Through the Narrows by Nathanael Green and Evan Ronan

Through the Narrows by Nathanael Green and Evan Ronan

Tomahawk and Saber Series, Book 2

Publisher: Calhoun Publishing (September 2015)

272 pages, eBook (borrowed from the Kindle Owner’s Lending Library)

Book Rating: 5 Stars

Content Note: Includes Swearing, Implied Sexual Situations
and Graphic Violence

Hugh Pyke and Wolf Tongue are off on another thankless mission, this time investigating reports of indian attacks on Millers Town, a shady out-of-the-way place where they encountered scalpers the last time around. Hugh’s strong sense of duty can’t leave the townspeople to their fate when he finds a few good people do in fact reside there. Great story of battling against the odds and steadfast loyalty to a friend even when things get rough. So many interesting, complex characters fill the background of this story. This is a brutal, fast-paced adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way through—I couldn’t put it down! Great story and I look forward to the next installment!

OtherWorld by Evan Ronan

OtherWorld by Evan Ronan

Publisher: Calhoun Publishing (August 2015)

309 pages, eBook (provided by the Author for review)

Book Rating: 4 Stars

Aoife enjoys slipping off into her own imaginary world, where her imagination can make anything real—that is until someone hijacks her world and starts to change it for their own purposes. Fun, fast-paced fantasy adventure featuring an unlikely crew of quirky friends to help Aoife along the way. The originality of the characters reminded me a little bit of Harriet the Spy. The mystery/adventure side of the story was very enjoyable and really keeps you on your toes! Good read, with a great message!

Paper Towns by John Green

Paper Towns by John Green

Publisher: Speak (October 2008)

321 pages, eBook (purchased myself for $3.99)

Book Rating: 3 Stars

Content Note: Includes Swearing and Sexual Situations

Separated by social strata and the many others reasons childhood friends grow apart, Quentin receives a surprising late night visit from his estranged neighbor, Margo, which takes them on an adventure that lasts into the wee hours of the next morning and hints that a renewal of their childhood friendship may be possible—that is until Quentin discovers the next morning that Margo is missing (and has likely runaway from home). This leads Quentin to become obsessed with finding Margo—a girl I found manipulative, self-important and just generally didn’t like. It may be that my age colored my perception of this story, but I found nearly all of the characters to be both selfish and immature, doing reckless things that I found unimpressive, yet they termed adventurous—but, I think that was kind of the point of this story. This is a book about teens (specifically teens with only one month or less left of high school—kids on the brink of adulthood) and the realization that people are not always who we think they are—a close look at most anyone is likely to disappoint. This delved a little further into teen drama and antics then I found interesting, but I absolutely loved the road trip (broken down hour-by-hour in Part III of the book)—hilarious! The road trip alone, is worth the read! Quick read and I think anyone who enjoyed The Fault in Our Stars  and The Perks of Being a Wallflower may enjoy this.

Movie Adaptations:

Paper Towns (2015)

Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Austin Abrams

Movie Rating: PG-13