The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A Nielsen

Forget Game of Thrones, Read this series.  I have high school students who couldn't wait for the last installment of the series.  Heck, I couldn't wait for the final book.  It's smart, funny and full of adventure.  A good guy or gal read.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Oh my goodness!!! Right up there with Graceling.  I finished this book in a day.  My friend, Heather from Petunia's Place told me I must read this book and she was so right.  Check out the website that goes with the book.  I'm looking forward to reading the next book.  It has all the right elements, surprise, romance, mystery.

http://www.leighbardugo.com/books/

check out the trailers.

Son by Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry has create an amazing world with the Giver Series.  She enfolds all the main characters of the whole series and we see them in a fresh context.  It's about a mother's love and facing evil and peril.
The whole series is worth reading.

Spells by Aprilynne Pike

I'm enjoying reading this series.  This is book two, following Wings.

Wings by Aprilynne Pike

You will never look at fairy land again when you read this book.  I don't want to give away the surprise in the story.  It is a romance book as well with two love interests, one human boy and one fairy boy.  Welcome into the world of fairies.

Bulu: African Wonder Dog by Dick Houston

This is an amazing story of a little dog living in constant danger of the elements.  His owners are also very amazing and have set up a center for teaching about the animals and the dangerous of poaching.  These are the kinds of people you want to recognize as heros.  Great story.  Also good for middle school students to read.  Here is their website if you would like to learn about their center http://www.chipembele.org/

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

I would highly recommend this book to any fairytale fanatic!  It's a refreshing version of the Cinderella Story.  I'm looking forward to book 2.  You really care for the little cyborg.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

This book is up for 2015 California Young Reader's Medal.  This book has it all.  Romance, adventure and mystery.  I'm looking forward to the next installment of the second series.

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

I loved the dialogue between the two main characters. This story is well crafted.  It's the retelling of Beauty and the Beast.  I like that Nyx is not a goody saintly gal but one with anger and craftiness.  The characters are well developed.  This book was recommended to me by Heather who has great taste in books.  She works at Petunia's Place, an independent book store.  Gotta love the indies!  Thanks Heather for recommending this book.  I bought it the same time as I bought Defy.  Great reads.  My students are loving the two books.

Defy by Sara B Larson

If you like Graceling, you'll love this story as well.  Strong characters and great plot.  Really enjoyed reading and look forward to the next book.  The students who borrowed my copy of the book also enjoyed and read in a few days.  My friend Heather for Petunia's Place got me to borrow this book.  I love when Heather works at Petunia's because she has a great connection for Young Adult books!
Thanks Heather, looking forward to your next suggested title.

Seizure by Kathy Reichs

You have to suspend your belief system on this one because the main character comes off a little to smart.  It's a fun adventure but once in a while, I find myself rolling my eyes.  Good for middle school grades.

Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver

Book trailer on Liesl & Po  Another amazing story by Lauren Oliver.

It's about death.  But it's about life. A child loses her mother long ago and after her father re-marries, he too passes away.  Liesl almost loses hope, trapped and alone in the attic.  Until Po comes along.

This story is masterfully crafted.  After finishing the book and reading the afterword by the author, you learn about the deep influence that resulted in this touching story.  A must read!

Before I fall by Lauren Oliver

When I first started the book, I didn't like Samantha. I thought she was shallow and why was I reading this book.  And the as we went through the same day over and over again, you start to understand her and why she is the way she is.

Also Lauren Oliver has a great talent for cobbling words together to make an amazing story. I'm a fan!

The Diviners by Libba Bray

I heard this book on audio and was well worth it.  Great story looking forward to the next in the series.
This is the web site to watch a book trailerhttp://thedivinersseries.com/#!/page=Book/Videos

Pawn by Aimee Carter

OMG! great story with lots of twists and turns.  If I had a dinner party, I'd invite Aimee Carter and have her talk about her writing and story ideas. Brilliant.  I know I keep reading dystopian stories and this one is a page turner.  Worth the read.

Starters by Lissa Price

The story line of this book is a page turner.  There are some weak moments in the story but it's entertaining.  Lots of surprises.

Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTM2B14ntCE is the youtube video for this book.  It's kind of cute.  If you like steam punk.  Okay if you love steam punk then this is the book for you.  It's entertaining if you are a reader.  It won't be for everyone.

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

I read this because my teen neighbor talked about how she loved this book and that she's not a reader but this book made her want to read.  I listened to the audio version.  It's set in the "80's when I was a teen.  It's a very realistic story and sometimes because of the desperation in Eleanor's life it can get painful to read.  I would say this would be a great story for mature students.  Very mature students.  It's a great story.  If you like John Green books, then this would be a story you would enjoy as well.

The Lucky Ones by Anna Godbersen

This is the last book in the series.  It takes you into the 1920's with Jazz, guns and trouble.
It's a fun read if you like the time frame.

A Time of Miracles

This is a story that would fit in with high school social studies readings.  It's an amazing journey that takes us into the world of refugees.  It is told simply and elegantly.  A must read.

Hit Just Right by Katherine Hengel

Line Up by Alex Kuskowski

No Easy Race by Katherine Hengel

Fighting the Legend by Andrew Bacskai

Martha Speaks: Funny Bone Jokes and Riddles by Susan Meddaugh

Tomorrow's Transportation: Green Solutions for Air, Land & Sea by Malinda Miller

The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde

Starters by Lissa Price

School Spirits by Rachel Hawkins

Rachel Hawkins writes the stories that entertain.  She knows how to reach her teen audience and they won't be disappointed.  A good addition for any reading library.

Virals By Kathy Reichs

Pivot Point by Kasie West

Fearless by Cornelia Funke

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Alvin Journeyman by Orson Scott Card

What if history was filled with magic?  America and Europe are so not the same.

The Fake Date by Ayshia Monroe

Diva by Jillian Larkin

Go back in time and indulge in a fun read.

Vixen by Jillian Larkin

Sharpe's Enemy by Bernard Cornwell

Doon by Corp & Langdon

Loosely based on the musical Brigadoon.  It's a fun read if you are looking for magical teen romance.

The Cardturner by Louis Sachar

This is an unusual book.  It's basically about bridge.  Now having said that, if you look past the game of bridge, it's a great story.  It's not an easy story to get into because there is lots of information about bridge.  If you like bridge.... great.  If you don't,  just skip the bridge parts.

The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind by Meg Medina

Bossypants by Tina Fey

Tina Fey makes me laugh.  I thank her for this gift.  It's a lovely treat to hear her read her book.  Wait, is she really reading her book or is she just recalling what she wrote?  Hmmm.  Either way, a great book to enjoy.  oh wait ... yes I know it's still not Young Adult or Children's Literature but sometimes it's just fun to read someone's life story.

If You Ask Me by Betty White

Okay so it's not Young Adult or even Children's Lit but who doesn't love the childlike spirit of impishness of Betty White.  Seriously, hear her audio books.  It's lovely to hear.  Thanks Betty!

The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury

This book is read in many high schools.  I hadn't read it until this month.  Actually, I listed to it using an audiobook.  It's smartly written and the stories are well crafted.

Witch & Wizard by James Patterson

The Grass is Always Greener by Jen Calonita

I really like this series.  A good addition to any library.

Strings Attached by Judy Blundell

This is a story that is highly unpredictable.  I love that!  It's so realistic.  If you've read What I saw and How I Lied by the same author then you know this will be a good read.  Enjoy.  Does not disappoint.

Odd and the Frost Giant by Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman knows how to tell a story.  Love the adventure and how Loki get's everyone into trouble.

Under the Jolly Roger by L A Meyer

It's a treat to hear the audio book.  The actress brings each
character to life.  Great fun and also some serious dangers.
And of course a love interest involved.  A must read!

Bloody Jacky: Curse of the Blue Tattoo by L A Meyer

This is a great series to read.  I'm listening to the series audio books and what a treat.  The actress reading the books really brings each character to life.  This is a great addiction.  Looking forward to reading the whole series.  I would love to meet the author.

Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy by L.A. Meyer