Title: The Adventurers Guild (The Adventurers Guild #1)
Authors: Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos
Release Date: October 3, 2017
Page Count:320
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Rating: 4.5/5
"Few ever asked to join the Adventurers Guild. . . . Their members often died young."
Summary:
Freestone, one of the last cities standing, is surrounded by Dangers. The city uses guilds to keep everything running smoothly The least favored guild, The Adventurers Guild, has been known to turn up missing or injured members. They are the ones responsible for keeping the city safe and venture out into the trees to gather supplies. Nobody wants to be part of this guild, but they get to draft whomever they choose. When Zed and Brock find themselves part of this guild, they uncover a conspiracy they never thought could be true. It will take everything they have to save their city.
First Thought
When's the second one releasing!
First, thank you NetGalley and Disney Hyperion for the ARC. Second, thanks for leaving me in suspense for book 2 before this one is even published.
I really enjoyed the world building and suspense in this book. The story goes at the perfect pace and provides a dual perspective of an adventure unlike any other. It's a great introduction to fantasy with elves, dwarfs, and magical creatures. My favorite parts of this book have to be the characters and relationships built. I thought the two main characters, Zed and Brock, were perfectly different. They showed the power of teamwork when things get rough and playing to eachother's strengths.
I would recommend this to the Percy Jackson/Harry Potter loving reader. I can't wait for the second installment!
Top 5 Wednesday is a great Goodreads group with a new topic each week. Check out my original post for more information!
This weeks topic is Books to Read Without the Synopsis. We all know that some synopsis writers spoil events that happen halfway through the book or have heard reviewers say "its best to go into this one blind." Discuss those books.
This was incredibly hard for me for two reasons. First, I usually read books I have heard about around the book community. Second, my memory is horrible! But here are 5 books to just dive in and read. I won't be putting any information for these, because well, you should just go read them! I do want to add that any and all sequels should be on this list.
1. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
2. The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
3. The Maze Runner by James Dashner
4. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
5. The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima
What books would you add? Did you post a T5W, link below!
Title: The Warrior Heir
Author: Cinda Williams Chima
Page Count: 426
Genre: YA Fantasy
Controversial Topics: Segregation
Rating: 4/5
“Just remember who you are... The world will try to change you into someone else. Don't let them. That's the best advice anyone can give you.”
Summary
Jack thinks he’s just another nerdy kid doing his best to get through school. His main worry, making the soccer team. He never realized the world he was born into. Jack is a wizard or a warrior, who can really know with his experimental surgery and all.
First Thought
OMG, seriously!
So, it took me longer than it should have to read this book. I would read a few pages and get mad and not want things to happen so I would close the book and scream! I was happy to say I was in my car on lunch at work when I swore out loud. I knew something was happening with two of the characters, but I didn’t want to believe it.
This magical world was exactly what I needed. The two different roses fighting over a warrior was intriguing. The history of the families and the meaning behind the weapons were thrilling. I am excited to read the next book in the series.
This was recommended by a co-worker and was my first read by this author. I have already picked up the second and third books. However, I might need an emotional break from them first.
Top 5 Wednesday is a great Goodreads group with a new topic each week. Check out my original post for more information!
This weeks topic for Top 5 Wednesday is Classes Based on Books/Characters
It's back to school season, so let's discuss some classes you'd like to take either based on books or based on characters' skills. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO NOT USE HARRY POTTER, because that is too easy. You are supposed to make up your own classes. For example, you could use How to Dismantle a Dystopian Regime for The Hunger Games or Archery 101 with Katniss.
1. The Hacker Life 101 – Illuminae by Amie Kaufman
Professor: Kady Grant
Take a trip on a ship to evacuate the planet and learn how to hack into the web of data to find the truth. Learn to use friends and enemies to find the answers you seek.
2. How Not to Start a Hiking Trip – Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Professor: Cheryl Strayed
Learn how to take your crumbling life and learn about yourself while hiking the PCT. This course will show what not to do when you start hiking for the first time in your life. Learn from real life experiences.
3. Love Triangle: The Basics – Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Professor: Bella Swan
Interested in two completely different men? Want to have both? Learn how to split your attention and keep both men waiting for you.
4. Hosting a Tea Party – Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Professor: Mad Hatter
How to have a mad and thrilling tea party. Enough said.
5. Surviving Social Awkwardness – The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Professor: Don Tillman
Are you a socially awkward individual? Do you wish you could fall in love? Join this course to understand what people expect you to say and not say.
What an interesting school this would be!
