Title: The Sword Bearer
Author: John White
Rating: Four and a Half Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
On John's 13th birthday, he believes that he will finally learn the secret of the ring and locket that he's got... as well of his parents, who he never knew. But when he returns home from school, he finds his grandma dead! Then a terrible man comes along to take him.
What else does John do, but run away? But he is transported to the magical world of Anthropos, where he discovers that he is to be the Sword Bearer, and the slayer of the Goblin Prince. He also meets the mysterious and powerful seer Mab, and the Matmon, natives of the world.
But first he has a lot to learn about the mysterious Changer, who rules all things...
Rockin' Review:
Some of you might have picked this up at the last comment, but this book is definitely Christian. But don't let that bug yah! It's still an extremely rockin' book! The story was great! There were a few writing glitches (like, we sometimes knew stuff the character didn't), so that was why it lost a half-guitar. But, otherwise, it was a wonderful story.
Definitely get this book! It's totally rockin'!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Indiana Jones and the Dance of the Giants
Title: Indiana Jones and the Dance of the Giants
Author: Rob MacGregor
Rating: Four Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
Indy has landed a job at a college, and already a student's on his nerves. Her name is Deirdre Campbell, daughter of his boss!
Don't worry... this book doesn't all take place at college! It wouldn't be Indiana Jones! Indy joins Deirdre and her mom on a dig for a golden scroll... one that could prove the existence of Merlin!
But Indy and the Campbells aren't the only ones looking for the scroll! A power-hungry man is after the scroll as well, and is also concerned with Stonehenge...
And the Omphalos stone that Indy found at Delphi!
Rockin' Review:
This book was much better than its predecessor! Mr. MacGregor really managed to get up and going after the first book. Hey, sometimes folks need to take their first steps as well! But all's good now... it still didn't have the luster of the movie novels, but it's still a very good book to read.
So, if you see it, even if you just want to learn about Indy's past a bit, get this book!
Author: Rob MacGregor
Rating: Four Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
Indy has landed a job at a college, and already a student's on his nerves. Her name is Deirdre Campbell, daughter of his boss!
Don't worry... this book doesn't all take place at college! It wouldn't be Indiana Jones! Indy joins Deirdre and her mom on a dig for a golden scroll... one that could prove the existence of Merlin!
But Indy and the Campbells aren't the only ones looking for the scroll! A power-hungry man is after the scroll as well, and is also concerned with Stonehenge...
And the Omphalos stone that Indy found at Delphi!
Rockin' Review:
This book was much better than its predecessor! Mr. MacGregor really managed to get up and going after the first book. Hey, sometimes folks need to take their first steps as well! But all's good now... it still didn't have the luster of the movie novels, but it's still a very good book to read.
So, if you see it, even if you just want to learn about Indy's past a bit, get this book!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Force of Arms
Title: Force of Arms
Author: Jack McKinney
Rating: Four and a Half Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
The first Robotech War is almost over. Now both Breetai's and Commander Gloval's forces are in trouble from the head Zentraedi, Dolza, and the Grand Fleet. And the UEDC still refuses to listen! The fate of humanity and many Zentreadi rests in this last battle...
Will anyone make it out alive?!?
Rockin' Review:
This was a very good book. It didn't hit the five-guitar because it wasn't as enjoyable as a five-guitar, but it was still very good. The point of view problem was nonexistent in this book.
Have you seen this Robotech book in an used bookstore? Then hope it's still there, because I say get it!
Author: Jack McKinney
Rating: Four and a Half Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
The first Robotech War is almost over. Now both Breetai's and Commander Gloval's forces are in trouble from the head Zentraedi, Dolza, and the Grand Fleet. And the UEDC still refuses to listen! The fate of humanity and many Zentreadi rests in this last battle...
Will anyone make it out alive?!?
Rockin' Review:
This was a very good book. It didn't hit the five-guitar because it wasn't as enjoyable as a five-guitar, but it was still very good. The point of view problem was nonexistent in this book.
Have you seen this Robotech book in an used bookstore? Then hope it's still there, because I say get it!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
A Wizard of Earthsea
Title: A Wizard of Earthsea
Author: Ursula K. Guin
Rating: Three and a Half Guitars
Rockin' Review:
Ged may be a major hotshot in Earthsea now, but everyone has a back story. This book covers Ged's youth, where he learns of his power, and accidently releases a dangerous shadow. He has to come to terms with his fear and power, and stop the shadow before something dangerous happens. On the way, he has many adventures, but all comes to the shadow, made of something not of this world, but one of darkness...
Will Ged "Sparrowhawk" stop it?
Sizzilin' Summary:
My feelings on this one are complicated, but I'll do my best. It reads more like a history book, with some first-person scenes, so it's a different kind of read. I won't say it wasn't well written, because it was, but the story was a relaxing read, and not the greatest. The story wasn't bad, but it wasn't the greatest either. It was very good in some parts, not so great in others.
It was still very well-written, which is why it got the half-guitar. If you're into classics, get this book. But otherwise... I suggest reading the first chapter and making up your own mind. I'm honestly not sure what to say about this book.
Here's my best: it was well-written, but only an in-between story.
Author: Ursula K. Guin
Rating: Three and a Half Guitars
Rockin' Review:
Ged may be a major hotshot in Earthsea now, but everyone has a back story. This book covers Ged's youth, where he learns of his power, and accidently releases a dangerous shadow. He has to come to terms with his fear and power, and stop the shadow before something dangerous happens. On the way, he has many adventures, but all comes to the shadow, made of something not of this world, but one of darkness...
Will Ged "Sparrowhawk" stop it?
Sizzilin' Summary:
My feelings on this one are complicated, but I'll do my best. It reads more like a history book, with some first-person scenes, so it's a different kind of read. I won't say it wasn't well written, because it was, but the story was a relaxing read, and not the greatest. The story wasn't bad, but it wasn't the greatest either. It was very good in some parts, not so great in others.
It was still very well-written, which is why it got the half-guitar. If you're into classics, get this book. But otherwise... I suggest reading the first chapter and making up your own mind. I'm honestly not sure what to say about this book.
Here's my best: it was well-written, but only an in-between story.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Lord of the Clans
Title: Lord of the Clans
Author: Christie Golden
Rating: Five Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
Thrall the orc was found as a baby and raised by a cruel human master. He learned different ways of the humans as a slave. Then he learned the true cruelty of his master while he was a gladiator. With the help of one human friend, Taretha (or Tari for short), Thrall escapes so he can find his people.
The orcs are kept in interment camps during this time, and Thrall is disgusted. He eventually finds his clan, and becomes a shaman. But then he helps to lead a war, with his eyes on revenge and rebuilding his broken race.
All the while, he shall be discovering his destiny...
Rockin' Review:
This was a great book! The characterizations were great, and it was fun to learn the background story of Thrall, (SPOILER ALERT) Warchief of the Horde! (SPOILER ALERT END). The story was extremely well-written and enjoyable, and the characters seemed almost real. Mrs. Golden did a great job on this book.
Even if you're not interested in WOW folklore, this is a great book to pick up, even just for the story! It's totally rockin'!
Author: Christie Golden
Rating: Five Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
Thrall the orc was found as a baby and raised by a cruel human master. He learned different ways of the humans as a slave. Then he learned the true cruelty of his master while he was a gladiator. With the help of one human friend, Taretha (or Tari for short), Thrall escapes so he can find his people.
The orcs are kept in interment camps during this time, and Thrall is disgusted. He eventually finds his clan, and becomes a shaman. But then he helps to lead a war, with his eyes on revenge and rebuilding his broken race.
All the while, he shall be discovering his destiny...
Rockin' Review:
This was a great book! The characterizations were great, and it was fun to learn the background story of Thrall, (SPOILER ALERT) Warchief of the Horde! (SPOILER ALERT END). The story was extremely well-written and enjoyable, and the characters seemed almost real. Mrs. Golden did a great job on this book.
Even if you're not interested in WOW folklore, this is a great book to pick up, even just for the story! It's totally rockin'!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Centaur Aisle
Title: Centaur Aisle
Author: Piers Anthony
Rating: Four Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
When King Trent of Xanth goes to set a trading deal with a Mundania Kingdom, he leaves Dor to keep an eye on things for a week. And then two extra weeks pass... revealing that King Trent and the Queen must be in trouble! To make matters worse, there is a centaur Magician around too, with the possible political problem predictions because of this...
Along with his friends and the princess Irene, Dor goes off to find the Magician, and a way to rescue King Trent. Along the way, he will learn many things, as well as lessons in love.
But they learn that the only way to save King Trent and the Queen is to bring magic into Mundania, which is impossible!
Or is it...?
Rockin' Review:
Piers Anthony wrote a really good book. It was full of jokes, mainly puns, and yet had a good storyline and plenty of action. It leaned more toward the "relaxing" read. I enjoyed this book, and suggest it!
Author: Piers Anthony
Rating: Four Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
When King Trent of Xanth goes to set a trading deal with a Mundania Kingdom, he leaves Dor to keep an eye on things for a week. And then two extra weeks pass... revealing that King Trent and the Queen must be in trouble! To make matters worse, there is a centaur Magician around too, with the possible political problem predictions because of this...
Along with his friends and the princess Irene, Dor goes off to find the Magician, and a way to rescue King Trent. Along the way, he will learn many things, as well as lessons in love.
But they learn that the only way to save King Trent and the Queen is to bring magic into Mundania, which is impossible!
Or is it...?
Rockin' Review:
Piers Anthony wrote a really good book. It was full of jokes, mainly puns, and yet had a good storyline and plenty of action. It leaned more toward the "relaxing" read. I enjoyed this book, and suggest it!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Battlehymn
Title: Battlehymn
Author: Jack McKinney
Rating: Three and a Half Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
The SDF-1 takes flight against orders in this one. Gloval is determined to get the citizens of Macross City back on Earth, even denying the United Earth Government! But a Zentraedi attack may change all that... and take out one of Rick's friends!
Then the SDF-1 is forced into space. Breetai makes a new plot, but is unaware of the rebellion within his own ranks. The three spies have returned, and other Zentraedi are more interested in the life of the "Micronians" (Earthlings). And the super-pilot Miriya is also planning deadly things for a certain Battleloid pilot... so much that she decided to on-ship as well!
Will everyone come out of this disaster alive?!?
Rockin' Review:
Apologies to everyone. This one was actually my fault. I just kept reading on Robotech books, and just got too much into "the flow" of the story, well... it started getting boring. It was still very good, and I still say read it, but I got too much into a flow. You'll be getting a different book for the next review.
Again, apologies to everyone.
If you find this book, still get it! That problem with not knowing whose eyes you're looking through got much better. It was a very-well written book, with a good story.
Author: Jack McKinney
Rating: Three and a Half Guitars
Sizzilin' Summary:
The SDF-1 takes flight against orders in this one. Gloval is determined to get the citizens of Macross City back on Earth, even denying the United Earth Government! But a Zentraedi attack may change all that... and take out one of Rick's friends!
Then the SDF-1 is forced into space. Breetai makes a new plot, but is unaware of the rebellion within his own ranks. The three spies have returned, and other Zentraedi are more interested in the life of the "Micronians" (Earthlings). And the super-pilot Miriya is also planning deadly things for a certain Battleloid pilot... so much that she decided to on-ship as well!
Will everyone come out of this disaster alive?!?
Rockin' Review:
Apologies to everyone. This one was actually my fault. I just kept reading on Robotech books, and just got too much into "the flow" of the story, well... it started getting boring. It was still very good, and I still say read it, but I got too much into a flow. You'll be getting a different book for the next review.
Again, apologies to everyone.
If you find this book, still get it! That problem with not knowing whose eyes you're looking through got much better. It was a very-well written book, with a good story.
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