The Rift by: Andrea Cremer

Reviewed by: Fantasy Girl

Ember longed to escape the world planned out for her by her father. He wished to marry her off to some prosperous man. Ember’s heart screamed against her fathers wishes. She refused to spend her life attached to another man. She refused to be a mother, a cook, or someone to be controlled. Ember’s heart wanted to be free, to run, and to fight for a cause. With the help of her friend Alistair, she escapes her fathers wishes. Ember is brought to Tearmunn where she will be trained in combat, weaponry, and self-defense. She discovers horrors that she thought only existed in stories. Ember fights her way through obstacles much bigger than herself. Fighting comes natural to Ember, however; love does not. When sudden feelings for her mentor stir, it is not just demands she has to fight off. Unimaginable horrors, forbidden love, betrayal....this book will leave you breathless.

Graceling by: Kristin Cashore

Reviewed by: Fantasy Girl

Graceling is a book filled with suspense, hate, love, lies and incredible action. Katsa, the princess of Monsea, was sent to her uncle's court to do his dirty work for him.She had a reputation; people feared her, and they believed her to be graced with killing. With one eye blue and one eye green, no one could ever look her in the eyes for fear of what she might do. Fighting came easy, sneakiness was no problem, she had the strength of 10 men, her eyesight went beyond what others could see, her hearing precise. Sent on a mission by the council to capture and save the Lienid royalty, she was shocked when a man, with one eye silver and gold, stopped her mission. She could not fight her way past him, nor did she ever hear this man sneak up on her. Time was precious to Katsa, she hated anyone who set her back, and this man seems to be in her way everywhere she went. Lies are told, fights break out, people die, hearts are broken, but can Katsa figure out why Lienid royalty was kidnapped, why there are random disappearances, and what her feelings are for this man?

Harry Dresden Files by: Jim Butcher

Reviewed by: Nearly Headless Nick

The Dresden Files, by Jim Butcher, are some of the best books in this entire library. If you like fantasy or mystery then this is the book for you! The adventure begins with a man named Harry Dresden, who is a professional wizard. He spends his days selling his services to people who need a “wizard.” Anything from finding lost keys to solving murders, although he refuses to do parties.

This book is a perfect mixture of funny and exciting. With his helper, Bob, a skull inhabited by the spirit of an old (and sometimes naughty) wizard, Harry sets out to solve a series of mysteries. His journey starts when a woman comes to his shop asking for help. There’s something going on with her husband, and she’d like to know what. He decides to take the case because of his unsatisfactory financial position. Then he’s picked up by a passing limo. He meets a man with a cool and controlled demeanor. What happens during the ride is a shock to everyone. When the Chicago PD knocks on his door, the party really starts going.

The Harry Dresden files are an amazing series. Once you start you won’t want to put them down until you find out everything about Harry’s life. If you are looking for a book, I implore you to go pick up the first book, Storm Front. You won’t regret it!

The Dark Divine by: Bree Despain

Reviewed by: CRBee

Since we are approaching Halloween, I thought I’d share a read that can kind of get you in the spirit of things. This book is all about a girl named Grace Divine, who has always wondered about the night Jude, her brother, came home beat up and bloody. She was never given the truth until Daniel, a guy who used to be good childhood friends with Grace and Jude, that mysteriously disappeared after that night, returns. With his return, Grace grows closer to him and discovers more about he and Jude’s real identities. She also learns about that strange night and is forced to choose between her growing relationship with Daniel and her loyalty to her brother. Her decision is clearly difficult and to make it worse she is struggling to save possibly the most important thing: her own soul. This book is filled with mystery, secrets, surprises, and,of course, darkness!, so catch some moonlight and check it out! There is also a second book available called The Lost Saint if you feel like reading more!

Need by: Carrie Jones

Reviewed by: Fantasy Girl

Zara is completely dead inside. Her mother ships her off to the freezing state of Maine, her father dies, she has a weird obsession with phobias, and there is a crazy creepy stalker following her around everywhere she goes. Being shipped off to Maine to supposedly stay “sane” is not working so well. Zara’s life starts tumbling down when boys from her school randomly go missing. Not to mention the stalker guy she has been seeing is no man, but a pixie! Her friend/super hot guy she wishes she was dating is a werewolf. Her mother hooks up with a pixie and her step dad is a weretiger. Can it get any worse?

Twilight Series by: Stephenie Meyer

Reviewed by: Hopskock

A Book That Bites

You know it, you love it, and if you don’t you’ve heard all about it! It’s none other than the Twilight series! In 2005 Stephanie Meyer wrote this amazing series. Just three years later, in 2008, the book was made into the movies that left viewers wanting more. I thought this series would be fitting to blog about seeing as Halloween is right around the corner! Before reading this blog, I have only one request; DON’T judge a book by its movie.

Twilight focuses on a love triangle amongst its three main characters; Bella, Jacob, and of course the fabulous, sparkling Edward. Bella Swan is not a spectacular girl by any means. She is what society would call a normal teenager. When Bella decides to go live with her Dad in Forks, Washington, she meets Edward Cullen. Immediately she is drawn to his mysteriousness and charming good looks. Along with meeting Edward, she is reconnected with her childhood friend Jacob Black whom she also develops feelings for.

As Bella attempts to file through her love interests, she discovers some secrets along the way. The fabulous Edward is really an immortal vampire, ready to sink his teeth into her, and her innocent childhood playmate is actually a werewolf. The two boys fight throughout the story to win Bella’s love and maintain the peace between the Black and Cullen families.

This plot is way too simple right? WRONG!! Eventually the plot thickens (muahhahahahaaa!!) Both Edward and Jacob end up having to work together to protect Bella from other vampires who want to kill her. And that is where I’ll stop! Read the rest of the book to find out what happens to Bella and who wins her in the end! Remember when reading this series that the movies are a very poor representation of the books. The books are extremely well-written and entertaining. Don’t be afraid to cuddle up with Twilight; I promise it won’t bite!

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