Summary: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the story of Sophie Mercer, a teenage witch who, after a prom night spell gone wrong, is sent to Hecate Hall, a reform school for wayward Prodigium (supernatural beings). At Hex Hall, Sophie navigates a world filled with vampires, witches, and shapeshifters, while trying to uncover the mystery of her family's dark past.
City of Dusk follows a ragtag group of heirs to the throne, each possessing a different kind of magic from their godly ancestor. With a morally grey protagonist, and chaotic gods bringing destruction, the four heirs will have to face the trials ahead of them. Traveling through the different worlds, and being chased by monsters across the realms, Risha, Taesia, Nikolas, and Angleica will have to find exactly what makes them special while facing off against each other and their gods.
Crave by Tracy Wolff is a young adult paranormal romance novel that follows the story of Grace, a high school student who is sent to an exclusive boarding school, Katmere Academy, after her parents' tragic death. There, she encounters a world filled with supernatural creatures, including vampires, shapeshifters, and witches. Grace becomes entangled in a complex web of intrigue, romance, and dark secrets when she meets Jaxon, a magnetic and enigmatic vampire prince.
Divergent is a dystopian novel about Beatrice Prior. She is 16 and has to make a decision that will change her life. She could choose to stay with her family, and lead a dull life serving others, or she could forge her own path, one that would alienate her from those she loves and throw her into the claws of danger. On the day she is to choose, her choice shocks everyone but somehow satisfies her. Soon, she realizes that her secrets can hurt her if they ever slip out.
Summary: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is a dark and captivating young adult fantasy novel that follows the story of Jude Duarte, a mortal girl who is taken to live in the treacherous and deceitful realm of Elfhame, where she must navigate the treacherous politics and power struggles of the faerie court. Despite her vulnerability as a human, Jude is determined to prove herself and gain power in this dangerous world, leading her to make morally ambiguous choices
Summary: The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the cunning and ambitious Alessandra, who aspires to become the queen of her kingdom by seducing and then killing the powerful Shadow King. With a plan involving both charm and political maneuvering, Alessandra enters the royal court, aiming to gain the king's affection. However, as her relationship with the enigmatic Shadow King deepens, she finds
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the story of Ethan Wate, a small-town teenager who becomes infatuated with Lena Duchannes, a mysterious girl with supernatural powers. As they uncover the dark secrets of their town of Gatlin, South Carolina, and Lena's family history, they find themselves entangled in a curse that has haunted their families for generations.
Eyes of the Storm is a graphic novel, the third book of a 7-book series called Bone. At the end of the second book, everyone at the cow race were in disarray as the cows and rat creatures barged into the crowd, with Grandma Ben leading. Everyone survived and got home safely. Grandma, Thorn, the Bones, and Lucius(the local bartender who is a good friend of Grandma's) rebuild the house that was destroyed by the rat creatures in the first book.
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is the first book in the series. Laia, who witnesses the murder of her grandparents and her brother getting arrested, must risk her life as a spy for the rebels by going into the Empire’s greatest military academy as a slave. Elias, who is a soldier in the academy, plans to desert, but deserting isn’t easy. If Elias gets caught, it could cost him his life. Both Elias and Laia want to seek freedom but find out it’s harder than they think.
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is the gripping tale of Percy Jackson, a twelve-year-old boy who discovers he's a demigod, the son of Poseidon, and embarks on a quest to prevent a war among the Greek gods after being accused of stealing Zeus's lightning bolt. Alongside his friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy traverses the United States, encountering mythical creatures and overcoming formidable challenges, all while learning about his unique abilities and the responsibilities of being a hero.
