Pyromantic

Lish McBride just doesn't write enough books! I love the supernatural world she creates, because they just might be plausible. This is the sequel to Firebug, which I read a long time ago. This is Ava's story and she is a Firebug. This means she can create fire. She is friends with a Were Fox named Ezra- who is the most charming of foxy foxes and a Dryad named Locke- who she just might be in love with. The team is coming off a battle with the evil Veronica who ran the Coterie- a supernatural group of assassins. Allistair has taken her place and Ava isn't sure she can trust him or his new policies. But she doesn't have time to think too much about it as there is some kind of fungus that is turning supernatural creatures into crazed monsters. Ava and her team have to track down the fungus and it's creator and try and stop it before it takes out more of her friends. And to complicate the situation, she is trying to get used to the fact that Cade is her father and that her mortal friend Sylvie is involved in the problems and knows more than she should. Plus there is the Locke problem- should she or shouldn't she? (of course she should, he's amazing ) What's a Firebug to do? I love these stories, they are well-written and flow so nicely along, you don't even realize you're at the end. I highly recommend her books. Happy Reading my friends!

The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever Made

Justin likes to make movies. As a 15 year old director, he hasn't had a lot of success. But he does have two loyal best friends, Gabe and Bobby by his side, helping with his dream. When they decide to write a zombie movie, everything that can go wrong, does. Casting problems, money issues, location dilemmas and oh, someone gets hit by a car. There's also the problem that they promised they'd pay his grandma back with interest, and she isn't playing around. This book is truly funny and I'm glad I found it. Kids always ask me for funny books and James Patterson is just too young for my 8th graders. Justin and friends are in constant turmoil as most 15 year olds are. They face romance issues, parent issues and time management issues. This was a quick, fun read. Happy reading my friends!

The Wicked King

Cardan is now on the throne thanks to mortal Jude. She has control of him for one year and a day and she has a lot of work to do. Forces are aligning against her and someone she trusts will betray her. Will it be Cardan, her father, or someone even closer? Cardan seems to be going along with her, but you really can't trust a fairy, because while they can't lie, they sure know how to twist the truth. Jude gets a whiff of a conspiracy from the sea and while she is trying to keep her plan on track, she is kidnapped and kept in the Undersea for a month. When she returns she is weak and worried. Can she trust Cardan when he proposes a preposterous plan or she she go with her instincts and keep on track. You can never trust a fairy. Especially one who has spent his life on the sidelines waiting for his chance to cause chaos. This is book two of the series so it of course leaves you hanging. Cardan is a mystery still at this point, do you like him? Is he just trying to protect Jude? Does he want the throne for himself? One can never tell with a fairy. I am enjoying this series as I do most of Holly Black's books. Happy reading my friends!

Nocturna

Prince Alfie has lost his brother to the void- a magic place from which there is no return. Forces working against the royal family set him up to be assassinated. Now Alfie will be expected to take the throne when his father dies. He has other plans- namely finding a way to bring his brother back. Finn is a thief who can change her face. She is tasked with stealing a book of magic, the same book Alfie is searching for. When their paths cross, their actions unwittingly unleash a potent, ancient, powerful evil magic. Alfie must convince Finn to help him track it down and contain it before it reaches full power and becomes unstoppable. Along the way Finn must decide if she is going to help another person for the first time, or stick to her usual plan to only help herself. But Alfie sees something in her that no one else ever has- good. As they race against the magic, they put themselves in danger to save the kingdom and each other. I really liked the fight that Finn has with herself, to overcome a bad beginning and work her way out of it. And I like Alfie’s faith in her. AND there was not the typical ending, boy meets girl, boy chases girl, girl changes and becomes queen... nope, not in this one. No damsel’s in distress here. Happy reading my friends!

Devouring the Gray

Four Paths is one of those places people don’t leave. And if they do, they don’t remember. On the edge of the town is the Gray. People who go in, don’t come out. Something lurks in the Gray waiting for some slip up. The founding families protect the town. They are bestowed with certain powers when they reach a certain age. Violet’s family is from Four Paths. When her sister dies, her mother returns to Four Paths. Soon Violet begins to notice some odd things. Like she can bring back things from the dead. She attracts the attention of Justin, Isaac and Harper, members of the other founding families. They all come together to try and keep the Gray from infiltrating the town and destroying more lives. Unfortunately none of them know the whole story about the founding of the town and they will find themselves up against evil from even unlikely places. This book reminds me of Stranger Things and Vampire Diaries combined. Founding families, supernatural roots, friends becoming more than friends and death. I enjoyed the story and would go back to read the sequel when it arrives. Happy reading my friendsQ

The Rest of the Story

What would summer be like without spending at least part of it in the world of Sarah Dessen? This time we are on the lake, reconnecting with family. And the family has part of the story that Emma Saylor doesn’t remember. She hasn’t seen her mom’s side since she was little and when complications arise with her summer plans, she finds herself at her grandmother’s hotel on the lake. The poor side of the lake. This is where her parents met, where their story started and where her mother’s troubles began. As Saylor discovers the family she didn’t know she was missing, she begins to fill in her story. She has help from her cousins, aunts and grandparents. And Roo. Roo is the boy in the pictures of Saylor when she was young. Roo is the son of her mother’s best friend. Roo is the boy who will become something more to her by the end of the summer. Saylor has to battle her father and his notions about the lake and her relatives as he struggles to let go and trust Saylor. She has to prove that she is not her mother and can embrace her new family without letting go of the old one. I didn’t cry as much as I expected to- which is a good thing. I want to spend a summer in one of Sarah Dessen’s settings, small towns where everyone knows everyone and the days are long and filled with memories. For now, I’ll have to settle for reading about them. Happy reading my friends!

The Cruel Prince

Carden, Carden, Carden. I kept hearing about this character and even received a pillowcase with his image on it, so I thought I should find out what he was all about. Well, Carden is the youngest son of a Fairy King. Don’t mistake these fairies with the cute little Tinkerbell variety. These are brutal, ruthless fairies who would slaughter their entire families for a chance at power. Then there’s Jude. She and her twin sister along with her older sister were kidnapped to fairy when their parents were murdered by Madoc, the Fairy General, who was her older sister’s father. They are humans living in the world of the fairies, where no one can lie but them and no one can be trusted. In a world of immortals, human life is frail and cheap. Jude wants nothing more than to become a real part of fairy. She loves it there, even as she fears it. But Jude has a way of antagonizing the royals, especially Carden. When she makes a deal with one of Carden’s brothers to help him take the throne, she finds herself on the wrong side of things. And possibly the only person who can get her out of trouble is Carden. He, of course, is willing to make a deal with her, but one rule of fairy is that making deals isn’t for the weak of heart or mind. When Jude double crosses Carden, she may find herself in a situation she can’t figure her way out of. I am glad I finally met Carden and look forward to seeing how he is going to take his revenge on Jude. If you love a good fairy tale or are a fan of Holly Black, check out this series. Happy reading my

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