“My darling girl, when are you going to realize that being normal is not necessarily a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage."
After the sudden death of their parents, two sisters move to a sleepy Massachusetts town to live with their eccentric aunts. The family has a secret, an affinity with magic which makes them live town pariahs. Growing up the sisters must learn to work together, as nothing binds people quite like magic.
“When you truly love someone and they love you in return, you ruin your lives together. That is not a curse, it’s what life is, my girl. We all come to ruin, we turn to dust, but whom we love is the thing that lasts.”
Caraval is a story of the love of two sisters, Scarlett and Tella. Scarlett has always dreamed of going to the magical performance of Caraval. The only thing stopping her and her sister is their cruel father, who hasn't let them leave the island. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her as well. However, Scarlett's dream has come true, as she receives an invitation to the show. With the help of a mysterious sailor, she and her sister leave the island.
The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu is the second book in the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy. Set during an alien invasion, the book explores humanity's response to the Fermi Paradox, proposing the "Dark Forest" theory as a solution: the universe is a dark forest where every civilization is like a hunter hiding in the darkness, seeking to survive while avoiding detection by conflict.
Mall Goth is a Teen fiction graphic novel by Kate Leth. In this book, Liv Holme is a goth girl who loves the mall in her new town. She struggles with problems at home and being herself in her new setting. A teacher at school makes her feel welcome, but she faces some harsh realities. The mall is her escape from her problems. In her new town, Liv finds herself and true friendship.
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan follows the journey of three demigods—Jason, Piper, and Leo—as they embark on a quest to rescue the missing goddess Hera. With no memory of his past, Jason finds himself at Camp Half-Blood, a refuge for demigods like him. Alongside his newfound friends, they uncover their connection to ancient prophecies and must navigate the dangers of the modern world filled with mythological creatures.
This is the last in the Selection three-book series. This book follows the prince making his final decision on who he wants to marry and then the wedding. I enjoyed this book series. I am not a big reader, but I finished all three books in about a week. These books are easy to get through and an overall quick read. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a mindless romance story to read. There are a few moments that mention issues in the dystopian society but other than that is a good romance book. This serious is one I would definitely recommend.
The book is the second book in the Selection series. If you haven’t read the first book I would recommend reading that before starting this book. I have read this whole series and I enjoyed all books equally. It’s a continuation of the first book which ends on a cliff hanger. There was more tension because more and more girls are being eliminated. This book was so hard to put down and I finished it in about a day. The second book follows America Singer as she continues to live in the castle. Many girls have been eliminated and the competition is getting cutthroat.
