Abandon by Meg Cabot
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Not a fan. This is the story of Pierce, a teenage girl who after falling in her pool experiences death and escapes the "Underworld". Jon, the keeper of the "Underworld" fell in love with Pierce in the brief time she was dead and now follows her around in the living world to protect her. There is mystery and love, and even a twist at the end but I just couldn't wrap my head around the concept. Not to mention it was hard to believe Jon and Pierce were actually in love with each other. However, if you like paranormal fiction and are a fan of Meg Cabot's then you might enjoy this book.

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Paper Covers Rock by Jenny Hubbard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book kept me up late at night reading and woke me up early in the morning to find out what happened. After finishing the book I'm still not sure what the truth is. The secrets were too big. Was Thomas murdered?



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The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My author crush does not disappoint. I laughed and I cried and learn something along the way. The story didn't even have to be about two sick teenagers. Their feelings were true to life for anyone.



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Dust & Decay by Jonathan Maberry

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I was very excited to read this sequel to Rot & Ruin and Dust & Decay did not disappoint. I'm waiting for this series to catch on and take off. It should definitely be made into a movie. Benny and his friends along with brother Tom are off to find the jet that they saw fly overhead at the end of the first book. They don't make it far though. Charlie Pink Eye may be gone but his family is out for revenge and a bounty has been placed on Benny, Tom, Lilah, and Nix. Not only are they battling the Zoms but everyone and their mother is out looking for them. This book as plenty of action and though it can be quite violent and graphic, it didn't bother me, and I don't love gore. If you like zombie stories or just plain suspenseful storie then definitely read this.







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The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Todd Hewitt is the last boy alive, at least in his town. In a town where all the women died, Todd is the only boy left in a world of men, there are no more children. Before he turns 13, the age at which he will be considered a man, Todd is sent away with one instruction, "Warn them". Everyone can hear everyone else's "noise" or thoughts but still Todd has no idea why he is being sent away though he discovers his town is hiding an evil secret.

I listened to this story and enjoyed it for the most part. It is set in the future as mankind settles another planet occupied by aliens. The aliens were conquered and the land was settled. The theme is similar to other books that are popular right now. The world is in distress and  evil comes to power. This book is the first in a trilogy and really serves as a set up for the rest of the series which I will eventually read but was not jumping to the next book like I was with Hunger Games.

Still, this is a good read for those who like adventure with a little bit of mystery and evil.





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Bitter End by Jennifer Brown

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I had high hopes for this book because I really enjoyed reading the author's other book The Hate List.



Bitter End is the story of Alex, a high school senior who is looking forward to a graduation trip to Colorado with her two best friends in search of answers about her mother who died when Alex was just a young girl. Life with Bethany and Zach is great and things seem to be getting better when Alex starts dating the new jock, Cole. But Cole has a dark side and Alex's friends warn her that he is no good. Can Alex get out before the relationship spirals out of control? Or his her love for him too strong?



This book addresses domestic violence as it relates to teens and does a good job of it. The story can drag but overall the book is a good read for any one who enjoys tragic high school love stories.



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Room by Emma Donoghue

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This was a very disturbing but interesting book about a woman who was abducted at age 19 and kept in a shed in her abuser's backyard. The story is told through the voice of her five year old son who was born in the shed and has never seen the "outside".



You wouldn't think a story that takes place in a single room could be very exciting but I enjoyed reading this after I got used the 5 year old narrator. I did feel that the book went on a little too long and could have been wrapped up sooner, but it definitely is worth reading.







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