Saturday, August 17, 2013

Book Review: The Name Of The Star by Maureen Johnson

SYNOPSIS:
The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper events of more than a century ago. 
Soon “Rippermania” takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was walking with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory become his next target? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.

MY REVIEW:
This book was okay for me. I gave it a 4/5 stars. I loved the concept of this book and she had everuthing planned out really well and I know where the story was going to go but it was a good kind of feeling. There were boring parts of the book and I think thats the reason I gave it the rating I did. I think at times it could have been more action packed. I also had a weird vibe about the whole Rory-Jerome fling. I think at the end I was liking Stephen better than Jerome. I was kind of hoping something was going to happen but it never did. I liked this book and I do want to continue on with the second and third one. If youre into paranormal books, this is recommended!

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