I have like, two announcement sort of things to make before I actually start this blog post. Number one is that I finished Witch Season: Fall just a few moments ago, and the review is right here.
Number two, this post is going to count as my January 24 post, even though it says it was published on the 25. I haven't gotten around to posting until now, and it's almost 1:00 AM. I'll be posting tomorrow, or actually, later today as well. Maybe not if I'm feeling lazy.
So at my school library, there's this thing called the 'Take-or-leave' shelf. The librarian puts books that have a low check-out rate or are in very bad condition on there. Also if it's very popular and there are already many copies of that particular book.
I was working on my extra-credit product with a friend in the library, right beside the take-or-leave shelf. I glanced over and noticed a green book spine. Engraved in silver lettering were the words: THE LIGHTENING THIEF.
After I saw it, I basically felt like it was my duty to guard it. Based on the things I've seen on goodreads--all the roleplays, groups, and Percy-obsessed people--I knew that this book ought to be good. And it was obviously really popular. How did I know that someone wouldn't come snatch it away from me?!
I ended up getting it, of course, or there would be a blog post about how bummed I was. Even though the front of this book is basically RIPPED in half, wrinkly, and weak, it's still the same book with the same words as a new copy.
Because of all the hype this book is getting, I have VERY high expectations. Not like a small little young adult novel I'd pick up on a rushed trip to the library. This is serious. Hardcore, even. (How dumb did that sound?)
So, nonexistent readers, be looking out for my review on goodreads and my half-way-through review on this blog. I'm going to be extremely critical about this one. No doubt!
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