The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

Set in North-West Europe, six thousand years ago, The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness is an amazing book. Written by Michelle Paver, an author who really knows how to write!

It's about a boy called Torak who sees his father being killed by a bear possessed by a demon. He realises he can talk to wolves when he stumbles across a young cub, which he then calls "Wolf". He meets a young girl called Renn and they have to complete around six quests. It's a wonderful story with love, hatred and a bunch of people dying just to keep you happy.

Since it's based around 6000 BC, the characters believe in rather strange religions, what's funny, though, is that most of the time, it's real. So the weird rituals and gods they believe in exist.

I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys a good story about magic and darkness.

Guards! Guards!

 Hey there! I'm back with a serious novel! Um... More of a funny novel, but you know what I mean.

Guards! Guards!

Welcome to the famous literary world of Terry Pratchett (he's awesome)! Guards! Guards! is the eight book from the series "Discworld" but it's one of those books you can read without the rest of the series to understand. I have a feeling this isn't a children's book because they mention a few things that aren't very.... Childreny, if you know what I mean. But it's funny. Like, hilarious, funny. Like, ulra-mega-omigosh-this-is-genius funny. Okay, I think you get it. Even if there isn't a joke, the way the people behave is already comical.

This story is very complicated. Even at the beginning. It starts of with a drunken Captain Vimes who's waiting for a new recruit. In the meantime, this group called "The Elucidated Brethren" is planning to overthrow the Patrician (Vetinari) by summoning a dragon and bringing a king back to slay it. The new recruit Vimes was expecting turns out to be a boy who thought he was a dwarf the entire time, but actually, he's human and he decided to leave the mines to act like a real human...


The story is really complicated, but I loved it! I'd recommend it to any one that doesn't mind mentions of "sex" so probably over twelve, it's also good if you like humor, drunk guys and a couple of dragons.


Overall, it's an awesome book, written by an awesome author (not as awesome as Darren Shan) and you should definitely read it.

Dear John

Yes, this is a love book... but it is a love book like no other. Trust me on this one. I've read hundreds of novels about two people destined to be together, but this one is by far the best.

This book is about a man called John, that meets a girl named Savannah and falls head over heels for her. Because he wasn't the exactly the best student in high school, he chooses a risky but fairly achievable job. He enrolls in the army, but spends half his days with Savannah, enchanted by her laugh and mesmerized by the sparkle in her eyes. Then comes along September 11, 2001, and the Twin Towers come pouring down. John is then urged to re-enlist again and serve his duty to his country... but doing that, means leaving Savannah all alone.

This book is unique. It's not one of those sappy books that ends with them getting married again and having 12 children and moving to - oh, I don't know - Spring Falls, to a grand mansion with a puppy. No. The ending startled me, actually, because I was expecting a happy ending, yet I didn't get that. But that's what I love about this book. You can't predict what's going to happen, so you can't just drop it when you're halfway through because you're sure of what is going to happen.

Do I recommend it? Yes, definitely. Pick it up on a rainy evening and fall into the abyss of broken promises and true warmth.

Mummy's Little Girl

The title is a little misleading. No, this isn't a book about cuddly, mushy mother-daughter love. This book is haunting, and all about the anguish one little girl had to go through.

Dani was abandoned at birth, to be picked up by her foster family. After the death of her foster father, her mother treats her viciously and tyrannically. When a social worker comes by, she sees the bruises on Dani's face and takes her away immediately. Displeased by the children's home she has to go to, Dani runs away to a dark street corner. She meets a man with a deep Scottish accent who offers to help her. But what she doesn't know, is that he's going to scar her innocent soul forever.... but somewhere out there, there is a woman, frantically looking for her.

I must've read this book over a thousand times, and every time I read it, I feel goosebumps on my arms. I mean... how can a girl, about my age, be treated like that? When we're here complaining and whining.... Dani's suffering and despairing. This book might have even changed the way I live my life, made me take a new path. I almost wanted to hug Dani at some parts and assure her it was all going to be okay.

Who would I recommend this to? People who like emotional books that confront all human fears. If you tend to break down at the mention of cruelty... you better not read this book. But in my opinion, it's breath-taking, and if you want to challenge yourself, go ahead and read it.

Hard Luck

Hard Luck

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Okay, this is probably the shortest book I've ever reviewed. But I finished it yesterday and I (mentally) pledged to review every book I read, so...

First off, I don't usually pay attention to these small books, I just read them because I'm bored and I don't want to do my homework. But since I only read it yesterday, it's still in the back of my mind.

Hard Luck, by Mary Arrigan, is a sweet, short story for teenagers that aren't too serious with their reading. It's about a boy called Matthew, who tuns away from home. He's being fostered by a lady he calls "Ma" and she's an alcoholic. Her boyfriend is really aggressive and hits Matthew. That's when he decides to run away. While he's walking in the streets, he sees his teacher, she thinks he's going to school and offers to give him a ride. He doesn't want to tell her he's running away, so he accepts. She's spring-cleaning her house, and she has a bunch of stuff in the back of her car like... A quilt. And Matthew likes the quilt, so he asks for it. Then he gets out of the car, under the pretension that going to school with a teacher is embarrassing, and walks away...

It's a nice story, but I wouldn't particularly recommend it to anyone. It isn't the sort of book that makes you feel really amazed, but it's sweet and it's one of those stories with a moral. Like... Always count on your friends. I think. Or... You never know what the future holds. Eh... I don't know.

So, in summary, a nice book, and if you ever get bored and want to read something not so deep and that you can't really compare to Darren Shan, try reading this.

Lord Of The Flies

Many people consider this book to be a classic. I'm not one of those people. Upon hearing the words "this book is a classic!", the vast majority of teenagers and older kids will yawn. I, personally, am not part of the vast majority, but I don't think this book should be shunned down by an age group just because of the way people classify it.

1940s. An airplane has just crashed into the water, and the young boys in it swim to land in order to survive. Ralph, a determined lad with a lot of potential, takes it to himself to gather all of the boys and make tribes, but another boy that is hungry for power tries to overtake everyone. How will this end for the boys... and most importantly, will they ever get off this island?

The first time I read this book was in Literature class. Because I had to write down the symbols, character traits, themes, conflicts, and all that crap, I despised this book. After I had passed the unit, I re-read it, and unraveled that it's actually a decent book. Actually, no, decent is an understatement. It's a GOOD book. I promise you. I know it sounds boring, but it's not!

Really.

1984

Yet another serious book! You guys probably hate me and want VampireMaster back. Tough. Now read, before I hunt you down and force feed you broccoli. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present: 1984, by George Orwell!

Winston is a man, living in a country with harsh rules and strict punishment, stuck amidst a war (World War II, possibly?). Everyone worships a man called the "Big Brother"... except him. He hates all the concepts of Newspeak, the language that is recently developing, and all the strict rules. He detests them to that extent, that he buys a diary to record his illegal thoughts - or thoughtcrime. One day, he meets a young woman called Julia... and by the looks of it, she's risky.

This book stunned me. At first I thought it was dull and monotonous, all the descriptions of the laws and the Ministry of Love. I thought it was a book, whose purpose served merely to inform people about life in Oceania in the 50s. But then... zap. Everything changed. I suddenly understood what was so great about this book. All of the feelings of Winston, hidden thoroughly behind the words, showed their true colors. And that's when I decided - this book was not only amazing, but it sends you up in down in circles, trying to figure out what was happening. The last few sentences always send shivers down my spine....

And remember... ignorance is strength, freedom is slavery, and war is peace.