Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls) by C.C. Hunter

Summary: One night Kylie Galen finds herself at the wrong party, with the wrong people, and it changes her life forever. Her mother ships her off to Shadow Falls—"a camp for troubled teens", and within hours of arriving, it becomes painfully clear that her fellow campers aren’t just “troubled.” Here at Shadow Falls, vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, witches and fairies train side by side—learning to harness their powers, control their magic and live in the normal world.

Kylie’s never felt normal, but surely she doesn’t belong here with a bunch of paranormal freaks either. Or does she? They insist Kylie is one of them, and that she was brought here for a reason. As if life wasn’t complicated enough, enter Derek and Lucas. Derek’s a half-fae who’s determined to be her boyfriend, and Lucas is a smokin’ hot werewolf with whom Kylie shares a secret past. Both Derek and Lucas couldn’t be more different, but they both have a powerful hold on her heart. 

Even though Kylie feels deeply uncertain about everything, one thing is becoming painfully clear—Shadow Falls is exactly where she belongs…

Review: Danger lurks, the teens have comedic voices, and mysteries that need to be discovered...What could be better? It's a spectacular series that gets better as you go. That is NOT something that usually happens. It is one of the best series I've read in a long time. Shadow Falls will haunt you and encourage you to show the world your talents and abilities. But above all, it will steal your heart. 

Review by Mallorie*

Wake by Amanda Hocking

Summary: Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. The kind of girls you envy and hate. Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone’s attention—but it’s Gemma who’s attracted theirs. She’s the one they’ve chosen to be part of their group.

Gemma seems to have it all—she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They "invite" her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.

Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she’s is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.

Review: Wake will catch your attention before you even open it. Because of the mesmerizing cover and the  dangerous plot, this book will hook and lure people in before they know what has happened. I love the sisterly bond and the differences relating to each other will also make it that much harder to say goodbye. Readers will definitely love the mysterious aura that lies in the beautifully terrifying words written. 

Review by Mallorie(:

  

Summary taken from Goodreads 

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

4.41 avg out of 5 stars rating on www.goodreads.com

Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray never expected to witness a murder in her lifetime - much less a murder committed by three odd teenagers inked with black markings. After the body vanishes in thin air, Clary knows she's different. Her best friend Simon can't see the rogue teenagers - particularly the gorgeous golden-haired boy.

Taking place in modern New York, this amazing book will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Reviewed by Sadie :)

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Summary: Everybody gets to be supermodel gorgeous. What could be wrong with that?
Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. Not for her license — for turning pretty. In Tally's world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. In just a few weeks Tally will be there.

But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to be pretty. She'd rather risk life on the outside. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world — and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally the worst choice she can imagine: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. The choice Tally makes changes her world forever.

Quick Review: A book that goes against all standards and really explains the qoute;

You were born an original. Don't die a copy" - John Mason.

It also will show you that, to be who you want to be, you have to show people that you don't care what they think, and do care about what you think. This book will teach you lessons that will carry you through life. A compelling story to do whats right.

Review by Mallorie!

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Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

After finding out that she has angel blood running through her veins, Clara Gardner finds that it isn't all about the superstrength and powers that leads an angel to be an angel. Everyone has a purpose on earth, but angels get glimpses of their purpose to fulfill for God or themselves. But when Clara starts having visions of the future and her purpose, she starts questioning about what would happen if the purpose was not fulfilled. Wil she figure out her purpose in time?
A great hard hitting book that hides the real meaning of life in its writing and how one choice can change your life.

Review by Mallorie(;

The 13th Reality by James Dashner

Maybe you've heard the saying; "things can change in a heartbeat", but how about only one letter is what it takes to change a life. Whisked away from reality Atticus learns of the realities he's never thought to think of, all starting with a mysterious letter. Mysteries pull him in on a ride he'll never want to forget. An adventure too close, letters ready to be read. Will you take the challenge of the letter or will you burn it and regret it for the rest of your life? I'm sure happy I didn't burn the letter!

Review by Mallorie*

Forgotten by Cat Patrick

Day by day we have experiences that we love and some that we'd rather forget. But what would happen if in your world you couldn't remember the good or the bad or even relationships you might have made the past day, week, or year? London Lane goes through each day not knowing the conversations she's had with someone if not written on a note she leaves the day before. Her life is based on notes telling her the stories of days past. She can only remember the future and after it passes it will become a blank spot in her mind. Until she meets a new guy at school and mysteries and lies unravel. A fast and easy read which will take you to a new day, instead of knowing her past, you'll know her's and others future. But can everything equal up if you just know your future? A mystery with a secret too great to hold, but having to learn the same fact each and every day can be depressing. Can your mind take it?

Review by Mallorie(;

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Nora Grey suffering from her father's mysterious death, had no desire to fall in love. That is until Patch came along. A guy that seemed like he was put on the planet just to annoy her. But the bad boy mysterious aura grabbed her into a mystery to great to be solved and a relationship she wanted, but couldn't trust. After meeting Patch she suddenly was in a world to haunting and big for her to handle. This is definitely a book that holds on tight to your heart and makes you want to join along in the emotions that keep unfolding. I have fallen in love with the fallen angels.

Review by Mallorie(:

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull

An adventurous heart gripping book. Kendra and Seth are siblings staying with there grandpa while there parents are out of town. When Kendra tries to figure out her grandpas clues to an unfolding mystery she comes across a new world of magic. Creatures roam behind the boundaries of there backyard, which is definitely enchanting, but not exactly safe, Action to the core! Can it get any better? Just to answer that question for you, it's a no!

Review by Mallorie

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Lena Duchannes is new to the town of Gatlin, but instead of worrying about the first day of school, she's worried about concealing her dark powers from generations before. Ethan Wate is dreaming about a mysterious girl and a song that appears when it wants. While uncovering the secrets ahead they stumble upon a secret to great to contain. All I am warning of you is to not get lost. I did that a few times and needed to be helped out of the pages. It speeds up until you go blind, I'm still having trouble myself being able to read!

Review by Mallorie

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Eragon used to be a poor farm boy. Until the day when he is out hunting in a treacherous mountain valley, and Eragon stumbles onto a beautiful polished stone. He thinks of selling it to earn some money for his family, but when the stone turns out to be a dragon egg, Eragon’s life is  flipped upside down. Life as he knew it is history. Overnight, Eragon becomes a hero and is thrust into a life of power and struggles to become what he is destined to be.  A great fantasy that you could pull over your head like a comfy
sweater or blanket for the whole weekend. Get ready to disappear into the world of Eragon! 

Review by Sadie

Thirteen Days to Midnight by Patrick Carman

You are indestructible. Three whispered words transfer an astonishing power to Jacob Fielding that changes everything. At first, Jacob is hesitant to use the power, unsure of its implications. But there’s something addictive about testing the limits of death. Then Ophelia James, the beautiful and daring new girl in town, suggests that they use the power to do good, to save others. But with every heroic act, the power grows into the threat of a curse. How do you decide who lives and who dies? This book has an indestructible amount of good action. It's a great book full of lots of surprises!

Review by Sadie

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

Beastie or Clanker? Well, I guess I should explain. Alek is a prince on the run from his own people. He is the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, and uses war machines daily to protect his people. Deryn is a girl in disguise as a guy in the British Air Service. She must fight for her cause in a flying airship, called the Leviathan. They use animal mutants as weapons or tools. When both Alek and Deryn are thrown aboard the Leviathan, they fight side by side, but are worlds apart. They're enemies with everything to lose, yet somehow destined to be together. A wild, battle packed, astonishing stories when two worlds collide. Can you hold on for the ride? Now, Beastie or Clanker?


Review by Sadie and Mallorie

Witch and Wizard by James Patterson

This is a heart pounding, action filled book where no one is safe. Everybody knows that if your doorbell rings in the middle of the night, don’t answer it, but what would you do if someone broke into your house and tried to capture you? Hide exactly! Wisty and her brother, Whit after having their house broken into were accused of being a witch and wizard. They were told all their freedoms were banned-books, music, pictures, and any way to express themselves were off-limits. “Read it before it’s too late”!

Review by Mallorie