Reviews written by Elizabeth Drake

Ungifted is a well-written middle grade novel. It is a fun, light story that is perfect for young readers and easy enough for reluctant readers. The plot progresses steadily and has some very light hearted moments. I enjoyed watching Donovan as realized that the gifted kids were...

I can see already that this is going to be one of those reviews where I simply cannot do justice to the fabulosity of this book. Just a few chapters in, I found myself exclaiming "holy crap this is good!" and that didn't cease until the last page was...

The Cemetery Boys was a pretty surprising read. I wasn't expecting to like this one as much as I did. There was a great atmosphere - it was very creepy and an interesting mystery. It had a touch of the paranormal that kept me guessing right up...

I am a sucker for books that either re-tell or are influenced by the classics. Splintered first grabbed my attention with it's stunning color, then made it on to my OH MY GOD I WANT IT NOW! list, when I read the synopsis and discovered it was a continuation...

Sophie Winters is a survivor. She survived a car crash that left her with a limp, physical limitations and a crushing oxy addiction. She survived getting clean with the help of her family and she survived a brutal attack that left her best friend murdered and her locked...

Charlotte learned the hard way not to interfere with the future. As an oracle, she has always seen glimpses of what is to come - usually boring and insignificant events but occasionally a terrifying vision will break through. As a child, Charlotte saw the death of her aunt,...

I read this book, cover to cover, in just a few hours. With an almost three year old and pregnant with my second - it takes a special kind of book to get me that involved. In fact, it has single-handedly ended by several month long reading slump....

We Were Liars is far more unique than I ever anticipated. Lockhart certainly has a writing style that is all her own, but one that I feel is dividing readers. I loved it. But, I can see where it would annoy others. It opens with short,...

Ever wonder what would have happened to the X-Men if Magneto had won and the bad-guy mutants had taken over the world, turning the "normals" into the lower-lower-lower class, just one step above slaves? Well here it is! In Red Queen, the reds (those...

I will admit, I was trepidatious going into this one. I wasn't a big fan of Imaginary Girls and I thought this author just wasn't for me. But wow, this one blew me away. The writing style is really unique, it features a dual narrative that switches...

Title: How to Lead a Life of Crime Author: Kirsten Miller Publisher: Razorbill (Penguin) Release Date: February 21st, 2013 Rating: 4/5 Cover Impressions: I like the cover art but I feel they could have done more with the graffitti concept. It...

This and other reviews can be found on http://readingbetweenclasses.blogspot.com Title: Dr. Frankenstein's Daughters Author: Suzanne Weyn Publisher: Scholastic Release Date: January 1, 2013 Rating: 3/5 Cover Impressions: The cover has a little bit of an old school feel. It...

This and other reviews can be found on http://readingbetweenclasses.blogspot.com Title: The Nightmare Affair Author: Mindee Arnett Publisher: Tor Teen Release Date: March 5, 2013 Rating: 3/5 Cover Impressions: I love the black silhouettes against the purple background and the white...

This and other reviews can be found on http://readingbetweenclasses.blogspot.ca/ Title: If You Find Me Author: Emily Murdoch Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Release Date: March 26, 2013 Rating: 5/5 Cover Impressions: The cover is not particularly attractive and I don't feel...