If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince? by Melissa Kantor

Okay, come on. Just look at that title! Maybe it's just my opinion, but it sounds ridiculous, looks ridiculous, is ridiculously long- it's ridiculous.
Lucy Norton was fine with never really knowing her mother, she certainly didn't need a replacement. When her father remarries, she finds herself having to move far, far away and deal with just the worst "family" ever. Lucy's life develops into something pretty similar to the lovely Cinderella fairytale- so where's her prince and fairy godmother?
The main reason I didn't really like this book was because I don't agree with Lucy's values. She is an outcast and obviously she wants to be the belle of the ball, become lovely and popular. Why???
Anyways, I really like the ending but it came way too fast. Most of the book was pretty well paced but the ending was too rushed.
I'm not sure if I'd recommend this or not. Maybe if you just want a light read. Or if you liked Confessions of a Not It Girl, it's by the same author.
I'll rate the book 6/10- mostly because I like the ending.
~Mushu

Scrawl by Mark Shulman

This is the journal of Tod Munn, your typical bully. He's mainly writing this journal because it's his punishment for doing... something. In here we'll learn what kind of hard times a bully like Tod is going through, and the story behind exactly what happens.
Okay, this book is kind of confusing because Shulman tries to write things as though it was a real journal. For example, at one point Tod ripped out pages in his notebook, so his counciler taped it back in the front. Thus, the first thing you read are the pages he ripped out. That makes it confusing until you reach the entry when he ripped them out. So the book is quite confusing, but it eventually explains itself.
I liked this book and some things I found very clever. There are some things that dissapointed me, like they never really explain why Tod's in detention (well they do, but super briefly) and other sorts.
I'd recomend this book to people who likes those journal-type books, or an interesting school story.
I'll rate this book an 8/10
~Mushu

As Dead as it Gets by Katie Alender

Here it is, the third book in the Bad Girls Don't Die series. After how the second book left off, I was pretty excited to be reading this and I'm not dissapointed. Ah... what a good book. Warning though, don't read this review unless you have already read the second book.
After Lydia Small's death, Alexis would love for things to just return to normal. Sadly, normal's not an option for Alexis. After the incident with her eyes, she can now see ghosts on TV and in pictures, not only that, she can see Lydia's ghost. Lydia seems to be attacking Alexis, trying to get revenge, but when other girls start getting hurt- some Lydia didn't even really know- it seems a bigger problem is beginning to happen.
The beginning of this book was kind of confusing for me- mostly because I couldn't remember anything from the last book. After a while, though, the story really caught a hold of me. I love the characters and how the plot unfolds. There were plenty twists in the story, keeping me on my toes.
I'd reccomend this only if you've read the other two books. If you have, definately read this!
I rate this book a 8.8/10
~Mushu

Walk of the Sprirts by Richie Tankersley Cuisick

This book is about Miranda Barnes, a girl who just moved away from her old life in Florida and isn't so sure she wants to get used to this new one in St. Yvette. There's something weird around her, whispers, shadows, and those pleading voices. Slowly she'll come to understand that she has a gift like her grandfather. She can communicate with spirits and she'll have to find some way to put them in peace.
Okay, not the best summary but believe me, this is one of the best books ever! There was the thrill of the mystery, and the author was great at portraying that amazing friendship we all hope to find. I also love how there was a connection between Miranda's life and the spirits. I read this book a long time ago, and it's still one of my favorites.
The writing's good, the plot's good and it was such an amazing story. Please be sure to read it! I highly recommend it to anyone, especially those who like reading about spirits and such.
I'd rate this book 10/10 (maybe even more than that.)
~Mushu

Shadow Mirror by Richie Tankersley Cuisick

This is the sequel to the book, Walk of the Spirits. Because I really liked Walk of the Spirits, my expectations were really high for this book. Maybe too high?
Miranda Barnes still needs a little time to get used to her abilities, but the spirits aren't willing to wait for her to get comfortable. She begins to recieve unsettling images and visions from looking into the mirror, and especially when she goes to the plantation, Belle Chandelle. Miranda will soon find herself caught up in her own romance and the tradgedy dwelling around her.
I didn't really like the beginning of this book. It didn't get interesting untill Miranda found out what exactly she was supposed to do. Of course I still loved the connections and the snuggly friendships. This book was good, but not quite as good as the first. You'd be fine only reading the first book and never reading this one. I think there may be a third one though, and if there is, I'm reading it.
I'd rate this book 8/10
~Mushu