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I would recommend this book to anyone. I'm not gay, poor, female, Jewish, or any other thing that gets tagged to unfortunate and ridiculous prejudices and yet I could relate to this story about a Butch Lesbian dealing with every manner of discrimination and coming out alive, albeit mutilated, beaten, raped, and emotionally walled off. This book is thoroughly able to annihilate the prejudices that you didn't even know existed by showing you that behind all exteriors lurks a human that yearns and bleeds.
Review posted at Mrs. Boswell's Book Bag. I stumbled across Half-Blood on Goodreads earlier this year and wanted to read it immediately. For starters, the covers of this series are stunning! They are so simple yet so utterly beautiful. That then led me to read the synopsis and I was a goner! There have been quite a few reviews out that say Half-Blood is very similar to Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy series. While I will admit to some likeness - girl falls in love with forbidden instructor - Jennifer Armentrout creates such a unique and original storyline featuring Greek mythology. Alex is a half-blood, the result of a Hematoi and mortal union. After being on the run with her mother for the last three years, Alex finds herself back in the one place her mother wanted to keep her away from - the Covenant. She doesn't have any special powers like the pure-bloods do, just an increase in strength and speed. The only thing she is really good for is serving the Pures in one of two ways, as a mindless servent or serving as a Sentinel - a bodyguard for Pures - risking her life day in and day out to protect the pure-bloods from daimons (pronounced 'demons'). Now she needs to work twice as hard to catch up on everything she's missed in order to keep herself from a life of servitude and get herself placed in a position as a Sentinel, something she has always dreamed of. Alex reminds me a lot of Rose Hathaway from Vampire Academy, but if you thought Rose was snarky and witty... Alex (to me) is ten times more sharp-tongued and sharp-witted! It was such a pleasure living through her. Alex is incredibly vibrant, strong-willed, stubborn, determined and takes everything head-on. But, like any other teenager in the world, she's also hiding a lot under the surface. She has been through a lot, she's hurting and in a lot of pain. She was so easy to relate to. Aiden St. Delphi... *sigh*... *fans self*... *daydreams*... Oh wait, what was I saying? I loved loved loved Aiden! What a yummy morsel of a man! He's strong, brave, smart... and of course, absolutely gorgeous! The perfect hero, in my opinion. He's intent on seeing Alex through her training and showing her the amazing capabilities he sees lying beneath her indifferent facade. Reading about the growing relationship between these two characters was such a pleasure. I always love the forbidden aspect of stories because love transcends everything! You can't help who you love and as much as you try to fight it, the worse it's going to be. Aiden was very professional in his relations with Alex but I loved seeing the devotion he wore underneath his thick armor. I really enjoyed the supporting characters: Marcus (Alex's uncle), Lucian (her step-father), Caleb the devoted best friend, Lea - the girl everyone loves to hate, Deacon (Aiden's brother) and of course, Seth. As much as you want to hate him, you've got to love Seth. I'll just leave it at that. Jennifer created a dynamic cast of characters that rounded out the entire story. The storyline and plot were spot on. Right from the beginning the story is fast paced and full of action and suspense. Alex is the kind of girl who is always in trouble or trouble is finding her. Never a dull moment, something is always happening. I loved reading about the history of the Hematoi and the creation of the Pure-bloods and Half-bloods, as well as finding out how daimons are "made". I feel like I'm just blabbing on and on... but I really loved this book! Jennifer Armentrout had me completely transfixed from page one and I could not put Half-Blood down. A definite one-sit-read. You'll want to savor it but will find you can't help devouring this book! And, like me, once you are finished you will probably find yourself fuming that you do not have Pure in your hands right that instant!
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Đinh Quang Thanh Bình
Not horrible, but have read better Jr High books. Some good lessons in there for the kids.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Kim Ngân
Decent fantasy series. Ms. Lisle knows how to write a story and how to craft characters. Overall it kept me reading quickly through this first book in the series. Should be very appealing to middle grade readers and has a strong female protagonist who struggles to succeed and save her family and people. Obviously, the story isn't done yet, but this first book has a decent conclusion that satisfies. I'll likely pick up the next book. My main complaint may be that the plot gets a little convoluted at times and there is a large cast of characters and motives to keep track of.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Bùi Chí Vinh
Awesome! A book every woman should read to be empowered, and that every man should read to know how to understand the empowered women that we are.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Ann Rule
Started this epic on a chilly Miami beach during the Winter Music Festival and finished it in the Reading Room of the New York Public Library (otherwise known as my church).
This started off a little slow, but redeemed itself with a fantastic black moment and two characters who seemed truly in love. The Italian stereotyping, though I am sure based on reality (I used to work for an Italian family, stereotypes don't come from nowhere), felt a little overdone at time, but for a first novel, Ms. Kaye created two characters whom the reader desperately wants to live happily ever after.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Ban từ điển NXB Khoa học và kỹ thuật
So Amazing! I love the Harry potter Books they are my Fave!
Like Hamlet and love dogs? This is your book: a retelling of the Hamlet story, set in the rural Midwest, among a family that breeds dogs. Lovely writing, intriguing story.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Đặng Ân Minh
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Người dùng coi những cuốn sách này là thú vị nhất trong năm 2017-2018, ban biên tập của cổng thông tin "Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn" khuyến cáo rằng tất cả các độc giả sẽ làm quen với văn học này.