Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment

To tell the truth I was not very fond of this book. I truly dislike the way it is written, almost in a god-like way, but not quite...very strange. Especially when it is coming from the dog's perspective. I feel like it should have been one or the other, but not both humans and the Dachshund. How does the author know the dog is in pain? Or how the dog feels while at the animal hospital? These questions kept popping up in my head as I read.

I also found that it was anti-climactic. It seems like the climax was about twenty pages in and from there it's slow decline. I could almost guess the end, but I finished it anyway. I think it is a cute story and it was worth reading because I have Dachshunds...but for everyone else, especially those who do not own pets; I cannot say they would like it. I am not sure who I would recommend it to.

Persuasion by Jane Austen

This is my second favorite book of Jane Austen's collection. I love the character of Anne Elliot and how she is constantly trying to please everyone, despite the consequences to herself. However, she realizes how much she loves Captain Wentworth and does not stop caring for him. I love the way the plot unravels and the relationship between Anne and Wentworth grows.

I must also say that one of my favorite passages is when Sir Walter Elliot describes the men and women in Bath. I could read it over and over again and continue laughing. The author does such a wonderful job of making him a pompous pain. And Miss Elliot, oh I am happy she ends up alone. I cannot wait to re-read this later on!!

Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris

I believe that this series is one of my favorites. They are so entertaining and creative...I can barely put it down to interact with the world! I really do hope there is another one on the way. I really want to know where Sookie and Eric stand. As usual so much has changed among the characters that now I am not sure who I prefer. I like Eric, but I think Sookie could use some girl time...or a steady guy like Sam. Oh the possibilities!

I think that this one was almost as gruesome as the book when Sookie went to the big vampire council. I am bit sad about Eric's maker, I wish he had been a bit more. Eric being so incredible and everything, I expected his maker to be along the same lines. I guess he was supposed to be bored with society and life, but it would have been cooler if he was more active. I really want there to be another one!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan

I really liked this book and the end of the series. Again, it is no Harry Potter...but it has its own creativity that stands out as well. I am still not too happy with Kronos. I feel that he could have been a bit more outstanding, compared to the other Titans he seemed a bit puny. However, the other characters made up for it. I especially like the Party Centaurs and Mrs. O'Leary. They were so entertaining!!

I am very happy about how the series ended. I think the author did a wonderful job tying up all the knots and making sense out of the characters. In the end everyone had a place, which I liked. I am also going to say that Percy redeemed himself at the end, when he talks to Zeus and the other Gods...that was one of my favorite parts of his character!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

The labyrinth is incredible! I am becoming more and more impressed with the creativity in these books. It is very entertaining...I find myself unable to put the books down. I love the new characters that are introduced to this book, especially Rachel. She is so down to earth and real that it makes the book seem more likely to be true. I also think it is refreshing for Percy to have another love interest, even though I hope he ends up with Annabeth.

I also must say the Nico is one of my favorite characters. He is so much more complex and unpredictable than Percy and even Annabeth. I cannot wait to see what role he plays in the next book. I am also going to say that Kronos was not as impressive as I thought he would be, maybe this is just the beginning, but he does not seem like a Titan to me.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan

This series is really growing on me. I should probably slow down and cherish them, but they are way too exciting and I just have to know what happens next!! So far I really enjoyed this book the best. The characters and their choices and dealing with their parental issues. I love the modern mythological twist, it is so entertaining.

I cannot wait to read the next book, now that their are new characters and there is a new twist in the plot. I really wonder about Nico and Bianca. I hope we learn more about their history and what happened to them during all their missing years. Okay, too much suspense...on to the next book!!

Lord of the Rings: Felloship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

I am very happy I finally picked up this series. I truly enjoyed the movies, and as a rule of thumb books are always better...However, I never expected it to be this different. I cannot wait to read the other two books!! I mean the basic tale is the same, but they differ in the end by a lot. I think I am going to watch the movie now so that I can compare them more closely.

I must say that I really do enjoy the author's way of writing. I will also admit that there are times when a go faster than simple speed reading. In other words, I cut out some of the long winded sections. And all of the Elvish language and he songs, they are very entertaining and talented, but again a bit too long for my liking. Aside from that, I love the book. The characters are wonderful, the descriptions are fantastic, and the entire tale is work of genius!