Book Review

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas

Crown of Midnight further follows the wonderful and mysterious Celaena Sardothien on her many adventures and travels around the continent. 

She has become the royal assassin to the King and when she’s not off on business, she’s training, or strolling around in her magnificent gowns. During her stay at the castle her relationship with Chaol and Dorian becomes stronger and more trustful. However, a tragic loss causes everything to come crumbling down on top of her. 

Trying to get over her grief, Celaena uncovers a dark mystery that the King is hiding, which explains all the bloodshed continuing throughout the continent. 

This book ends in the truth of the past revealed and guides the whole series in a different direction.  

It’s both heartbreaking and wonderful all at once.
Izabella Yr 11

I love Brandon Sanderson. He is one of my favourite authors. Final empire is a really good book and has a lot of action. The story is about a girl called Vin who is one of the very few people who can use all 12 metals. She meets Kelsair and they build a rebellion against the Lord Ruler. She infiltrates the higher court to get information and starts a bit of romance with Elend Venture. In her journey she soon finds the truth and discovers the mysterious 13th metal.

I rate this book a 5/5 because there are 2 other books, but the first book is fine by itself. I was really satisfied with the ending and didn’t need the second book. The plot of the book is really good - not too slow or too fast and always keeps you entertained. I had a lot of emotions in this book and will never regret reading it.

I recommend this book to everyone. It will change your life . The book may seem big and you will never finish it but in the end it will be worth it

Mai YR11

12 Nights by Andrew Zurcher:

This was an amazing, action packed book! 

It was full to the brim, of adventure, excitement and drama. This book centers around a young girl, Kay, her younger sister, and their mother. The book starts off quite normal, when Kay’s father is late home. Her mother, Kay and her sister drive to the Cambridge College to pick him up. However, a startling surprise awaits them when they enter. The staff all claim that nobody of that name had ever worked there. Shocked and confused, they go back home, but more surprises and adventures await Kay when she returns. She meets ‘removers’ named Will and Flip, who may have something to do with her missing father. The only problem is, they aren’t human, and Kay shouldn’t be able to see them, but she can. Kay goes on a crazy adventure in new lands and learns new things on who she really is.


I really enjoyed this book, although it got a bit drawn out towards to the  
end. Other then that, I really liked the book and the magical aspect in it.
I recommend this book for ages 12-15 and give it ⅘ stars.

Great book, full of mystery and adventure and new discoveries about a  
amazing character!

Cassidy Borst Year 8

Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

In the book Throne of Glass, we meet Celaena Sardothien, the continents greatest assassian. 

After being imprisoned for a year, she befriends the most unlikeliest of people, The Crown Prince, Dorian Havilliard, and The Captain of the Royal Guard, Chaol Westfall. She is to compete for the Prince in a royal competition, trained by the Captain himself and is to win. Her friendship with Dorian, Chaol and a Princess from another kingdom helps her regain the strength that she desperately needs after her time imprisoned. Celaena’s journey during the book raises many questions about her past and what it holds for her future. 

The book is an excellent read and shows the power of friendship and strong minded people are able to  
accomplish.

Izabella Momi Yr 11

Book Review

The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas

The Assassin’s Blade is the prequel to the series Throne of Glass. 

Here we discover the life before Celaena Sardothien was sent to the prison camp. In a range of short stories, we get to know her soft side for an unlucky maiden, like herself, her compassion for the 200 slaves she rescued, her caring nature when it comes to new friends, and her loving attitudes and undying loyalty towards her oldest friend and closest companion. This book gives different perspectives of Celaena and her actions towards different situations, how her bravery and fearlessness always help her achieve greatness. It has the right amount of friendship, rivalry, love and loss.  

The book is a perfect beginning to a wonderful series.

Izabella Momi Yr 11

Book Review

More Than This by Patrick Ness

This book utterly destroyed me. I cried like a baby. It’s my favourite.

More Than This is an incredibly touching story about a boy named Seth who,  

for all intents and purposes, dies. Then he wakes up alone and dishevelled.  

It takes you on a journey through the perspective of a teenager who doesn’t  

understand anything that’s happening. Nor, more importantly, why it’s  

happening.

The beauty of this book is that yes, it is confusing, yes, you may not be  

satisfied, but it conveys a deep message about our humanity and what  

we’re capable of. It’s heart wrenching and heartwarming all at once.

I suggest reading this book if you find yourself asking, ‘what am I doing here?’

Maybe More Than This will help you answer that question.

“Real life is only ever just real life. Messy. What it means depends on how  

you look at it. The only thing you’ve got to do is find a way to live  

there.”

Isabella Year 10

Scarlet and Ivy: The Whispers in the Wall by Sophie Cleverly

This book is a great continuation of the amazing Scarlet and Ivy series. In this book, new challenges and adventures arrive, as the twins are reunited.But not all is fun and games. Miss Fox may be gone, but someone equally as sinister and evil has returned, the headmaster, Mr Bartholomew, who is making things difficult for the twins at Rookwood. Things at going missing at the Rookwood school and Scarlet and Ivy are suspected of being the culprits. The twins need to clear their name, and get to the bottom of what really is happening. During their searches, they uncover secrets held in the walls, and vital information, including some about their mother that they never even thought was true!

I really enjoyed this book. It was great to learn more about the twins, and uncover big secrets that will change them forever! I loved how this book was a thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns that I never expected! 

I recommend reading the first book first, so readers can get to know the characters, and what took place before the book.
 
I recommend this book to ages 10-14.
5/5 stars!

Great book of the series, it is great to read about the twins and have unanswered questions about the first book, answered!

Cassidy Borst Year 7