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.