Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Cover: Magic is dangerous--but love is more dangerous still.

When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.

Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What's more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own.

Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by--and torn between--two best friends: James, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length...everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world...and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.

Review: Clockwork Angel was delicious! I couldn't stop reading it! And when I wasn't reading it I was thinking about it! Each character holds a story of their own, they are true people with true problems, dilemma's and feelings! Clare shows and brings you into a new world thats entertaining and fantastically imagined! My heart ached for these characters! You will laugh, cry, scream, and possibly giggle with tension and excitement! READ THIS BOOK! And enjoy it! I give it ten out of ten stars! :)

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Cover: THE COLD. Grace has spent years watching the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf-her wolf-watches back. He feels deeply familiar to her, but she doesn't know why. THE HEAT. Sam has lived two lives. As a wolf, he keeps the silent company of the girl he loves. And then, for a short time each year, he is human, never daring to talk to Grace...until now. THE SHIVER. For Grace and Sam, love has always been kept at a distance. But once it's spoken, it cannot be denied. Sam must fight to stay human-and Grace must fight to keep him-even if it means taking on the scars of the past, the fragility of the present, and the imposssibility of the future.

Summary: Sam has watched Grace since he saved her from getting attacked by the wolves when she was younger. When he is human he never dares to talk to her, until he is shot in his last summer. Grace runs home to find him bleeding on her back porch. The two waste no time and begin their relationship immediatly. However, the two are fighting for the same goal-to keep Sam from changing. When the new wolf Jack starts to cause trouble and his nosy sister starts to ask to many questions things begin to heat up. In a rage Jack takes Sam, so could this be the end? Or will the curse Sam's been dealt be cured?

Review: I loved this book so much! There are no vampires which is a nice change and the characters start the novel with an already strong bond! I finished this whole book in like less than a weekend! Sam proved to be an emotional caring character instead of the doped up testosterone filled male leads we have been getting lately. And Grace proved to be a character that most girls can sympathize with and have an understanding of. I would give this book a nine out of ten! :)

The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries VOL. 1 Origins By L.J Smith, Kevin Willimason& Julie Plec

Cover: The year is 1864 and the Civil War rages on. But seventeen-year old Stefan Salvatore is fighting a battle all his own. Engaged to marry someone he does not love, Stefan falls for a mysterious girl named Katherine. With her gleaming curls and mischievous brown eyes, Katherine is beautifull and seductive... but she also harbors a dark secret: She's a vampire.                                                                                        Based on the popular CW TV show inspired by the bestselling novels, Stefan's Diaries reveals what really happened between Stefan, Damon, and Katherine--and how the Vampire Diaries love triangle began.

Summary: The cover summary explains it all. Set in the backdrop of a grand estate during the Civil War, three teenagers begin a love triangle in Mysic Falls Virginia, that will span all eternity. Stefan and his older brother Damon were very close, until they meet an extemely mysterious and beautifull 16 year old orphan, Katherine Pierce. Can Stefan keep his love for her while he is engaged to marry another girl? What does Damon, the more dominant but rebelious brother think of Katherine, and how far will he go to be with her? This story is filled with the answers you are looking for. Read to discover the fates of Damon and Stefan Salvatore and the deadly secrets introduced to them to carry for the rest of their lives.

Review: Again, love this book, no negative thoughts. One might hear the title of this book and assume the Vampire Diaries series is being dragged out too long, and the theme of vampires getting old. In my opinion, it is a very acceptable book and I enjoyed reading it in Stefan's perspective, and reading of his bond with his brother. I also believe the story line of this novel is still worth reading, and you're missing out if you don't give it a try. I rate this a 9/10.

Dear Canada: If I Die Before I Wake: The Flu Epidemic Diary of Fiona Macgregor by Jean Little

Cover: Thursday, October 24, 1918
              I can hardly bear to look at Fanny. She is grey and her breath rasps and gurgles and wheezes. She has lost pounds. Her face is all hollow and a dark colour. A bluish grey. That is one of the symptoms of this Flu, Aunt told us. Nobody is saying the word, but we all know. So many have died, but not my Fan. I will not leave her no matter what anyone says.
        LATER
             I cannot sit still unless I have something to do. Mostly hold onto Fanny's hand, but then she grows so restless and pushes me away. Whenever anyone comes near, though, she reaches for me again and clings for dear life. I feel as though I am made of glass and may fly apart into little sharp slivers. 

Summary: Fiona and her family are holding onto hope in the Fall of 1918. The Flu has pegged down members of Fiona's family causing the family to band together. As time progresses, Fiona finds out about a love triangle between her mother, father and aunt. She makes a plan to match her father and aunt together again. They marry shortly afterward making grandmother move out of the house.

Review: This novel is definatly a tear-jerker. I cried at so many different times in this novel that I ended up being a mess by the end of it !! But thats not saying that you shouldn't read it. I reccomend this book 100% !! The characters-especially Fiona and her sister Fanny-all share an interestingly tight bond that people will find enjoyable to read about !! I give this novel a seven point five out of ten !! :)

That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E Hinton

Cover: DOES GROWING UP HAVE TO MEAN GROWING APART?
          Since childhood, Bryon and Mark have been as close as brothers. Now things are changing. Bryon's growing up, spending a lot of time with girls, and thinking seriously about who he wants to be. Mark still just lives for the thrill of the moment. The two are growing apart-but holding on-until Bryon makes a shockig discovery about Mark. Then Bryon faces a terrible decision-one that will change both of their lives forever.

Summary: Mark and Bryon do everything together. But when Cathy makes a sudden reappearence and snags Bryon for herself the two begin to drift. Not to mention both had to get a job to bring money into the house. When Cathy's little brother M&M runs away from home for being made fun of Bryon is dragged into Cathy's world of sorrow and shame. When M&M is found doing acid in a hippy house and Mark is discovered selling drugs for cash, what will Bryon do? Will he crash or stand strong? Will he end up hurting the ones he loves the most in the world?

Review: I give this book a ten out of ten! A strong message was yet again portrayed in this coming of age novel. S.E Hinton surely proves herself a fabulous writer! The characters were easy to love and the book itself surely did make you want to cry and throw it against a wall! Definatly one of my favourites! :)

The Outsiders by S.E Hinton

Cover: A HEROIC STORY OF FRIENDSHIP AND BELONGING.

          Ponyboy can count on his brothers. And on his friends. But not much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up "greasers" like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect-until the night someone takes things too far.

Summary: Ponyboy is a greaser who lost both of his parents and is left living with his two brothers Darry and Sodapop. The boys are in a tight-knit group of friends that maybe considered a gang. When Johnny and Pony leave Two-bit after catching a double flick with Dally they fall asleep thinking in the lot. When Pony wakes up and gets himself home a fight insues between him nd Darry. Darry ends up hitting Pony causing him to run back to the lot to wake Johnny and run away. The two walk through the park to think and calm down when a gang of Socs appear to cause trouble. They try to drown Ponyboy and Johnny ends up stabbing a Soc to his death too make him stop. The two run away and must decide if they should stay in hiding or return and deal with the consequences.

Review: I give this book an outstanding thirteen out of ten! I enjoyed it very much and read it over and over and over again! S.E Hinton quickly became one of my favourite authors! The characters are amazing and interesting to boot. This novel is a perfect coming of age story and holds many meanings. :)

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Cover: About three things I was absolutely positive.
First, Edward was a vampire.
Second, there was a part of him-and I didn't how dominant that part might be-that thirsted for my blood.
And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.

Summery: Bella Swan decides to go stay with her father after her mother and step-father go on the road for his baseball carrer. When Bella arrives in Forks she meets the incrediable Edward Cullen who holds a deadly secret-he's a vampire. Soon enough Bella finds out about the Cullen's secret and her and Edward start a relationship. When playing baseball with the Cullens a set of Nomads come in and James-the tracker-begins his own personal game to kill Bella. Can the Cullen's end this fight before Bella's only hope is immortality?

Review: Both of us used to be Twi-hards and found ourselves moving on after a little while. That is not saying that the book was bad. We actually both enjoyed it, but the plot was easy to remember making this novel a little hard to read over and over again. I would put this book on the addictive bookshelf with a seven out of ten.