Clockwork Prince: by
Cassandra Clare
As
Tessa Gray, the story protagonist, is just settling in at the institute, she
learns that Chalrotte is about to be taken from her place as head of the
institute, putting Tessa on the streets, and in the hands of the Magister.
Clockwork Angel, the first in the series, hosted an intriguing plot line and
ended with a cliff hanger to Tessa’s own love story. I am reading the second in
the historical fiction series upon recommendation and to continue learning more
of Tessa and her hidden destiny in the Shadowhunter world.
City of Lost Souls: by
Cassandra Clare
After
being betrayed by one of their own, Clary, Jace, and Simon continue in war
against the demons reeking havoc on the city, and against their own emotions,
which are beginning to tear them apart. The fourth book of the Mortal
Instruments series got astounding reviews, intriguing my interest more. Because
I had already read the first three, it seemed a good idea to read the fourth,
and a great review from a friend made the final decision for me. I look forward
to reentering the world of fantasy that Cassandra Clare provides with her
Mortal Intruments series.
What Happened to
Goodbye: Sarah Dessen
In this
allegedly irriesistable love story, Mclean and her father are on their fourth
move in two years, and Mclean decides that this time, she will drop her fake
persona act and just be herself. Sarah Dessen is a well known young adult
writer. Though her tales are sometimes sappy, What Happened to Goodbye
received very good reviews. I plan to read this novel of hers for a sweet love
story and a quick read.
Sense and
Sensibility: Jane Austin
When
the Dashwood sister’s father passes, the estate is passed on to their half
brother John, stirring up family drama in Jane Austin’s classic, Sense and
Sensibility. I have read Jane Austin’s Emma and Pride and
Prejudice and enjoyed her style of ‘happy’ writing with very good endings. Sense
and Sensibility always receives great reviews online, so I figured I would
continue my Jane Austin reading.
The Partner: John
Grisham
After
faking his own death, Patrick runs for his life to Brazil, taking on a new name
and persona: but they have found him again. After pressure from my mom to read
a book by John Grisham, I found this one had only four and five star reviews.
The summary left me asking ‘why?’ so I decided that I would find out.
Snow Falling on
Cedars: David Guterson
When a
local fisherman is found dead outside San Piedro Island, it stirs up many
secrets held in the land that should have never had to been relived. Snow
Falling on Cedars sounded intense, as they uncover the mysteries hidden
about a mass murder of Japanese residents during World War ll. I have never
read a historical fiction novel that took place in Japan, so I decided to give
this one a try. Because it secured a number one award, it’s quality is ensured.
Neverwhere: Neil
Gaiman
Based
off a 1990s television series, Neverwhere introduces the “world above” to
a “world below” the city of London. Upon finding this book on the shelves of my
English teacher’s library, the cover caught my eye. I enjoy reading books about
fantasy and adventure and this one seemed to fit the bill very well. I hope to
enjoy reading about the fantastical world below the streets of London.
Gone Girl:
Gillian Flynn
From
the New York Times Bestseller list comes a story about a hometown star on the
search for his wife and his proven innocence. Because being on the New York
Times Bestseller list is an aspiration of mine, I decided to read a few books
from previous years to familiarize myself with it. This book had been on the
list and is a suspense and thriller, fitting into two categories of books that
interest me. My mom’s recommendation was the final decision maker to read Gone
Girl.
Fear: Michael
Grant
The
fifth book in the Gone series continues the story of life in the FAYZ
with a new twist: darkness everywhere…no light anywhere. After reading the
first four adventures in the series, I was waiting on the fifth one to come out
in April of 2012. Stephen King reviewed the series, saying he really enjoyed it
and that was backed up with great reviews of four a five stars, and people calling
it “maybe the best series ever”.
The Scarlet Letter:
Nathaniel Hawthorne
A
classic book, The Scarlet Letter tells the tale of a young woman who
bore an illegitimate child and is forced to wear a red letter ‘A’ on her
clothing as punishment for her adultery. The Scarlet Letter is a classic
book that has withstood the test of time. I am trying to read as many classics
as possible this year and The Scarlet Letter will be a thin, quick read.
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