gracielleberry's reviews
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A very light read, Quidditch Through the Ages is quite entertaining. It was written with pure dedication, I can see, for the game's history contained within the pages seems all too real. If there's anything I need to know about this popular magical sport, I would surely seek out this book for help. After reading Quidditch Through the Ages, I now wish even more that I could play the sport. I'd even settle for just watching one good, real game.

Because of my soft spot for animals, I was delighted to read and find out about the different creatures in the Wizarding World. The dangerous ones fascinate me, while the ones which can be domesticated, I want for pets. This book is a must for fellow animal-loving Potterheads... darn, I feel like Hagrid.

Rick Riordan is most definitely my second favorite author (the first being J.K. Rowling), and this novel proves why. A sucker for fantasy/adventure books, I instantly fell in love with his works, and I am very grateful that he didn't stop at Camp Half-Blood. To my delight, Riordan has opened another world for his avid readers to explore: Egyptian Mythology. And the protagonists, Carter and Sadie Kane, are facing an all new kind of adventure that I am very eager to join.

The Red Pyramid is a promising start of The Kane Chronicles, a new series packed with Riordan's signature "magic and adventure, with a sprinkle of humor and romance" that we've all come to love. So, anyone coming to Brooklyn with me?

This was the first book on my to-read list for the semestral break of 2012. I stubbornly refused to watch the movie without reading the novel, so I jumped into reading it as soon as possible which was at the end of the first semester. I had to stop myself countless times from grabbing my Kindle, for reading distracts me from studying like no other.

Back to the book review. My thoughts about "Perks"? I found it very... odd. Maybe it's because I wasn't expecting that story. I initially thought it was a story about a wallflower who falls in love with a girl and he has to deal with his blossoming love for her and blah blah blah. Boy, was I wrong.

Seeing the world in Charlie's eyes was peculiar and somewhat uncomfortable, but a bit liberating. He's so innocent and fragile, and he always sees the good in everyone I could just hug him and tell him everything will be all right. He's smart though, and he adapted to his life and surroundings fairly well (Hint: Keep an eye out for those life lessons!).

The book was just an OK with me, but I don't regret reading it. I salute Charlie for being able to deal with his situation, staying happy, and moving on. I salute the kid for his heart.

It's a good addition to the Harry Potter books. I was introduced to fairy tales and fables at a very young age, so reading five of the Wizarding World's tales was a delight. It tends to be a bit dragging because of Dumbledore's notes, but a patient and a dedicated Potterhead will surely love the new information at hand.