Review: Dark Webb by Harry Dayle

Dark Webb by Harry Dayle

Publisher: Shelfless

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Pages: 352

Publication Date: April, 2016

Rating: 5/5

Summary:

Taken from Goodreads.com:

            “Reclusive website designer Thaddeus Webb thinks he knows the internet, but a brief excursion into its shadier regions throws up more than he bargained for. He stumbles across a harrowing video of a captive girl, her destiny to be decided by paying voters.

When it becomes clear the authorities aren’t taking the plight of the victim seriously, Thad knows he can’t stand by and do nothing. Could this be his chance to redeem himself for the sins of his past?

Before he knows it, he’s become embroiled in a search that traverses both physical space and cyber-space as he works to track down the un-trackable, trace the untraceable, and try to save the blameless teenager before the vote reaches its grisly conclusion.”

Pros:

·       I loved this plot so much! It taught me a lot of new information about the dark web while keeping me entertained.

·       I loved how the story jumped from past to present to show two different stories that eventually are connected at the end.

Cons:

·       There were only a few parts that I felt dragged on a bit.

Final Thoughts:

            I loved this book way more than I expected to. It had mystery and crimes that were not too graphic. Each piece of evidence that was uncovered made me want to read more and more. I also have never found a book dealing with crime on the dark web so that made it stand out to me. It also taught me a lot about the dark web that I didn’t know. I would definitely recommend for fans of crime novels!

Review: The Supernaturalist

Why, oh why, do stores put ugly stickers on covers??

The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Genre: Young Adult-Fantasy

Pages: 267

Publication Date: April, 2005

Rating: 2/5

Summary:

            This story takes place in the future, in a city called Satellite City. Cosmo Hill, a fourteen-year-old orphan lives at Clarissa Frayne Institute for Parentally Challenged Boys. Here the boys pay their way by assembling things, testing products, really just being a slave. While the boys are being transported back from where they worked that day, Cosmo sees a chance to escape with his friend. After having a near death experience during the escape, Cosmo wakes up with a new ability; he can see supernatural Parasites. The people that saved him from death, are a gang that is dedicated to eliminating these parasites that so few can see. As Cosmo joins them on a seemingly simple quest, he realizes that the leaders of the city have bigger secrets than he thought.

Pros:

·       I thought the premise of hunting parasites that few can see was going to be interesting.

Cons:

·       There seemed to be a lack of world-building. It was hard to actually picture Satellite City.

·       I also thought a lot of the plot points were rushed and the twists and turns were too abrupt.

Final Thoughts:

            This book had such an interesting premise that seemed to fall flat in execution. As soon as I started to become interested in the current scene, something dramatic would happen that would completely change the goals of the characters. It lacked smooth transitions. Also, the topic seemed to be geared towards adults but the writing seemed like it was for young, young adults which was confusing.

Review: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

 

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling

Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Genre: Humor-Essays

Pages: 222

Publication Date: September, 2012

Rating: 5/5

Summary:

            Mindy Kaling, a writer from The Office, has written a collection of humorous essays about her life. She discusses what it is like to work on The Office, how she got her first job, and her take on romance.

MyThoughts:

            This is a hilarious book with essays that a lot of people can relate to, especially those of us who weren’t that popular growing up. I'm really glad I found this for only a dollar at Goodwill!

Pros:

·       Each essay was hilarious and relatable.

·       The essay length was good, not too long but not too short.

·       This book just makes me want Mindy Kaling as my best friend!

Cons:

·       There were really none. Definitely check it out if you like Mindy Kaling at all.