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Meg Cabot and Jinky Coronado are back in a second installment of the AVALON HIGH CORONATION series. HOMECOMING is Volume 2 of the continuation.
Will's brother, Marco, has been released from the psychiatric hospital. Marco corners Ellie at the local park to convince her that the idea of Will being the incarnation of King Arthur is totally foolish. Marco starts to convince Ellie that even he no longer believes that he's involved in the foretold prophecy. But
Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.comMeg Cabot and Jinky Coronado are back in a second installment of the AVALON HIGH CORONATION series. HOMECOMING is Volume 2 of the continuation.
Will's brother, Marco, has been released from the psychiatric hospital. Marco corners Ellie at the local park to convince her that the idea of Will being the incarnation of King Arthur is totally foolish. Marco starts to convince Ellie that even he no longer believes that he's involved in the foretold prophecy. But the two are interrupted by the arrival of Morgan, Marco's girlfriend.
Morgan has it out for Ellie and does everything she can to get her to withdraw from the Homecoming Queen race. Ellie is hardly concerned because she's convinced that her friend, Jennifer, is meant to win the title anyway. So putting thoughts of Homecoming out of her mind, Ellie is determined to get her boyfriend, Will, reconnected with his estranged family.
Will's family doesn't have any time for the silly notion of the reincarnation of King Arthur, and unless Will chooses the path his father wishes him to pursue, his father has little to say to him.
The dinner goes horribly wrong, and Ellie is troubled by nightmares. Her World Civ teacher reminds her that everything that has occurred has already been foretold. If she doesn't convince Will that he's the reincarnation by the Hunter's Moon the following night, chaos will ensue. Nothing like having the weight of the world on your shoulders on top of all the other struggles of high school
This follow-up to THE MERLIN PROPHECY is just as stunningly crafted as that first book. The artwork tells the story that Meg Cabot has created in beautiful detail. The story is easy to follow and the ending leaves the reader dangling, waiting for the next part of the story in Volume 3, HUNTER'S MOON.
...moreThe illustrations carry this so hard!!! My first-ever girl crush was on Morgan in this graphic novel series—I swear she's like if Veronica had a love child with Thorn from the Hex Girls
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Bought this one from Fully Booked BGC. Now, I have to keep my eyes open for the third one!
Can't believed I finished a fiction book after so looooong.Bought this one from Fully Booked BGC. Now, I have to keep my eyes open for the third one!
...moreOne thing that I didn't find so great was that it repeated the first part of the first book but in a way it would've been good for people who hadn't read the first one for quite a while. Plus it's useful if you haven't read the novel Avalon High by Meg Cabot. Which I haven't but I definitely will be if the book is anything like this series.
Anyway, the characters are all interesti Because of the cliffhanger ending from the first book in the series I grabbed this one up quickly and read through it.
One thing that I didn't find so great was that it repeated the first part of the first book but in a way it would've been good for people who hadn't read the first one for quite a while. Plus it's useful if you haven't read the novel Avalon High by Meg Cabot. Which I haven't but I definitely will be if the book is anything like this series.
Anyway, the characters are all interesting. I'm curious to know what they're up to and especially who some of them are, as it seems there are new bad guys afoot.
The story line is really good, it's the perfect fantasy, based on historical myths. The whole King Arthur thing is really cool.
The ending was another cliffhanger. So I can't wait for the third book to come out. It's supposed to come out on the first of September so I'm not sure when it will be seen here.
Overall, I quite enjoyed this book and I'd recommend this to fantasy fans, or anyone into King Arthur and Merlin etc. ...more
I have the usual gripes about the hypersexualization of female characters. (Have you ever tried to stand like any of the females stand--especially with the very outthrust bust?) The art is good and I'd like to read some of the other books illustrated by the Jinky Coronado.
The main character is a bit too emotional for my tastes. It's been a while since I've hung around high school students so the em
I found book 2 at Half Price Books and remembered that I never did finish this series. I bought it.I have the usual gripes about the hypersexualization of female characters. (Have you ever tried to stand like any of the females stand--especially with the very outthrust bust?) The art is good and I'd like to read some of the other books illustrated by the Jinky Coronado.
The main character is a bit too emotional for my tastes. It's been a while since I've hung around high school students so the emotions may be true to that crowd.
Is this really going to end with the next book? It seems like there's a lot to do in a day.
...moreThis was NOT the Ellie of Book 1.
No siree.
Excitement, mystery, and romance all in one! This book would be enjoyed by a young adult who likes to read Mangas and books about romance and drama among teenagers in high school. It is especially interesting because it mentions problems that many face today such as intrusive nightmares and thoughts that the main character had in the story. She also had many of her personal fears and her unstable relationships among other kids her age in the book. The main character is dem Avalon High: Homecoming
Excitement, mystery, and romance all in one! This book would be enjoyed by a young adult who likes to read Mangas and books about romance and drama among teenagers in high school. It is especially interesting because it mentions problems that many face today such as intrusive nightmares and thoughts that the main character had in the story. She also had many of her personal fears and her unstable relationships among other kids her age in the book. The main character is demonstrated as a strong, female character which some female teenagers can relate to in today's society.
The main character in the book is named Ellie and she is a girl with a loving family and friends, and most of all, she has a loving boyfriend who lives with her. He lives with her not because he went against his parents by fighting to leave home, but because his parents kicked him out. "You'd think getting thrown out of his parent's house and being able to live with his girlfriend is every guy's dream." (pg 10) Ellie's boyfriend, Will, does not have the best relationship with other members of his own family. His brother, Marco, tried to kill him and Ellie once. "You tried to kill me. And my boyfriend, your brother remember?" (pg 25) Will's dad does not have a proper attitude towards others. "Why, I ought to have notified the school board about that quack months ago!" (pg 175) Only his mother in his family is portrayed as loving and caring as both families eat dinner one day with each other. "Please Will. Your mother misses you so much." (pg 73) Marcos's girlfriend, Morgan is portrayed as evil as she is blackmailing Ellie to give up her spot to Morgan as homecoming queen. If Ellie does not drop out, she threatened her to tell others untrue rumors about her. Whether it's the blackmailing or the distance away from a friendly relationship with family members, this scenario is one which some students in high school can relate to.
The story plot is one that is very significant, creative, and special. It talks strongly about how Elle feels about everything going on in her life and what her greatest fears are through flashes of her nightmare. One of them greatly about Marcos. Unlike any other story, in this story, it does not mention whether or not it was happily ever after for Ellie and Will. Instead, the story ends in misery when Ellie's cat ran away and Morgan has gotten it and stole it from Ellie. "Tig! Where are you?!" (Pg 203) Ellie is very emotional in the story and shows great love towards her friends and her boyfriend and his family. In fact, she tried to deal out all the problems by inviting her boyfriend's family to eat with hers one night. However, at the dinner, things go south as Marcos came and there was a disputation among Will's dad and Will as they talked about Will's future since his brother's sounded all set and ready. Ellie also has great admiration for Will in the story and she would do anything to please him and make him happy. The story also incorporates small excerpts of romance between Will and Ellie to update the reader on how their romantic relationship is going on what the ups and downs of it are.
Overall, this book is a noteworthy one to read. I would recommend it to those who are interested in fiction and romance though with a bit of imagination or else the storyline may bore those who don't find fiction or romance entertaining.
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Worrying about all of this leaves little time for Ellie to think about the fact that she's been nominated for homecoming queen and that mean-girl Morgan is trying to sabotage her chances.
Another light and easy-to-read novel, I just sped through the story pretty quickly. There wasn't much substance in it, so I feel like there isn't much to say about it. It was an enjoyable read and would have been more so if it weren't so predictable. Admittedly, I haven't read the first book, so I'm sure there are important bits and pieces I've missed because of that. I do love the legend of King Arthur; so naturally, I love how it was placed in a modern-day setting. The story does end with a cliff-hanger, leaving room for the next book in the series. Overall, it's a good read if you're on-the-go or just bored and looking for something light to read
...moreNot too much happens in this installment, even though its longer then the first volume. A dinner with Will's parents is quick and resolves nothing, Morg
The cover of this one is a little touch ridiculous. Ellie's dress is pretty much ripped to shreds and Morgan looks like Jessica Rabbit. The story continues exactly where Volume 1 left off, with Ellie unexpectedly running into Marco. Marco seems to have made amends, but the shrewd reader/just about anyone can see that he's still his evil old self.Not too much happens in this installment, even though its longer then the first volume. A dinner with Will's parents is quick and resolves nothing, Morgan threatens to tell Will that Ellie is cheating on him with Marco (she's not, duh), and Jennifer/Guinevere is determined to find Ellie the perfect homecoming dress. Oh yeah, and Ellie still has to convince Will that he is actually King Arthur BEFORE the night of homecoming or...the world will end. That world, always trying to end. Yeesh.
Volume 3 Hunter's Moon came out September 1st and I'm waiting patiently for my hold to pop up at the library. Yes, I'm going to read it. I actually do like this series, although it may seem like I don't. I find them to be just what I want them to be; quick, ridiculous, girly fluff. Ahhh...these go down like a big cup of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and pink sprinkles. Want to read an excerpt from the first volume? Check out Meg Cabot's website!
...moreAvalon High was one of my favorite books as a teenager, and I still reread it occasionally as a 20-something. It's a great story, but I've always been sort of indifferent about a sequel. I finally gave AH Coronation a shot as part of the PopSugar 2015 Reading Challenge.
Coronation just really fell short of the awesome that was Avalon High. The story felt flat
Ok, let me preface this by saying that I'm not really into graphic novels and this review will reflect that, so take it for what it's worth.Avalon High was one of my favorite books as a teenager, and I still reread it occasionally as a 20-something. It's a great story, but I've always been sort of indifferent about a sequel. I finally gave AH Coronation a shot as part of the PopSugar 2015 Reading Challenge.
Coronation just really fell short of the awesome that was Avalon High. The story felt flat and forced, and some of the characters were inconsistent with the development from the novel...seem to recall the Admiral being supportive of Will playing football, for example. It's a quick read (took me about 20 minutes), but I wouldn't bother unless graphic novels are your thing. Just go read Avalon High again instead.
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Ellie's one of the stupidest characters I've come across recently. She keeps doing the wrong thing and creates problems for everyone. She believes, for examples, that the guy who tried to kill her and her boyfriend has recovered in just a couple of months and that he's a completely reliable source of in
It hasn't improved! The art keeps being bad, the protagonist has such big boobs that it's a miracle that she can walk upright and a lot of pages are wasted on explaining what happened before.SIGH!
Ellie's one of the stupidest characters I've come across recently. She keeps doing the wrong thing and creates problems for everyone. She believes, for examples, that the guy who tried to kill her and her boyfriend has recovered in just a couple of months and that he's a completely reliable source of information. Sure!
And I don't understand all the fuss about the homecoming queen. OK, I'm Italian and we don't have homecoming dance but Ellie is acting like a spoiled child with this queen thing.
Sigh!
One volume and then goodbye to everyone. Too bad: the book wasn't that bad.
...moreI like Elle. A girl who is trying to accept she is the reincarnation of The Lady of the Lake and that King Arthur and all the players are real and big things are happening. And yet trying to maintain a normal life and run
Part two of this series, has Ellie still trying to convince Will of his destiny. If he doesn't by the Hunter's Moon, evil will win. And Morgan and Marco sure want that to happen... Meanwhile Elle is still trying to fix Will's relationship with his parents with terrible results.I like Elle. A girl who is trying to accept she is the reincarnation of The Lady of the Lake and that King Arthur and all the players are real and big things are happening. And yet trying to maintain a normal life and run for Homecoming queen etc... When she really isnt sure she believes it herself.
...moreObviously, things are just getting complicated... well more complicated.
I really liked it. Like I said for the first one, I'm glad that Meg Cabot decided to use manga to continue this story. The pictures show words that are not said and word describe what can't be seen. It's the best way to put this.
Now, unto the third and
So the aventure of Avalon High continues in this second manga. What can happen worse than Morgan wanting to destroy her chances as homecoming Queen? What about Marco's return?Obviously, things are just getting complicated... well more complicated.
I really liked it. Like I said for the first one, I'm glad that Meg Cabot decided to use manga to continue this story. The pictures show words that are not said and word describe what can't be seen. It's the best way to put this.
Now, unto the third and final manga of the series.
...moreMeg Cabot was born on February 1, 1967, during the Chinese astrological year of the Fire Horse, a notoriously unlucky sign. Fortunately she grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, where few people were aware of the stigma of being a fire horse -- at least until Meg became a teenager, when she flun
Librarian note: AKA Jenny Carroll (1-800-Where-R-You series), AKA Patricia Cabot (historical romance novels).Meg Cabot was born on February 1, 1967, during the Chinese astrological year of the Fire Horse, a notoriously unlucky sign. Fortunately she grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, where few people were aware of the stigma of being a fire horse -- at least until Meg became a teenager, when she flunked freshman Algebra twice, then decided to cut her own bangs. After six years as an undergrad at Indiana University, Meg moved to New York City (in the middle of a sanitation worker strike) to pursue a career as an illustrator, at which she failed miserably, forcing her to turn to her favorite hobby--writing novels--for emotional succor. She worked various jobs to pay the rent, including a decade-long stint as the assistant manager of a 700 bed freshmen dormitory at NYU, a position she still occasionally misses.
She is now the author of nearly fifty books for both adults and teens, selling fifteen million copies worldwide, many of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers, most notably The Princess Diaries series, which is currently being published in over 38 countries, and was made into two hit movies by Disney. In addition, Meg wrote the Mediator and 1-800-Where-R-You? series (on which the television series, Missing, was based), two All-American Girl books, Teen Idol, Avalon High, How to Be Popular, Pants on Fire, Jinx, a series of novels written entirely in email format (Boy Next Door, Boy Meets Girl, and Every Boy's Got One), a mystery series (Size 12 Is Not Fat/ Size 14 Is Not Fat Either/Big Boned), and a chick-lit series called Queen of Babble.
Meg is now writing a new children's series called Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls. Her new paranormal series, Abandon, debuts in Summer of 2011.
Meg currently divides her time between Key West, Indiana, and New York City with a primary cat (one-eyed Henrietta), various back-up cats, and her husband, who doesn't know he married a fire horse. Please don't tell him.
Series:
* Airhead
* The Princess Diaries
* Mediator
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