He Never Does by Catherine Stephens

Hi guys!
     This is my first review for Story Catrel . I'm very excited because, as a member I get to download many (free) books in exchange for my honest review. To be honest I have read several books from the site already and this is my first review.

Over all I really liked the book. There are a few things that bugged me: The very poor editing and the idea of what an "ideal" teen does. First, there were many misspellings and grammar errors. Second, most of the things Quinn (the main character) thinks she should be doing are really quite terrible. For goodness sakes your 17! Now,  really don't want to bash the book. It really was enjoyable to read, as I read it in two days. I urge you to give this book a try, and can't wait for the next one to come out.

Summer Wrap Up

So that was my summer guys! I blogged everyday from when I got out of school in June to the end of August! Now, with school starting, and homework picking up, I can only do so much. I think I will just post books as I finish them, and an occasional book I've read in the past. I'd like to shout out to anyone that was here all summer with me, and read all my posts. Thanks again!

-Cait

My Summer Book Trek Winnings part 2

     Since childhood, scientist Talia Zaryn has been haunted by recurring dreams, visions of an alien attack on her planet Sendek. Each time it ends abruptly with Talia’s death in the capital city Joharadin, a city that she has spent her life desperately avoiding. Talia keeps these dreams a secret, hoping they are nothing more than childish nightmares. But when she is unexpectedly transferred to Joharadin she is convinced that the conflict, and her own death, is at hand.
     As Talia’s nightmares occur with increasing frequency, they reveal the imminent invasion of a half-dragon, half-human race called Dragumon, bent on the annihilation of her world.
     In Sendek, magic is dead and science rules, forcing Talia to keep another secret, one that could cost her everything if it were known. Now, in order to save her planet, Talia must awaken the powers within her and rely at last on the magic that is her true inheritance. (goodreads.com)

It is the last days of the great Nephite nation and their civilization teeters on the brink of devastating war. Their blood-enemies and rival nation, the Lamanites, have sworn their destruction. As the conflict unfolds upon this ancient American landscape, courageous heroes fight to defend their people against ruthless forces of evil.

Amaron and his Ten Scouts, Zelph the White Lamanite, and Anathoth the Lamanite general—all must face the Gadianton Master Akish-Antum, as he orchestrates the greatest terror the land has ever known.

In a world at war, who will rise to become the heroes of the fallen?

(Goodreads.com)

My Summer Book Trek Winnings part 1

    .                         Detective Carl Hamilton is called out on a homicide case, where the partially decayed body of an unidentified teenage girl is found along a remote highway...

Weeks before, Jacinta Rivera joined her best friends Callie, Sara and Amanda for a night of pizza and shopping. But an evening at the mall turned into a terrifying twist of events that drove Jaci and her friends 2000 miles across the Canadian border. The girls escaped the kidnapper’s lair only to find that he has spies and agents working on both sides. 

They are being hunted, and not even the police can be trusted….And Detective Hamilton is in a life and death race to find the three remaining girls before the kidnapper does. (Tamara Hart Heiner's blog)

                                                                                 

 The FBI promises Jacinta Rivera and her friends that they are safe. Jaci wants desperately to believe them but weeks of hiding from their kidnapper, alias "The Hand", have left her wary. Hidden from the public eye in an FBI safe house, Jaci must reconcile both her father's mysterious disappearance and the murder of her best friend.

A betrayal lands Jaci back in the grasp of The Hand, shattering her ability to trust and leaving her to wonder if she will ever piece together her broken life. (Tamara Hart Heiner's blog)

Mikayla: Cute Canadian college girl turned world-famous, super- sexy pop-star practically overnight. And still figuring out if she belongs in this celebrity wonderland.
Jordan: The only genuine guy in all of L.A. Law student, and extremely attractive. Also happens to hate the Hollywood celebrity scene.

Matt: Stupid, lying, money-loving ex-boyfriend trying to get back into Mikayla’s life and ruin every hope she has with Jordan.

Kurt: Personal trainer, confidant and only true friend Mikayla has in her new life. Questionable fashion sense included.

Cheryl: Completely psychotic manager.

The next three months? Happily ever after with Jordan. Or social and career ruin with no hope of ever finding true love…
(Goodreads.com)

2013 Summer LDS Book Trek

     I've been thinking, and I decided that my Summer Book Trek ended to abruptly. So I decided that I wound post  the next few days about the books I won and express my gratitude yet again for how I was able to participate in, (and win,) the program. Check back soon!

The 39 Clues: The Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis

Dan and Amy are still on chase for the 39 clues! The pressure and interest has not decreased one bit.  This book starts with Amy and Dan at the Venice airport. There, Ian and Natalie Kabra steal their tickets to board the plane with the Cahill's caretaker Nellie. That is only the begininng, what other drama will the Kabras stir up? 

Princess Academy by Shannon Hale

     Miri is named after the flower that "Conquered the rock and climbed to the sun."  Up on one of the tall mountains of  Mount Eskel the green and lush side of the mountain, Miri and her family live together in harmony. Every now and then the "lowlanders" will come up the mountain to trade with the villagers. Unlike some girls Mir's age, Miri's one dream is to work in the quarry with the other villagers, as she loves the beautiful mountain. 

     One day a messenger from the king rides into town. He announces that their will be a school for  all the girls close to the age of the prince. The reason being is that Eskel will be the place that the bride-to-be will come from, so says the king down in the "lowlands." As most of the village girls leave, all starts well. Until one after noon, a band of robbers hold the school hostage. How can Miri get herself and her friends free?