Harry Potter... What I HAD to say about it.

Let me say, I wasn't always the biggest fan of Harry Potter. I thought it was a stupid fad that would blow over. But, after spawning 8 movies, including the upcoming Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and 7 books, I decided that I had to try them.

And I was pleasantly surprised. I read the first four books in a matter of weeks, and became an instant Harry Potter nerd.

For the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer Stone, the plot is simple, and the writing plain, but I have to say that you have to cut JK Rowling some slack: she was a hobo. What did you expect from her as a first novel? Shakespeare? Anyways, I would give it a 4 out of 5 stars.

The next book, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, improved greatly. It was much more exciting than the first, and better written. I give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Then, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of the Azkaban took a turn for the creepy. I feel this was much needed if the series was supposed to go far. I was less "I'm a wizard" but more "I'm a demon who creates fear when I'm near." I give it a 5 out of 5, and thanks for adding some scare Rowling.

Sadly, I haven't gotten to reading past the fourth book. And, I do have to say that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was my favorite. It had a much more complex story line and was written incredibly. I rate the fifth a 5 out of 5 stars. I cannot wait for the time when I can read the fifth book!

Angel by: James Patterson

I recently read the newest addition of the Maximum Ride series, and, let me say, this is returning to the greatness of the original three books. The story follows the flock after Fang has left and created his own flock. Meanwhile, the world is being threatened by a cult group that wants to "destroy all humans". Amongst the madness, Max has to decide how she feels about the new-comer Dylan. This sci-fi is incredible I feel that Patterson is going to make this series very exciting for us. I rate it with a 5 out of 5 stars.