Book Wyrm Review of Slawter by Darren Shan

It has been only a few months since Grubb's Uncle Dervish has returned from his battle with Lord Loss, and he's been having mental problems. Dervish sleep walks through the halls of the mansion screaming and fighting imaginary demons, he attacks Grubbs believing him to be Lord Loss. So when a famous movie producer comes to there home offering Dervish a job on the set of her new movie Slawter they snatch the offer believing a change in pace may be just what Dervish need. But when actors start going missing and the demon become real, Grubbs will be forced to fight the demonic master of sorrow Lord Loss face to face.

Slawter is the third book in the Demonata, and after I read the book I was slightly disappointed. It was predictable. It had all of the excitement and adventure of the other books but you could predict every meager battle. Grubbs is scared but somehow finds the courage deep down to save everyone. It was always win win win! There was no real pain in the story no loss for the character that there was in the first and second books in the Demonata series. Loss and sadness is what makes a book shocking! Reader connects more strongly with the character when he goes through even the slightest loss.

Recommended age: 14 - 18

Genre: Horror Novle

Author: Darren Shan

Little Brown c.o

copyright 2005 by Darren Shan

Book Wyrm Review of Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

Brisingr is the third book in the inheritance series. Although Eragon and his dragon Saphira barely survived the massive battle in the Burning Plains, there is no rest for the wary Rider and his dragon. Eragon finds that he is entangled in a sticky web of promises which he may not be able to keep. He has promised his brother Roran that he would save his beloved from the clutches of lord Galbatorix, but that would mean almost certain death for him, and if he dies the Varden will surly fall. With the rebel soldiers on edge and foes behind every corner, Eragon will have to make choices that may lead to an unimagined sacrifice.

This new book in the inheritance series was full of twists, turns and enemies behind every corner, but once again the author sometimes allows the story to drag. Although it does not drag as much as Eldest the second book in the series, it is still a problem that will cause some readers to put the book down. So, if you don't mind the occasional change of pace, I recommend this book for those who love adventure, magic, and War.

Recommend age: 14 - 20

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy

Author: Christopher Paolini
This is a Borzoi book Published by Alfred A. Knoff
Copyright 2008 by Christopher Paolini