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Chay-Chay’s own thoughts on books they have read. These are reader-written book reviews, separate from Risingshadow’s editorial reviews.

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Shrouded Secrets

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Shrouded Secrets

Joel T. McGrath

10/10Written Feb 5, 2012

I came across this book by accident, and enjoyed it greatly. In the midst of a life glutted with political chaos, cultural conflict, and pain is it possible to rise above the temptation to abuse true power?

The struggle between good and evil is renewed with a twist. Shrouded Secrets could make a bid to challenge best selling series such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Twilight. The action is real, the dialogue is fresh, and the romance leaves you wanting for more. I cried at one point in the book and can't wait for the next one.

Skip the prologue and just with chapter one, then go back and read the prologue afterward. I found a glossary at http://www.shelfari.com/books/17816412/Shrouded-Secrets It was so helpful that I wish it was part of the book.

Twilight

BOOK REVIEW

Twilight

Stephenie Meyer

8/10Written Feb 5, 2012

I liked the first book a lot, but I hated the movie. Overall, it was very well written and gripping. I stopped reading for a while before this book was released, but this kicked right back into reading again.

It's clear that Bella is the damsel in distress and that Edward is the proverbial knight in shining armor, but hey, nothings a hundred percent original anyway. What really matters is if an author can put new skin over old bones, and Meyer did that with the Twilight Saga.