5 comments about Twilight (Twilight, Book 1).

1. Twilight is a wonderful book about forbidden love between a vampire and a human. I loved the book and think it deservesmany positive reviews and comments. It is a great novel recommended for adolescents and adults. Go Twilight! =D



2. Summed up in one sentence Twilight is a love story between a vampire (Edward Cullen) and a human (Bella Swan).
   
   Bella Swan moves to Forks, WA to live with her father Charlie. There she meets Edward (one of the five gorgeous Cullen siblings) whom try as he might can't seem to stay away from Bella. Her blood is the sweetest most tempting thing Edward has ever smelled. She is also the most intriguing human Edward has ever met. He can't read her mind and that frustrates him and fascinates him at the same time. When Bella's life is threatened by James (a tracker vampire who has his sights set on Bella), Edward and the rest of the Cullens rally to protect her.
   
   The bones of the story work well, and although some of the descriptive words chosen do tend to get annoyingly repetitive it is an absolute delight to read.



3. The author of this book does an amazing job portraying a real life very believable story about mythical "monsters" By the time I finished just the first book of this saga, I was so entrigued. I think it is meant for young/teenage girl readers, but I am 23 and found it to be one of the most captivating stories I have ever read.



4. I unlike some of the critics here have read the entire series. The series is excellent.
   
   What bothers me about some of the critics on here is that they seem to forget that this is FICTION! There is a difference between NON FICTION AND FICTION. If you do not understand the difference between the two then you can't really teach YOUR children that the things seen or done in BOOKS, T.V. etc.... are not to be repeated in REAL i.e non-fiction, life.
   
   Twilight is an amazing piece of FICTION. Adult and young adult alike can enjoy the twist on vampires. I know I did.



5. Since I am writing my own paranormal romance, I read a lot of books in this genre. Aside from the Black Dagger Brotherhood novels, this is the best paranormal romance I've read in...well...forever. It's soooo refreshing to read about the development of the romance rather than the wham-bam (and I think you all know what I mean about the "wham-bam", right?) that a lot of paranormal romances engage in (too early in the plot, I might add).
   
   Twilight is such an engaging read, making you feel like the world that is being written about actually exists...and before you're halfway through the book, you WANT this world to exist.
   
   The Twilight saga is a modern-day Romeo & Juliet, with a paranormal twist. And I love the way the author created her own vampire image and stuck with it. These vampires are definitely not the vampires of Dracula or of horror movies and lore. The old stereotypes of holy water and garlic and stakes in the heart are irrelevent. These are 21st Century vampires, boys and girls - a whole new breed. And it's wonderful!

5 comments about A Certain Slant of Light.

1. From the moment I opened this book, I could not put it down. When I had to drive, I looked at the book longingly as it sat in my passenger seat. The writing style in the book is superb, grabbing and holding my attention. The author's prose simply is beautiful.
   
   The main character and the story is unique for a ghost story, bringing in enough familiar elements for a teen novel, but still creating an overall unique experience.
   
   The story is told in first person, and the audience gets to follow Helen and her journey since she died. It starts off when she finds that a human can see her at a high school, then goes into the background of her existence to how she arrived in the classroom.
   
   I enjoyed the love story between the two characters, though it was not a slow romance, but one quick with urgency and passion.
   
   I think the book deserves 4.5 stars simply because some of the side story-lines were not tied up to my satisfaction. I was left wondering about them after I finished the last page, and was not completely satisfied. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone interested in either ya, ghosts, or passionate romance stories.



2. Oksy, first being an artist myself, I must give props to the cover artist. As many rules as it may break, I have to say that the feeling I got when I looked at the cover of this book is what made me buy it. I thought even if it is a bad read the cover is amazing so it's worth the money. But thankfully I can say that I was not disapointed. This was a great book I read it in about 5 hours. I fell in love with the characters, although I wish their story was a little more established. It was written beautifully, very poetic. And I thought the end was going to upset me because it seemed to be coming so fast with so few questions answered, but I was not disapointed. It was a very satisfying love filled ending. It's worth the money and the few hours it takes to read. Go ahead and enjoy.



3. I had been looking for a book that would keep me hooked like this one. It was beautifully written, and flowed well from the first word to the last.
   I really don't understand why some keep saying the main characters were simply lusting for one another though, that they weren't really in love. It seemed more to me, that since neither had really touched another live human in such a long time, of course they would crave each other physically. They also felt as if they were the only two of their kind, and that drew them together. It seemed to me that they fell in love after sharing their experiences, and what they remembered. Eh, but I'm also a romantic. Who the hell wouldn't fall in love with James??
   However, I do agree that they could have been developed a bit more. But that's my only complaint.. that the book wasn't longer. I would have loved to read more about their interactions.
   All in all, I finished reading this book the same day I bought it, and it's now one of my personal favorites. I definitely recommend this book.



4. It's been a long time since I've read a book that I just couldn't put down. I came across this book on Amazon, and was intrigued by the premise. When it arrived, I opened it up to read the first page and was immediately hooked; I ended up reading the first few pages while still standing over the open Amazon delivery box.
   
   It was the writing that hooked me right away. The imagery is delicious, and I found myself wanting to read more and more, just so I could see how Helen would describe the things around her. I thought the characters were developed quite well. Even Helen, who can't remember much about who she used to be, comes alive; we find out much about her through the company she chooses to keep.
   
   I wasn't put off by the small amount of sexual content in this book. It wasn't gratuitous, and it fit within the story perfectly. That little bit of sex was much more satisfying than the action fading to black every time things got a little bit sexual (as was done, to frustrating effect, in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series).
   
   The ending brings the story of Helen to a satisfying conclusion. There was one question, however, that was left somewhat unanswered, and that was to do with pregnancy; it brings up the whole issue of responsibility and how Helen and James dealt with their borrowed bodies. While this was addressed once or twice, I felt that it was not dealt with quite enough. I would have been interested to see how the bodies' owners dealt with the consequences of their "housesitters'" actions. But that was a minor complaint.
   
   All in all, I can honestly say that this is the best book I've read in a couple of years. I'm eagerly looking forward to Laura Whitcomb's next novel.



5. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this unique novel about a ghost. It was an enjoyable tale of a lonely 130 year old ghost who discovers a human can see her for the first time. Don't want to ruin the story but it was a good read with an interesting twist. I highly recommend it. Has a wonderful surprise ending - loved it. You will not be dissappointed.

5 comments about Unwind.

1. This is the first novel I've read of Neal Shusterman and definitely not the last! I was hooked immediately and could not put the book down. It is extremely thought-provoking and will stay on your mind long after you've finished reading the story. His main characters, Conner, Risa and Lev, are well developed and wrapped around a captivating story line. This is a definite MUST read... without a doubt!



2. In the not-too-distant future, the U.S. went through a second civil war, involving Pro-life and Pro-choice armies. It became known as the Heartland War, and it ended with the Bill of Life, which states that human life may not be touched from the moment of concept until a child reaches the age of 13. Between the ages of 13 and 18, a parent may choose to "unwind" a child, where their life does not technically end, but goes into a divided state. This Bill satisfied both sides and unwinding has now become an accepted and common practice in society.
   
   That takes us to three teens, all on the verge of being sent to their unwinding. Connor is a troubled kid who gets into fights and tends to think long after he's acted. When he discovers that his parents have signed the orders to have him unwound (as well as their vacation tickets for the day after the event), Connor takes off. Risa is a ward of the state and a concert pianist. However, competition is fierce and, when Risa makes a few mistakes at a recital, she's soon on her way to unwinding. Lev is the tenth child in his family and that makes him a tithe. His parents strongly believe in their religion and that means tithing 10% of their belongings, including children. These three meet by chance - if they can survive until their 18th birthday, they'll be safe.
   
   This story is terrifying and thought-provoking. It takes the issue of abortion and turns it on its head. The country Shusterman depicts is filled with unwanted babies who become wards of the state or can be "storked," dropped off on a house's porch and, as long as the mother is not immediately discovered, the baby is legally that family's responsibility. Troubled teens who are too much of a problem or don't fit a family's budget can be unwound. Medical research has come to a halt because there's no reason to try and cure cancer or a heart defect when you can just get fresh body parts and graft them in. Even the belief in souls gets called in to play - every part of an unwound teen must be used, and since they don't technically die, what happens to their soul, their consciousness, when they are divided up amongst other people as bits and pieces?
   
   I really enjoyed this book. Shusterman writes from multiple perspectives, so we get in every characters' head. Each is well-developed, and you gain a new appreciation for them once you hear their thoughts (Roland's chapter was probably the most heart-breaking). If there was anything that bugged me about the writing, it was the change in tenses. I appreciated this being science fiction for people who aren't sci-fi fans - the world is recognizable and follows its own rules, without being "out there." More than anything, I loved how this book made me think about issues of life, the soul, and how important it is to take an interest in other human beings, no matter their age. There's a running thought throughout by many of the adults that, once this kid is out my door, they're someone else's problem. Connor, Risa, and Lev only continue their journey when someone takes the time to help them along the way.



3. **SPOILERS**
   
   I think the only argument I could possibly have against this book is that it was eerily similar to Scott Westerfeld's Uglies series. Still, AMAZING book. Astoundingly well-written with a dystopian world you can definitely picture, and it is a horrifying picture at that. The characters themselves were pretty cool, Lev and Pastor Dan were my favorites. I loved the legend of Humphrey Dunfee (and so knew that he would end up being major). There were some predictable (sort of) parts, but they always were still written in a very captivating way. I love it. This is an example of a great book that is both character and plot driven and the two feed off each other to create a thoroughly engaging story. I'd REALLY like to know what happened with Connor's letter, though, since he technically is "dead"...weird. I thought that was a really great idea, though. I pretty much could tell that Connor and Risa would get through the whole ordeal alive and having changed the established rules slightly, but I had no idea what role, or how big a role, Lev would play in it all. I loved seeing his character evolve, super job. The others changed, certainly, but Lev's was the most realistic and relevant to today's world. The procedure itself, though you realize it was never truly described, it still will give me nightmares. The way he wrote it, it can insinuate so many things, but ...*shudders*. so scary.
   As for humor, massive laughs for the E-Bay soul-selling fiasco :P



4. I started reading this book while I was waiting in line for advance voting in GA. It was a three and half hour wait, and it was hard to put the book down.
   This book really moved me; it was a fantastic read, and it made me really think. Could this really happen to our children?
   I wonder if there will be a sequel---this book was action-packed, suspenseful...all the elements of a well-written, superb novel!



5. Terrifying, chilling and riveting! This book portrays a dystopian future where abortion is outlawed... but teens can be retroactively "unwound" as long as all their body parts are given for organ donation. Three kids, one a juvenile delinquent whose parents have turned him over, one a ward of state music prodigy and one a "tithe" from a religious family all do their best to make their escape. I read this book all in one go, and had trouble getting to sleep afterward. Scary stuff!

5 comments about Midnighters #2: Touching Darkness (Midnighters).

1. Touching Darkness was my favorite of the series.
   I love reading about these characters, especially about Dess, Rex and Melissa.
   This was even better than The Secret hour and it's my favorite Scott W. book.



2. Probably my favorite of the series. While the first book really introduces the characters and blue hour, this book really introduces the plot of the darklings. It is a much darker read than the latter, and will have you drooling for the last in the series!



3. I found this book to be more complex and mature compared to the first. There are additional characters, as well as fleshing out not only the five Midnighters, but also friends and family. Westerfeld introduces us to parents/families besides Jessica's, which is refreshing. Relationships and bonds are made, tested, and sometimes broken but it really moves the characters and story ahead. A good read before heading to bed.



4. Great book. An excellent sequal to the first. The characters have evolved and grown up so much. Its an excellent book for everyone.



5. Review of Midnighters trilogy:
   
   Yet another YA science-fantasy winner from Westerfeld, with appeal well beyond the target audience, if your reviewer is a fair guide.
   
   "Jessica Day moves into the small town of Bixby from Chicago, and although she hits it off with the "in" crowd, she also falls in with a bunch of weirdos who don't like the daylight, wear black a lot and are covered in metal jewelry. In the middle of the night she wakes up and discovers the world asleep with the exception of her weirdo chums and weird black slithery things..." -- from the best online review I saw of vol. 1; google farah-sf[dot]blogspot[dot]com
   
   I know, it sounds sort of hokey and comic-booky, but actually works pretty well. The kids are fun, the action is fast & furious, and the pages turn most satisfactorily. There's even a nice touch of moral ambiguity in the wrapup volume.
   
   Note that this is really a single novel, split into thirds by the publisher. You'll know by the end of #1 if you want to continue. I'm betting you will. But do start with #1! Midnighters #1: The Secret Hour
   
   The story is set in Bixby, Oklahoma, now a suburb of Tulsa. I grew up about an hour away, and the problem with Westerfeld's Bixby is, it doesn't much resemble the real eastern Oklahoma. Westerfeld has numerous references to desert and salt flats, but this part of Oklahoma is pretty well-watered -- the native vegetation is a scrub-oak & pine forest. This won't affect your enjoyment of the story, really, but I have no idea why Westerfeld used a setting that would fit better in west Texas or New Mexico. Curious, seemingly pointless, and annoying.
   
   Happy reading--
   Peter D. Tillman

5 comments about Midnighters #3: Blue Noon (Midnighters).

1. I read the three midnighters books in a row and this was just as great as the other two. I love all the characters in this series, especially Dess, Rex and Melissa. The ending was just right, some people say it was too sad or bittersweet, but personally I loved it, but then again I didn't read this series for its romance as much as for the action and the darklings.
   The evolution of all the characters was really well done, mostly with Jessica.
   I reccomend this whole series to sci-fi/fantasy fans.



2. The first two books really led up to this one, and it's an all out battle with the darklings for not just Bixby, but the world! The end was a little sad, but unexpected. The characters really grow in this final book as well. What an excellent series!



3. an absolutly amazing read fast paced, non stop action adventure once you pick it up you cant put it down.



4. In Scott Westerfeld's BLUE NOON, Bixby, Oklahoma has twenty-five hours in the day. However, the midnight hour is only enjoyed by five friends while the rest of the world is frozen in time. Defying gravity, mindcasting, and fighting darklings is all part of the midnight hour but when the phenomenon occurs unexpectedly during the day, the friends have to prepare for what has caused the shift.
   
   Mr. Westerfeld's writing style is fantastic. This book moves at a quick pace and is easy to read. There are no slow or heavy spots that make a reader want to skim. The characters are very likable and the setting is believable. When I discovered these friends each had a superpower, I cringed thinking they would be cartoonish. This was not the case at all. They were very well done with each character's power fitting well into the story and with each other. I love how the one character tastes emotion.
   
   As much as I enjoyed the book, I have to admit, I was confused throughout the first quarter of the story and then sporadically throughout the remainder of the book. Even with this, Mr. Westerfeld was able to keep this from being a problem for me.
   
   I was totally unprepared for the ending. I'm not sure what I thought about it, but I can understand why he did it. Still, I have to wonder if it could have ended differently and had the same effect.
   
   Over all...great author. I love his style and am so glad I read his book.
   
   CarolASpradling.com author



5. this book was really good, until the ending. It seemed that westerfeld really wanted to finish his book, so he shoved a whole bunch of stuff into 10 measly pages and boom- the end. but, if you're hooked on the other 2 midnighters, this is a must.

5 comments about Shadowland (The Mediator, Book 1).

1. So, pretend you are a girl named Suze (short for Susannah) and ever since you have been a little girl, you were a Mediator. (That means that you can talk to ghosts.)
   You have lived your whole life (up until 15) knowing this, and you are starting to get sick of ghosts asking you to do favors for them, people thinking that you are crazy, talking to people who aren't there, and getting caught by the police for breaking and entering because "you were trying to stop a ghost murder." And to make it even weirder, your dead dad, who has been dead for quite some time now, pops up at random times to try and scare you. That is Susannah Simon's life. Enter a move to Florida, a new family, (new stepbrothers and a step dad,) and a new room that comes with (what else!) a male ghost named Jessie!!
   
   At her new school, she is becoming more popular then she ever dreamed. But there are still dangers around the corner. Never knowing when she will see another ghost, she tries to get used to the fact that this "gift" is never going away. Read about how Suze does find another enemy ghost, more dangerous than anything before. You will be rooting Suze and her "untraditional" method of battling ghosts on through all the chapters. And you will be shocked at some of the interesting surprises along the way. I loved this book and this series because Suze has such a spunky personality without even trying. Meg Cabot has created something wonderful by writing these books. And I plan to read all of them.
   
   Nora S.
   Grade 6
   Ms. Kawatachi



2. I am a book lover, and I'll read almost anything. This Book (series really) is one of my favorites. The writing isn't brillant, but sometimes the storyline counts more. Its about a girl who moves from New York to California. All she wants is to start over, but wait... there's a ghost of a 150 year old cowboy in her bedroom. It's funny, but serouse at the same time, sort of like reading a book by Fred and George Weasly. Well that was how the language was anyway.



3. A great start to an even better series. This book really opened the door up on this series to me. I'm only working on the third book but I know the rest of the books in the Mediator series are going to be just as great.
   
   Suze has to move with her mom to LA with her moms new husband and 3 boys. Her dad died when she was younger and he still hasn't moved on. she meets that best looking ghost shes ever seen. And even if she won't admit it, shes totally in love with him. And he even saves her life when the ghost heather goes crazy because shes mad she killed herself and now shes taking revenge on the reason she killed herself in the first place.
   I highly recommend!



4. This book was awesome. I enjoyed every part of it, and I was interested in the topic about mediators. The only one thing that I do have to criticize about this book is that the main character isn't catholic. I am, so in many ways, I found her beliefs conflicting with my own. It was nothing too extreme, but I wasn't fully comfortable with it.
   Although, the fact that the preist was the principal made up for it. The story line is well-written. I found Suze's character perfect in the way that she was realistic and not the type where the author just makes them perfect. If you're looking for something to enjoy, pick this book up. It is finish in a day material.



5. This was a fantastic book. It had everything a book should have, and is a good read that will leave you wanting more.

5 comments about Demon in My View (Den of Shadows).

1. When an author writes a book, one way or the other they give you a door to their psyche, their inner person at that point in time. Though, normally an author is at least in their twenties. Amelia gives us a slight entrance on how she saw the world... when she was fifteen, and well, I'm not that fond of teenagers.
   
   I discussed a bit my opinion on this talented, though, still (at least in this book) immature writer when I reviewed her first book, so, I will skip that part.
   
   One of the big improvements on Amelia's story telling from her first book to this (her second): Her characters have depth. Now, her characters are beginning to look real, with complexities, with likes and dislikes, with defects and virtues.
   
   The bad part, it is TERRIBLY cheesy, and quite predictable. You have the vampire that is terribly attracted to a human, and not any human, but one who he has to kill.
   
   Still, she is talented, and I am hoping to finish the rest of her books.



2. Demon in my view was an amazing book aubrey was just the right amount of everything. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes really makes you fell for what the characters are feeling. She makes you long for the each and every sentence.



3. Amelia Atwater Rhodes was 13 when she wrote her first book in the forests of the night a vampire story about Riska an underdog vampire with a lust for revenge.
   In the "sequel" we are introduced to Jessica the writer who knows too much, but doesn't know she knows it. Caryn a witch, and Aubrey is back.
   Jessica loves to write about vampires; she knows things that she shouldn't about them. their greatest weaknesses, their presents and their pasts.
   The vampires aren't happy. How does she know.
   Aubrey one of the strong vampires comes to dispose of her, but she is not what he expected.
   Not as good as shattered mirror, but much better then in the forests of the night.
   Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, writes a strong story with mystery, a little romance, and of course vampires!
   The story is well written and interesting. I hated to put it down. Amelia Atwater Rhode's world of vampires is original and captivating.
   I really wanted more details and wished to know more about how the character's were feeling. I felt a little distant from the story.



4. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes's In the Forests of the Night was written when she was only 13 years old. In it, she chronicled the unlife of Risika and her tangles with Aubrey, a fellow vampire whom she believes killed her human brother. In Demon in My View, several characters from her debut novel are back, with Aubrey front and center. This time, the novel's protagonist is Jessica, a conveniently depressed Goth who secretly publishes fantasy novels under the pen name Ash Night that revolve around vampire culture. The inspiration for her characters comes to her in her dreams, or rather, her nightmares. Adopted Jessica is a loner and quick to anger, so when a new boy enrolls at school who looks, sounds, and acts just like Aubrey, her world is thrown into confusion.
   
   Atwater-Rhodes displays skill at building atmosphere and of creating a viable backstory and genealogy for her vampires. However, the plot is thin at best, and the writing of the flashbacks seem stilted and juvenile. The many secondary characters are fleeting at best; we're never really given their motivations, such as the brief appearances and disappearances of vampire hunter Dominique Vida and witch Hasana Rashida. The vampires' lives are much more fleshed-out than the humans, including Caryn and her family, witches and descendants of powerful Healers. As I've read elsewhere, there is no clear motivation for introducing Wicca, as spells are never cast nor is magick brought up.
   
   Although Atwater-Rhodes attempts to create a standalone universe through her vampire and witch genealogies, but the writing felt juvenile at at times self-centered (gorgeous teen author has a body to die for and is talented, strong...we get it already!), and many plot twists were predictable (her uneven attempt at foreshadowing gave away one of the major "surprises" early on). However, it was a quick, entertaining read (I breezed through it in about 45 minutes) that, although not original, was generally well-written, especially from one so young; it's certainly no worse than a lot of young adult vampire series on the market.



5. Im very well into vampires, and witches, werewolves and things of that nature. I'm always looking for new and interesting stories to red, and movies to watch where they re all over scene and completely throughout the book, or movie. I really loved this book "Demon In My View". I just wish it could have been a little longer, stretched out a little more. I wish that Jessica and Fala could have had that fight. I wish the book would have ended with perhaps Aubrey, and Jessica hunting together, and maybe being more romantic with each other, since it was clearly obvious that they were attracted to each other, and was connected on that level. I wish the book would have gone into talking about what happens to Caryn after she went home. Are her and Jessica friends now? do they talk since the incident. Seeing as Caryn is the true reason that she is indeed alive. What happens now? Jessica has been changed, Caryn has done something her mother will surely disapprove of. Will she tell her? or will her mom pick it up. Will Jessica ever talk to Caryn again? Will Jessica and Aubrey be long lasting lovers, and grow to have kids of their own one day. I think "Demon In My View" is a great beginner book, of many sequels to come. A great foundation and the author Amelia Atwater-Rhodes should take it and run. We only know through Jessica writings all the things that happened in the past with Aubrey, siete, her mother, and the other vampires. but now we have the chance to actually follow it book by book, and watch the whole thing unrattles. This could be an extraordinary foundation, and the beginning for many many eye bolting, end of the chair, very high anticipation, and mental hunger for other books to follow using these characters. Overall without given too much of the book away hopefully. This book is amazing. Though im far from a teenager, I will be looking out for books that have Amelia Atwater-Rhodes name as the author. She is a talented writer indeed, and I hope she will be able to keep it up in the years to come. AWESOME BOOK...!!!

5 comments about Ninth Key (The Mediator, Book 2).

1. High school cali girl/ 10th grader Suze Simon wakes up in her bed with a blood curdleing scream. Its a ghost, screaming and sobbing uncontrolably. "You have to tell Red he didn't kill me." Suze trys to put two and two together and looks up Red and finds Red Beaumount. When Suze schedules a meeting with Red Beaumount, she meets Marcus, Red's brother. Red thinks, well Red B. thinks he's a.... but he's not. But Red really is... And Marcus really tries to... and Jesse saves... and [blank] killed others too.
   
   So as you see its really a good mystery, and trust I revealed nothing to you, so you have to read it to answer these blanks!



2. I really like Susannah's character because she kind of sassy and a "kick butt" kind of girl. She's got a really strong personality but it has many of the issues that a teen girl faces...being embarrassed...wanting a boyfriend, and all that.
   
   All in all, this is turning out to be a solid series in the genre of urban fantasy and I highly recommend.



3. The novel starts off with Suze being at a pool party. While Suze is at this pool party, she meets an attractive guy named Tad Beaumount. After the party, Suze wakes up in the middle of the night to a screaming ghost of a woman. The woman tells Suze to tell someone named 'Red' that he didn't kill her.
   
   With the help of her friends CeeCee and Adam, Suze tracks down a multi-millionaire businessman with the nickname of Red. Suze also finds out that Tad Beaumount is the son of this multi-millionaire. Jesse warns Suze not to get in contact with Red and that it would only cause trouble. Suze ignores Jesse's warnings and gets in contact with Red. Soon Suze finds out that Jesse's warnings were right and that things are not as they seem.
   
   'The Ninth Key' Was a really interesting book but I just don't think it was as great as 'Shadowland'.
   Don't get me wrong, I definitely enjoyed this book but it could have been improved a bit.
   There were events that were very suspenseful and had me on the edge of my seat but most of these events were kind of un-necessary (You'll have to read the book to find out because it would spoil the book if I said why they were unneccessary).
   I also agree with another reviewer that said that this book would have been better if it had been a short story or if it had been a part in the first book.



4. Book #2 in the Mediator series by Meg Cabot opens about a week after the first book ended. Suze, mediator at large, is suddenly visited in the middle of the night by a screaming ghost begging her to tell "Red" that she knows he didn't kill her. With a cryptic message like that, Suze checks around to find out who might be called Red, leading her to a prominent businessman and his hunky son, Tad. Delivering her message is easier said than done, and Suze becomes uneasy when she's rushed out of the strange home of Red Beaumont (even though she's definitely attracted to Tad). Imagine her surprise when the ghost reappears, accusing her of not delivering the message at all, and she runs into a second ghost who tells her Beaumont is responsible for HER death. What's going on? Does Suze have the right person? Is Red Beaumont a cold-blooded murderer? Is he a vampire? What about Jesse, the hot ghost living in her bedroom? Will Tad ask her out?
   
   This is a very good sequel to the first book in this series. Suze is finding an ally in Father Dominic, a fellow mediator, and her circle of friends is growing in her new home. We also meet her father, a ghost who has traveled across the country to give his daughter advice. This story, while of course focusing on the mediator aspect, also brings Suze into a more complex mystery and shows us her survival skills outside of her ghostly talents. There's a pretty good twist towards the end, and the tension between Suze and Jesse is intensifying. This is a fun series, not meant to be taken too seriously, and I look forward to reading more. Surprisingly well done, if you enjoy paranormal romance and suspense, you'll definitely like this one.



5. I really enjoyed the first book in the series, ( Shadowland (The Mediator, Book 1) ) it seemed unique enough. But this one... well first I'd like to point out that in this book Meg Cabot repeats a lot of things she said in the first book. I mean yes I suppose it's nice to make the books so you really dont have to start at the beginning of the series to understand what is going on, but there is a fine line between that, and repeating an ENTIRE PARAGRAPH WORD FOR WORD from the first book ( which Cabot DID do ). During most of this book it seemed to me that Meg Cabot just did not know what to write. It all seems like she just improvised, and, most of it is repeated stuff from Shadowland ( if not word for word, than the basic idea of it ). Thankfully, in the later books this doesnt happen so often, so if you can bare through this one, than the series is over all pretty interesting.
   Also, it gets very annoying how obsessed Suze is with getting a boyfriend; like its the only thing that matters, ever. And how being a Mediator " Is so horrible Oh i just wish I was normal " ( This continues on throughout the series ).

5 comments about Darkest Hour (The Mediator, Book 4).

1. I read these books a few years ago from the library, When a friend picked them up at a bookstore recently, I decided to flip through them again. It wasn't long before I had to buy my own set and re-read them.
   
   Darkest Hour is my favorite in the series as it introduces some interesting new characters and serves as a pivotal turning point in Susannah's relationship with Jesse. The storyline is very intriguing, and humorous, as always. There is plenty to keep the pages turning.
   
   I recommend this series for any girl who likes her love stories a little more unconventional and less Disney. =D



2. THIS WAS THE BEST OF THE FIRST 4 BOOKS!! Seriously, my favorite!! From the beginning to the end is amazing and very surprising. I didn't want to stop reading. Im a girl of 13 years old and I seriously recomend the series to grade 7 to up.



3. I love the whole series and I recommend it for anyone ages 11 and up. Meg Cabot is my favorite author and this book WOW'd me more than any other book I've read by her! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED



4. My daughter got me hooked on this series and I was surprised at the great writing.



5. I love this book , and I love the character Jesse. This book is nothing but nonstop action and thrills , and some parts are so sad , and how Suze does to get Jesse back is certainly is unexpected. Although the new character Paul is very intriguing and I like his character , I can't wait to read the next book to find out about him.And I love the ending . Meg cabot really undone herself this time!

5 comments about Reunion (The Mediator, Book 3).

1. Smart, clever, witty, intresting; these are just a few words describing Suze's exciting mystery known as the RLS Angels, four successful teenagers who were murdered although the killer set it up to look accidental. Then theres Micheal. The one who crashed into the car the sent the RLS Angels plummeting off a mountian side to the untimley death. His sister in is a coma from falling into a pool drunk at one of the RLS Angel's parties. Everyone gave up hope on her ever awakining. There is Micheals motive but did he really kill four people. And is he the one who attempted to kill Suze's family? A real thrill, a must read series for all teens!



2. Such an awsome book the whole series is great everyone who loves romance action all in one should read!



3. I really enjoyed reading this book. It has lots of great details. When Susannah found out about this murder, she just had to investigate it. With the help of Father Dom and Jesse she finally got the killer but was put into hospital. It would help if you read the first two books or else you will get really confused with all the names and places. This book has lots of twists and turns and will keep you reading. You won't want to put it down!



4. whoa!! this book is SO amazing! it's about this girl, suze, and her supposed boyfriend, michael meducci, and he could be a possible killer of the RLS angels! he has had a grudge against them and only for one reason that he could be able to kill them; jealousy! jesse and father dominic have helped out quite a bit but not enough that suze ends up in the hospital! i HIGHLY recommend this book! and i cannot wait to read the next one!!!!



5. 
   The Mediator 3: Reunion is about Suze Simon, a fifteen-year-old girl with a very special gift, she can speak to those beyond the grave. Awesome, right? Wrong. Ghosts aren't always the most cooperative people. So, when Suze tries to help four teenage ghosts that were in a car accident, they aren't very thankful, unless you'd say that trying to kill her is a proper "thank you". However, Suze will find out some secrets about someone she never thought would keep them from her and that this car accident might not have been an accident at all.
   This book teaches readers always to be happy with who they are. Suze has to try to accept that she is a mediator and has to adapt to being haunted every day of her life. She's spunky and her attitude is as unpredictable as the weather but she's also very generous and always willing to help. It really shows people how we take everyday things for granted.
   Meg Cabot does an extraordinary job with this book with a perfect balance of mystery, teen troubles, and family issues. It takes you deep into Suze's life and feelings. I couldn't pry my fingers off of it. The Mediator is an amazing series and I've read most of them, but this one was by far my favorite. So, if you like suspense and surprises, you'll love The Mediator 3: Reunion.