Read-A-Spook Book Review

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After reading the first five chapters of SoulBond: A Beacon of Hope, I thought they were beautiful. I also listened to North's exceptional violin playing, which tranced me. Who knew that he was musically gifted? Not only that, but he is kind and caring. His character is somewhat relatable because I lost many family members before.

Recently, one of our athletic relatives passed away at the age of twenty-five. The cause of her death is unknown. It was very heartbreaking for us, but my family learned to move on even if a loved one was watching over us. I felt sorry for North's father. He was an incredibly good man and husband.

I felt sympathetic after learning about North's past and why the violin is important to him. I was interested in the plot and relieved that Michael was okay after he saved the girl from an incoming truck. Despite losing a loved one, I have learned that life can give us challenges we must face in order to grow. The plot is very intriguing because there is something about the ranking system that got my eyes glued to the book. I understood the story's premise but noticed seven grammar mistakes.

My first suggestion is to check your spelling and punctuation. This is a common mistake when writing. Another suggestion is to use the correct word placement. You should also combine dialogue/sentences to make the story more appealing. The final suggestion is to look for synonyms for 'exclaimed.' Using the same word multiple times can make your writing boring. My final thoughts on SoulBond: A Beacon of Hope is that it is a very interesting book you cannot put down at any time.

The World Ruled by Lycans

When I read the first five chapters of The World Ruled by Lycans, it has some interesting plot holes. I felt shocked after learning about how Lycan society works. One comparison to North Korea I caught on was people gain better opportunities based on their rank. For example, if someone is born from a higher status, he/she will have more career options. If someone is born from a lower status, he/she will have less career options.

Another similarity I noticed was education. Like most schools across the globe, North Korea takes its education very seriously. Children raised in the secretive country must first attend primary school where they are taught propaganda. This means they are indoctrinated into the Korean People's Army from an early age. Then after primary school, students must attend secondary school until they turn sixteen.

The third similarity was that Lycan society is heavily influenced by the government. Dominance, aggression, and brutality are the norm but I was surprised to Sebastian and Lisa plan to overthrow the government despite being very different species. It seemed as if the duo felt a special connection. He managed to control his lycan instincts despite his solitary nature. It's cool to see a lycan use his powers, too.

I was a little concerned about Sebastian because he nearly ruined his academic performance. Speaking of academic performance, my recommendations are Lois Lowry's The Giver, Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy, and Ally Condie's Matched. These three books give readers an insight on a government-controlled society, justice and foreshadowing. My final thoughts on The World Ruled by Lycans are that it is entertaining, but there are a lot of mistakes.

Using the ellipsis frequently can throw readers off because it could create mixed emotions. It should only be used sparingly for a dramatic pause, letters or suspense.

The Stranger in the Looking Glass

The six chapters of The Stranger in the Looking Glass were very eye-catching because of its excellent writing flow. I felt very immersed as the story progressed and saw a few strengths and weaknesses. I think descriptive writing is a great tool when describing a background, scene, or character. Appearances may vary depending on the character's trait. In fact, learning about Cary's hair loss is somewhat relatable. At least it's not too bad.

Back in my teenage years, I had a perm and visited different hair salons. My family tried different hairstyles until we finally decided to go with locs. During the first year, the locs resemble little buds because they aren't fully developed yet. Within the next six or seven years, this iconic hairstyle became long. It was easy to maintain my hair at first, but overtime the locs began breaking off one by one because having locs was more difficult than we thought.

On the bright side, my mother found a way to cover the bald spot on the back of my scalp. She used the leftover hair and hair accessories to create a bun. I normally get my hair washed every two weeks because I stopped visiting the hair salon. That also became a chore for her, too. When I was down to my last few locs, we have two options: try different methods and keep the locks or do the big chop and, unfortunately, I would transition to a low-maintenance hairstyle. I felt a little sad but I knew it was the right thing for my hair growth.

Also, I noticed some mixed singular and plural nouns, causing slight confusion. I would identify the noun and decide if it's singular or plural. My final recommendations for young adults are Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games and C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & The Wardrobe. You cannot miss these books.