Reader's Block

I'm still reading a book called The New Kid, which is YA paranormal, and I'm enjoying it. But I'm just not terribly interested in reading right now. The book itself has an interesting premise- the hero of the story has just moved to a new town with his mother and step-father. His step-father keeps warning him to not cause trouble at the new school, and of course he says he'll do his best. Meanwhile, large boxes have been delivered to the basement, and it's a big secret what is in them.

His mother seems completely oblivious to what is going on under her nose. The step-father seems to actively dislike the hero. As "The New Kid," he is naturally the target for the school bullies, and is also naturally attracted to the hottest girls at the new school.

But, of course, since it *is* high school, and I've already said it's paranormal, something BAD is about to happen. I'm at the point where the hero has made a few friends, and has just revealed- for the first time ever- that he is the son of a long line of demon fighters, and when he was younger, his father disappeared, right before his very eyes!

So, of course he is now on a mission to find his father and vanquish the big bad nasty guy that kidnapped him.

The story is *much* more interesting than I've made it sound. I just don't feel like reading lately. This is especially bad right now, since I'm getting ready to start my Smut-A-Thon reading challenge in a week.

Speaking of which, here is a link the form to submit books read for the challenge: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNKcHVGRWtrS254cDZRS1h2bVhVVFE6MQ

On Reading and Blogging

My first review has been posted. I brought it over from Good Reads. Since I'm a Firefly/Serenity/Nathan Fillion junky, it seemed like an appropriate place to start. It was also the last book I finished reading.

I've been in a bit of a reading slump lately, and keep trying different challenges to try to shake myself out of it. I've even tried having multiple books going at once, so that when my interest in one wanes, I can switch to another. So far, it hasn't worked.

I think the problem is, I *want* to read, but I'm having a hard time focusing on what I'm reading. Hopefully, this blog will help.

Serenity by Keith R. A. DeCandido

Serenity by Keith R.A. DeCandido


My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Followed the movie very closely. However, it was nice to be able to "see" what was inside everyone's heads at different points throughout the story. Even though you get flashbacks in the movie, reading the actual thoughts added a lot to the story.





Definitely glad I took the time to read this.





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