by requests from girls — both friends and enemies — who want their lives magically transformed — just in time for prom. (Taken from Goodreads)



Review: When I found out that Forget-her-nots was about flowers I jumped at the chance to read this book. I love flowers and I love the whole concept of the 'language of flowers'.  It was a really good book. The flowers in the book made for such an  interesting and unique story.



The book was written in quite a simple language so it didn't take too long to read through the book.  I would say that this book is probably for a younger young adult audience just because the story is written quite simply.



None of the characters were outstanding. I think I missed a part of it because I was a little confused at Laurel's behaviour but it was explained a little later on.  I thought Tara was an absolutely horrible character and I know some people are mean but she just seemed to be too mean at times.



One thing I'm really curious about is if  there will be a sequel. Forget-her-nots ended quite abruptly so I was left a little dazed at the end.



Overall, I enjoyed Forget-her-nots.  It had a really unique and original concept and I loved learning about all the flowers but I didn't think it was the best book out there.  If you're looking for a bright, summer read with a lot of flowers then Forget-her-nots would be a great read.



Source: International Book Tours
Source URL: https://free1image.blogspot.com/search/label/boarding%20school
Visit free image for daily updated images of art collection

Firespell by Chloe Neill

Title: Firespell





Author: Chloe Neill





Published: Signet, 2010





Pages: 256





Snippet: "Scout released me, then wiped tears from beneath her eyes."





Summary: As the new girl at the elite St. Sophia’s boarding school, Lily Parker thinks her classmates are the most monstrous things she’ll have to face… 



When Lily’s guardians decided to send her away to a fancy boarding school in Chicago, she was shocked. So was St. Sophia’s. Lily’s ultra-rich brat pack classmates think Lily should be the punchline to every joke, and on top of that, she’s hearing strange noises and seeing bizarre things in the shadows of the creepy building.




Review: Firespell was an interesting book.  The more I read it the more I was interested, it kind of had a little element of mystery and I really love mystery so I wanted to keep reading to know more.  Some of the little mysteries within the book were solved in this book but others weren't and no doubt will be answered in the next book.
I liked Lily, as far as main characters go she rocked.  She had attitude and she wasn't weak, she was very independent and so it was really refreshing to have a kick-butt main character.
As for the paranormal aspect of Firespell, it was there but there wasn't too much. Which is understandable because it is the first book in the series so it is setting the scene.
Overall, I really enjoyed Firespell, there was so much that made the book so enjoyable.  There were awesome characters, the story line was really interesting and there was an element of mystery which just makes the book so much more cooler.
I definitely cannot wait for the next book in the series because Firespell is an awesome read.



Source: Own copy
Source URL: https://free1image.blogspot.com/search/label/boarding%20school
Visit free image for daily updated images of art collection

The Dreaming Volume Three by Queenie Chan

Title: The Dreaming Volume Three
Author: Queenie Chan
Published: Los Angeles : Tokyopop, c2007
Series: Book 3, The Dreaming
Pages: 190
Summary: Where did the ghostly girls come from? And what do they want? Before the students know it, the missing girls enter the school, where Amber spots Millie, who speaks to her almost as if to warn her of something. Is there more to this supernatural mystery than just the school itself?
Review: Volume Three is the final book in the trilogy. I loved the entire series and while I'm relieved the scariness is over but I'm also sad that it has ended.
With Volume 3 I am not disappointed. It is really good and I thought it was highly scary too. Fortunately when I went to sleep after reading the entire series I didn't have any nightmares.
I loved the illustrations they were all really good. They were so well drawn that they added to the horror of the story so much.
I found the ending to be quite an interesting one. While they didn't explain one thing it was really obvious what had happened. I also felt sad by the ending because it wasn't a happy one and I felt sorry for the twin girls.
Looking back at the trilogy as a whole I felt that we didn't get to know much about Amber and what was known about her left holes and questions for me.
The rest of the book however, was really good.
Definitely check this entire series out.
Source URL: https://free1image.blogspot.com/search/label/boarding%20school
Visit free image for daily updated images of art collection

The Dreaming Volume Two by Queenie Chan

Title: The Dreaming Volume Two
Author: Queenie Chan
Published: Los Angeles : Tokyopop, 2006
Pages: 190
Series: Book 2, The Dreaming
Summary: Greenwich Private College grinds to a complete halt after the discovery of Millie's body. As gloom and despair sets in, most of the students leave the school. But Jeanie's curiosity keeps her on campus, and when she's led down the path of the Greenwich's dark history, has she awakened a ghostly curse?
Review: Of the trilogy I have to say that this one was my least favourite but in saying that it was still completely awesome and oh so spooky.
The illustrations in this one creeped me out and amazed me and I was reading this one at night all alone. So it definitely added to the scary factor.
The story line continued from the ending of the first one and it was really good. It definitely grabbed my attention and I definitely can say that it was fantastic.
If you like mystery and if you like horror and you like manga this book will be utterly perfect. I do of course recommend that you read the series in order though.
Source URL: https://free1image.blogspot.com/search/label/boarding%20school
Visit free image for daily updated images of art collection