Reviews - Ashley B. (daredevilgirl013)

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21 Years Gone
21 Years Gone
Author: Jack Osbourne
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 11/30/2008
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This book was rather interesting to find out why Jack did drugs knowing and seeing full well what his father did and what it had done to Ozzy. This book does go into a bit of detail and it is strongly about drug use and abuse along with alcohol use. I would not suggest this to someone who has thought about using drugs or to a younger person, especially an immature one. Though this book does go on to discuss the process of coming clean, it doesn't go into detail as since Jack went into rehab, parts of what they do cannot be revealed to others who have not been through the process. Still an interesting read to just try and understand what Jack did, why, and how it affected him. Very interesting read, and it's interesting to find out little tid bits about the family as well (I thought Ozzy was still using, but according to Jack, he's been clean for a few years since Jack went to rehab)"


Airhead (Airhead, Bk 1)
Airhead (Airhead, Bk 1)
Author: Meg Cabot
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 34
Review Date: 5/18/2008
2 member(s) found this review helpful.


"A Wonderful book and perfect for any 10 year old on up, as the level of sexual content in this book is very minimal (just guys look at Nikki's chest, some talk about female anatomy, and safe sex..that's about it..nothing too horrible)

But a very page turning read. Especially when Em is forced to become Nikki and how she must adapt to her new life. I cannot wait for the next book to see how this all turns out. It is said that this book series is going to be a three parter. So we'll see."


All-American Girl
All-American Girl
Author: Meg Cabot
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 246
Review Date: 6/30/2007
7 member(s) found this review helpful.


"A very cute read

Ok that was my original review, but now that I know how to better write reviews.

This book deals with a girl who doesn't really know what she wants in life, everything she wants is taken, the guy of her dreams, and her own dreams as well. So one day when she decides to skip art class, she saves the president by mistake, and her life changes.

This book is interesting, but deals with some older teen subjects. Also that list that you see up above, she does that throughout the book as well, she makes lists. It's a good read, but the sequeal to the book is lacking. The sequeal to the book is called Ready or Not."


Ambulance Girl: How I Saved Myself by Becoming an EMT
Ambulance Girl: How I Saved Myself by Becoming an EMT
Author: Jane Stern
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/30/2007
5 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This book was me to a T when I went to EMT school and became a Basic. I even acted like her exactly. I loved one part when they ask her to go get the first in bag (it's a bag that we take with us into every call, it has literally everything you need to start working on a patient) and so she has to find it for the first time in the ambulance, and when she does and brings it to them, she says she presented it like a hunting dog presents a prize duck to its master. That was exactly me. I said if I had a tail it would have been wagging to no end because I found the bag!! It is very funny, it is very true (like I said, this book is me to a T when I started the school and my job as an EMT) and it does give you an insight into a woman who takes on this job and what she has to go through."


America the Edible: A Hungry History, from Sea to Dining Sea
America the Edible: A Hungry History, from Sea to Dining Sea
Author: Adam Richman
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 2.4/5 Stars.
 11
Review Date: 12/5/2010
2 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This book has totally changed my view on Adam and not for the better. In this book he is constantly talking about hooking up with women and romping around with them. Instead of talking about the food he's talking about the women he went out to dinner with (and then some) and the meals that they ate and then how they broke up. If I wanted to read a bad romance novel I would have. And somehow every place he went he had a "beautiful woman" on his arm. Also Adam cusses like a sailor. I would never have guessed him to be like this. Otherwise the book was poorly written and was nothing like the show. I figured he'd talk about the challenges that he ate at the restaurants, and what they were and past people who had tried them. Instead it was like, meh I just ate a turkey sandwich and it was good. Nothing like the show. Again highly disappointed and Adam has lost a fan. I hate it when I read books and discover a whole new side of a person."


American Pickers Guide to Picking (History Channel)
Review Date: 2/4/2012
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This book is a total HOW TO guide. It is not anything about their past picks. I was hoping for more back story into their past picks and how they got them etc. Instead it's how to pick, what to pick, and advice from other pickers. I wasn't all that thrilled with this book as it just dragged on and on about how to, which if you watch the show you get an idea on how to do it. So if you are a die hard fan wanting to know stories, this isn't your book."


Amy's Answering Machine: Messages from Mom
Amy's Answering Machine: Messages from Mom
Author: Amy Borkowsky
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 43
Review Date: 6/18/2007
4 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This is a very quick read as the book is small, the type is large, and the book even contains comics/cartoons that relate to the story being told. The messages are short along with the explanations. It is funny, but a bit to short and I would have carried out the stories a bit more besides the message and my thought."


The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Bk 1)
The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Bk 1)
Author: James Patterson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 534
Review Date: 5/29/2007
11 member(s) found this review helpful.


"A very good book, works great for any age level. This book goes on about a group of children who were experiments and how they have banded together to create their own family in the face of danger."


Angel (Maximum Ride, Bk 7)
Angel (Maximum Ride, Bk 7)
Author: James Patterson
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 29
Review Date: 2/22/2011
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"Finally we get back to the ways of the first books of the series. Nothing about saving the planet or recycling etc etc etc like in the last few. This all goes back to the this is my flock and our adventures type of books. Though it does leave one HUGE cliff hanger (to be finished up in the next book which will be the final book), this one was rather interesting though I wish it had more. It just seemed like the story just stopped and you're left wondering what the heck!! But still, at least James has made progress towards bringing back the flock I loved!"


The Art Of Emily The Strange
The Art Of Emily The Strange
Author: Rob Reger, Cosmic Debris, Buzz Parker, Others
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 6/19/2012


"The art work was a little interesting, but its stuff I have seen in her books before. I would have liked some new and more interesting artwork and maybe some stories behind why they did the design the way they did. Still though a good book, perfect for anyone who wants to draw Emily in the style that they do and would like bigger photos to practice from."


The Art of the Little Mermaid: A Disney Miniature (Disney Miniature)
The Art of the Little Mermaid: A Disney Miniature (Disney Miniature)
Author: Jeff Kurtti
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 4/3/2008
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"Not a bad book, though most of it just retells the story of the little mermaid. It does tell some interesting facts though later on in the book. For instance, the little mermaid was actually started on back before WW2. But when the war started it was shoved into a drawer. No one even bothered to go back to it, and no one found the folder about the movie until after they had already started it back in the 80s! Interesting!

So good for a few interesting facts, but other than that, the art work isn't much."


Avalon High
Avalon High
Author: Meg Cabot
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/12/2007
3 member(s) found this review helpful.


"The book is a bit slow moving on the Arthur legend, but towards the middle it starts to pick up. If you don't know much about King Arthur, don't worry you'll be fine, as this book tweaks the legend a bit, as things do not go according to plan.

But basically this book focuses on what the Order of the Bear believe, that Arthur will come back one day to save the world fraom darkness. But apparently Arthur has been coming back every year, he just keeps getting killed (bummer huh?). Ellie gets wrapped up in it all and has to find a way to either change things for the better or get it all back to the way it should be.

A very interesting read. And a good read for the summer as this book focuses on floating in your pool (for the first chapter Ellie talks about how she loves to float in her pool)"


Avalon High: Coronation #1: The Merlin Prophecy (Avalon High: Coronation)
Review Date: 6/12/2009


"Though short (course all mangas are that way anymore) it was an interesting book to read. The pictures are done wonderfully throughout the comic and the story line draws you in a bit though it seems to move a bit too fast in some spots and then leaves you hanging in others. Still a good addition to Meg Cabot's list of books and I can't wait to read the next one in this series!"


Awakening
Awakening
Author: Gillian Colbert
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 3/6/2013


"This book should say that it is by Gillian Colbert. This was an amazing BDSM read. It dealt heavily with the trust aspect, getting to know one another before getting into scenes, and how you have to be in tune with the person or it won't work. I loved how the baggage that the sub and sir carried with each other played out, how it got into their relationship because this made the story feel very real and believable. This wasn't just all hey I just met you be my sub and woohoo!, this was I have issues, but I care, and let's work on this. And the sex scenes were hot. Though this is a shorter read, it was still pretty amazing. Loved it!"


Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty
Author: Michele Jaffe
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 10
Review Date: 8/22/2007
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"A good read even for a teenager book. The mystery keeps you guessing and the story line is great! A bit childish at times, but it fits in rather well."


Bake Until Golden (Potluck Catering Club, Bk 3)
Review Date: 3/9/2011
2 member(s) found this review helpful.


"Though this book is predictable it still is interesting to see how things play out (though the ending just seemed way too rushed, one minute everyone goes AH HA! and tahdeedah end of the book). It's still the same gals that we know and love dearly and still a very good writing style. If you like books that have twists and turns and leaves you guessing, this isn't it."


Beautiful Chaos (Beautiful Creatures, Bk 3)
Beautiful Chaos (Beautiful Creatures, Bk 3)
Author: Margaret Stohl, Kami Garcia
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 17
Review Date: 2/20/2013


"I used to love this series, but this book was HORRIBLE. The story line dragged and dragged and dragged. So much could have been edited to move it along nicely. I could even skip chapters and STILL know exactly what was going on. I finally just skimmed through the rest of the book to the end. Not what I was expecting at all. If you want a dragged out story, with so many people flitting about that you don't know who is who anymore, this is for you."


Beautiful Creatures (Beautiful Creatures, Bk 1)
Beautiful Creatures (Beautiful Creatures, Bk 1)
Author: Margaret Stohl, Kami Garcia
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/21/2010
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This was a rather interesting love story. Granted this book has its twists and turns just like any other book, and yes I did like this book, but I wished it would have moved just a little bit faster. Too many questions kept getting unanswered and dropped, and I would have liked some more answers. Still a good read and I can't wait for the next book in the series."


Beautiful Darkness
Beautiful Darkness
Author: Margaret Stohl, Kami Garcia
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 42
Review Date: 12/4/2010


"This book I felt was horrible. It was VERY slow compared to the first one and Lena was hardly in the book. It just dragged and dragged and dragged till about 300 pages in when it finally picked up and felt like a story again. I hope that the next book will be better but I feel like the author is throwing filler books our way in order to make more money. I was not pleased with this story line at all. Very slow and boring."


Beautiful Dead: Arizona
Beautiful Dead: Arizona
Author: Eden Maguire
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 10/18/2010


"A quick easy read especially if you loved the first book Jonas. If you did not read the first book you will need to in order to understand just what is going on in this one. Though a bit predictable as I remembered the author's writing style so I was able to pick up the killer quickly, it was still interesting how it all played out and came to an end. A fast paced quick read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, Summer."


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