Steelheart -Brandon Sanderson

Summary

Heroes don't exist because those who were given powers, Epics, are all evil or turn evil.

David is ruled by Steelheart a ruthless Epic that seems invincible. But David knows the secret to Steelheart's death; he just needs to unlock his mind to find it. A century has passed since Steelheart's takeover and no one lifts a finger in defiance. No one except the Reckoner's who pick off Epic's to feed hope into others and show that they are not so invincible.

David one day faces the decision to try out for the Reckoners or live under Steelhearts rule. The only thing is that the Reckoners are not recruiting and he could die just as easily trying out for them as running at Steelheart with a knife.

Follow David as he strives to unravel's Steelheart's rule and oppression.

Review

Nudity  0/5
Sexual Content  1/5
Language  0/5
Drug Usage  0/5
Violence  2/5

Sexual Content: He is highly attracted to a girl and is bewildered by her good looks while she rips off the bottom of her dress during a fight (she is wearing pants underneath; it was meant to come off). He thanks her for the strip show later on. (There was no actual strip show.)


I really liked this book. It took me a while to warm up to David and it 'seemed' cliche of a story at first but I really like how unique Sanderson made it feel of the people becoming Epics.

 It was action packed and gruesome at times with violence. (I should add that into my ratings. People will die you have to accept that with Sanderson. He is mild depending on his audience with who and how many die but they still do.

I also really enjoyed how funny the characters were and seemed very unique in manners, habits, and backgrounds. There are a few twists that you can predict due to foreshadowing but I was really caught off guard by Prof who takes in David. (You have to read to find out)

I also liked how it ended. It wasn't some happy go lucky story but rather David was honestly torn on how his actions would affect others around him and what it could do. This is a great action book for ages 10 and up.

"Sometimes you have to help the heroes along."-David's dad. 

*And David fulfilled his fathers wishes in every possible way. Check out the book trailer below!

            -J. Feistner

The Map of Time: Felix J. Palma

Once again! Travel through time and save people's lives as they pull and push against each other's lives. This intricate plot has steampunk, fantasy, and the Victorian Era mixed together. I did not finish this book and so this review will also be one sided and insufficient for the whole story.

Nudity 0/5
Sexual Content 4/5
Language 0/5
Drug Usage 0/5

It had a great opening because the was going to commit suicide and I do not mean that lightly in any manner but I always find it intriguing. I'm a sick person so if it doesn't make sense don't worry that means your normal. Turns out this guy falls in love with a whore and when he finally meets her he buys her a drink and she offers him 'pleasures'. I didn't think he would do it because I mean dude you just met her and if you care for her the way you are trying to tell the reader you wouldn't do that.

Wrong! That was like 30 pages into I think. I was mad. I returned it 6 hours after checking it out from the library because I packed all my books! We are moving and yes I have a kindle but its just not the same.

I'm the crazy that believes there is magic in turning pages and beneficial learning about society, people, relationships, adventure, suffering etc. that we can experience through the characters so that we don't suffer as much in real life. Woah, talk about tangent. Sorry.


Yeah totally not worth my personal time but if that floats your boat get on board and enjoy.


-J. Feistner

American Psycho- Brett Easton Ellis

Claimed as a new classic to add to our 'must read' list that never ends. I checked it out excited to read about Patrick Bateman who lives a double life and has psychological issues that are influenced by our violent world we now live in.

Nudity 1/5
Sexual Content 4/5
Language 2/5
Drug Usage 1/5

I didn't finish the book. So this might not be such an accurate or well representation of the book as a whole so please forgive me if I seem one sided. Also, upon more research there was more to this story than just that. I had assumed he was a psychopath killer but it involved more than that.

I did not like Patrick in any way and that is not always a surprise for me since some characters grow on me and others I just criticize the whole time. He was a pompous rake. He attended a party where there was drinking, suggested drug use, and discovered that his girlie and best friend were having an affair. Then I was blindsided by masturbation. Like what the heck! He had just returned home then bang! I almost puked I was so horrified by what I just read.

I closed the book at that point. I bet its only added in there because any kind of sex sells in this society and what a FANTASTIC opener. B.S! Grr! All I wanted to do was read about a murderer but alas I was scarred for life instead and ran it back to the library.

I will also pay more attention to the books I add to my 'must read' section because some reviews and summaries mention the level of sexuality I was ignorant of until now. Sorry this one was a bust I hope you enjoy the spring weather. :D I am.



     -J Feistner

I guess they made a movie if it excluded all the sex I might watch it. . . ? Maybe.

Change of style

We all know I love books. And I realized while talking to someone the other day that I can give you ratings and tell you how much I adored this book. But everyone's level of morality is different even among best friends. Now I am going to do my best to be specific about the contents in the books with ratings and examples for why they received that rating.

Nudity
Sexual Content
Language
Drug Use

If there are other concerns or questions you would like me to address in the ratings please comment below so that I can add them in. I want people to be able to rely on my information and I can't do that if I don't know what you want. I hope we continue to have a good time together and if you want you can submit books in the comments for me to check out for you and rate.


                   By: J Feistner

Gathering Water - Regan Claire

Ratings

• Nudity 1/5^
• Sexual Content  1/5*
• Language 0/5
• Drug Use 0/5

*She vaguely explains how she was molested as a child in the foster system. It doesn't give specifics but its there. She also kisses another character at the end of the book.
^ A character has his shirt off and she explains why she thinks he is highly attractive.

Overall 4/5. Getting onto my 5/5 star range is tough. This was very close though. :)

Plot Summary

Mrs. Jane Doe was my mother's name and mine is Della Doe. It's Doe because I don't know who she was and no one really cared to find me while I treaded through the foster system. It wasn't until a fresh social worker threw a file of investigative work on my mother did I know my real last name. "Deare", in consequence I stuck with Della Doe Deare.

At eighteen I owned a house, a few bonds, and some cash. The only thing was that I had never been to North Carolina and wasn't too bent on meeting the people that turned down the offer to take me in a few times. Tough love.

How can I move forward without looking back? Well I couldn't so I moved to North Carolina to discover hidden secrets, my mothers forbidden love, and a little sunshine. Of course where there is a coast there is a hot guy who surfs and his name is Dove. He helps me fix up the house I own and keeps guard over me while the family swarms around.

This family has some unique secrets but I have never had one so maybe they are not so unique. But imagine the feeling of a warm tingling on your skin as you soak up the water and shape it into things. It's called "Gathering".

This book took my preconceived notions and knocked them out of the park. I totally loved it. I am still mad I finished it because I didn't want it to end. Mad: mentally ill / insane. Never mind, highly peeved. Peeved: annoy/ irritated.

Did I like this book? Heck yes! I like Della because she is independent without the "I'm Bad A so Watch out Attitude". I downloaded this for free off Amazon a few months ago to give it a try and I was surprised by the quality for being in the free book section. (It is no longer free sadly.)

The characters are pretty funny, clever, corny, and downright honest with each other. It was also a fast read. I read it in two days. It was good quality writing with only one misspelling I caught; for a free book that is awesome. :D

I read Regan's blog and I hear a bit of Della in her voice. Maybe that's what its like to talk to an author is to hear all the character voices in them. Quite peculiar but nice. Check it out. Definitely appropriate for those even aged 12 and up I would say.


                         By: J Feistner