Awesome Book Corner Announcement

This year I've posted a lot of book reviews, but I haven't posted reviews on some of the other books that I've read, whether it was because they were sequels and gave away too much, or because I didn't have time to write and type them. This month I've decided that instead of posting three new book reviews, I'm going to post many book titles and their authors so you can see all of the other books that should be added to this site. Hope you enjoy!

Notable Books

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You -Ally Carter
Cross My Heart and Hope To Spy -Ally Carter
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover -Ally Carter
The Wizard Heir -Cinda Williams Chima
The Dragon Heir -Cinda Williams Chima
Hunger -Michael Grant
Lies -Michael Grant
Kiki Strike Inside the Empresses' Tomb -Kirsten Miller
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets -J.K Rowling
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire -J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix -J.K Rowling
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood prince -J.K Rowling
The Sea of Monsters -Rick Riordan
The Titan's Curse -Rick Riordan
The Battle of the Labyrinth -Rick Riordan
The Last Olympian -Rick Riordan
The People of Sparks -Jeanne DuPrau
House of Night novels -Kristin and P.C. Cast

~There are many more, but these are the most worth mentioning for this year!!

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I hope you all have enjoyed your past 2010, and let's make 2011 unforgettable for every one of us!

Remember that any suggestions and feedback are welcome, and I'm going to keep them rolling next year too!

~Megan :)

Mockingjay

When something unexpected happens, do you take charge or do you just follow the crowd? Could you stand having dozens of people's lives on your hands? Would you be able to piece yourself back together after losing someone close to you? How about losing two? Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins has all of the action and adventure from the Hunger Games, combined with the surprise factor from Catching Fire, all snow-balled in together with new horrors and decisions that make Mockingjay a book worth reading.

After surviving her first two Hunger Games, Katniss's life has become a living nightmare. Since her escape from the arena, she's been sent to District 13, the district that everyone else thought was ruins. She's been slowly putting the pieces of her life back together, even though she's lost Peeta to the Capitol, her house is in cinders, and a new revolution is beginning. As plans are put into action concerning the fall of the Capitol and the rise of District 13, everyone seems to put their faith in Katniss, believing that she'll follow orders, not her heart, and accept everything that comes with it. But as we know, Katniss just can't operate that way, and trouble rouses when Peeta is rescued, with all his memories of Katniss distorted into living terrors. To make matters worse, it seems as though every one has it out for Katniss, including the leader of District 13. Plus now the revolution is beginning, with Katniss as the rebel's Mockingjay. Will Katniss be able to survive yet another year in this universal version of the Hunger Games?

This book is a great one to read because if you've read the Hunger Games and Catching Fire, you just have to read the ending. There's no way you can eat only half an ice cream bar, so there's no way you can only read part of this series. Collins creates such a visual and breathtaking ending to her trilogy that really completes it.

So, will Peeta ever remember the Katniss he loved? Will District 13 triumph over the Capitol, or will there just be chaos? Is it even possible for Katniss to lose anyone else close to her? Read Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins and you'll be content with the ending she provides.

The Warrior Heir

Have you ever experienced a day where something unexplainable and wonderful happened? Would you ever give up your own life to save someone else's? Could you take the pressure and stress from leading two separate lives but keeping one a secret? All of these topics, along with a hint of magic and a dash of adventure, are what make The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima a great book worth reading.

Life in Trinity, Ohio was pretty ordinary for sixteen-year-old Jack. That is, ordinary until one day he forgets to take his medicine for the first time in sixteen years, and unexplainably blows another player off the field during soccer tryouts without even touching him. Then, after the replacement of the old vice principle and a near-death experience during a trip with his Aunt Linda, Jack soon realizes that maybe his life isn't so ordinary after all. Now he's acquired Shadowslayer, a deadly, magical sword; and new knowledge. As he eventually learns, he is a wanted candidate for the Roses, two legendary groups that still rival against each other. The Red and White Roses will not attack each other directly, however, as they rely on Warriors to fight their battles for them. Jack was once destined to be a Wizard Heir, but was born without a stone, which is essential for all Weirs to have. In desperation his Aunt hired a surgeon who granted him with a Warrior stone instead of his Wizards one. Now Jack has to train just to save his life from being captured by the Roses and forced to battle another warrior to the death. Can Jack keeps his hectic life from spiraling out of control, or will he be dead before he has the chance to live?

This book keeps you captivated because you never know what will be thrown at Jack next. Chima keeps you up at night trying to just finish the last few pages, desperate for knowledge of what happens. The end to this book brings a satisfying end and beginning for the next installment.

Will Jack be able to keep his power controlled? Can he survive a year now that he knows who he is? Is his family hiding even more things from him than he's aware of? Read The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima and you will be rushing to the library to get the next one.

Epic

Do you ever feel like your life is revolving around one video game? How much different would it be if your whole society was based upon that video game? Well Epic by Conor Kostick is definitely an epic tale. Filled with dragon slaying, like-life avatars, and the ultimate quest make this book the perfect one for this blog.

Ever since the New Earth began and violence was banned, the game of Epic has fulfilled people's wish for violence. Not only that, but it has become the center of all activity, where people use their avatars to earn money and challenge the Committee, or the ultimate players of the game, to settle matters such as a new tractor. But when 14-year-old Erik Haraldson's father is taken away to exile, he and his friends decide to challenge a dragon and try to win its immense wealth. If they succeed, their next plans are to challenge the Committee to get Erik's dad back. Soon, though, strange characters come into play and threaten to destroy the fragile fabrication of Epic. These threats cause Erik and his friends to embark on the Epicus Ultima quest, where an unknown reward awaits them. Will these heroes complete the quest, or will not only their characters die, but the players as well?

Epic is one of the greatest books written because it shows video gaming in a whole new perspective. Kostick creates such vivid characters and emotions that make you feel like you're actually in the book and fighting for you and your friends in a life-like video game.

So, will Erik's father be returned to his family? Is there really a way to kill players outside of a game? Will Erik and his friends survive their quest and the dragon battle, or will they die trying? Read Epic by Conor Kostick and you will definitely love it from the first chapter. But remember the words finem facere mundo while reading, and once you finish, you will understand why they are so important.

Gone

Did you ever wish that your parents would suddenly just disappear? If suddenly there was a mysterious catastrophe, would you prefer to take charge or just follow along? Could you handle the stress of suddenly developing new powers? Gone by Michael Grant is an inspirational novel full of fear, romance, and the fight to stay alive.

Sam Temple was going through just another school day when suddenly the teacher disappeared. Not only the teacher, it turns out, but everyone who's fifteen or older. Now in the FAYZ, or the Fallout Alley Youth Zone, bullies terrorize everyone, food is becoming short, there's no TV, internet, or phone, everything's in chaos, and suddenly some kids are developing new powers. Sure beats puberty as the worst thing happening to you when you're a teen. To make matters worse, the Coates private school kids decide that now's the great time to come in and take charge. Caine becomes the leader, attempting to bring order to the chaos in the town. But a new mystery starts to bring more trouble to the FAYZ, because Sam finds a wall slick, grey, hot to the touch, surrounding the town in a perfect sphere, with no breaks. On top of that, when your fifteenth birthday comes around, you disappear the exact moment you were born, and Caine may just be hiding something that could cause the present panic to erupt into the destruction of the new world. On a minor note, Sam has now got himself a girlfriend to worry about. Will everyone be able to survive their fear, or will they just end up killing themselves?

This book is a great one for this list of favorites because it shows that no matter how big they are, some people can face their fears. It's fast paced and contains many aspects of adventure, throwing quite a bit of danger into the mix of the story. Grant does an excellent job of portraying each character, and describing every fear, joy, danger aspect of the story in perfect detail, making you feel the tense atmosphere of the book right where you read it.

So, can Sam find a way out of the FAYZ? Will the preschoolers be able to find a way without their parents? Are the new powers kids are gaining more deadly than they believe them to be? Read Gone by Michael Grant and you'll be gripping the edges of the book before you even finish the first chapter.

The Singer of all Songs

Do you ever feel like there's more to your life than just where you've been? Have you ever given into your sense of adventure and followed your curiosity? Would the possibility that magic could come from singing ever have occurred in your mind? All of these questions come together to tell the story The Singer of all Songs by Kate Constable. Containing endless adventure, magic, and the escape from an evil hunter, this book has plenty for everyone.

Ever since she was a little babe, Calwyn has never left the protective ice walls surrounding her home of Antaris. In less than a year, she would be recognized as a full priestess, and her power would increase so that she can serve her Goddess. But when she finds an Outlander lying on the inside the sheer ice walls, she cannot help but stop her strengthening of the walls and take him to he infirmary. Soon she learns his name is Darrow and is trying to run from a restless attacker, who wants nothing more that to master all of the ancient magics, along with the life of Darrow. When he intrudes Antaris, Calwyn helps Darrow to escape through the river that flows under the barrier walls, then follows her panic and ends up in the river- even though she can't swim. Suddenly she is swept along with the current, not to mention an entirely new adventure, and will face more that just an unusual Outsider. Soon she is making new friends, learning new chantments,or spells, and even battling pirates, not to mention all while running for her life. Can she outlive her pursuer?

This is a great book worth checking out, because if you're anything like me, then you know how great it is to read about other worlds full of magic and mystery. Constable sure knows how to keep you reading, and I guarantee that you'll be rushing to the nearest store or library just so you can get the next book in the trilogy.

So, can Calwyn overcome her fear of the water and learn to swim? Or will she never get the chance because of the evil sorcerer following her? Is she even more unique than her fellow sisters at Antaris thought she was? Read The Singer of all Songs by Kate Constable and you just may learn a few other things along the way.

Dragon's Milk

Do you ever feel like you don't belong in your family? Would you do anything to save a loved one if they were almost fatally sick? Could you take care of yourself along with three younger dragons? If so, Dragon's Milk by Susan Fletcher is a book worth reading. Filled with terrifying secrets, daring escapes, and green-eyed dragonsayers, this book has it all.

Sixteen-year-old Kaeldra has never found a way to fit in with her foster family. She's just too different, and to make matters worse, she has green eyes, which means she can talk to dragons. When her younger sister Lyf becomes ill with vermillion fever, which is usually fatal, Kaeldra knows she must travel to find the last known female dragon Fiona and take some of her milk back to her beloved sister. When one drink is not enough, however, Kaeldra must keep journeying back to watch over Fiona's draclings, or children, in return for another jar of milk. Suddenly, when Kaeldra is watching the draclings, something terrible happens to Fiona, and the draclings instantly sense it. They know their mother will not return again. Now Kaeldra must take the dangerous journey to help bring Synge, Pyro, and Embyr to their kin, the lost Ancient Ones, or dragons. Pursued by others who wish her draclings harm, Kaeldra must stay hidden in the shadows while being disguised as a boy. Can she bring the draclings to the Ancient Ones before it is too late, or will she be caught by those who seek her?

This book is on my top list because it never seems to get boring. At the end of every chapter there's a new problem that has you rushing to finish the next, which just leads you to another. Fletcher does such an incredible job of portraying Embyr, Pyro, and Synge that you just can't help but fall in love with them, and Kaeldra shows such fierce determination to protect them that you have to admire her. Plus, if you love dragons, well this book is positively perfect.

Will Kaeldra bring the draclings to the Ancient Ones safely? Will her disguise be enough to keep her hidden? Will she ever return to her foster family and fit in? Or will she be just as much as an outcast as before? Is there even a follower who doesn't wish Kaeldra or her draclings any harm? Read Dragon's Milk by Susan Fletcher. Then you may find your answers if you read hard enough.

Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

Have you ever pretended to be something or someone else? Do you think dragons are real or just another myth? Would you willingly keep up a fake life for your own survival? If any of these questions spark some interest, the Eon: Dragoneye Reborn is the book for you. With spirit world adventures, an unknown name, and unimaginable dragon powers, this book is one of the best!

16-year-old Eona has made herself act like a boy, even changed her name to Eon, since she was bought from the salt farm where she worked as a slave. Her reason? To have a chance at a better lie by training to be chosen as the new Dragoneye apprentice. The Dragoneye are powerful people who, when chosen, agree to share powers with their dragon. This year, though, mysterious plans intertwine with the health of the Emperor and return of the Mirror Dragon. When Eon is chosen by the Mirror Dragon, will she be able to keep up her charade so she can save her life?

This book is on of my favorite books because, of course, it involves dragons. Plus, all of the adventure, risks, and magic are put into such vivid words by Goodman that you feel like you're the main character, facing some of your problems and running away from others.

So, will Eon master her new dragon powers? Can she handle all of her emotions and traumatic experiences? Is she even safe surrounded by all of the other Dragoneyes? Read Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman and you'll be satisfied. That is, until you find that there's a sequel.

Gamer Girl

Did you ever have to leave your school during the middle of the school year? Would you be able to survive the rest of the school year with the nickname Freak Girl? Do you own a rockin' video game that just makes you a gamer? Well, Gamer Girl by Mari Mancusi is one of the best books on my list! Featuring manga drawing, annoying bullies, and even a forbidden crush, this book deserves its spot on here!

Maddy Starr's life just took a turn for the worst. Her parents divorced, and now she's forced to switch schools, leaving all of her friends behind. Now she has to survive the endless sea of Aberzombies and Haters at her new school, and to make things worse, she's the main target of the Haters. Sometimes it's enough for her to just draw her problems out in her manga, but when her dad gives her Fields of Fantasy for her birthday, she's sure she's found a way to finally be herself. With her awesome elfin princess Allora, Maddy's able to create her own perfect world in the game. Being a real gamer girl, though, she knows when it's time to turn off the computer and deal with her real life problems fact to face. Will Maddy be able to find the real friends she deserves?

This book is one-of-a-kind because of its reality. Though tis may not happen to everyone, there's always someone who can relate to any story. Gamer Girl really sparked my imagination, though, proving that it doesn't have to be fantasy to be an adventure. Mancusi really shows what you can do when you just write!

Will Maddy be able to tear herself away from her beloved game? Is her forbidden crush possibly not so forbidden after all? Read Gamer Girl by Mari Mancusi and you just may find out a few other secrets along the way.

Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City

How many times have you passed a building or signs and barely noticed it, let alone looked at it? Have you ever thought about what's actually beneath your house? Do you ever feel like you don't fit in anywhere? If you answer any of these questions daily, Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City by Krisin Miller is definitely worth checking out.

Meet Ananka Fishbien, a curious, giant-squid loving, home library owning twelve year old girl, who's life has been nothing but uneventful and boring. That is, until she decides to follow her curiosity and explore a giant sinkhole that appeared overnight outside her apartment in New York. After investigating and finding a secret ladder underneath a trap door, Ananka knows she's found a giant secret. Then a mysterious girl in her class with snow-white hair intrigues her during school when she announced that she wanted to be dangerous when she grew up. After many tried attempts at following this girl, Ananka discovers that her name is Kiki Strike, but that's all. Until, that is, Kiki invites her along to some Girl Scout meetings, finding some girls with very special talents. Soon, the Irregulars are formed, and Ananka's sinkhole secret is revealed to be the Shadow City, an underground labyrinth used by thieves and smugglers. Their plans are to map out and explore this City, but with so little known about Kiki Strike, is she hiding something vital from the other Irregulars?

This book is fast-paced, exciting, and unpredictable, all coming together to tell the story of Kiki Strike and the Irregulars. Kristen Miller creates a new level of imagination and excitement so cool that you won't be able to put this book down!

Is there something dreadful hidden inside the Shadow City? Will Ananka's parents ever know where she goes? Is it possible this book will be even better than I make it sound? Well, read Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City by Kristin Miller and answer those questions yourself.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

When you hear the word magic, what do you think of? Some guy pulling a rabbit out of a hat? Dragons, elves, leprechauns, and fairies? Well, what you may not know is that there is much more to magic than just simple tricks. In fact, a whole community of witches and wizards may be living under your nose! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling features spell casting, three-headed dogs, and an in-depth tour of what life is like for one particularly special wizard.

Harry Potter has lived with his aunt and uncle since he was a baby and his parents died. His whole life has been filled with and under-the-stairs closet for a bedroom, daring escapes from his cousin Dudley, unexplainable occurrences, and being unwanted. Then, after many failed attempts to retrieve the numerous amounts of mysterious letters addressed to him, Harry discovers on his eleventh birthday that he's a wizard. He's no ordinary wizard though, as he is the only known person to be able to survive the killing curse from the most feared wizard of all- Lord Voldermort, who mysteriously disappeared after failing to kill Harry. Now, Harry is taken to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where his life has suddenly taken a better turn. He soon makes new friends, enemies, the House Quidditch team, and starts to uncover the mystery of what's behind a forbidden door. Together, Harry and his new friends Ron and Hermione live through their lives, reveal the mystery, and possibly even stop a rebirth. Will Harry be able to survive his first year at Hogwarts?

This book is one-of-a-kind because so much imagination, creativity, and thought is put into it, "spellbinding" you from the first page! Rowling's style is both unique and inviting, and her character come alive on the pages.

Will Harry and his friends be able to solve the mystery in time? Is Quidditch as funny as it sounds? Could and illegal dragon slip into the mix? Read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling and you'll be dying to get the rest of the magic.

Magic or Madness

If you had to choose between using magic and dying earlier than most people or going insane and trying to kill yourself, which would you choose? Or would you try to run away from it and pretend magic doesn't exist? Well, Magic or Madness by Justine Larbalster features these questions and the choices the characters take. With magic stealing, daring shortcuts over balconies, and a teleporting door, this book just oozes magic.

Reason Cansino has been on the run with her mom Sarafina from her grandmother Esmerelda for fifteen years in Australia. But when Sarafina has a mental catastrophe that sends her to an asylum, Reason is sent to the place she fears most- Esmereldsa's house. Seclusive and silent, Reason soon see that the evil grandmother who ate babies and practiced dark rituals she thought she had isn't real, but after walking through the back door and finding herself in New York City, Reason is forced to realize what she'd been told to deny for fifteen years- magic is real. Now, after meeting Jay-Tee in New York, Reason comes to another unpleasant conclusion- Reason is magic.

This book is one of the best because it shows magic in another lights, vividly describing some of the consequences of embracing it. Larbalestier ingeniously writes the stories of Australian Reason, Tom, and Esmerelda, as well as American Jay-Tee's, combining them into a wonderful story.

Can Reason accept the fact that she's magic? Will her mom recover from her insanity? Is Esmerelda hiding something important from Reason? Well, if you read Magic or Madness by Justine Larbalestier, I expect you will find out.

Scepter of the Ancients

Does you life seem uneventful and boring at times? Do you sometimes wish something exciting, even deadly, would happen so you could have some excitement? Well that's the case in Scepter of the Ancients by Derek Landy whether it was wished or not. Containing mystery, vampires, and dangerous escapes, this book is a great beginning to it's series.

Eleven-year-old Stephanie Edgley's life has been peaceful and uneventful, almost boring, until her uncle's sudden and mysterious death. Suddenly, she's swept up into an adventure involving her uncle's murder(!), a skeleton detective, Skulduggery Pleasant, who's alive, for a best friend; and fighting evil with her life. On top of that, she's now getting magic powers, which she has to hide from everyone, AND has to figure out the name she's going to take. Oh, and did I mention she's got to stop the Scepter of the Ancients, a legendary weapon that can destroy anything, from being stolen and used to bring the evil Faceless Ones back. No pressure, right? But will Stephanie be able to save the world from it's deadly fate?

This book is one of my favorites because so much magic, mischief, an adventure is put into words. Landy certainly delivers, and will have you aching for the next.

Can Stephanie survive her dangerous mission? Will she solve her uncle's murder? Is Skulduggery keeping secrets from her that are important to her mission? Read Scepter of the Ancients by Derek Landy, and as Rick Riordan said, "You'll be clamoring for a sequel."

The Declaration

Every one's wondered what the future world would be like at one point or another. We've all imagined something new, but would anyone have thought of living forever? How about surplus children or even a law about having children? The Declaration by Gemma Malley contains these subjects above. With fierce beatings, secret pleasures, and even the beginnings of a romance, this book is simply wonderful.

Surplus Anna has the makings of a Valuable Asst. Since she was two she was taken away by the Catchers to live at Grange Hall, one of England's surplus center. Here surpluses are trained to be maids and serve the Legals. Many of the children are obedient, as punishments are usually beatings or solitary. That is, everyone except Peter. Peter arrives at grange Hall defiant and bold. Unknown to anyone, he is his own mission. The House Matron, Mrs. Pincent, assigns Peter to Anna. Anna is to show him the ways of Grange Hall and help him to be Valuable. For Anna, Peter has caused her nothing but trouble, annoyance, and confusion until she starts to see his views of the Declaration and the Legals. Then Peter asks her a startling question-to run away with him back to her parents. Join Anna as she struggles with Peter and herself, and then her new decision.

This book is wonderful because it shows some insight on what the future might be like, and Gemma Malley writes like magic, illustrating her characters and their thoughts with words.

Will Anna escape, or will she stay behind to become a Valuable Asst? Can she endure Grange Hall now that she knows the truth of it? Will she ever see her parents again? Only The Declaration by Gemma Malley can answer you.

City of Ember

A crumbling city. A mysterious box. No known escape. These few sentences describe the City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. With isolation, horrible jobs, and shocking secrets, this book definitely deserves it's title of New York Times bestseller.

Lina and Doon have lived in the City of Ember since they were born, and each have a taste for adventure. Their city is surrounded by complete darkness, with the city's generator providing the only light. But the city is crumbling and the generator is failing, causing some to panic. When Lina takes away a mysterious box from her younger sister Poppy, she finds the remains of an important-looking piece of paper, and her curiosity leads her to try to fix it. She soon has Doon help, a boy she used to be good friends with, and together they find that the paper is actually "Instructions for Egress", or Exit. Fascinated, the two of them continue putting pieces together, hoping to find a way out of their dying city.

This book is one of my favorites because you can relate to the characters and desperately wish to find the secrets inside this book. Jeanne DuPrau is definitely talented.

Will Lina and Doon find the exit? Can they make the best of their jobs? Is there something dreadful about their city's mayor? Find the answers to your burning questions here, in the City of Ember.

The Specialists: Model Spy

Danger. Technology. Spies. Usbanian accents. Anything sound appealing to you? If so, then The Specialists Model Spy is a book worth checking out. Written by Shannon Greenland, it features kickboxing, undercover spies, and shocking secrets.

Sixteen-year-old Kelly James has been bounced around foster cares and orphanages since she was six. Now after hacking into the government's computer system, she's deep in trouble. Her techie genius skills are faced with an option though. Go to Juvenile Detention or join the Specialists. Kelly skips Juvie and changes her identity to Kelly Spree, other wise known as GiGi. Then she's unexpectedly sent on a top-secret mission to face an extremely rich bad guy. Her partner? None other than the tall, college, good-looking, "friend" David who got her into the government hacking in the first place!

This book is one of my favorites because everything is perfectly plotted out in such detail, the makings of an excellent story. If you're a techie genius like Kelly, then you'll be able to easily understand all of the technology references and code terms. If not, look it up.

Can kelly adjust to her new life? Will she be able to complete a successfull mission? Are Ushbanian accents anything like Dracula's? Well, only reading The Specialists Model Spy by Shannon Greenland is the way to figure it out.

Dragon Slippers

Have you ever wondered about creatures beyond our knowledge? Would you have the courage to approach a particularly deadly creature? Could you bear to be left to die by your aunt? Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George features all of these questions and even has some new ones. Filled with snooty princesses, deadly dragons and fancy embroidery, this book is gold!

Creelisel Calburn has lived with her Aunt and Uncle with her brother Hagen and all of her cousins since her parents died. With Creel's aunt being "dumber than two turnips in a rain barrel", she leaves Creel outside the lair of their town's dragon, hoping that the Prince will come and take Creel and her family to live in the castle. When Creel is captured, she bargains her way her way out of certain death by warding off an unpleasant visit by the Prince in return for a token from the dragon's hoard. Creel hopes to receive a goblet or something gold, only to find that each dragon collects something different. She then must choose a pair of slippers. Unknown to Creel at first, the shoes she has chosen are unlike any other pair because they have special powers. After living and working in the King's Seat, the slippers fall into the wrong hands-Princess Amalia's, beginning the first Dragon War. Can Creel rescue her slippers and save the dragons before it's too late?

I love this book because I personally love dragons and fantasy. Jessica Day George has such a unique way of putting thoughts and actions into words that you feel everything that Creel feels. If you like medieval times, castles, and fantasy creatures, this is definitely the book for you.

Will Creel survive the Dragon War? Can she keep her human and dragon friends safe, or will she have to choose between the two. Go find Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George, read it, and you'll be itching to read more.

Graceling

Have you ever mistaken a gift to be something else? Would you have the courage to gain control over your own terrifying skill? Do you enjoy action, romance, and mystery all in one book? Well then you have to read Graceling by Kristin Cashore. This novel is full of royalty, combat, unusual gifts and terrifying secrets, this book has everything!

Throughout the Seven Kingdoms, there are a small amount of people who have been Graced with the extraordinary ability to preform one skill exceedingly well. These few people are called Gracelings, have two different eyes, and are feared by most people. Since she was eight, Katsa has had the Grace to kill. As the king's niece, she is forced to do his dirty work. When she meets Po for the first time, she is unaware of the life ahead of her. Their journey together will uncover mysteries and new secrets. Will they survive the revelations up ahead?

I loved this book because Cashore has such a wonderful "Grace" at writing. She describes everything so vividly, and Katsa is such an unusual character that you just have to love her. Plus, the storyline is so genuine and well-planned that you instantly know it was written by a professional.

Will Katsa and Po safely complete their perilous journey? Is there a secret linked to Katsa's deadly Grace? Read Graceling by Kristin Cashore and your hunger for these answers will surely be satisfied.

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

Have you ever wanted to fly like a bird? How would you feel if you actually were part bird? Would you have the courage to protect yourself and five others from death? Well then The Angel Experiment by James Patterson is the perfect book! Filled with action, mystery, and suspense, this book has something for everyone.

Meet Maximum Ride, or Max, a fourteen-year-old girl. At first glance, she may seem like your average teenager, but if you look closer, you'll see there's almost nothing average about her. Max is special because she is part bird. Gorgeous wings with a thirteen-foot wingspan cover her back, giving her the power of flight. She's not alone, though, because she fearlessly leads her flock of five other bird kids. Together, they keep each other safe from Erasers, who are half wolf men; whitecoats, the scary scientists out to get them; and the School, the feared prison of a place. Can these feathery heroes keep themselves alive, safe, and together?

I liked this book because the suspense is always building, and there are always new surprises popping up throughout the book, startling you into reading further. Patterson has a magnificent way of telling the story through both first and third person that you always know who's side of the story you're following. The descriptions of the feelings are so real, you actually feel anguished when the character is! Plus, the adventure is to die for, with an unexpected ending to top it off, leaving you waiting for more.

Will the flock survive? Can Max follow her fate and heart at the same time? Will the evil whitecoats capture them for their own needs? Read The Angel Experiment and you will be begging me to write reviews on the next books! :P

The Hunger Games

Have you ever wondered what the future world would be like? Have you ever used a bow and arrow before? Would you take care of your sister and mother by yourself, or even kill an innocent person? Well, the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is an action-packed suspenseful book with a romantic twist, all taking place in the future! With life-changing decisions and the quest for survival, join the main character on the adventure of a life-time.

Once North America, the nation of Panem is settled around one Capitol, the richest city. Each and every year, two people from each district are forced to participate in the Hunger Games, a cruel fight to the death broadcasted on live TV. Katniss Everdeen, a sixteen-year-old, takes her sister's place in the Games, knowing the winner will receive fame and fortune, while losing means death. Will she be able to outlast the other twenty-three competitors?

What I enjoyed most about the book is that every chapter ends with a cliff-hanger, so to discover the next secret you have to read the next chapter. Plus, Collins has such a way of writing that it actually seems like you're the main character running for your life.

Will Katniss win or die? Are there more secrets to herself that even she doesn't know? Read the Hunger Games and I guarantee you'll be satisfied.

Catching Fire

If you survived one near-death experience, would you go and face it again? Could you stand to see the families of the ones you killed? Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is the epic, suspenseful, and even more action-packed sequel to the Hunger Games. Join the main character Katniss and her companion again as they live through a new horror in their home and repeat their dangerous journey.

After barely surviving her year of the Hunger Games, Katniss has won her fame and fortune, along with Peeta, who wasn't supposed to live. Their decisions have caused problems, which could start another uprising. When the living champions of previous Games are forced to compete again, Katniss must relive her worst nightmare. Can she survive these Games and keep her promise she made at the same time?

What I enjoyed about this book was the wondrous and horrifying new surprises that Collins adds to the story. Also, the whole book ends with a cliff-hanger, leaving you begging for the next.

Will Katniss survive again? Will her confused feelings become clear? Read the second installment in the Hunger Games trilogy, Catching Fire, and you'll be absorbed from the first sentence.

The Lightning Thief

Have you ever tried to write with a pen, only to find a giant sword in your hand? Ever wondered why floods or thunderstorms happen? If you suddenly realized you were being followed by monsters, would you be scared? Well, if the answer to any of these is yes, then the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is the book for you. Filled with sword-fighting, dangerous quests, and unknown monsters, this book is too fun!

Percy Jackson, a twelve-year-old boy from New York, has gotten kicked out of almost every school in Manhattan for the past six years for some unexplainable reason. Then, when he suddenly vaporizes his math teacher, he soon comes to realize that the Greek myths are actually real. After being sent to a special summer camp, Percy must go on a quest to find and return an item of power before his deadline. Can he save it in time to prevent a war against the gods and nature itself?

What I enjoyed most about the book is that you never know what trouble Percy will encounter next. Riordan has a great ways of describing monsters in both an entertaining and horrifying way at the same time.

Will Percy be able to prevent a war? Are there more horrors waiting for him than he knows of? Read the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and you just might find the answers.