This Book Is Not Yet Rated – Peter Bognanni

This Book Is Not Yet Rated by Peter Bognanni

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Received: Random House Canada
Published: April 9th, 2019
Publisher: Dial Books
Recommended Age: 11+
Genres & Themes: Young Adult, Family, Film, Contemporary, Friendship, Relationships

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REVIEW:

Character-driven stories rock. They really do. Because if you like the characters, you most likely end up caring about them, and if you care about them, then you care about what happens TO them and AROUND them and to the people in their lives. Even if the storyline doesn’t blow you away, you’re still having a pleasant time in the company of these people you now care about and want to make your family.

Twinchantment – Elise Allen

Twinchantment by Elise Allen

My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
Received: Hachette Book Group Canada
Published: April 9th, 2019
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Recommended Age: 8+
Genres & Themes: Middle Grade, Fantasy, Siblings, Magic, Family, Adventure

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REVIEW:

I don’t remember the last time I gave a book a 2.5 rating but it feels appropriate in this case because this is a story that has a decent idea but a not-so-interesting execution.

It’s about two twins – Flissa and Sara – who live in a kingdom devoid of magical beings because once upon a time magic caused great harm to the kingdom. The Fantasy genre is usually dramatic like that.