Blood Red Road

So I think one of the hardest things to do in my job is to describe a book without giving it all away. Mostly I tell the kids it's really good and for the most part they'll accept that. But there's always those few that just have to know what it's all about and oh yeah don't spoil it for me. That's a toughy. If I really like a book it's hard not to just blurt out all about it and spoil it at the same time. Go figure. I'm excited to share about the book. So with all that said, I'll try to do a book review and not spoil all the fun.

Since I mentioned Blood Red Road, I'll do my first review on that book. One word: Awesome. Fast paced, think Thunder Dome but with a female lead. She's tough and determined with a lot of heart. Cage fighting, band of warrior girls, cute, mysterious guy who saves the heroine. It's got it all. This book does not disappoint from beginning to end. So definitely put it on your summer reading list. The one hard thing for me at first was the lack of quotes to set aside what people were saying and the use of Saba's everyday language. Of course language would break down after the fall of a civilization, but don't let these stop you from reading the book. They actually add to it. Dust Lands is of course a trilogy which seems so popular right now. Not complaining just saying. The next book is due out in October, 2012 -- Rebel Heart. Can't wait to read it. You can read more about the author and books {here}.
Here's to more reading, Amanda
On my night stand: Legend by Marie Yu