# data[].attributes.headline
Jude is also mad since her parents were killed (pg. 2)

# data[].attributes.subject
Jude is also mad since her parents were killed (pg. 2)

# data[].attributes.body
Jude's parents were killed when she was seven and ever since then she has no emotion besides anger in her. It's all she feels and she thinks and acts with that anger. That anger is what gets her in so many bad decision because she has a longing for revenge. If Madoc hadn't killed her parents in the past, Jude wouldn't get herself in bad situations or have to justify MURDER because it was self defense.

# data[].attributes.headline
Jude is banished to the mortal world (pg. 316)

# data[].attributes.subject
Jude is banished to the mortal world (pg. 316)

# data[].attributes.body
Every bad past decision and action that Jude has ever made has finally come to get her. Stealing the throne, deceiving Cardan, murdering Balekin, and lying to the crown are all very bad decisions and action that she has made or acted upon in the past and Cardan has to do something. Whether he likes it or not Jude must be punished because he looks weak if he doesn't punish her for everything that she has done. This is probably the worst possible punishment for Jude and it's all because of everything she has done in the past.

# data[].attributes.body
So far throughout the book Jude has been able to stomach death and the thought of killing people has never bothered her as long as it was justified. She never thought herself a bad person because she was killing for a good cause. Since the beginning of this book Jude has never, ever, once had a thought where she wished she had a normal reaction to death. But after all the death she has seen in her past and her being through past experiences where she has come face to face with death herself, she finally wishes she was a good person who had a good enough heart to not even be able to stomach the thought of killing someone let alone the actual act of it.

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Cardan is the youngest of 7 kids. Before my mom got married I was the oldest and now that my mom is married I am still the second oldest. I have way more responsibility than Cardan has with being a good role model and for that I can't relate to Cardan. He is carefree because he can be, I cannot because I have to set the example for my brother.

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Jude enjoys reading and I do as well. I tend to read books I can escape in and she says that she does the same. Reading books is a lot of times the highlight of my day.

# data[].attributes.headline
Jude is blackmailed into killing Balekin

# data[].attributes.subject
Jude is blackmailed into killing Balekin

# data[].attributes.body
Jude went up against Balekin and stole the crown right from under him and since then he's been plotting against them. Because of her past actions in ruining any chance of Balekin getting the crown, she is now put in the position where she has to decide which is more important, her humanity or the crown. She would have never been put in this position if she has just backed off like she was supposed to do.

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Jude actually believed that she could love Locke. I could never. I hate his entire character and I don't really understand how she could stand to be around him. I hate boys like him too. So I can't relate to Jude's supposed feelings for Locke.

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Taryn likes getting dressed up. As much as I would hate to be like Taryn in any way, I do love putting on a fancy dress and getting my make done and doing my hair. I love how good I feel after I think I look good enough. So I can relate to Taryn in the sense that I enjoy getting dressed up and looking fancy anytime I can.

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Jude's family betrays her. I, fortunately, have never been betrayed by my family and I have no idea what that is like. But, through Jude, I have learned that being betrayed by the people you trust the most in the world can lead to A LOT of trust issues and it hurts. A lot.

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Jude's has lost a parent. I lost my dad when I was 8 and she lost her parents when she was 7. I can relate to her because I know what it is like to grow up without a parent and what it feels like to lose someone you love.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and read 45 pages in the 35 minutes that I was reading.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and ended up finishing my book in the 35 minutes I spent reading.

# data[].attributes.headline
Jude admits she may have feelings for Cardan 

# data[].attributes.subject
Jude admits she may have feelings for Cardan 

# data[].attributes.body
Jude and Cardan are literal enemies. They have been since the first page of the book, but ever since Jude made the decision to trick Madoc and put Cardan on the throne, she has been slowly falling for him. Because of the decisions that she made, she is forced to be with him all the time. Jude is falling for the enemy because of the amount of time she is spending with him and that is all because of Jude's past decision. Falling for a king is not highly recommended in the land of Faerie and Jude is going to be in danger because of her feelings.

# data[].attributes.headline
Goal 4 - Read more of a variety of genres

# data[].attributes.subject
Goal 4 - Read more of a variety of genres

# data[].attributes.body
I am choosing this as my goal because I am consistently reading fantasy and I think that I should have more of a variety. Fiction books are good but I don't read them a lot so I want to read more of those and non fiction books for me are really hard to like so I would like to find a non fiction book I can sort of enjoy.

# data[].attributes.headline
Jude admits she doesn't know who she is anymore

# data[].attributes.subject
Jude admits she doesn't know who she is anymore

# data[].attributes.body
After everything, stealing the crown, betraying Madoc, ruling Faerie with Cardan as her puppet king, Jude doesn't know who she has become. She used to be a tame person, loyal to Madoc and all she had was a few dreams. But after everything she has accomplished, after every decision she has made to achieve to goals, she doesn't even recognize who she is anymore.

# data[].attributes.headline
"... with roses in her cheeks." (The Wicked King, pg. 214)

# data[].attributes.subject
"... with roses in her cheeks." (The Wicked King, pg. 214)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (rose) a prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers, native to north temperate regions. Numerous hybrids and cultivars have been developed and are widely grown as ornamentals.

Connotation - shyness, embarrassment,

This connotation presents a positive mood because Locke will in fact get a blushing bride, literally. The author used this connotation to illustrate how Taryn feels about the attention she is getting. The author wanted us to know that Taryn is shy in nature and this added to the reveling of Taryn's personality. We can see that she is generally a shy person that is easily embarrassed. She also seems to love attention even though it may make her uncomfortable at times.

# data[].attributes.headline
"My horse is fast, but their flow like water through the night." (The Wicked King, pg. 191)

# data[].attributes.subject
"My horse is fast, but their flow like water through the night." (The Wicked King, pg. 191)

# data[].attributes.body
The type of figurative language being used is a simile. I know that a simile is being used in this sentence because the author is comparing how the riders' horses ride to water flowing using the word 'like'. This piece of figurative language is effective because the reader can get a clear visual that while Jude's horse is fast and she is a decent distance away from her attackers, all of the rider's horses are faster and smooth when begin ridden. The horses are able to smoothly get past any obstacle around them and are better than Jude's horse. The author wanted us to know that Jude may not get away from this because her horse isn't fast enough. This could be the thing that finally finishes Jude.

# data[].attributes.headline
Window - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Window - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Jude is held hostage. I, fortunately, have never been kidnapped but from Jude's perspective, I have learned that being forced to degrade oneself can break even the toughest of people. You no longer belong to yourself and have your rights as a person taken away from you.

# data[].attributes.headline
Mirror - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Mirror - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Jude reveals that she has a talent for annoying people. Unfortunately, I seem to possess the same talent. While I don't try to and Jude does, I still end up annoying people. So, I can relate to Jude in the sense that a lot of adults don't like me all the time because I tend to talk back, thus annoying them.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and was able to read 54 pages in the 35 minutes.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and was able to read 77 pages in the 40 minutes.

# data[].attributes.headline
Window - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Window - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Nicasia believes she can get way with anything because that's how she was raised. I was raised to be humble and to know that people make mistakes and should you be the one to make one, you must take accountability for them. My mother made it almost top priority to make sure I wasn't raised to believe I was better than anyone else and that I am human just as everyone else and am held to the same responsibility.

# data[].attributes.headline
Window - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Window - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that all the characters seem to only think that tough love is the only love to exist because that's all they were shown in their childhood. I fortunately can't relate because I have amazing parents who have loved me unconditionally have made sure I know that tough love, while it does teach people important lessons, shouldn't be the expectation. Love should always be tough. So I luckily can't relate to how the characters of this book feel, especially Cardan since he was shown little to no love in his childhood.

# data[].attributes.headline
"He wears the chained cuffs on his wrists as though they are bracelets." (The Wicked King, pg. 185)

# data[].attributes.subject
"He wears the chained cuffs on his wrists as though they are bracelets." (The Wicked King, pg. 185)

# data[].attributes.body
The type of figurative language being used in this sentence is a simile. I know this because the author is comparing how Balekin wears his chains to that of bracelets. This piece of figurative language is effective because the reader is able to understand that Balekin doesn't feel inferior even though he is being diminished in so many ways by wearing chains of a prisoner. The reader can fully understand that there is no end to Balekin's arrogance or ego. Balekin thinks he can get away with anything, even murdering his family, just because he is a prince.

# data[].attributes.body
Jude has always been Madoc's favorite because she was the obedient one and because she was the most like him. But Jude betrayed him months prior to this book when she stole the crown out from under him. It was because of that decision to how behind Madoc's back and betray him that he in turn betrayed her and almost had her killed. Madoc doesn't take betrayal lightly and because of Jude's past decision, she has now made another enemy.

# data[].attributes.headline
"Madoc raised me to the sword." (The Wicked King, pg. 34)

# data[].attributes.subject
"Madoc raised me to the sword." (The Wicked King, pg. 34)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (sword) a weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking and now typically worn as part of ceremonial dress.

Connotation - strong, tough, powerful, dangerous

The use of this phrase presents a negative mood because Jude has been taught to be tough since she was seven. No child should have to learn to be dangerous, they should have fun and live a good childhood. Jude had to grow up to young. Through this phrase we learn why Jude is as strong as she is. Why she is so determined to be feared and why she is so good at hiding her emotions so that way she can get what she wants. The author wanted the reader to know why Jude is so strategic when it comes to planning, why she put her body through it all just to have power, why she murdered. The author wanted the reader to know that it wasn't because she just simply wanted power, but because of how Jude was raised. Jude has been practically brainwashed into thinking tough love is the only type of love to exist because of how she was raised.

# data[].attributes.headline
"I'm playing the High King in her little pageant, Cardan said once." (The Wicked King, pg. 32)

# data[].attributes.subject
"I'm playing the High King in her little pageant, Cardan said once." (The Wicked King, pg. 32)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (pageant) a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes
Connotation - game, scheme, gaining of power,

The use of the word 'pageant' presents a both a positive and negative mood. It is positive if you look at it from Jude's perspective. Jude has worked tooth and nail to get where she is now and it has payed off. She won. But if you look at if from Cardan's perspective, he now has to obey her every command. He may not have a problem with that but his people might if they ever find out. The author uses this word because she wants the reader to understand that Jude is the real ruler of Faerie, Cardan is merely a pawn in her game. Jude gets to have her fun with her newly appointed power and all Cardan has to do is obey. The author wants the reader to understand that Cardan isn't the one calling the shots, so every decision that is made is either Jude's doing or she had a part in it. We also learn that Cardan doesn't have much a problem with being her puppet. Cardan and Jude enemies, they have been since the first page of the first book in this series. But, for him to be okay with complying to her demands is a huge development in their relationship.

# data[].attributes.headline
"This doesn't have to be normal. This isn't normal," (The Wicked King, pg. 199)

# data[].attributes.subject
"This doesn't have to be normal. This isn't normal," (The Wicked King, pg. 199)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (normal) conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

Connotation - safe, natural, life in general,

The use of the word 'normal' presents a negative mood. Jude is constantly in danger when she is in Faerie and Vivi is worried about her because Jude has recently gotten injured because some knights attacked her. Vivi wants to take Jude back to the mortal worlds where it is safe. But, normal isn't a think that exists whether Jude lives in Faerie or the mortal worlds. Nothing about Jude's life is normal. Danger isn't becoming her normal, she doesn't expect danger, she knows it will come sometimes but doesn't expect it. Jude is doing something right if she is sometimes in danger, for if she wasn't in danger, she isn't feared and then she would be nowhere. The use of this word allows the reader to understand just how much Jude's life has changed though because Vivi has never worried about Jude until now. The author wanted us to know just how much life has changed because Jude was unbothered exept maybe when Cardan teased her, but she was left alone. The author wanted us to know how much her newly gained power costs her as well. Her actions come with a price and this is it.

# data[].attributes.headline
Window - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Window - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Cardan had sisters and they were unfortunately murdered. I don't have any sisters but I do have brothers so I can't really understand to what it would be like to have other females in the house besides my mother and I. My brothers are also very boyish and don't like girly things so I don't know what it would be like to share interests with a sister.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and managed to read 31 pages in the 25 minutes spent reading.

# data[].attributes.headline
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black (5/12/22 - 5/17/22)

# data[].attributes.subject
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black (5/12/22 - 5/17/22)

# data[].attributes.headline
"His black eyes, the rage in them hot,"  (The Wicked King, pg. 143)

# data[].attributes.subject
"His black eyes, the rage in them hot,"  (The Wicked King, pg. 143)

# data[].attributes.body
The type of figurative language being used in this sentence is personification. I know this because the author is taking the inanimate things that are eyes and giving them in the human characteristic of the feeling of rage. The author wanted the reader to know that not only is Cardan man, but he looks like he is too. The word rage allows the reader to understand that Cardan has so much anger and is unbelievable mad and furious.

# data[].attributes.headline
Mirror - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Mirror - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Jude hates Nicasia. Nicasia has been an absolute menace every single time she is in the book and is constantly annoying Jude. I despise Nicasia's character. I do feel bad for her but I absolutely hate her so I can relate to Jude in that sense.

# data[].attributes.headline
Window - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Window - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Cardan grew up without a mother. His mother was locked up in the Tower of Forgetting. He never saw her and when he did, she never really cared for him and was mothering in any way. I'm fortunate enough to have an amazing mother and she has been there for me every second of my life.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and was able to read a total of 87 pages.

# data[].attributes.headline
"It had been a long time since Elfhame had such a young High King" (The Wicked King, pg. 18)

# data[].attributes.subject
"It had been a long time since Elfhame had such a young High King" (The Wicked King, pg. 18)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (young) having lived or existed for only a short time.

Connotation - wild, reckless, untrained, not mature, inexperienced

The use of this phrase presents a negative and doubtful mood. Cardan isn't young even though he may look like it. The use of this phrase allows the reader to learn how the people of Elfhame really feel about Cardan as High King. His subjects think him wild and reckless and since he has showed no signs until now of wanting to be High King, his people are skeptical.

# data[].attributes.headline
"the hand behind the throne" (The wicked king, pg. 7)

# data[].attributes.subject
"the hand behind the throne" (The wicked king, pg. 7)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (hand) the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb.

Connotation - power, secretly ruling,

The use of this phrase presents both a negative and positive mood depending on how you look at it. A positive mood because Jude finally has power just as she wanted and after everything she sacrificed and lost, she was rewarded. It presents a negative mood because she has power over the king meaning she could hurt the kingdom as a whole should she harm the king. Any power over a royal is considered treason in this book so it isn't a very positive thing. The author uses this phrase so that way the reader can understand that while Cardan may be king, Jude is the one calling the shots. Jude is ruling the kingdom secretly while Cardan is pretending and parties his worries away. We learn that Cardan is also going along with what Jude says. Cardan complies and has his fun being king while Jude finally has the satisfaction of being powerful. More powerful than anyone practically.

# data[].attributes.headline
"Her fingers are twiggy, her hair the color of smoke, and her nose like the blade of a scythe" (The Wicked King, pg. 12)

# data[].attributes.subject
"Her fingers are twiggy, her hair the color of smoke, and her nose like the blade of a scythe" (The Wicked King, pg. 12)

# data[].attributes.body
The type of figurative language being used in this sentence is a simile. I know this because the author is comparing the old faeries nose to the blade of a scythe. This use of figurative language is effective because the reader can understand that her nose is very pointy looking. It is also effective because the reader is able to understand that this faerie isn't pretty to look at. She has "unfeminine" like features and there is nothing soft about the way she looks. Her features are sharp and pointy and harsh to look at. The author added this piece of figurative language so that way the reader can understand that faeries aren't always pretty. That they can be ugly and scary. Holly Black also added a simile because she wanted the reader to get a better description as to what the faerie looks like.

# data[].attributes.headline
Mirror - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Mirror - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Jude hates to show weakness in any way, especially when she is in pain. Jude gets hurt badly by another but doesn't tell anyone who did it or why. In fact, she doesn't even show anyone what happens. I also hate showing anyone I'm in pain and would rather suffer in silence.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and was able to read 52 pages in the 30 minutes. I was able to meet by goal for the third and final time because I stopped every 20 pages or so and thought about what I had just read.

# data[].attributes.headline
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas (4/1/22 - 4/4/22)

# data[].attributes.subject
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas (4/1/22 - 4/4/22)

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Cardan doesn't feel as though talking about his feelings helps him feel better but instead prefers to handle them himself. I can relate to him in this sense because I am more of a suffer in silence type person. Therapy doesn't work for me and I hate talking about my feelings.

# data[].attributes.body
I read 26 pages today and stayed focused the entire time. I met my goal for the first time because I stopped reading after each chapter I finished. `

# data[].attributes.headline
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller (4/7/22 - 4/9/22) 

# data[].attributes.subject
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller (4/7/22 - 4/9/22) 

# data[].attributes.headline
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black (4/6/22 - 4/6/22)

# data[].attributes.subject
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black (4/6/22 - 4/6/22)

# data[].attributes.headline
Mirror - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Mirror - The Wicked King by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Jude realizes she may love Cardan. This is a mirror because I also love Cardan's character and I think he is one of them best written fictional men. So relate to Jude in her feelings for Cardan.

# data[].attributes.headline
Window - The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Window - The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Jude was betrayed by her own family numerous times. I'm lucky enough to never have had any member of my family stab me in the back but I have learned that it can cause a lot of trust issues. Also, when you can't even trust your own family, you tend to feel alone.

# data[].attributes.headline
Window - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Window - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Jude has made many enemies. I haven't made a single one as far as I'm concerned but from reading Jude's experience with them I have learned that thinking about what they are going to do next is very time consuming and that one's hatred for their enemy can take over all rational thought a person might have.

# data[].attributes.body
I read 66 pages today and was able to stay focused the entire time.

# data[].attributes.headline
Reading Response 1 - Response 7 (The Cruel Prince)

# data[].attributes.subject
Reading Response 1 - Response 7 (The Cruel Prince)

# data[].attributes.body
I think the main theme of this book is that the act of being cruel to another will only lead to more cruelty. Throughout the book, almost every character is changed and/or affected by the cruelty of another. It's like a never ending cycle. Cardan is cruel to Jude because his older brother, Balekin, abuses him and because he was never show even an ounce of love from the people that were supposed to love him unconditionally. Jude is cruel to almost everyone because that's all she knows. Madoc raised her to be strong and to never show weakness and by doing that, he raised her to be cruel. Taryn ends up betraying Jude because of Locke's meddling.  It mainly all starts with Cardan as his cruelty towards others causing those other characters to be cruel in turn. The author of this book illustrates that not a single character can get away with being cruel to another without it affecting that character.

# data[].attributes.body
I read 62 pages in the 25 minutes spent reading. I was able to stay focused the entire time.

# data[].attributes.headline
"She looks soft, pretty, like a girl in a painting. Like a girl who fits inside her own skin." (The Wicked King, pg. 5)

# data[].attributes.subject
"She looks soft, pretty, like a girl in a painting. Like a girl who fits inside her own skin." (The Wicked King, pg. 5)

# data[].attributes.body
The figurative language being used in this sentence is a simile. I know that a simile is being used because the way Taryn looks is being compared to a girl in a painting. It is effective in two ways. This first is that it allows the reader to imagine that Taryn is beautiful and that they way she looks makes people feel something, as a girl in a painting would. Jude is literally comparing her sister to a work of art letting the reader know that Taryn is a beautiful woman. The second way it is effective is that it hints that Jude doesn't feel like she looks like that event though they are identical twins. Taryn and Jude look almost exactly alike, as described in the book, but Jude never compares how she looks to a girl in a painting, nor does she ever call herself pretty. This allows us to realize how Jude feels about herself. Jude doesn't feel confident in her own skin and doesn't see herself the way she sees Taryn even though they are almost the same.

# data[].attributes.headline
"...after the tournament, Balekin never failed to throw you in my face as the mortal who could best me."

# data[].attributes.subject
"...after the tournament, Balekin never failed to throw you in my face as the mortal who could best me."

# data[].attributes.body
Connotation - (throw) propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.

Denotation - gloat, tease, bully,

The use of the word 'throw in this phrase presents a negative mood and it presents kind of a jealous aspect to what Cardan is saying. The author uses this word/phrase to present that Cardan is jealous of everything that is Jude. That everywhere he goes, he is always reminded that Jude is better than him. Cardan is extremely jealous of Jude and by the use of this phrase we can finally understand why Cardan treated Jude the way he did. Why he was cruel and awful and rude to her. The author added this phrase to the story because she wanted everyone to know, that even though Cardan is a prince, and that he can have anything he could ever want with just a few words, he is still jealous and his life still isn't perfect if he hates Jude because his brother keeps bringing up Jude beating him.

# data[].attributes.headline
Mirror - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Mirror - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Jude hates the idea of anyone having power over her. I can relate to this because I also hate the idea of anyone having too much influence over me. I want to be my own person and make my own decisions for myself, not someone else just as Jude does.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and ended up finishing my book. I was able to read 61 pages in all.

# data[].attributes.headline
Mirror - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Mirror - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Jude's father dies. I can relate to her because my dad also passed away. She was 7 and I was 8. I can relate to her pain and how much it hurts to see other families with amazing dads when you don't get to be with yours.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and was able to read to read 94 pages. In the 35 minutes spent reading.

# data[].attributes.headline
Mirror - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Mirror - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Jude has a little brother. I also have a little brother so I can relate to her in the sense that I know how annoying younger brothers can be.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to read 58 pages in this 35 minutes spent reading and I was able to stay focused the entire time.

# data[].attributes.headline
Window - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.subject
Window - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Jude has a twin sister. I don't have a twin sister, I have three brothers. I have learned that twins seem to have a deeper relationship than one would with just another sibling

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and was able to read 35 pages in the 15 minutes spent reading. I didn't meet my goal.

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Rielle hates her dad. I was lucky enough to have a great dad so I never felt any sort of hatred towards him. But, Rielle and her dad are complete opposites and her dad doesn't care about her. Through this I have learned that without the love of a parent, you end up getting more messed up than one would let on to believe.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and was able to read 43 pages in the 30 minutes spent reading. I have not reached by goal for the first time because I am sticking to fantasy like I did before, but my next book will be fiction.

# data[].attributes.headline
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (3/14/22 - 4/1/22)

# data[].attributes.subject
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (3/14/22 - 4/1/22)

# data[].attributes.headline
Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco (3/2/22 - 3/12/22)

# data[].attributes.subject
Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco (3/2/22 - 3/12/22)

# data[].attributes.headline
What theme is seen throughout the story? Support your answer with one piece of evidence. 

# data[].attributes.subject
What theme is seen throughout the story? Support your answer with one piece of evidence. 

# data[].attributes.body
The theme that is seen throughout the story is that you should never be embarrassed of the people that you love and that you should allows accept them. I think that this is the theme because throughout the story, Terry explains that he is constantly embarrassed of his dad but that he wanted to at least understand him and maybe then would be know and accept his dad for how he acts. For example, when he found his dad at the hardware store on the ground crying he said that he was so embarrassed but he still wanted to understand what caused his dad to act like that. He still cared enough about it and because he loved his dad, he was trying to understand why is dad is the way he is because then he can accept him. A piece of text from the story that really showed the theme was, "He would not be embarrassed no matter what his father did. Terry had knowledge now. Maybe not enough and maybe not all that he would need. But it was a start" (Paulsen, pg. 7). This quote shows that after hearing his father explain he will never be embarrassed of his father again. That he will try and understand him and accept him, no matter what his father does.

# data[].attributes.headline
In paragraph 2, the author writes that what really bothered Terry was when his father's eyes went away, what do you think this phrase means? 

# data[].attributes.subject
In paragraph 2, the author writes that what really bothered Terry was when his father's eyes went away, what do you think this phrase means? 

# data[].attributes.body
I think that phrase means that Terry's father's eyes become distant, like he lost a touch of reality. I think it means that it looks like his eyes become lost and that he is immediately back fighting in the war and not eating dinner or whatever it is he is doing at the time that it happens.

# data[].attributes.headline
Why do you think the author started the story by describing Terry's problem? What effect does this have on the reader? 

# data[].attributes.subject
Why do you think the author started the story by describing Terry's problem? What effect does this have on the reader? 

# data[].attributes.body
I think the author started the story by describing Terry's problem about his dad because his problem was the way his father would act at times. It allows the reader to know how Terry feels about how his father has been affected but also it gives the reader some insight from another person. We don't get information about the dad's time in the war until the end and since it is Terry's problem, the reader can learn a little background knowledge as to how the way his father is acting is affected other people. It allows the reader to understand that the way that Terry's dad has been affected by serving in the Vietnam war also then affects Terry in turn. I also think the author started off the story by describing Terry's problem about growing to slowly shows, A, how impatient Terry is and how he wants to be on top of things, and, B, to show how insignificant Terry's problems are compared to his dad's problems.

# data[].attributes.headline
"But I was dead. I’m still dead, don’t you see? I died because I couldn’t stop the sun. I died.Inside where I am - I died.’" (Stop the Sun, pg. 7)

# data[].attributes.subject
"But I was dead. I’m still dead, don’t you see? I died because I couldn’t stop the sun. I died.Inside where I am - I died.’" (Stop the Sun, pg. 7)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (dead) no longer alive
Connotation - lost, broken, no longer the same person

The use of the word 'died' in these couple of sentences presents a very negative mood. The mood is also a bit sad and depressing. This entire section of the book really isn't happy at all either. The author uses the word 'died' (dead) to explain that the dad no longer feels like himself. He is no longer the person he was before the Vietnam War. The author didn't use the word because he actually died but because they wanted the reader to fully understand how much the war affected Terry's father. The reader learns that Terry's dad tried so hard and because of that, the person he was before, is gone. The only thing that is left is this shell of a person.

# data[].attributes.headline
"He was crying, looking terrified, his breath coming in short, hot pants like some kind of hurt animal." (Stop the Sun, pg. 3)

# data[].attributes.subject
"He was crying, looking terrified, his breath coming in short, hot pants like some kind of hurt animal." (Stop the Sun, pg. 3)

# data[].attributes.body
The figurative language being used in this sentence is a simile. I know this because the author is comparing how his father sounded to a hurt animal using the word 'like'. By using this simile, the reader is allowed to understand that Terry's father is in a state of panic and is breathing heavy enough for it to not sound normal or human. I think the author added this simile because they wanted the reader to know that the Vietnam War really hurt the dad's mental and emotional state for him to go into this state of panic. It is effective because it allows the reader to fully understand that Terry's father is deeply affected by the war even though it ended. That he still has panic attacks and still remembers every little detail and that it has hurt him a lot. Terry's dad is freaking out and by the use of the phrase "like some kind of hurt animal" we are allowed to understand that the dad is freaking out and is very emotionally hurt for him to be affected like that.

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this story is that Terry's father fought in the Vietnam War. My father didn't fight in the Vietnam War, mainly because he wasn't born yet. But, I have learned that not only did fighting in the war affect the dad, but it also affected Terry because of how his dad was acting after his dad had fought and how he is now acting because of it.

# data[].attributes.headline
Goal 3 - Take a  second every couple of pages and imagine the scenes that had just happened

# data[].attributes.subject
Goal 3 - Take a  second every couple of pages and imagine the scenes that had just happened

# data[].attributes.body
My 3rd goal is going to be the same as my second goal because I don't feel as though I did it consistently enough and I still find myself speeding to read. So, I would like to work towards my same goal of stopping every few pages or so to process what I have just read.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and was able to finish my book. I was able to reach my goal for the third and final time because after each 10 pages i stopped and thought about what I had just read.

# data[].attributes.headline
Emilia & Wrath - Kingdom of the Wicked (pg. 233)

# data[].attributes.subject
Emilia & Wrath - Kingdom of the Wicked (pg. 233)

# data[].attributes.body
In this piece of dialogue, Emilia finds out that the protection spell she cased wasn't actually a protection spell but instead is a marriage bond. Emilia and Wrath are bound together in matrimony forever. The reader learns that no matter how close Wrath and Emilia are becoming, she doesn't want to ever marry him. I think this reveals a bit of Emilia's personality of being a romantic. Emilia seems like she wants to marry for love, nothing else. Marrying Wrath wouldn't be out of love but out of a misunderstanding when casting a spell. But even though Emilia might not like it, the fact that Wrath never told her but didn't sound to upset when knew about it shows that Wrath might have feelings for her. Wrath has never been in love but he clearly didn't want to scare her away by not saying anything to her.

# data[].attributes.headline
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas (2/12/22 - 2/23/22)

# data[].attributes.subject
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas (2/12/22 - 2/23/22)

# data[].attributes.headline
Wrath & Emilia - (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 214-215)

# data[].attributes.subject
Wrath & Emilia - (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 214-215)

# data[].attributes.body
In this section of dialogue Wrath and Emilia are discussing their plans to how they want to find out information about who ever killed Vittoria, Emilia's sister. Wrath has a plan to meet with a man and didn't plan on having Emilia present but Emilia was upset about that and Wrath agreed after informing her of how he won't be the kindest person in the world. Emilia also teases him about a few things. In this section of dialogue we can definitely see where the plot has finally progressed to a point that shows them becoming more comfortable with each other and how they have actually started working together to find Vittoria's murderer. This is a big change because before, Wrath was calling the shots and Emilia was sick of it. Emilia wanted to help because it is her sister, she shouldn't be sitting on the sidelines letting Wrath do the work. But now, they are working together. Another way it is important to the plot is that this section of dialogue shows that Wrath may have a soft spot for Emilia, and Emilia alone. This is a big progression because in the beginning, he wanted nothing to do to her but he actually seems to care about what she thinks of him and he doesn't want her to think of him as a monster because that is how he is going to act when they meet with whoever they are going to meet. I think this is an important detail, at least in my opinion, because Wrath has never loved or even liked anyone the way he seems to like Emilia and I think that his feelings may cause him to do things he normally wouldn't do just to make sure she is safe. I mean, he didn't even get mad at her when she said he hasn't been pleasant, he was pleased but when she had said something like that at the beginning, he threatened to kill her. Another thing I think this section of dialogue reveals is that Emilia is actually very demanding and most certainly doesn't like to be said no to or underestimated. Emilia stated that even if Wrath said no, she would still follow him.

# data[].attributes.headline
Wrath and Emilia - (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 91-92)

# data[].attributes.subject
Wrath and Emilia - (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 91-92)

# data[].attributes.body
In this scene, Wrath and Emilia are discussing why Emilia summoned Wrath in the first place and how they eventually agree that they want the same thing in the end; to find out who killed Vittoria, Emilia's sister. Wrath is trying to convince Emilia to make a blood trade with him because he wants out of whatever eternal protection spells she put on him. Wrath is explaining what the terms are of said blood trade and Emilia isn't really having it. Emilia only cares about finding her sister's murderer and while a blood trade would be almost as good as the protection spell, the minute that the blood trade is completed, Wrath would be on his way back to where he came from. Emilia decides that she doesn't want to make the blood trade and that just angers Wrath even more. This section of dialogue allows the reader to start to understand a couple of things. The reader is able to see a start to  a progression in the plot as well as some distinct personality traits from both Emilia and Wrath. As for the progression in plot, it works in two different aspects. The first being that now that they have agreed that they both want the sane goal, which is to find Vittoria's murderer, they are going to start working together, which was why Emilia tried summoning a demon in the first place. Another way that there is a progression in plot is that Emilia's decision to decline Wrath's offer of a blood trade shows that Wrath is technically bound to Emilia. They will have to work together and he can't just leave like he would have if they had made a blood trade. Then as for revealing some character traits of Wrath. This section of dialogue shows a couple of things, a, he doesn't like having to worry about anyone but himself. The protection spell requires him to protect Emilia no matter what, but the blood trade that he was desperately trying to get her to agree to only lets others know that if they mess with her, he might react but he probably wouldn't. He clearly doesn't show any sign of liking her, ever. We also learn that Wrath doesn't like to be mistaken for being the hero. He doesn't want to be thought of having human morals or "noble intentions" and such. Then for Emilia, we learn that she seems to be more of a act/speak first, think later type of person. She practically played a demon prince who is the ruler of house wrath into getting information and didn't seem to think about the consequences. She led him on to believe that she  would agree to the blood trade but then didn't, she knew she wouldn't.

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (big sister) an older sister
Connotation -  a role model, someone that a younger sibling can look up to, a role model, a person who has a responsibility to take care of their younger sibling

This phrase presents a negative connotation. The author used this phrase to show the reader that even though Raven and Brooke are half sisters, Raven doesn't feel like she is a big sisters towards Brooke. It also allows the reader to understand that Raven doesn't feel the need to take care of care of Brooke or have any sort of responsibility over her at all. Raven also doesn't seem to have the need to stand up for Brooke or protect her.

# data[].attributes.headline
 no coupon ads in hand. We said hello, but that was it." (Half-A-Moon, pg. 2)

# data[].attributes.subject
 no coupon ads in hand. We said hello, but that was it." (Half-A-Moon, pg. 2)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (coupon) a voucher entitling the holder to a discount for a particular product
Connotation - for the poor, used to save money by the poor

The use of this phrase presents a negative connotation. It also sets a very clear example as to how Raven sees her dad. The phrase allows the reader to understand that Raven believes that her had and his daughter are at least doing all right if not rich. We can also learn that Raven believes that her dad just left them to start a whole new family and just living his best life even though Raven and her mom are struggling. By the way it was used, the word 'coupon' also allows the reader to understand that Raven and her mother aren't doing the best financially and need to save money in any way they can.

# data[].attributes.body
I wasn't able to stay focused with reading entirely because I wasn't exactly focused on my book since I was mainly looking for connotation and figurative language found in my book. I was able to read 20 pages in 25 minutes I spent reading. I wasn't able to meet my goal this time because I wasn't entirely focused on what I was reading.

# data[].attributes.headline
Window - Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

# data[].attributes.subject
Window - Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that Emilia loses her sister. I have never lost any of my siblings so I cannot relate to how she is feeling because I don't know what it is like to lose a sibling. But, I have learned that even as much as you hate when they're around, you will miss them more than you could ever imagine when you don't get to have them annoy you anymore. Or you miss seeing them even though when they were still alive, all you want is to be alone.

# data[].attributes.headline
""And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...," he murmured." (Twilight, pg. 274)

# data[].attributes.subject
""And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...," he murmured." (Twilight, pg. 274)

# data[].attributes.body
The figurative language being used in this sentence is a metaphor. I know that the author is used a metaphor because she is comparing Bella and and Edward to a lamb and a lion. Prey and predator. By using this metaphor the reader is allowed to understand the reality of Bella and Edward's relationship. Bella is prey, a lamb, and Edward is the predator, a lion. They are polar opposites in so many ways, this being one of the biggest. The use of this metaphor also gives the reader incite as to how abnormal this relationship is. The author wanted to explain how this isn't your average high school relationship, no, this is a very abnormal relationship that too many people think that Bella is going to end up dead. But anyways, the use of this metaphor helps the reader understand that even though it doesn't make sense to anyone else, Bella and Edward love each against all odds.

# data[].attributes.headline
"I balled my hand into a fist and aimed for his center. It was like hitting a rock wall." (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 33)

# data[].attributes.subject
"I balled my hand into a fist and aimed for his center. It was like hitting a rock wall." (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 33)

# data[].attributes.body
The author is using a simile because she is comparing how it felt like to punch Wrath's chest to that of a rock wall using the word 'like'. This piece of figurative language is effective because it allows the reader to understand that Wrath is very muscular so much so that it is not normal. Either that or Emilia is not very strong. I think that the use of this figurative language adds a bit of humor to this part of the book because Emilia is just hitting him and hitting him and he won't even budge. A stone wall is very strong and sturdy and I think that by using this comparison, the author gives the reader a clear image as to how strong Wrath really is.

# data[].attributes.headline
"Her heart had been ripped from her chest. The hole jagged and angry," (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 43)

# data[].attributes.subject
"Her heart had been ripped from her chest. The hole jagged and angry," (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 43)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (angry) feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger
Connotation - red, inflamed, rough, bloody, gory

The use of the word 'angry' creates a very gory and negative mood. The author uses the word 'angry' in this phrase to give the reader a clear visual as to what the hole where Emilia's sister's heart had once been looks like. The word added a more gory touch to this section of the book and allows the reader to understand that Emilia's sister's heart had been ripped out in such a manor that can be considered monstrous. We are able to learn that the whole where her heart had once been wasn't like a clean cut, it was wild and bloody, and looked straight out of a horror film.

# data[].attributes.headline
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerry Maniscalco (2/7/22 - 2/11/22)

# data[].attributes.subject
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerry Maniscalco (2/7/22 - 2/11/22)

# data[].attributes.headline
"Whispers of the devil followed," (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 21)

# data[].attributes.subject
"Whispers of the devil followed," (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 21)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (whisper) speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy
Connotation - gossip, rumors,
This phrase presents a negative connotation for this section in the book because rumors are never good especially when they are centered around the devil being in town and stealing souls. The use of the word 'whisper' also allow the reader to understand that there might have been a hint of fear given the fact that people weren't shouting that the devil is on earth. People were uncertain and full of fear to the point that they resorted to only quiet gossip.

# data[].attributes.headline
"The frantic whispers of water growing louder," (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 1)

# data[].attributes.subject
"The frantic whispers of water growing louder," (Kingdom of the Wicked, pg. 1)

# data[].attributes.body
The author is using personification in this sentence. Water cannot actually whisper and the author is giving water, a non living thing, the human ability of whispering. This piece of figurative language is effective because it gives the reader a clear visual of the water being loud and making a lot of noise. As well as that the waves aren't calm by saying the water is 'frantically whispering'. The reader is able to understand that there might be a lot of big waves crashing against rocks or something like that.

# data[].attributes.headline
"The black cottonwood trees with their healing balm release more of their white fluff, making it feel like we’re walking in a snowstorm. Our faces and coats are covered." (Half-A-Moon, pg. 8)

# data[].attributes.subject
"The black cottonwood trees with their healing balm release more of their white fluff, making it feel like we’re walking in a snowstorm. Our faces and coats are covered." (Half-A-Moon, pg. 8)

# data[].attributes.body
Denotation - (Cottonwood tree)  massive shade trees that grow naturally throughout the United States.
Connotation - healing,
By using 'cottonwood tree' to express the healing in Raven and Brooke's relationship, the mood becomes positive. The author uses this this phrase to explain how Raven and Brooke's relationship is healing. Even though there is a lot of unpleasant feelings towards each other, their relationship is slowly getting better. The reader learns that their relationship isn't completely ruined.

# data[].attributes.body
A mirror in this book is that Bella's parents are divorced. My parents got divorced when I was 5 so I can relate to her in the sense that I know what it feels like to live 2 different lives (a different one for each parent).

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and read 30 pages in the 26 minutes. I did reach my goal for the second time since I stopped after 20 pages to go over whatever I had just read.

# data[].attributes.body
In this section of the dialogue, Edward is explaining to Bella what caused him to make the decision he did to take her to the meadow as well as what caused him to believe that he was strong enough to kiss her.  The reader starts to learn the certain precautions that Edward must take to ensure that Bella stays alive. It is important to the plot because Edward's main focus is making sure Bella is safe and unharmed. Edward would do anything to make sure Bella stayed alive even if it meant hurting himself. This section in the dialogue reveal how Edward's thought process lead Bella and Edward to be where they are in their relationship. If Edward hadn't thought the way he did, Bella and Edward would have not spent the day together and they would not have talked about the things that needed to be talked about in order to make sure their relationship works. This part of the dialogue also show Edward's desperate need to be in control of everything. He is a control freak and it is shown here. If he isn't in control of everything, he will put his life on hold until he has everything under control. The reader can infer that Edward takes more time planning and deciding if he is going to do something that actually doing that thing.

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this short story is that Raven's father left her and her mother. I was fortunate to have a dad that never left. He was always there. But I have learned just how much knowing your dad willingly left and started a new family can hurt a person. I have learned that the amount of hate and sadness one can feel sounds consuming.

# data[].attributes.headline
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (2/1/22 - 2/4/22)

# data[].attributes.subject
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (2/1/22 - 2/4/22)

# data[].attributes.body
I stayed focused the entire time and was able to read 21 pages in the 20 minutes. I did meet my goal for the first time since I did stop reading after 15 pages to processes everything that had happened in the book.

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that I've never been in love. Bella and Edward have fallen head over heels for each other. I have not fallen in love with anyone. But, I have learned that falling in love can be at the most unexpected person and at the most unexpected time.

# data[].attributes.body
A window in this book is that I've never had a very close connection to any of my teachers to have the desire to go to their house and make sure they're all right. I have always appreciated my teachers but have never really loved them. But I have learned that losing a teacher that you loved can be heard especially when you wanted to have that teacher forever.

# data[].attributes.body
I was able to stay focused the entire time and was able to read 43 pages in the 32 minutes. I didn't meet my goal because I forgot about it completely while I was reading and didn't really want to stop reading.