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Midnight Frost by Jennifer Estep

In this book, Gypsy Gwen Frost faces yet another challenge.  Her friend is poisoned by a reaper and the only way to cure him is to get the ambrosia flower that grows in the Eir Ruins. Gwen and her other friends set off to retrieve the flower with the help of Covington, Gwen's cousin Rory Forseti and Rory's aunt Rachel Maddox. When they get there, the reapers ambush them and they fight to get the flower that will save their friend's life.

   

I like this book because it sets you on edge. It's just as good as the previous books in the series before it. It is full of surprises and humour. I recommend this book to anybody who loves adventure, suspense, mystery, and mythology.

Check it out! Midnight Frost by Jennifer Estep

United As One by Pittacus Lore

United As One is the 7th and final book in the I Am Number Four Series.  It's a must read action-packed fiction book surrounded by a fascinating plot that's sure to leave any reader wanting more. Full of cliffhangers and plot twists, this book will undoubtedly satisfy any book critic.

Growing up reading this series, I can truthfully say that the release of the next book was always a day to look forward to.
Overall, the series was fantastic, and United As One by Pitticus Lore has a perfect ending that tied all the books together in one final epic conclusion.

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Starting over sucks.

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring… until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.

And then he opened his mouth.

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something… unexpected happens.

The hot alien living next door marks me.

You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I’m getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.

If I don’t kill him first, that is.

Synopsis from: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12578077-obsidian

Reading Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout was one of the most entertaining books I've ever read. The banter between the two main characters is so addicting it made me want to read more. It's almost like an alien version of twilight, but it was written better and it has a stronger plot. I recommend this book to Sci-Fi fans and Twihards.

The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis is about the start of  the world of Narnia. In this first book of the series, Digory and Polly are curious and bored children who decides to venture into the connected attics of their homes. Unfortunately, they end up being transported into a magical hub with portals to different worlds. Over many other events, Digory, Polly, their Uncle and an evil queen end up in Narnia. Aslan, the lion and creator of Narnia sets Digory on a journey where he has to make a choice regarding the life and death of his mother. Ultimately, The Magician's Nephew is an easy read with the theme of greed and perseverance. This novel shows the results of being greedy vs. resisting greed.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a an easy and short fantasy book to read. I would also recommend this to anyone who wants to read the entire Chronicles of Narnia chronologically. I loved how this book explains the background story before the happenings in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. I loved all of the connections and revelations I made between these two stories!

The Martian by Andy Weir

Scientific advancement. Adventures. Logic. This is The Martian, and it is more of a comedy rather than a standard thriller. Set in the near future, the story involves an astronaut left behind on Mars. With about four years before anyone can get to him, he must find a way to create food and water.

Is this book realistic? Well, to grow food on Mars is fairly risky. And at one point the base depressurizes, but (as seen in the movie version for effect), not all the items get thrown out. Perhaps the concepts could be realistic, but safety should be taken into account. Maybe that's why the book says the base is designed to last thirty days...

Read The Martian by Andy Weir book to see how he handles the 'issue'.

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews

Greg Gaines only has one friend, Earl, all they do is make movies, their own twists on Coppola and Herzog cult classics.

Until Greg's mother forces him to revive his friendship with Rachel.

Rachel has been diagnosed with leukaemia--cue extreme adolescent awkwardness--but a parental decree has been issued and must be obeyed. When Rachel stops treatment, Greg and Earl decide to make her a film, but which turns into the Worst Film Ever and becomes a turning point in each of their lives

When I first started reading Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews, I was a bit iffy about it. At the start of reading this book I got uninterested in the beginning because it seemed a bit dull. But when I kept reading I felt so captivated because of the humorous writing and realism. If you compared it to The Fault in Our Stars you could see how diverse these 2 stories are. I would highly recommend this book to anyone to people who like real life stories or comedies.