In the Faith of Christ

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Book of the Week

Eldest
(February 13, 2012)



I liked this book a little better than the first. The author added three separate stories into this one and that makes the book move more quickly and becomes more interesting to me. I think the book is good. Not great. But good. Other YA fantasy books that have been recommended to me are: the Chronicles of Narnia series and Mistborn. I'm excited to read these in the future sometime when I'm ready to revisit fantasy.
Posted by thecollettes at 9:49 PM
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  1. melissaFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    The Mistborn series is actually not YA, although it is awesome. Heck, I love all Brandon Sanderson's books that I've read (although I have no interest in the Wheel of Time series, so I probably won't ever read those.) His YA series is the Alcatraz series, though. Another good one I forgot to mention before is the Fablehaven series. Another great YA fantasy that way exceeded my expectations.

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  2. JanelleFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I also like The Alchemyst, by Michael Scott. It's the first in another YA fantasy series, but I haven't read the rest of the series, only that one.

    You told me last night that you lost your paper with the brunch schedule on it, which is where I think you also wrote my other book suggestions. They were Pope Joan, by Donna Woolfolk Cross; and Angela's Ashes, by Frant McCourt. I have Angela's Ashes, if you want to borrow it.

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  3. DannaFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    The Chronicals of Narnia are some of our favorite books! Even my kids can see the connection between Christ and Asland. Awesome!!

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  4. thecollettesFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Thanks for clearing that up Mel.:) My friend suggested Mistborn after I told her I was reading the Eragon series and I just assumed...I still want to read it, but maybe later this year. Ummmm...Dave LOVES the Wheel of Time series. I made it to book 6 and could not go any further. It wasn't my favorite. But I hear you have connections with the famous Brandon Sanderson somehow... Thanks for all the book ideas. Janelle-that was the one paper I actually still have! But having the info on here is even better. I DO want to borrow Angela's Ashes. Danna, that is one series I really want to read and want my kids to read!

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