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VISUALIZE: One scene that I visualized clearly was on page 199, where both Rangers are on the verge of breaking down. "he said in a broken voice, and Halt though he saw traces of tears in his eyes. He turned away hurriedly before Gilan could see the moisture in his own. "

TEXT TO WORLD: This book reminds me of something I heard about a couple years ago. In this book, the Disney villains' children are fighting to protect the world they love. This reminded me of the war that is still going on, the war between Ukraine and Russia. Although Russia wants Ukraine for greedy purposes, Ukraine just wants to keep their land and live peacefully.

Characterization: The author shows how Daniel feels by expressing it with words. For example, Daniel states at one point; "Fear and excitement, two different emotions, gripped my gut..." Or, " My heartbeat quickens as she looks around for me" These quotes conclude that Daniel is excited yet afraid to meet someone.

ANTAGONIST: The antagonist of this book is Thomas. He kills many people, and then framed Day, a main character, or the murder. He killed The other main character, June's brother, and framed Day, hence making June hate Day for nothing. June soon finds out, though.

DYNAMIC CHARACTER: In this book, Paedyn is the dynamic character. She continues to grow during the book, and throughout the series; she goes from being a person who kills others just for what she wants to someone who is not so brutal, and she ends up becoming the queen of Illya .

CONFLICT: The conflict in the story I'm reading right now is Character vs self. Right now, Kai, the king's younger brother, has just killed his brother, trying to protect his love from Kitt. Kai is faced with two things; how he is going to become a good king after his brother, whom he himself killed, and how he is going to live without his brother. As he becomes king, he is faced with guilt and crushing sadness...

PREDICTION: Based on what is happening right now in the story, I think that Kai might fight back on the decision made by the new king, A.K.A his brother, Kitt. Kitt has decided, most likely out of hatred, to make Payden, the love of Kai's life his wife, making Payden the queen...if she lets him. Although Kai does say that "I have no power against the king", I can still feel that he will not hesitate to save Payden.

POINT OF VIEW: The point of view of this book, Reckless, is first person. This book includes the words I, my, and me. "And then MY home burst into flames....", or "He sounds as tired as I feel." are some of the examples from my book.

Protagonist: The protagonist of this book is Katniss Everdeen a teenage girl who has just volunteered to go into the Hunger Games for her sister, Prim. She said that she had not even thought about Prim getting picked for the Hunger Games. She is going to go against Peeta.

Setting: The setting in this story takes place mostly in Laguna Beach, California, where 16 year old Ever, a immortal, tries to find a way to defeat Roman, a immortal who plays tricks on people just to get what he wants. In a specific scene, Damen and Ever go to Summerland, a place where only immortals can go. Or, you can go there after you die. In Summer land, there is no such thing as time.

Genre: The genre of this book is Fiction and romance. Through the course of the book, 19 year old Bella gives birth to a half-vampire, and she turns into a vampire herself, saving her life. Edward, her husband, is a vampire, and loves Bella more than anything. By the end of the novel, the family somehow finds peace, despite all the chaos.

Bella Cullen has figured out that she has a talent of a shield. This becomes useful during the fight against the Volturi. Other people join in as well; people from the Amazon, Tanya's family, the werewolves, and many others. And as the fight continues, the Volturi loose their grip. They loose. In the end, everything is well, and it seems as though Bella and the others will lead a good life forever.

Just as things are looking great for Bella, she figures out that the Volturi, a group of menacing vampires, are coming after her and Renesmee, because of two things; first, because of a misunderstanding, and second, because Aro, the leader, is wanting to get Renesmee to their side. Bella is terrified. Soon after, Alice and Jasper disappears, and the Volturi arrive. But before that, Bella realizes what her gift is.

18 year old Bella Cullen has strictly forbid herself from becoming pregnant early; especially at the age of 18. But things never seem to go right for Bella. She soon realizes she is pregnant with Renesmee, her baby, who is half vampire, half human. But having Renesmee is a process. Bella nearly died, but Edward turns her into a vampire.

Bella Swan has finally married Edward Cullen, and is officially Bella Cullen. As the tension rises, it seems as though it is beginning to come close to the part where Bella becomes a vampire. Edward is still not so sure of it happening, though. Will Bella really become a vampire?