The Burning Sky (The Elemental Trilogy Book #1) by Sherry Thomas
Rating: 7 out of 10
Summary: Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation—or so she's been told. The one prophesied for years to be the savior of The Realm. It is her duty and destiny to face and defeat the Bane, the most powerful tyrant and mage the world has ever known. This would be a suicide task for anyone, let alone a reluctant sixteen-year-old girl with no training. Guided by his mother's visions and committed to avenging his family, Prince Titus has sworn to protect Iolanthe even as he prepares her for their battle with the Bane. But he makes the terrifying mistake of falling in love with the girl who should have been only a means to an end. Now, with the servants of the tyrant closing in, Titus must choose between his mission—and her life.
Review: I liked this book. I got confused in parts but that had to do with the history and the laws of the fantasy land. Other than that you have a very straight forward plot. Two people who do not get along have to save the world from an evil guy. What is added onto the plot is what makes it interesting. We have magic and people who can control the elements. The bad guy takes people's lives and this helps him live longer. And why not go to England and make up an whole country and customs. My favorite parts was the characters were goofing off. Even in the face of danger they could take the time to be teenagers.
A Raisin in the Sun by
Rating: 3 out of 10
Summary: A Raisin in the Sun portrays a few weeks in the life of the Youngers, an African-American family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s. When the play opens, the Youngers are about to receive an insurance check for $10,000. This money comes from the deceased Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy. Each of the adult members of the family has an idea as to what he or she would like to do with this money. The matriarch of the family, Mama, wants to buy a house to fulfill a dream she shared with her husband. Mama’s son, Walter Lee, would rather use the money to invest in a liquor store with his friends. He believes that the investment will solve the family’s financial problems forever. Walter’s wife, Ruth, agrees with Mama, however, and hopes that she and Walter can provide more space and opportunity for their son, Travis. Finally, Beneatha, Walter’s sister and Mama’s daughter, wants to use the money for her medical school tuition. She also wishes that her family members were not so interested in joining the white world. Beneatha instead tries to find her identity by looking back to the past and to Africa. As the play progresses, the Youngers clash over their competing dreams. Ruth discovers that she is pregnant but fears that if she has the child, she will put more financial pressure on her family members. When Walter says nothing to Ruth’s admission that she is considering abortion, Mama puts a down payment on a house for the whole family. She believes that a bigger, brighter dwelling will help them all. This house is in Clybourne Park, an entirely white neighborhood. When the Youngers’ future neighbors find out that the Youngers are moving in, they send Mr. Lindner, from the Clybourne Park Improvement Association, to offer the Youngers money in return for staying away. The Youngers refuse the deal, even after Walter loses the rest of the money ($6,500) to his friend Willy Harris, who persuades Walter to invest in the liquor store and then runs off with his cash. In the meantime, Beneatha rejects her suitor, George Murchison, whom she believes to be shallow and blind to the problems of race. Subsequently, she receives a marriage proposal from her Nigerian boyfriend, Joseph Asagai, who wants Beneatha to get a medical degree and move to Africa with him (Beneatha does not make her choice before the end of the play). The Youngers eventually move out of the apartment, fulfilling the family’s long-held dream. Their future seems uncertain and slightly dangerous, but they are optimistic and determined to live a better life. They believe that they can succeed if they stick together as a family and resolve to defer their dreams no longer.
Review: Was not really a fan of this play. I like it more when I can connect to one of the characters. Then there was all the fighting. IT DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING!!! There was no advancing of the plot. Family members were just yelling at each other. That is boring. If I want yelling people I can just go watch any reality tv show ever.I felt like nothing actually happened. There was a good message about how racism can hide behind pretty words. That was the only part of the play I liked, the message. Other than that nothing. You probably do not want to pick this play up to read on your own free time, but at least when you read it for school it is not too long.
Update time. I have 3 books to read. None of them have been published yet. So you will be able to hear about them before they are out. I just started reading one of them today. They are not too big but school is ending so we have lots of tests. It might take me a while but vacation is coming up soon and I will have all the time in the world, minus work.
Rating: 7 out of 10
Summary: Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation—or so she's been told. The one prophesied for years to be the savior of The Realm. It is her duty and destiny to face and defeat the Bane, the most powerful tyrant and mage the world has ever known. This would be a suicide task for anyone, let alone a reluctant sixteen-year-old girl with no training. Guided by his mother's visions and committed to avenging his family, Prince Titus has sworn to protect Iolanthe even as he prepares her for their battle with the Bane. But he makes the terrifying mistake of falling in love with the girl who should have been only a means to an end. Now, with the servants of the tyrant closing in, Titus must choose between his mission—and her life.
Review: I liked this book. I got confused in parts but that had to do with the history and the laws of the fantasy land. Other than that you have a very straight forward plot. Two people who do not get along have to save the world from an evil guy. What is added onto the plot is what makes it interesting. We have magic and people who can control the elements. The bad guy takes people's lives and this helps him live longer. And why not go to England and make up an whole country and customs. My favorite parts was the characters were goofing off. Even in the face of danger they could take the time to be teenagers.
A Raisin in the Sun by
Rating: 3 out of 10
Summary: A Raisin in the Sun portrays a few weeks in the life of the Youngers, an African-American family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s. When the play opens, the Youngers are about to receive an insurance check for $10,000. This money comes from the deceased Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy. Each of the adult members of the family has an idea as to what he or she would like to do with this money. The matriarch of the family, Mama, wants to buy a house to fulfill a dream she shared with her husband. Mama’s son, Walter Lee, would rather use the money to invest in a liquor store with his friends. He believes that the investment will solve the family’s financial problems forever. Walter’s wife, Ruth, agrees with Mama, however, and hopes that she and Walter can provide more space and opportunity for their son, Travis. Finally, Beneatha, Walter’s sister and Mama’s daughter, wants to use the money for her medical school tuition. She also wishes that her family members were not so interested in joining the white world. Beneatha instead tries to find her identity by looking back to the past and to Africa. As the play progresses, the Youngers clash over their competing dreams. Ruth discovers that she is pregnant but fears that if she has the child, she will put more financial pressure on her family members. When Walter says nothing to Ruth’s admission that she is considering abortion, Mama puts a down payment on a house for the whole family. She believes that a bigger, brighter dwelling will help them all. This house is in Clybourne Park, an entirely white neighborhood. When the Youngers’ future neighbors find out that the Youngers are moving in, they send Mr. Lindner, from the Clybourne Park Improvement Association, to offer the Youngers money in return for staying away. The Youngers refuse the deal, even after Walter loses the rest of the money ($6,500) to his friend Willy Harris, who persuades Walter to invest in the liquor store and then runs off with his cash. In the meantime, Beneatha rejects her suitor, George Murchison, whom she believes to be shallow and blind to the problems of race. Subsequently, she receives a marriage proposal from her Nigerian boyfriend, Joseph Asagai, who wants Beneatha to get a medical degree and move to Africa with him (Beneatha does not make her choice before the end of the play). The Youngers eventually move out of the apartment, fulfilling the family’s long-held dream. Their future seems uncertain and slightly dangerous, but they are optimistic and determined to live a better life. They believe that they can succeed if they stick together as a family and resolve to defer their dreams no longer.
Review: Was not really a fan of this play. I like it more when I can connect to one of the characters. Then there was all the fighting. IT DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING!!! There was no advancing of the plot. Family members were just yelling at each other. That is boring. If I want yelling people I can just go watch any reality tv show ever.I felt like nothing actually happened. There was a good message about how racism can hide behind pretty words. That was the only part of the play I liked, the message. Other than that nothing. You probably do not want to pick this play up to read on your own free time, but at least when you read it for school it is not too long.
Update time. I have 3 books to read. None of them have been published yet. So you will be able to hear about them before they are out. I just started reading one of them today. They are not too big but school is ending so we have lots of tests. It might take me a while but vacation is coming up soon and I will have all the time in the world, minus work.