Madison Library District
Choice Awards
TEEN FICTION NOMINEES FOR 2017
Voting has ended for 2017.
Find all the nominees below.
Winners
1. The Hammer of Thor
by Rick Riordan
Thor’s hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon–the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds …
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2. Harry Potter and
the Cursed Child
by J.K. Rowling
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry …
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3. The Crown
by Kiera Cass
When Eadlyn became the first princess of Illéa to hold her own Selection, she didn’t think she would fall in love with any of her thirty-five suitors. She spent …
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4. Death Weavers
by Brandon Mull
Cole is about to face his biggest peril yet. Since arriving in the Outskirts, Cole and his friends have fought monsters …
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5. The Girl Who Drank the Moon
by Kelly Barnhill
Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the …
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6. Fridays with the Wizards
by Jessica Day George
Celie and her friends and family are back in the Castle, safe and sound. But there’s still the problem of Wizard Arkwright. What do you do with an evil wizard …
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7. The Hidden Oracle
by Rick Riordan
After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disorientated, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now …
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8. The Siren
by Kiera Cass
Years ago, Kahlen was rescued from drowning by the Ocean. To repay her debt, she has served as a Siren ever since, using her voice to lure countless strangers …
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9. Calamity
by Brandon Sanderson
When Calamity lit up the sky, the Epics were born. David’s fate has been tied to their villainy ever since that historic night. Steelheart killed his father. Firefight stole his heart. And now …
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10. Lodestar
by Shannon Messenger
Sophie Foster is back in the Lost Cities–but the Lost Cities have changed. The threat of war hangs heavy over her glittering world, and the Neverseen are …
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Other Nominees
Cruel Crown
by Victoria Aveyard
Queen Coriane, first wife of King Tiberias, keeps a secret diary—how else can she ensure that no one at the palace will use her thoughts against her? Coriane recounts her heady …
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Glass Sword
by Victoria Aveyard
Mare Barrow’s blood is red—the color of common folk—but her Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court …
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Crooked Kingdom
by Leigh Bardugo
When you can’t beat the odds, change the game. Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn’t think they’d survive. But …
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Passenger
by Alexandra Bracken
Becket, walking her dog one winter evening, fears it’s an abandoned baby left out in the cold. But it is something else—something evil—and it tricks Becket into opening a doorway to …
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The Fever Code
by James Dashner
Once there was a world’s end. The forests burned, the lakes and rivers dried up, and the oceans swelled. Then came a plague, and fever spread across …
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United as One
by Pittacus Lore
The Mogadorians have invaded Earth. Their warships loom over our most populated cities, and no country will risk taking them head on. The Garde are all that …
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Empire of Storms
by Sarah J. Maas
The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and …
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Heartless
by Marissa Meyer
Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she …
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Stars Above
by Marissa Meyer
The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories—and secrets—that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding …
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The Beauty of Darkness
by Mary E. Pearson
Lia has survived Venda—but so has a great evil bent on the destruction of Morrighan. And only Lia can stop it. With war on the horizon, Lia has no …
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The Winner’s Kiss
by Marie Rutkoski
War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it with untrustworthy new allies and the empire as his enemy. Though he has convinced himself that he no longer loves Kestrel, Arin hasn’t …
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Salt to the Sea
by Ruta Sepetys
World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, many with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and …
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Firstlife
by Gena Showalter
Tenley “Ten” Lockwood is an average seventeen-year-old girl…who has spent the past thirteen months locked inside the Prynne Asylum. The reason? Not her obsession with …
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The Raven King
by Maggie Stiefvater
All her life, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love’s death. She doesn’t believe in true love and never thought this would be a problem, but as her …
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The Last Star
by Richard Yancey
The enemy is Other. The enemy is us. They’re down here, they’re up there, they’re nowhere. They want the Earth, they want us to have it. They came to …
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1. The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
Thor’s hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon–the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds.
But this time the hammer isn’t just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can’t retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn.
Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer’s return is the gods’ worst enemy, Loki–and the price he wants is very high.
book 2 in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Emily rated it ★★★★.
2. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.
While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.
book 8 in the Harry Potter series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Miranda rated it ★★★★ and said “Overall, I really did enjoy this one…”
Bekka rated it ★★★★ and said “A great addition to the series! Its really fun to revisit characters that are so well known and beloved. I think the suspense and scary aspects were very well done. Having it be a play was a tiny bit disappointing, just because I would have enjoyed the fuller story that you get with a novel. This would sure be fun to see on stage, though! A must read for any Harry Potter fan!”
Amy rated it ★★★★ and said “I was really hesitant to start this book (like, REEAAAALLLLLY hesitant). I was worried it wouldn’t “fit” in the HP world. I was pleasantly surprised. It did have some, for lack of a better word, “sequel-itis” to it but seeing as how it is meant for the stage I understand it was needed to bring things back to help the audience be more engrossed. It was a bit predictable, but entertaining and really enjoyed being with Harry and the gang again.”
3. The Crown by Kiera Cass
When Eadlyn became the first princess of Illéa to hold her own Selection, she didn’t think she would fall in love with any of her thirty-five suitors. She spent the first few weeks of the competition counting down the days until she could send them all home. But as events at the palace force Eadlyn even further into the spotlight, she realizes that she might not be content remaining alone.
Eadlyn still isn’t sure she’ll find the fairytale ending her parents did twenty years ago. But sometimes the heart has a way of surprising you…and soon Eadlyn must make a choice that feels more impossible—and more important—than she ever imagined.
book 5 in The Selection series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Vivian rated it ★★★★ and said “For a satisfying ending to this series of 5 (and then some), 4 stars.
There were a lot of loose ends to tie up and some messes to clean up, a few surprises, but all-in-all the princess conducted herself well and pulled it off.”
Patty rated it ★★★★★.
4. Death Weavers by Brandon Mull
Cole is about to face his biggest peril yet.
Since arriving in the Outskirts, Cole and his friends have fought monsters, challenged knights, and battled rampaging robots. But none of that has prepared them for Necronum.
In this haunting kingdom, it’s hard to tell the living from the dead, and secret pacts carry terrifying risks. Within Necronum lies the echolands, a waystation for the departed where the living seldom venture.
Still separated from his power, Cole must cross to the echolands and rely on his instincts to help rescue his friends. With enemies closing in, Cole risks losing everything to find the one thing that might save them.
book 4 in the Five Kingdoms series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Emily rated it ★★★★★.
Amy rated it ★★★★★.
Mary rated it ★★★★.
5. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind and gentle. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster named Glerk and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, Fyrian. Xan rescues the abandoned children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey.
One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. Xan decides she must raise this enmagicked girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. To keep young Luna safe from her own unwieldy power, Xan locks her magic deep inside her. When Luna approaches her thirteenth birthday, her magic begins to emerge on schedule — but Xan is far away. Meanwhile, a young man from the Protectorate is determined to free his people by killing the witch. Soon, it is up to Luna to protect those who have protected her — even if it means the end of the loving, safe world she’s always known.
Newbery Medal 2017
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Bekka rated it ★★★★★ and said “What an absolutely beautiful book!! I thoroughly enjoyed this fantasy for kids. It has so many lovely moments, even in the hardships that the characters face. I LOVED the witch, Xan, and how her storyline develops through the course of the book. Antain is fantastic! Such a great character! And of course Luna – she is the star and main character. Her growth is fun and tragic and lovely and heartbreaking. Glerk and Fyrian are both very memorable and great friends throughout the book. This is a modern classic that will stand the test of time, and a very well deserved Newbery winner!”
Miranda rated it ★★★★.
Cathy rated it ★★★.
6. Fridays with the Wizards by Jessica Day George
Celie and her friends and family are back in the Castle, safe and sound. But there’s still the problem of Wizard Arkwright. What do you do with an evil wizard?
Especially when he escapes from his cell, but doesn’t leave the Castle!
Now it’s up to Celie, with the help of her wizard brother Bran and her griffins, to track down Arkwright and get rid of him for good!
book 4 in the Castle Glower series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Emily rated it ★★★★★ and said “This is my favorite of the series so far!”
Mary rated it ★★★★.
8. The Siren by Kiera Cass
Love is a risk worth taking.
Years ago, Kahlen was rescued from drowning by the Ocean. To repay her debt, she has served as a Siren ever since, using her voice to lure countless strangers to their deaths. Though a single word from Kahlen can kill, she can’t resist spending her days on land, watching ordinary people and longing for the day when she will be able to speak and laugh and live freely among them again.
Kahlen is resigned to finishing her sentence in solitude…until she meets Akinli. Handsome, caring, and kind, Akinli is everything Kahlen ever dreamed of. And though she can’t talk to him, they soon forge a connection neither of them can deny…and Kahlen doesn’t want to.
Falling in love with a human breaks all the Ocean’s rules, and if the Ocean discovers Kahlen’s feelings, she’ll be forced to leave Akinli for good. But for the first time in a lifetime of following the rules, Kahlen is determined to follow her heart.
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Lorna rated it ★★★★ and said “I quite enjoyed this one. The romance was nice and the main character, Kahlen, was a lovely girl, or I guess I should say siren. She was beautiful inside and out because she was so caring and unselfish. It was interesting to have the ocean be one of the main characters. Love is what this book is all about – not only romantic love, but love for family and close friends as well.”
9. Calamity by Brandon Sanderson
When Calamity lit up the sky, the Epics were born. David’s fate has been tied to their villainy ever since that historic night. Steelheart killed his father. Firefight stole his heart. And now Regalia has turned his closest ally into a dangerous enemy.
David knew Prof’s secret, and kept it even when Prof struggled to control the effects of his Epic powers. But facing Obliteration in Babilar was too much. Once the Reckoners’ leader, Prof has now embraced his Epic destiny. He’s disappeared into those murky shadows of menace Epics are infamous for the world over, and everyone knows there’s no turning back. . . .
But everyone is wrong. Redemption is possible for Epics – Megan proved it. They’re not lost. Not completely. And David is just about crazy enough to face down the most powerful High Epic of all to get his friend back. Or die trying.
book 3 in The Reckoners series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Emily rated it ★★★★★ and said “Waaaaaaa!!!! What a ride! I find myself hoping that there’s more to come, as it ended on something of a cliffhanger, but in reality, the most important things have been wrapped up. Such a great series! I’m excited to get into more of Sanderson’s writing.”
Miranda rated it ★★★★ and said “This was a great wrap-up to the trilogy. There was plenty of action and the technology, fighting, and escape tactics were well written. David and Megan have an interesting relationship, but it works for this story. The big twist in the end as David is able to talk to Firefight and learn more about how powers work was well done. Everything was tied up nice and neat with all of the loose ends explained. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.”
Hayden rated it ★★★★★.
10. Lodestar by Shannon Messenger
Sophie Foster is back in the Lost Cities–but the Lost Cities have changed. The threat of war hangs heavy over her glittering world, and the Neverseen are wreaking havoc.
The lines between friend and enemy have blurred, and Sophie is unsure whom to trust. But when she’s warned that the people she loves most will be the next victims, she knows she has to act.
A mysterious symbol could be the key–if only she knew how to translate it. Every new clue seems to lead deeper into her world’s underbelly and the Black Swan aren’t the only ones who have plans. The Neverseen have their own Initiative, and if Sophie doesn’t stop it, they might finally have the ultimate means to control her.
book 5 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Vivian rated it ★★★★ and said “Still a huge fan of this series. So glad there are more volumes in the works to look forward to. Especially as this one ended on a cliff-hanger. The author does a great job filling in the blanks if it’s been awhile since you read the last volume.”
Cruel Crown by Victoria Aveyard
Discover the truth of Norta’s bloody past in these two revealing prequels to #1 New York Times bestseller RED QUEEN.
Queen Song
Queen Coriane, first wife of King Tiberias, keeps a secret diary—how else can she ensure that no one at the palace will use her thoughts against her? Coriane recounts her heady courtship with the crown prince, the birth of a new prince, Cal, and the potentially deadly challenges that lie ahead for her in royal life.
Steel Scars
Captain Farley was raised to be strong, but being tasked with planting the seeds of rebellion in Norta is a tougher job than expected. As she travels the land recruiting black market traders, smugglers, and extremists for her first attempt at an attack on the capital, she stumbles upon a connection that may prove to be the key to the entire operation—Mare Barrow.
book .1 and .2 in the Red Queen series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Miranda rated it ★★★ and said “The first story was more enjoyable. I really liked getting thst inside glimpse of the queen. The second one was harder to get into and keep track of..”
Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard
If there’s one thing Mare Barrow knows, it’s that she’s different.
Mare Barrow’s blood is red—the color of common folk—but her Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court tries to control.
The crown calls her an impossibility, a fake, but as she makes her escape from Maven, the prince—the friend—who betrayed her, Mare uncovers something startling: she is not the only one of her kind.
Pursued by Maven, now a vindictive king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other Red-and-Silver fighters to join in the struggle against her oppressors.
But Mare finds herself on a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying to defeat.
Will she shatter under the weight of the lives that are the cost of rebellion? Or have treachery and betrayal hardened her forever?
book 2 in the Red Queen series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Natalie rated it ★★★★.
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
When you can’t beat the odds, change the game.
Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn’t think they’d survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they’re right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope.
As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz’s cunning and test the team’s fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city’s dark and twisting streets―a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.
book 2 in the Six of Crows series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Emily rated it ★★★★★ and said “I have no words for how broken I am right now, and this book is to blame. I loved it.”
Miranda rated it ★★★★ and said “This took me a little bit to get into, but then the characters were there and doing their thing. This continues on from the last book, and I had a struggle trying to remember exactly what was happening, but the first few chapters helped to bring it all back fairly quickly. Kaz and Inej’s growth as individuals and as a couple really set the tone for the rest of the story.”
Mary rated it ★★★★★.
Passenger by Alexandra Bracken
It starts with a cry in the night.
Becket, walking her dog one winter evening, fears it’s an abandoned baby left out in the cold. But it is something else—something evil—and it tricks Becket into opening a doorway to another realm, letting a darkness into our world, a corruption that begins transforming Philadelphia into a sinister and menacing version of itself…but only at night.
The changes are subtle at first, causing Becket to doubt her senses and her sanity. But soon the nightmarish truth is impossible to deny: By day, the city is just a city, but at night it literally comes alive with malevolent purpose. Brick and steel become bone, streetlights turn into gallows, and hungry alleys wait to snare mortal victims. Terrified citizens huddle indoors after dusk, as others succumb to the siren song of the night, letting their darker sides run wild.
Once, Becket’s biggest problems were living up to her police commissioner father’s high expectations and a secret crush on her best friend’s boyfriend. Now she must find a way to survive and protect her loved ones…before the darkness takes her as well.
book 1 in the Passenger series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Miranda rated it ★★★★ and said “What a great new series from Bracken! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect going into this one, but it has great world building and the characters are fully develeoped and likeable. Plus the cover is fabulous.”
Mary rated it ★★★★ and said “Interesting time travel story. Major cliffhanger, so I must read and/or listen to the next!”
The Fever Code by James Dashner
Once there was a world’s end.
The forests burned, the lakes and rivers dried up, and the oceans swelled.
Then came a plague, and fever spread across the globe. Families died, violence reigned, and man killed man.
Next came WICKED, who were looking for an answer. And then they found the perfect boy.
The boy’s name was Thomas, and Thomas built a maze.
Now there are secrets.
There are lies.
And there are loyalties history could never have foreseen.
This is the story of that boy, Thomas, and how he built a maze that only he could tear down.
All will be revealed.
book .6 in The Maze Runner series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Patty rated it ★★★.
United as One by Pittacus Lore
The Garde didn’t start this war, but they’ll do whatever it takes to end it once and for all. . . .
The Mogadorians have invaded Earth. Their warships loom over our most populated cities, and no country will risk taking them head on. The Garde are all that stand in the way, but they’ll need an army of their own to win this fight.
They’ve teamed up with the US military, but it might not be enough. The Garde need reinforcements, and they’ve found them in the most unexpected place. Teenagers from across the globe, like John Smith’s best friend, Sam, have developed abilities. So John and the others must get to them before the Mogs, because if they don’t their enemies will use these gifted teens for their own sinister plan.
But after all the Mogadorians have taken from John—his home, his family, his friends, and the person he loves most—he might not want to put any more lives in danger. He’s got nothing left to lose, and he’s just discovered he has been given an incredible new Legacy. Now he can turn himself into the ultimate weapon. So will he risk his life to save the world, or will he realize that power in numbers will save us all?
book 7 in the Lorien Legacy series
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don’t.
With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side, and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, and dark forces become poised to claim her world, the only chance for salvation will lie in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.
Aelin will have to choose what—and who—to sacrifice if she’s to keep the world of Erilea from breaking apart.
book 5 in the Throne of Glass series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Emily rated it ★★★★★ and said “I am completely gutted. “
Miranda rated it ★★★★★.”
Amy rated it ★★★★.”
Heartless by Marissa Meyer
Long before she was the terror of Wonderland—the infamous Queen of Hearts—she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.
Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next queen.
Then Cath meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the king and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship. Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.
In her first stand-alone teen novel, the New York Times-bestselling author dazzles us with a prequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Miranda rated it ★★★★ and said “First off – MARISSA MEYER! I don’t know that she can go wrong. Definitely a great new read for her fans, and a new take on a new tale. The magic of Alice is found in this book, but it takes form in its own way, shaping the characters and the storyline as it goes. Meyer is a master at creating in-depth characters and settings that bring her stories to life. It was so easy to see the different scenes, including the magical tea party Cath attends. Cath is such a strong heroine, complete in her own right, and her relationship with her friends shows what she values. I loved the glimpses into the world of Alice, while still maintaining a unique tale full of intrigue and danger. This seems to be a standalone title, though I’m sure we would all be willing to read more of Cath’s story. Recommended for fans of Meyer’s other works and other retold tales.”
Natalie rated it ★★★★ and said “Heartless shook me up. Marissa Meyer did a great job recreating Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland and all of his characters. I loved all the characters: Jest, Catherine, Hatta, and Mary Ann. I was sucked into Wonderland and couldn’t get out until I finished the book. It was an emotionally draining book. I felt like I was with Catherine every step of the way, and felt every emotion with her. I desperately rooted for her every step of the way.”
Amy rated it ★★★★.”
Stars Above by Marissa Meyer
The enchantment continues….
The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories—and secrets—that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer? When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realize their destinies?
With nine stories—five of which have never before been published—and an exclusive never-before-seen excerpt from Marissa Meyer’s upcoming novel, Heartless, about the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, Stars Above is essential for fans of the bestselling and beloved Lunar Chronicles.
book 4.5 in The Lunar Chronicles series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Rebekah rated it ★★★★★ and said “I truly loved every bit of this. Everything Marissa Meyer contributes to the world of Cinder just makes me love it more. I especially love how individual and three-dimensional all of her characters are. None of them feel like carbon copies or flat archetypes. A particular favorite story in here was “The Little Android.” Absolutely brilliant and clever and poignant!.”
Emily rated it ★★★★★ and said “Loved this collection of stories! It gave some great insight into how those beloved characters became who they were.”
Miranda rated it ★★★★ and said “These stories are the perfect complement for the books in the series. And what a great wedding!”
Bekka rated it ★★★★ and said “Very fun! These great stories add another layer of depth to this wonderful series.”
The Beauty of Darkness by Mary E. Pearson
Lia has survived Venda—but so has a great evil bent on the destruction of Morrighan. And only Lia can stop it.
With war on the horizon, Lia has no choice but to assume her role as First Daughter, as soldier—as leader. While she struggles to reach Morrighan and warn them, she finds herself at cross-purposes with Rafe and suspicious of Kaden, who has hunted her down.
In this conclusion to The Remnant Chronicles trilogy, traitors must be rooted out, sacrifices must be made, and impossible odds must be overcome as the future of every kingdom hangs in the balance.
book 3 in The Remnant Chronicles series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Miranda rated it ★★★★★.
Leslie rated it ★★★★.
The Winner’s Kiss by Marie Rutkoski
Some kisses come at a price.
War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it with untrustworthy new allies and the empire as his enemy. Though he has convinced himself that he no longer loves Kestrel, Arin hasn’t forgotten her, or how she became exactly the kind of person he has always despised. She cared more for the empire than she did for the lives of innocent people—and certainly more than she did for him.
At least, that’s what he thinks.
In the frozen north, Kestrel is a prisoner in a brutal work camp. As she searches desperately for a way to escape, she wishes Arin could know what she sacrificed for him. She wishes she could make the empire pay for what they’ve done to her.
But no one gets what they want just by wishing.
As the war intensifies, both Kestrel and Arin discover that the world is changing. The East is pitted against the West, and they are caught in between. With so much to lose, can anybody really win?
book 3 in The Winner’s Trilogy series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Emily rated it ★★★★1/2 and said “Powerful ending to the series. I thought the way things finished up were genius. I loved the way both Kestrel and Arin grew throughout the series. Definitely one I’ll recommend.”
Mary rated it ★★★★.
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, many with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths converge en route to the ship that promises salvation, the Wilhelm Gustloff. Forced by circumstance to unite, the three find their strength, courage, and trust in each other tested with each step closer to safety.
Just when it seems freedom is within their grasp, tragedy strikes. Not country, nor culture, nor status matter as all ten thousand people—adults and children alike—aboard must fight for the same thing: survival.
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Mary rated it ★★★★★ and said “Beautiful characters caught in the tragedies of war.”
Lorna rated it ★★★★1/2 and said “Reading a book about war is never easy or pleasant. Really, though, what better way to learn history than through stories. This one is very well done.”
Patty rated it ★★★★.
Firstlife by Gena Showalter
Tenley “Ten” Lockwood is an average seventeen-year-old girl…who has spent the past thirteen months locked inside the Prynne Asylum. The reason? Not her obsession with numbers, but her refusal to let her parents choose where she’ll live — after she dies. There is an eternal truth most of the world has come to accept: Firstlife is merely a dress rehearsal, and real life begins after death.
In the Everlife, two realms are in power: Troika and Myriad, long-time enemies and deadly rivals. Both will do anything to recruit Ten, including sending their top Laborers to lure her to their side. Soon, Ten finds herself on the run, caught in a wild tug-of-war between the two realms that will do anything to win the right to her soul. Who can she trust? And what if the realm she’s drawn to isn’t where the boy she’s falling for lives? She just has to stay alive long enough to make a decision …
book 1 in the Everlife series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Miranda rated it ★★★★.
Natalie rated it ★★★★.
The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater
All her life, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love’s death. She doesn’t believe in true love and never thought this would be a problem, but as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she’s not so sure anymore.
book 4 in The Raven Cycle series
Ratings and Reviews from the Librarians
Emily rated it ★★★★★ and said “I feel perfectly satisfied after finishing this. What a fantastic series!”
Miranda rated it ★★★★ and said “A great end to a great series. I got a little lost in the middle of this one, but through my own lack of attention. The writing was the same as always and the story had a great resolution.”
Bekka rated it ★★★★ and said “A great ending to this fantastic series! I wish she would have done a bit more on the “After” parts, but overall I was quite satisfied with how it all ties up. I’ll be sad to leave this world!”
Mary rated it ★★★★ and said “A very nice way to end the cycle.”
The Last Star by Richard Yancey
The enemy is Other. The enemy is us.
They’re down here, they’re up there, they’re nowhere. They want the Earth, they want us to have it. They came to wipe us out, they came to save us.
But beneath these riddles lies one truth: Cassie has been betrayed. So has Ringer. Zombie. Nugget. And all 7.5 billion people who used to live on our planet. Betrayed first by the Others, and now by ourselves.
In these last days, Earth’s remaining survivors will need to decide what’s more important: saving themselves…or saving what makes us human.
book 3 in The 5th Wave series
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