Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson Book Review

An awesome book defining the terrors of the 1793 American Yellow Fever epidemic, I must say. Anderson does a wonderful job of weaving together the hope of survival and loss beyond measure. Mattie Cook lives with her mother and grandfather in a coffeehouse, but when the fever strikes her mother, Mattie and her grandpa must try to flee the city and survive in any way possible, so that they might live one more day.

Muffin Rating: 10.0

Why? The content was very accurate, and I fell in love with (nearly) all the characters. Once again, thank you Anderson.

Warning: Mild Violence (not very descriptive)

Age Rating: 12+

Final Words: If you're a historical fiction fanatic, read this book ASAP.

Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn Book Review

This was a different book that captured me interest, mostly because it's so realistic. Meet Nick Andreas, a rich sixteen-year old kid who ruined his life by 'slapping' his ex-girlfriend Caitlin. Now he has no friends, and in the first place he had no family connection with his father (who beats him) plus by court order, he has to attend a 'anger management' group with a whatcha-gunna-do-bout-it attitude teacher. 

Life sucks, heh? 

The truth is, this book will give you a whole new perspective on life and the truth of things, of how stupid we can be and also how violent. 

Muffin Rating: 9.2

Why? The book switches between the current events that are going on and the journal in which Nick is writing the past events. The current events seemed to run along, a bit dry, but that's the 'realistic' part Flinn was getting at. Overall, it was one of the best novels I read back last year.

Warning: Underage Achohal Consumption (UAC), mentions underage sex, fits of violence (punches, nothing more) mild swearing

Age Rating: 15+  unless you can handle the small mentions of the warning above

Final Words: I'd say this is a book you have to read at least once in your life. Your choice. 

More reviews soon!