Scott Westerfield
The Last Days
Razorbill: 2007
sequel to Peeps
New York City seems to be destructing as rats, cats, and evil worms have people fleeing the city. People who are suffering from a disease react violently to their friends and possessions. Moz meets Pearl one night as they rescue a special guitar being thrown from an apartment by such a person. Joined by some off beat characters they form a band. Their "new sound" soon gets them a record deal. Moz begins to suffer symptoms of the disease and their first gig results in massive disaster. Rescued by some Peeps, the band may be the key to saving not only the city but the world.
At first, it was hard to relate this book to Peeps. However, as the reader finds out more and more about the events in New York City, you will recognize the connections. Westerfield brings the characters all together in a satisfying conclusion. Readers of Peeps won't want to miss this book.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
Nich & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Alfred A. Knofp: 2006
Nick and Norah meet at a music club when he grabs her and kisses her to show his old girlfriend he's not still in love with her. The kiss sparks some feelings between them and thus begins their night in New York City as they face their pasts and wonder what the future could hold for them.
With the music scene as the backdrop, this story of finding love and acceptance is filled with teen drama and will keep you reading as Nick and Norah stay out all night. Some coarse language will not detract from the interesting characters that have been created here.
Nich & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Alfred A. Knofp: 2006
Nick and Norah meet at a music club when he grabs her and kisses her to show his old girlfriend he's not still in love with her. The kiss sparks some feelings between them and thus begins their night in New York City as they face their pasts and wonder what the future could hold for them.
With the music scene as the backdrop, this story of finding love and acceptance is filled with teen drama and will keep you reading as Nick and Norah stay out all night. Some coarse language will not detract from the interesting characters that have been created here.
Monday, March 9, 2009
The Mortal Instruments Series
Cassandra Clare
City of Bones
Simon Pulse: 2007
Book One
Clary has begun to see things that others can't see and witnesses a murder. The bizarre thing is that the body disappears before her eyes. She finds out that there are Shadowhunters, warriors trained to kill demons that inhabit the earth. When one of the demons attempts to kill Clary, she starts to discover that her life is not what she thought it is. With her mother kidnapped by the evil Valentine, Clary sets out to find the Mortal Cup in order to bargain for her mother's life with the help of Jace, a Shadowhunter, and Simon, her human bestfriend.
Filled with lots of twists, this story is perfect for fantasy lovers. Werewolves, warlocks, and vampires are just a few of the characters that fill the pages with bloody battles. Like me, you'll want to read Book Two to see what happens next!
City of Bones
Simon Pulse: 2007
Book One
Clary has begun to see things that others can't see and witnesses a murder. The bizarre thing is that the body disappears before her eyes. She finds out that there are Shadowhunters, warriors trained to kill demons that inhabit the earth. When one of the demons attempts to kill Clary, she starts to discover that her life is not what she thought it is. With her mother kidnapped by the evil Valentine, Clary sets out to find the Mortal Cup in order to bargain for her mother's life with the help of Jace, a Shadowhunter, and Simon, her human bestfriend.
Filled with lots of twists, this story is perfect for fantasy lovers. Werewolves, warlocks, and vampires are just a few of the characters that fill the pages with bloody battles. Like me, you'll want to read Book Two to see what happens next!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Night Road
A. M. Jenkins
Night Road
Harper Teen: 2008
Cole has been called to New York City by Johnny to help with a problem. As a hemevore, he survives by drinking blood, and now he has been summoned to help a new heme learn how to survive. Cole must face his past and his own demons as he attempts to teach Gordon the proper way to feed and not attract attention to himself. Cole, Gordon, and another heme Sander embark on a road trip that results in a stray heme finding them. When Cole's thirst overtakes him, his carelessness leads to problems that he hadn't imagined.
Readers who enjoyed Jenkins' book Repossessed will enjoy the unusual problems that he creates for his characters. Those who enjoy vampire stories will find this a good read.
Night Road
Harper Teen: 2008
Cole has been called to New York City by Johnny to help with a problem. As a hemevore, he survives by drinking blood, and now he has been summoned to help a new heme learn how to survive. Cole must face his past and his own demons as he attempts to teach Gordon the proper way to feed and not attract attention to himself. Cole, Gordon, and another heme Sander embark on a road trip that results in a stray heme finding them. When Cole's thirst overtakes him, his carelessness leads to problems that he hadn't imagined.
Readers who enjoyed Jenkins' book Repossessed will enjoy the unusual problems that he creates for his characters. Those who enjoy vampire stories will find this a good read.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
James Patterson
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
2008 Iowa High School Award Nominee
Max has problems that a regular teenager doesn't have. She is the leader of five children. If that weren't enough, she and the children are mutants. They are the result of experiements that crossed them with bird DNA. Having escaped from the lab where horrible tests were done on them, the kids are just trying to survive when Erasers find them and kidnap Angel the youngest bird child. Max and the others set out to rescue her and find out what is going on.
This is a fast paced book with a lot of action and twists. Max is a strong and compelling character who struggles with her own wants and the demands her fate has laid on her.
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
2008 Iowa High School Award Nominee
Max has problems that a regular teenager doesn't have. She is the leader of five children. If that weren't enough, she and the children are mutants. They are the result of experiements that crossed them with bird DNA. Having escaped from the lab where horrible tests were done on them, the kids are just trying to survive when Erasers find them and kidnap Angel the youngest bird child. Max and the others set out to rescue her and find out what is going on.
This is a fast paced book with a lot of action and twists. Max is a strong and compelling character who struggles with her own wants and the demands her fate has laid on her.
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