The Eighth Day (Eighth Day #1)
And there's a reason Evangeline's hiding. She is a descendant of the powerful wizard Merlin, and there is a group of people who wish to use her in order to destroy the normal seven-day world and all who live in it. Torn between protecting his new friend and saving the entire human race from complete destruction, Jax is faced with an impossible choice. Even with an eighth day, time is running out.
I am having a love/hate relationship with this book.The love part: The premise of the story, the idea, the background, the research and the creative way the magical world of King Arthur was implemented into this story.The hate part: The writing, the execution, the character development.It all felt very flat and made it really hard to get into the story itself. I admire the concept of the story and I did happen to read it until the end, but at the same time, I think it could have been done so
Second reading, and still awesome. Gotta be a great book when it is fun both the first time (when you have all the fun of unexpected reveals) and the second time (when you know what is coming and are watching for it).
This was a good book. It was well written, the story line was paced well, and it was a very original story that did a great job of walking the line between fantasy and Sci-Fi. This book will be excellent for middle grade students, but I also think that any person who enjoys YA will enjoy this book. I really don't have any problems with this book. I really liked the evolution of the relationship between Jax and Riley, and I was even drawn in by the secondary characters. I have a feeling that this
I was fortunate enough to win an ARC of The Eighth Day (yes, that was me gloating! lol) and really loved the story! It's got a compelling concept with a strong opening, and cool magic (King Arthur ftw!) but the way the book comes together is even better than the pieces. Now I have just one little problem...it's going to be a long wait til the second book comes out! :DRead the full review, plus the cat's two cents, on my blog. And happy reading!
This was an extremely solid series starter. The end of this book definitely gave me a taste of the excitement that is to come in the next two books;)
A great middle grade fantasy with interesting storyline and characters [review to be added later]
Dianne K. Salerni
Hardcover | Pages: 320 pages Rating: 4.03 | 3682 Users | 602 Reviews
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ISBN: | 0062272152 (ISBN13: 9780062272157) |
Series: | Eighth Day #1 |
Literary Awards: | Sunshine State Young Readers Award Nominee (2015), Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award for Division II (2nd) (2018), Virginia Reader's Choice Nominee (2016) |
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When Jax wakes up to a world without any people in it, he assumes it's the zombie apocalypse. But when he runs into his eighteen-year-old guardian, Riley Pendare, he learns that he's really in the eighth day—an extra day sandwiched between Wednesday and Thursday. Some people—like Jax and Riley—are Transitioners, able to live in all eight days, while others, including Evangeline, the elusive teenage girl who's been hiding in the house next door, exist only on this special day.And there's a reason Evangeline's hiding. She is a descendant of the powerful wizard Merlin, and there is a group of people who wish to use her in order to destroy the normal seven-day world and all who live in it. Torn between protecting his new friend and saving the entire human race from complete destruction, Jax is faced with an impossible choice. Even with an eighth day, time is running out.
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Title | : | The Eighth Day (Eighth Day #1) |
Author | : | Dianne K. Salerni |
Book Format | : | Hardcover |
Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 320 pages |
Published | : | April 22nd 2014 by HarperCollins |
Categories | : | Fantasy. Childrens. Middle Grade. Young Adult. Adventure. Magic |
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Ratings: 4.03 From 3682 Users | 602 ReviewsCriticize About Books The Eighth Day (Eighth Day #1)
Mrs. Salerni (I just cannot reference her without the Mrs., that's how I know her) was a teacher when I was transferred to the district during her last year or two of being a teacher. When I was in fifth grade and was next to her classroom was when I read these books. I remember hearing about how much people loved her as a teacher, so I always knew who she was. My 5th-grade teacher read these books to us and I remember how much life he brought to Jax, Evangaline, and Riley. He really soldI am having a love/hate relationship with this book.The love part: The premise of the story, the idea, the background, the research and the creative way the magical world of King Arthur was implemented into this story.The hate part: The writing, the execution, the character development.It all felt very flat and made it really hard to get into the story itself. I admire the concept of the story and I did happen to read it until the end, but at the same time, I think it could have been done so
Second reading, and still awesome. Gotta be a great book when it is fun both the first time (when you have all the fun of unexpected reveals) and the second time (when you know what is coming and are watching for it).
This was a good book. It was well written, the story line was paced well, and it was a very original story that did a great job of walking the line between fantasy and Sci-Fi. This book will be excellent for middle grade students, but I also think that any person who enjoys YA will enjoy this book. I really don't have any problems with this book. I really liked the evolution of the relationship between Jax and Riley, and I was even drawn in by the secondary characters. I have a feeling that this
I was fortunate enough to win an ARC of The Eighth Day (yes, that was me gloating! lol) and really loved the story! It's got a compelling concept with a strong opening, and cool magic (King Arthur ftw!) but the way the book comes together is even better than the pieces. Now I have just one little problem...it's going to be a long wait til the second book comes out! :DRead the full review, plus the cat's two cents, on my blog. And happy reading!
This was an extremely solid series starter. The end of this book definitely gave me a taste of the excitement that is to come in the next two books;)
A great middle grade fantasy with interesting storyline and characters [review to be added later]
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