City of Bones by Cassandra Clare follows Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager in New York City, who discovers a hidden world of demon hunters called Shadowhunters after witnessing a murder committed by beings only, she can see. Clary's mother is kidnapped, and she must navigate this dangerous new reality, teaming up with the enigmatic Jace Wayland and his fellow Shadowhunters to rescue her mother and uncover the truth about her own hidden heritage.
Circe is a novel about Greek mythology. The book takes us on a journey through Circe's life. It starts off with her childhood taking us all the way through her adolescent years. The book depicts her journey as she tries to find herself and learn to accept herself in a world where she is always misjudged and not accepted.
The Betrothed is a fantasy novel about a young lady named Hollis who is dating the king. As she gets a taste of life as queen, she realizes that being royal is harder than she thought. When she decides to flee the castle after the king explains that their children are his and not theirs, she finds peace in the country with a new lover. Soon a tragic event tears her from her family and she must decide if she will be alone or cling on to those, she never knew she needed.
The Cruel Prince is a coming of age trilogy written by Holly Black which follows Jude Duarte. The first novel follows Jude as she tries to find her place in Faerie. Throughout the novel, she will do anything to reach her goal which in turn, forms unlikely partnerships. This novel has elements of cruelty and romance. For someone who's looking for lots of romance, this is probably not the book for you, unless you want to commit to the whole series. I would rate this book a 4.2 out of 5 as it is very plot heavy.
Keeper of the Lost Cities is the first of many books by Shanon Messenger. It’s about 12 year old Sophie Foster who learns something that will change the world as she knows it to change completely. I think this book is fantastic because it has lots of action and fun characters. My favorite part is when Sophie meets Dex, my favorite character. The writing style of this book is great, because it’s all from Sophie’s point of view. I would recommend this book for late elementary or middle school readers.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a novel that reimagines the epic Greek myth of Achilles and Patroclus. It tells the story from the perspective of Patroclus, who becomes Achilles' closest companion and lover. The novel explores their deep bond as they navigate the challenges of growing up, training under the centaur Chiron, and eventually joining the Trojan War. Miller delves into their emotional journey, the complexities of their relationship, and the impact of destiny on their lives.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is a fantasy novel by Ransom Riggs that follows the journey of Jacob Portman, a teenager who discovers a mysterious orphanage on a remote Welsh island. The orphanage is home to peculiar children, each possessing unique supernatural abilities. As Jacob learns more about the children and their guardian, the enigmatic Miss Peregrine, he uncovers a hidden world filled with danger and intrigue.
The Last Olympian is the fifth book in Rick Riordans first series. The Second Titan War has begun, with the gods battling Typhon, Posiedon battling ancient ocean gods and monsters, and Camp Half-Blood and the demigods fighting Kronos’s armies. Percy has faced Kronos many times before, but it’s extremely difficult this time because Kronos is possessing Luke Castellan, His old friend and nemesis, and Percy’s girlfriend Anabeth’s older brother figure.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a story about a girl named Minli who lives in a poor village on Fruitless Mountain. After hearing a story about how the old man of the moon, who lived on the top of Never-Ending Mountain could grant you one wish, Minli decided to start her search for the old man of the moon. Along the way she meets a talking fish, a king, and even a dragon. I love this book because there are alot of unexpected twists and fun characters.
The City of Ember is a tale about a rundown underground city due to a mysterious disaster. This story follows Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow who live inside the crumbling city. They must hurry to solve clues to get everyone out before the lights go out forever. I like how this book leaves you clinging to every word so once you start you can’t stop! My favorite part is when they get to choose their jobs and when they are exploring the pipeworks.
