Shiver

Shiver is about a girl named Grace who has spent her life fascinated by the wolves who live in the woods behind her house. She has a special bond with one wolf in particular, and when she meets Sam in his human form Grace is drawn into the world of werewolves. The two were destined for each other, but their bliss is short-lived. Sam can only stay human as long s the weather is warm, so the pair race to find a cure as winter is fast approaching. Maggie Stiefvater's writing is a little too poetic for my taste, and Grace's character lacks much depth and compassion. Overall I enjoyed reading Shiver, however, the plot and love story give off too much of a Twilight-vibe.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Demigod Files

The Demigod Files is a supplement to Rick Riordan's series, Percy Jackson & the Olympians. The books starts with a foreword by the author, introducing it as a survival guide for young demigods. Included are interviews with current residents of Camp Half-Blood, as well as three short stories about Percy's quests that would have taken place before The Last Olympian. The Demigod Files are not a crucial part of Riordan's legacy, but I enjoyed reading more about the heroes of Camp Half-Blood.

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian

The Last Olympian is the final book in one of the best series of the decade. Percy Jackson and his demigod friends from Camp Half-Blood have spent the year training for the ultimate battle. The Olympians are kept busy battling the ancient, powerful monster, Typhon, which has never been defeated. Percy and the heroes must stop the Titan Lord Kronos from destroying the unprotected Mt. Olympus, and with it the essence of the gods. Percy goes to extreme and dangerous measures to prepare himself for the final stand and is joined by old and new friends in the battle of good vs evil, proving that love conquers all, and sometimes the only way to defeat evil is with the ultimate sacrifice. I am sad to see the Percy Jackson series end, but it was a beautiful and heartwarming ride. I look forward to Rick Riordan's new series, The Heroes of Olympus.

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth

Percy and Annabeth have stumbled upon an entrance to Daedalus's Labyrinth in the heart of Camp Half-Blood, and they realize Luke's plan to invade camp with Kronos's army. Annabeth leads a quest into the Labyrinth to find Daedalus, hoping he will prevent Luke from finding the entrance to camp. Along the way they make new allies, including Briares, the Hundred-Handed One and Mrs. O'Leary, the hellhound, new enemies such as another son of Poseidon and the telekhines. They also encounter Nico, son of Hades, who refuses to name a side, and the long lost God of the Wild, Pan. Percy's adventures are more frightening and dangerous than ever, and it all leads to the great Battle of the Labyrinth.

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titan's Curse

With Lord Kronos's army growing, Percy and his friends set off on a mission to recruit new half-bloods. When Annabeth is kidnapped and the goddess Artemis disappears, Percy follows a quest he has been excluded from, accompanying Grover, Zeus's daughter Thalia, and Artemis's Hunters, Zoe and Bianca. Followed by skeleton bounty hunters, the group travels across the country battling old, powerful monsters that have begun to rise, finally arriving in San Francisco at Mt. Tamalpais to stand against their former friend Luke and Kronos's minions. The Titan's Curse is another phenomenal addition to the series, and the tension is mounting with each twist and turn.

Pretty Little Liars: Wanted

In the final installment of the Pretty Little Liars series, all the secrets are finally revealed. The appearance of Alison's twin sister Courtney shocks everyone, but the puzzle pieces finally fit together. One by one the girls let down their guard and befriend their old friend's sister. But the true murderer is still on the loose. And Courtney has one more secret.

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters

The Sea of Monsters is another fantastic book in the Percy Jackson series. Percy has been looking forward to returning to Camp Half-Blood for the summer but learns that the camp is in danger. He sets off on a forbidden quest with Annabeth and his new Cyclops friend Tyson to save Grover and find the one thing that can save the camp and his friends. They face unimaginable dangers in the Sea of Monsters and stumble upon an evil plot to bring the Titan lord Kronos back to power. I love the way Rick Riordan incorporates his own ideas into the legends of Greek mythology, and I look forward to the rest of the series.

Pretty Little Liars: Heartless

The Pretty Little Liars' world is being turned upside down and there's nothing they can do to stop it. They all believe they saw Ali, alive, but nobody will believe anything they have to say anymore. Hanna has been dubbed "Psycho" and shunned from popularity again. Emily is in denial that the body belongs to Ali. Spencer was scammed out of her college fund and learns shocking secrets about her family. Aria is convinced that Ali's ghost is trying to contact her. A has each of them suspecting somebody new is Ali's killer as they uncover new revelations and mysteries, until the girls become the main suspects themselves. The four friends soon learn that in a town as perfect as Rosewood, nothing is as it seems.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief is one of the best books I've read in a very long time. It is a great story and well written. Percy Jackson is a lot like Harry Potter, but more believable, injected with Greek mythology rather than magic. Percy is a 12-year-old troublemaker who suddenly finds himself faced with monthers and mythical creatures. He arrives at Camp Half-Blood, where he learns that he is the son of a god, but his father is still a mystery. As more of his ancestry is revealed, it becomes clear that Percy is being framed for a serious theft and is in danger. Along with his friends, Annabeth, daughter of Athena, and Grover, a satyr assigned to protect Percy, he sets off on a quest to find Zeus's master bolt, return it before the Summer Solstice deadline to avoid war among the gods, and rescue his mother from Hades. Along the way, Percy discovers he can't always trust who he wants to, accepts his demigod abilities, and learns that there may be something lurking that is far worse than the fury of the Olympians.

Maximum Ride: Fang

Max and her crew are on another save-the-world mission in Africa when the mysterious and wealthy Dr. Gunther-Hagen enters their lives... along with Dylan, a brand new bird kid who was designed to be Max's "perfect other half". The Doctor wants max to work with him to help humans evolve, but of course she declines. In the sixth book of the series the flock is forced to adapt to new circumstances - a new member, losing other members, and a new leader. Not to mention Angel's premonition that Fang would die soon. For me, Fang was the most fulfilling and the most frustrating of the Maximum Ride books, with an unexpected and devastating ending.