Friday, August 28, 2015
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Books for Now & Later
Even though school is back in full-swing, I'm still doing as much reading as I can, so let me update you with a few books that might interest you.
First up is Epic Fail, by Claire LaZebnik. This is a stand-alone novel about Elise Benton, who has recently moved with her family to LA when her mom took the job as principal of fancy Coral Tree Prep School. When Elise's older sister Juliana starts dating Chase, Elise gets thrown together with the school's elusive heart-throb, Derek, who happens to be Chase's best friend and the son of ultra-famous movie stars. Unfortunately for them, they don't always get along, especially when Elise befriends Derek's enemy, Webster Grant. Constantly pulled back and forth between liking and hating Derek, Elise isn't really sure what to think. But when forces work against Juliana and Chase, Elise and Derek join together to try to help them...and that may just be the nudge they need to find a relationship for themselves. This was a really light read - often funny and pretty entertaining. If you're looking for a fun romance, you'd probably like Epic Fail. I checked this out through MCPL's Overdrive, and you can find it on their shelves, as well.
Next up, is book number 2 in Bree Despain's Into the Dark trilogy, The Eternity Key. Book number one, The Shadow Prince, introduced us to Haden, son of the king of the Underworld, and Daphne, a girl whom Haden was supposed to bring back to the Underworld. Without giving too much away for those who have not yet read the first book, Haden's and Daphne's story continues as they fight against the powers that want to keep them apart, and against those that want to bring war to the Underworld. This series is based on Greek mythology and is full of action, adventure, and some romance too. I'm looking forward to the conclusion of this trilogy, which should be out sometime next summer. You can find both The Shadow Prince and The Eternity Key on the shelves at MCPL.
Next up is a book that I read thanks to NetGalley. The Secret Fire, by C.J. Daugherty and Carina Rozenfeld is due to be released on September 3rd. In this story, we meet Sasha Winters, a French teenager who can't die until his 18th birthday. Until that time, he can throw himself off buildings, be stabbed, shot, or whatever...and he'll recover and live. But...his time is growing short, because his 18th birthday is only a few weeks away. We also meet Taylor Montclair, a normal English girl whose path crosses with Sasha's when one of her teacher's asks her to tutor him in English online. Sasha and Taylor soon discover that they have connections that go beyond tutoring - Taylor may be the key to saving his life. If you like action and adventure, you'll like The Secret Fire, but I'll warn you, you'll be left hanging at the end of this first book, because it's the first in a series.
I was also able to read The One Thing, by Marci Lyn Curtis, thanks to NetGalley. This stand-alone book is due to release on September 8th. Maggie Sanders has been blind for the last six months, and she doesn't want anybody's pity. In fact, she goes to outrageous lengths to prove that she's okay, which lands her in hot water...and causes her to have a probation officer. While visiting her probation officer, Maggie meets Ben, a 10-year old boy with a big personality - and she can see him. Hoping this means her sight is going to return, she befriends Ben and hopes for the best. Ben's older brother, Mason, lead singer of Maggie's favorite new band, suspects that she can see and that she's just using Ben to get to him. This book is at turns, both hilarious and heartbreaking. I absolutely loved it. Look for it after September 8th!
Finally, let me tell you about Edgewater, by Courtney Sheinmel. This is another title I read courtesy of NetGalley and will be released on September 8th, as well. In Edgewater, we meet Lorrie Hollander, whose family was once rich, but as things stand, are now most definitely not. After Lorrie's mother ran off 12 years ago, leaving Lorrie and her sister in their aunt's care, their lives and their home, called Edgewater, are literally falling to ruin. When Lorrie befriends a famous Senator's son, Charlie, who is living in a neighboring home for the summer, it's all she can do to keep of the pretense that everything is okay in her life. What Lorrie doesn't know is that there are deep and dark secrets between her family and Charlie's...and as all secrets do, they eventually come to light. This is a dark and emotional mystery that will keep you guessing. Keep an eye out for this one after September 8th.
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