Jack K Fiction Award

The winner of the Jack K Fiction Award 2011 is DIVERGENT BY VERONICA ROTH!

Congratulations to all of the nominees.

The Warlock

Quick Summary: The Warlock is the fifth book in the series by Michael Scott and we find Sophie and Josh divided. According to the prophecy, one will save the world, and one will destroy it, but which one is which? Josh is with Dr. John Dee, a man who used to be his enemy, and Virginia Dare in San Francisco. Scathach, Palamedes, Shakespeare and Joan of Arc and her husband are trapped in the past on Danu Talis with death. Sophie is with the Alchemist and his wife, but Nicholas is very close to death, and Perry is right behind him. There is too little time left before the world, undoubtedly, ends.

My review: I, like all other books in this series, very much enjoyed it. It left me confused but I do like being confused and having everything straighten out in the end, it makes me think about it. It is so complex and I feel the need to research every character. I love this series!

My rating:

*****

This book is nominated for the Jack K Fiction Award for 2011!

Blood Red Road

Quick Synopsis: Blood Red Road is the story of Saba by Silverlake who has lived her entire life by a small lake with her father, sister, and twin brother, Lugh. Then the storm hits. Then a few men come by and take Lugh and Saba has to find her brother and travel through strange lands before it's too late.

My Review: I really enjoyed this book. There was a little bit of everything in it. Excitement, romance, anger, hatred, sadness...whatever you can think of, that's what this book has. At first I was a bit skeptical because the author writes with the accent pronunciations and also because there are no quotations, but I soon got over that fact and continued on with an unforgettable book.

My Rating:

*****

(This book is nominated for the Jack K Fiction Award for 2011)

Trapped

Brief Summary: This book is about Scotty Weems who, during a large snow storm, gets trapped in his school with six other people. At first it seems like something that will last one night, but the snow does not stop after that, nor the next day. The snow just keeps falling and, with the power, the heat, and the pipes not working, any moment could be your death.

My Review: I really did enjoy this book. At first, I thought that I wasn't because of the "teenager point-of-view" with bad grammar and fragments (a very bothersome thing I come across when reading) but once I started reading, I found it interesting and I kept getting more and more drawn into the book. I think that it was a good read.

My Rating:

****

This book is a candidate for the Jack K Fiction Award

Subject Seven

Brief Summary: Subject Seven follows along multiple characters such as Subject Seven, Hunter Harrison, and many more. All of them are leading normal lives, but there is one thing that connects all of them, and Subject Seven holds that secret. What is Subject Seven? Well, years ago scientists developed a military weapon: sleeper assassins that are almost like Jeckly and Hyde with regular teenagers.
Subject Seven is there leader, and he has a plan that requires all of their help.


My review: I enjoyed reading Subject Seven very much. There were a few graphic scenes and lots of swearing, so it is not for young readers, but besides that, it was an amazing book and I cannot wait for the sequel. For Moore's first Young Adult book, I say that it was a success.

My rating:

*****

***This book may win the Jack K Fiction Award 2011***

Divergent

In Veronica Roth's first novel, Divergent is one that won't be soon forgotten. It is about Tris Prior living in a divided city, but there is something special about her. Will being a divergent put her in danger or can she live the rest of her life in peace?

Divergent is really one of the best books that I have ever read. I would compare it to Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games. It's that good. I found myself dying to read it, and when I did, my heart would be pounding and I would be gasping every few pages, pages that I could not stop turning. I am sure that we will see more from Veronica Roth.

Divergent comes out May 2011.

My rating: *****

Nomination for 2011 Jackpk Fiction Award