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Oh my gosh, this was definitely something that I am glad I read! Today I'm going to be telling you about an epic fantasy called  Legacy by Hugo Jackson .  So when I was looking for a new and interesting fantasy to read, I stumbled across this one. I really liked the cover and the synopsis seemed like a really cool story, so I jumped right in. I'm happy to report that I absolutely loved every moment of it! So let's get started, shall we? What's The Story? In the land of Eeres, Faria Phiraco and her Emperor father are resonators, people with the ability to manipulate the energy of crystals. The power of doing this is considered a secret, so this means that the two of them must guard it with their lives. Meanwhile, a race of dragons knows as Dhraka discovers an ancient artifact that points to the long-lost city of Nazreal. They begin to put their plans into motion by beginning to besiege the Empire, hunting down Faria to find out what s...

Hey everyone! Today I'm going to be telling you about a book that will have you at the edge of your seat. And that book I'll be talking about is Nerve by Jeanne Ryan. What's The Story? Vee has been selected to participate in Nerve, an anonymous online game of dares. She soon discovers that the game already knows a lot about her, and begins to entice her by offering interesting prizes and teaming her up with Ian, the perfect dare partner. At first the game seems fun, performing her designated dares as online audiences watch them. But the game becomes twisted when Vee and Ian meet up with other teens for Nerve's Grand Prize round. Suddenly, they all find themselves in a fight for the prize, even if their lives are at stake. Likes Nerve was a crazy and intense read from the moment I picked it up. It was just a really cool story, and I liked the fact that this thriller was based around an online game. Stories with a digital twist to ...

Today I'm going to be reviewing a truly awesome, action-filled dystopian novel. And that book I'm going to be talking about today is Children of Eden by Joey Graceffa . So let's jump right into it! What's The Story? Rowan is a second child born in a world where regulations of population control make her illegal. Therefore, she could never make friends, go to school or be able to mark herself as a true member of Eden, the society she lives in. Beyond Eden, the earth is completely destroyed and dead. All animals and plants are gone due to a catastrophe. However, a scientist named Aaron Al-Baz saved civilization by building EcoPanopticon, a computer program used to preserve mankind. Therefore, the rest of the humans left must wait in the society of Eden until the EcoPanopticon can fully recreate the world. Rowan, who has been hidden for sixteen years, manages to escape outside of Eden. But outside the society she finds an exotic world, and even a friend. But...

Hi, everyone! Today I'm going to be reviewing Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes! Let me just start off by saying that I am a HUGE fan of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! I love the story and always liked Lewis Carroll and his works. So when I saw this book, I had to give it a shot since it was based on Wonderland. Here's my thoughts on it... What's The Story? Dinah is the princess who will soon take over as the ruler of Wonderland. She has not yet seen the dark side of her father's kingdom, and all she wishes for is approval from her father and to have the boy she loves. However, when a stranger arrives at the Palace, she starts to see everything crumble around her. A series of strange and violent acts start happening, suggesting that there is something sinister lurking in her midst. So it's up to Dinah to uncover the mysteries and find out what is lurking within and outside of the Palace. Likes In the beginning, I saw that th...

Hello everyone! Today I will be reviewing a collection of short stories called Six Impossible Things by Renee Carter Hall .  I honestly never heard of this book before prior to reading it. I was just browsing through iBooks one day and happened to come across this and thought I'd give it a try. I'm so glad I did, though, because I really enjoyed it! All of the stories were cute, magical, full of imagination, and overall just fun to read. Since this is a collection of short stories and not just one novel, I'm going to be reviewing it a little differently. Instead of putting it in its typical format, I'm going to be giving you a quick run-down of each short story and what I thought about it. Here we go! Childish Things This story is about a man named Dave whose newborn daughter is struggling in the hospital. When he decides to take an elevator and it stops working, he has a visit from Jinks, his imaginary friend from childhood. As ...

Hey everyone! Today I'm going to be talking about the book Alienated by Melissa Landers. Now I am a BIG fan of sci-fi, so when I saw this book I naturally was attracted to it. That's why I thought I would share my thoughts on it today, so here we go! What's The Story? Two years ago, a race of aliens called L'ehiers arrive to earth, having nearly identical DNA and a similar home planet. Cara Sweeney, a blogger and valedictorian for her school, has been chosen to host the first L'ehier exchange student program. Soon she meets Aelyx, the alien that she is to represent, and the two form a friendship. But when anti-l'ehier propaganda starts to sweep around the town, her high school starts to become unsafe. She starts to then realize that she starts to think of Aelyx as more than a friend, but learns that he is hiding something. So Cara finds herself in a fight not only for her and Aelyx, but for the outcome of earth's future. Li...

Hello, everybody! Welcome to my first ever book review here on Matthew's Bookshelf. I thought I would start off my site on a positive note by sharing an awesome page-turner. Today I'm going to be talking about Survive The Night by Danielle Vega . First of all, let me say that I know it's not right to judge a book by its cover. But in this case, I was first drawn into it by the pretty yet spooky cover. I decided to give this book chance after reading its synopsis, and let me tell you...  I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!  As much as I try to contain my enthusiasm, this one is just worth raving about. And you'll see why in a little bit! What's The Story? Casey just got back from rehab and decided to spend some time with her friends, Shana, Julie and Aya. After not being in public for a long time, they talk her into coming to Survive The Night, which is an all-night rave that takes place in a New York subway tunnel. They think it will be fun for Casey to part...