ORIGIN – JESSICA KHOURY
Pia has grown up in a secret laboratory in the jungle. She
has always known she was genetically engineered to be
immortal and start a new race, and she has never
questioned the path her life will take. One day, however,
she discovers a hole in the compound, and meets Eio. As
their friendship grows, then love blossoms, Pia starts
learning more about her origins. Little does she realize the
deadly consequences of what she finds out.
This book is part science-fiction, part romance, and it will
leave you thinking about the questions it raises.
CRASH – LISA MCMANN
If you enjoyed McMann’s Wake trilogy, you might like to
try this. It’s the first book in a new series called Visions,
and it’s about a girl called Jules who keeps seeing the
same horrific recurring vision again and again. Gradually
more and more clues are revealed, and when Jules sees
the face of someone she loves in a body bag, she knows
she has to act and stop her vision from becoming real.
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BLOOD FAMILY – ANNE FINE
Edward hasn’t had a normal childhood. When he is four,
his mother’s boyfriend locks him up with his mother, and
rescue doesn’t come for another three years. When he is
released from his boarded-up prison, he is put into care,
but he never really fits in anywhere. When he discovers
his frightening resemblance to the monster who shut him
up, things start to unravel completely. Edward has to
decide whether he will let his blood determine who he
becomes . . .
BRIAR ROSE – JANA OLIVER
Briar Rose is tired of living in a small town full of
small-minded people. She is tired of her over-protective
parents, and furious with her bitter ex-boyfriend. It doesn’t
really seem like such a bad thing when he parents tell her
she is cursed and will go to sleep for a hundred years on
her 16th birthday. What she doesn’t expect is to wake up
in the middle of a twisted fairytale. Will she find her happy
ever after?
THRONE OF GLASS – SARAH J MAAS
This book has received lots of publicity, and is an
appealing mixture of fantasy, romance and action. The
main character is an 18 year old female assassin doing
time in the salt mines. When she is offered her freedom it
is at a price – she must represent the prince by fighting in
a to-the-death tournament. Little does she know more is
at stake than her life, and that her destiny is about to
unfold . . .
IN LOVE – CORA HARRISON
This book is the sequel to Debutantes, and would suit
those who like historical romance. It’s set in 1924, and
Daisy and Poppy are headed to London for the season.
They know they have to be brilliant debutantes so they can
marry well, but its hard not be distracted by the parties and
fashion of the big city. Will they be able to uphold their
family duty with so much temptation surrounding them?
THE FALL – CLAIRE MERLE
This follows on from The Glimpse, and is set in a future
world where society has been split into Pures and Crazies
according to the results of DNA testing. When Ana
discovers the tests have been faked she escapes her Pure
community and makes it to the protest camp and Cole.
She is determined to make a difference, but support for her
is divided and she finds herself taking bigger and bigger
risks
in
her
search
for
the
truth
.
.
.
CHASING THE VALLEY – SKYE MELKI-WEGNER
This book has been likened to The Hunger Games and The
Ranger’s Apprentice series. It tells the story of Danika, a
homeless girl struggling for survival. When the king bombs
her city she decides she has had enough, and she joins a
band of teenagers in their quest to find the Magnetic Valley,
a magical spot where the Kings weapons are useless.
Unfortunately Danika destroys a plane during her escape
from the city, making her a wanted fugitive. Now she is on
the run, unsure of whom she can trust. To make matters
more complicated, she discovers she has her own magical
abilities.
This is an exciting story of survival, magic and betrayal,
and is the first of three projected books.
GETTING OVER GARRETT DELANEY WITH CALM,
CHARM AND COFFEE BEANS – ABBY MCDONALD
If you like your books with a big helping of humour, you
might want to try this. Sadie has been in love with her best
friend Garrett for years, but you guessed it – he doesn’t
have a clue. When he reveals he has fallen in love with
someone else Sadie decides she needs to come up with the
plan of all plans to get over him.
This book is smart, funny, fast-paced and easy to relate to.
A very enjoyable read.
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET – JENNIFER ECHOLS
Bailey has always wanted to join a band, so when a
gorgeous guy invites her to do just that, she jumps at the
chance. Unfortunately, Bailey doesn’t want to tell anyone.
Her family are already mad at her, and they are paranoid
she is going to mess up her sister’s record company deal.
The thing is, Bailey reckons this might just be what she
really wants, and doesn’t she deserve a chance to find out?
This romantic drama is an easy read with a touch of
humour, perfect for relaxing with!
CRY
BLUE
MURDER
–
KIM
KANE
AND
MARION ROBERTS
If you like chilling mystery stories, you might like this. Celia
and Alice are best friends who live in increasing fear for
their lives. A killer is on the rampage in their hometown,
and he has been abducting girls their age. As clues start to
stack up as to whom the killer is, the danger increases.
Nobody knows who to trust, and the killer could be closer
than anyone thinks . . .
LAST STAND OF DEAD MEN – DEREK LANDY
This is the eighth book in the hugely popular Skulduggery
Pleasant series. In this installment, the war between the
Sanctuaries has arrived. Skulduggery and Valkyrie are
teaming up with the Dead Men to try to maintain the
balance of power, but Valkyrie is fighting her own internal
war as her own dark side tries to rise to the surface . . .
This book is the same mix of comedy, horror and adventure
as the others in the series.