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The Story:
Thalli was scheduled for
annihilation. She was considered an anomaly--able to experience
emotions that should have been eradicated by genetic modification. The
Scientists running the State couldn't allow her to bring undue chaos to
their peaceful, ordered world. But seconds before her death, she is
rescued.
Now Thalli is above ground in a world she thought was
destroyed. A world where not even the air is safe to breathe. She and
her three friends must journey across this unknown land, their
destination a hidden civilization. It's their only chance of survival.
Broken
and exhausted after an arduous journey, they arrive in New Hope, a town
that survived the nuclear holocaust. When Thalli meets the people
there--people actually "born" to "families"--her small world is blown
wide open.
Soon after their arrival to New Hope, the town comes
under attack. She has escaped imminent death, but now Thalli is thrust
into a new fight--a fight to save her new home. Does she know enough
about this world of emotions, this world of chaos, to save not only
herself, but the people she has come to love?
My Reviews:
If you
like dystopian books that have a Christian base then this book is for
you. Luminary is the second book in the series and it opens right where
the first left off. I don't want to give anything away but this book is
great, light reading. Perfect for a weekend getaway! Krista is a
wonderful writer and although I'm not really into the whole science
fiction type books, I really enjoyed this one. Can't wait for the next
installment.
The Story:
Five high school
friends have one thing in common as they start their sophomore year:
none of them have ever been on a "real" date. With homecoming looming,
they make a pact and start a secret club they call the DG (Dating Game).
They're sworn to secrecy--and to purity--but the club is their way to
set each other up on their first dates so they can report back to the
DG. Of course, they all make different choices about how to deal with
their parents and how to act on their dates, and they discover that they
all have totally different experiences. Still, the things they learn
about boys and dating will stick with them throughout high school.
Bestselling
author and teen favorite Melody Carlson starts off her newest series
with a good dose of fun, tackling two topics teen girls love to read
about--friends and boys.
My Review:
First
off I love to read YA especially when it has a Christian base. I didn't
get much out of this book spiritually but overall it was a great
novel.It was a quick read and I would recommend it for ages 14+.
*Parents
Before
letting your child read this book I caution that you speak to them
about dating and how you feel about it and your rules.
I've
always had the feeling that dating was something that was to be done
when you found the right guy but this book treats dating like your first
date is just something to get out of the way.
Don't get me wrong
this is a great book with good characters that teaches girls about
friendship and how to stick together but I wouldn't recommend it to
girls who are home-schooled or don't understand what dating is truly
about.
I felt as though I connected with the character Cassidy
most in the book. She wanted to wait until college to date but she let
her friends convince her to join the "Dating Games" club. I felt as
though she should have stood her ground.
I at 19 years of age still haven't had a "First Date" and I'm happy with that,I even went to prom with a guy friend.
So in closing I will give this book 3 stars because I did enjoy it but only because I am firm in my decision to not date.
