Several months ago, Vera lost Charlie's friendship. Then, Charlie died. Vera struggles to keep her grief from catching up with her, finishing high sch...moreSeveral months ago, Vera lost Charlie's friendship. Then, Charlie died. Vera struggles to keep her grief from catching up with her, finishing high school while delivering pizzas full time. She doesn't want to think about Charlie, even though she sees him everywhere, even though she might be able to clear his name of some of the terrible things people say he did.(less)
In an intricate fantasy setting fully of nature's beauty and violence, Kaede and Taisin go north through a wintry dying landscape to visit the Fairy Q...moreIn an intricate fantasy setting fully of nature's beauty and violence, Kaede and Taisin go north through a wintry dying landscape to visit the Fairy Queen. If they find her, will summer come again? A lovely quest romance. Kaede and Taisin's feelings for each other make them both weak in the knees and strong in spirit.(less)
A few months ago Amy lost her Dad in a car accident. Now she is losing her home because she is moving with her Mom from California to Connecticut. Her...moreA few months ago Amy lost her Dad in a car accident. Now she is losing her home because she is moving with her Mom from California to Connecticut. Her mom needs Amy to get their car across the country, but since the accident, Amy hasn’t been driving. Enter Roger, the son of a family friend, who agrees to drive the car, and Amy to her mother’s new house.
Amy expects a boring trip, with an unknown boy, sticking to her mother’s detailed travel itinerary. But Roger turns out to be cute, and good at playing twenty questions. Soon enough, the detailed travel itinerary is replaced by a road trip connecting the dots across the country: where Amy remembers going with her Dad, where Roger remembers being in love with a girl, where Amy always meant to go with her Dad, and where Roger seeks closure from his failed romance. Along the way are playlists, fast food receipts, lonely roads and a bit of romance. It turns out this road trip was just thing thing both Amy and Roger needed. Makes me want to load up my iPod with music, get in the car and drive.(less)
This incredibly sweet and realistic love story is set in romantic Paris. Anna is sent abroad for her senior year of high school to an elite American b...moreThis incredibly sweet and realistic love story is set in romantic Paris. Anna is sent abroad for her senior year of high school to an elite American boarding school. She was reluctant to leave her life in Atlanta behind her, but quickly falls in with a close-knit group of friends, including the smart, handsome and intriguing Etienne St. Clair. He is from Paris, San Francisco, and London, and has an adorable English accent. He has a girlfriend, she has a boy with potential back home, so while their attraction is apparent to the audience, they decide to be friends. What grows from their friendship is a deep understanding of each other complete with witty banter that blooms, over the course of the book, into love. In addition to swooning over the love story, I really enjoyed the setting of this book. The dorm life aspect is very realistic and all of the Parisian landmarks, cinemas, and patisseries made me want to go to France!
When Finnikin was nine years old he swore to protect the kingdom of Lumatere. Soon after, the royal family was murdered, and a curse has cast the king...more When Finnikin was nine years old he swore to protect the kingdom of Lumatere. Soon after, the royal family was murdered, and a curse has cast the kingdom into darkness. None can pass through this boundary. Ten years later, Finnikin is a wanderer, looking for a new homeland for his people. His travels bring him to a temple where he meets a strange girl called Evanjalin. She believes the heir to Lumatere, Balthazar, still lives. But Evanjalin is clever, conniving, and more than she seems. Can Finnikin trust her? If he does, will his people be able to return to Lumatere? This lovely tale of high fantasy uses all of the common themes of its genre, but adds depth, maturity, and an intriguingly complex plot. I enjoyed the interaction between the characters, Finnikin has a way with people and a true desire to do what is right. His relationship with Evanjalin is intense from the start and becomes more complex over the course of the story. No need for a sequel, this book tells a full story and has a satisfying conclusion, both romantically and politically. (less)
Sam LaCroix is nineteen, a college drop-out, a fast food worker, and a necromancer. He’s only just found out this last thing. His mother hid it from h...moreSam LaCroix is nineteen, a college drop-out, a fast food worker, and a necromancer. He’s only just found out this last thing. His mother hid it from him as an attempt to protect him from the likes of Douglas Montgomery, a powerful necromancer who either wants to make Sam his apprentice, or kill him and take his power. Sam has one week to decide. Over the course of this week he discovers the existence of all kinds of paranormal beings, gets captured by Douglas (and thrown in a cell with a fascinating were-hound girl), and must learn to use his powers to save himself, his friends and his family.
This book is at turns scary, funny, and sweet. Sam is a likable protagonist, obviously under a lot of stress due to the recent discovery of his powers. He has close family and friends who support him and make for an amusing cast of side characters. Sam’s romance in captivity with half-fey half-werewolf Brid, is sweet. A lot of magical elements in the book are introduced quickly, which has me hoping for a sequel. (less)
While this book has plenty of exciting action scenes, it is more about the relationship between two brothers and trying to have respect for the dead i...moreWhile this book has plenty of exciting action scenes, it is more about the relationship between two brothers and trying to have respect for the dead in a dangerous world. It's a zombie story with a big heart. (less)
In the final installment of thetrilogy, we once again find Katniss Everdeen trying to cope with the events that occured in her second trip to the Hung...moreIn the final installment of the trilogy, we once again find Katniss Everdeen trying to cope with the events that occured in her second trip to the Hunger Games. She is thrown right in the middle of everything and they call on her to become the face for the rebellion in District 13.
Katniss learns that it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. She is heavily guarded at all times and her freedom is pretty much out the door.
President Snow has his own tricks up his sleeves. He uses Peeta as a way to speak to her and try and get her to slow down her attempts to keep up the rebellion.
The story is a little slower to get started then the other two, but once it gets going, it holds on to you until the very end. Relationships will forever be challenged and changed in this story and Katniss will finally figure out what it is that she wants in her life.
This book not only challenges Katniss in every possible way, but it changes the views on many of the characters that you have met and got to know in the first two books. The ending ties the story together and the epilogue leaves you knowing with a feeling of peace.
In the second book of the trilogy, we meet up with Katniss Everdeen who has just survived the Hunger Games with Peeta Mellark. While mostly everyone i...moreIn the second book of the trilogy, we meet up with Katniss Everdeen who has just survived the Hunger Games with Peeta Mellark. While mostly everyone is celebrating her victory, President Snow sees something different.
President Snow threatens her safety, along with all the others in District 12 unless she can convince she acted out of love. so with the help of Peeta, Katniss has to prove to President Snow along with all of Panem that she wasn't trying to start a rebellion.
This book offers the same race and agility as you saw in the first book. The ending to the story was far greater then the first one and it keeps you wanting to read on.
The best writing is within the relationships between the characters. Katniss has a connection to the two main men in her life, Peeta and Gale. She must try to figure out her feelings for each one, while trying to do what she thinks is best for everyone in her life.
The writing is fast-paced and creative and keeps the audience at the edge of their seat, anxiously waiting to see how the story is going to end.
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