City of Glass

Summary: To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters -- never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight.

As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadow-hunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadow-hunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her new found powers to help save the Glass City -- whatever the cost?

Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the final installment of the New York Times bestselling trilogy The Mortal Instruments.

What I thought: Well once again all I have to say is WOW. I gave this one 5 stars as well. That's 5 stars for every book in the series so far. I am so glad that there is going to be a fourth book!! The way this one ends I would have been ok with it being the end of the series but I am so glad that it is not. This is a series that I don't ever want to end. I love it. I think this book made up for the relationship that I was made about in the first book. One thing that made me mad in this book was Jace was kind of a jerk to Clary. He was only acting that way to keep her safe but still he really hurt her and so did Isabelle in this book. Isabelle was looking out for Jace but she took it a little to far.

City of Ashes

Summary: Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magicall...more Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go -- especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil -- and also her father.

To complicate matters, someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. Is Valentine behind the killings -- and if he is, what is he trying to do? When the second of the Mortal Instruments, the Soul-Sword, is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor arrives to investigate and zooms right in on Jace. How can Clary stop Valentine if Jace is willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father?

What I thought: WOW!!! I gave this book 5 stars!!! I keep loving these books more and more and I have to say that these might be some of the greatest characters I have read about in a long time from a YA series. I love how it's not just the main characters that stand out it's all of them. Jace and Clary are amazing but I have to say that without everyone else the story would be lacking something. I don't know that I have ever read a series that needs everyone that you put into it. So....on to the story. I love watching Clary and Jace jump right into everything and anything without thinking about what could go wrong. And wherever you have Clary and Jace you have Isabelle, Alec, Simon and Magnus.

Crescendo

I won a free copy of Crescendo. I need to get my hands on Hush, Hush. I ordered it but now I have to wait patiently for it to come in.

Summary: The sequel to the New York Times Best selling phenomenon, Hush, Hush!

Nora should have know her life was far from perfect. Despite starting a relatio

...more The sequel to the New York Times Best selling phenomenon, Hush, Hush!

Nora should have know her life was far from perfect. Despite starting a relationship with her guardian angel, Patch (who, title aside, can be described anything but angelic), and surviving an attempt on her life, things are not looking up. Patch is starting to pull away and Nora can't figure out if it's for her best interest or if his interest has shifted to her arch-enemy Marcie Millar. Not to mention that Nora is haunted by images of her father and she becomes obsessed with finding out what really happened to him that night he left for Portland and never came home.

The farther Nora delves into the mystery of her father's death, the more she comes to question if her Nephilim blood line has something to do with it as well as why she seems to be in danger more than the average girl. Since Patch isn't answering her questions and seems to be standing in her way, she has to start finding the answers on her own. Relying too heavily on the fact that she has a guardian angel puts Nora at risk again and again. But can she really count on Patch or is he hiding secrets darker than she can even imagine?

A touch of Dead

Summary: Every Sookie Stackhouse short story ever written—in one special volume—from the New York Times bestselling author.

New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris has re-imagined the supernatural world with her “spunky” (Tampa Tribune) Southern Vampire novels starring telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse. Now, for the first time, here is every Sookie Stackhouse short story ever written—together in one volume.

Stories include “Fairy Dust,” “One Word Answer,” “Dracula Night,” “Lucky,” and “Giftwrap.”

What I thought: Well I don't really think I cared for these stories much. I loved the series but this just wasn't the same. The only one I liked was Dracula Night and maybe Giftwrap. Maybe it's just me but I'm glad I didn't buy this book to keep with my collection of Sookie books.

City of Bones

Summary: When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder - much less a murder commi...more When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder - much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing - not even a smear of blood - to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?

This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know....

Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

What I thought: I loved this book but I don't think I like the relationship part. I really didn't want it to work out that way. I loved Jace and I have to say he is my favorite character. I didn't like Alec or Isabelle at first but by the end of the book they grew on me. I liked Simon at first but he screwed up and I don't really care as much for him at the end. I can't wait to start the next book and see what I think of everybody in the end.

Shadow Kiss

Summary: Rose Hathaway knows it is forbidden to love another guardian. Her best friend, Lissa-the last Dragomir princess-must always come first. Unfortunately, when it comes to gorgeous Dimitri Belikov, some rules are meant to be broken...

But since making her first Strigoi kills, Rose hasn't been feeling right. Something dark has begun to grow in her mind, and ghostly shadows warn of a terrible evil drawing nearer to the Academy's iron gates. And now that Lissa and Rose's sworn enemy, Victor Dashkov, is on trial for his freedom, tensions in the Moroi world are higher than ever.

Lying to Lissa about Dimitri is one thing but suddenly there's way more than friendship at stake. The immortal undead are on the prowl, and they want vengeance for the lives that Rose has stolen. In a heart-stopping battle to rival her worst nightmare, Rose will have to choose between life, love, and the two people who matter most..but will her choice mean that only one can survive?

What I thought: Well I loved this book. It is my favorite of the series so far and I have to say the next one really needs to hurry up and get brought back to the library. The ending was....well I couldn't get it out of my head. I started reading another book right after and even tho the other book had my interest right away when I closed it I kept thinking about the ending of this book. It's not very often that I have this happen to me.

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Dark Reunion

Summary: In the fourth and final installment, Elena Gilbert rises from the dead to recreate the powerful vampire trio.

What I thought: Well I was so happy that Bonnie was a bigger part in this book. I love her character and I really think she made this book the best one in the series. I loved watching Bonnie try to prove that she is tough and she can handle what is going on. She really wants to do everything that she can do to help but no one really lets her cause they think she is....well not big enough and strong enough. I think you finally get to see more of Meridith as well which was good since she is just kind of there in the other books. Damon turns out to be one of the good guys in the end which made me very happy!!!

The Fury

Summary: Tormented after losing the beautiful Elena, Stefan becomes determined to end the feud with his brother--no matter the cost. But mocking Stefan and Elena, Damon laughs in the face of doom.

What I thought: I keep hoping the Damon will come thru in the end. Keeping my fingers crossed. I love Bonnie in this book and I am starting to think that she is going to end up with Matt (I really hope that she does). Meridith is well I'm starting to like her more as the series goes on but I don't think she will ever be one of my favorites. Caroline annoys me she is acting like Elena used to act at the beginning of the series and hope that she doesn't stay in the books....sounds kind of mean of me but if you are going to lose a character it should be her. She can move away if that makes it any better. I'm almost done with the last book and can't decided if I am going to read Vampire Diaries The Return or not....I might give the series a little break so I can think about it.

The Struggle

Summary: In this second volume in the popular series, Damon is determined to make pretty Elena Gilbert his queen of darkness. He would even kill his own brother to possess her. But Stefan, desperate for the power to destroy Damon, succumbs to his unquenchable thirst for human blood.

What I thought: I'm really liking this series. Bonnie and Matt are my two favorite characters. It seems that vampires are either self loathing or kind of evil anymore. Stefan is self loathing and Damon is evil...kind of. You really don't know how he is going to act from one minute to the next. Elena kind of brings out the best in him...I think he wants to be what she needs him to be. Which is interesting to read about. You have this ruthless killer who tries to be good even though it doesn't always work for him.

Goblet of Fire

Summary: You have in your hands the pivotal fourth novel in the seven-part tale of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup with Hermione, Ron, and the Weasleys. He wants to dream about Cho Chang, his crush (and maybe do more than dream). He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for a hundred years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. Unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal--even by wizarding standards. And in his case, different can be deadly.

What I thought: This is one of my favorite book in the series. I always feel so bad for Harry Potter when his names gets put in the Goblet. I also feel bad for Hermione when Mrs. Weasley isn't as nice to her as she used to be because she thinks Hermione is messing with Harry's heart. I love the part where Harry tells her that Hermione isn't his girlfriend. I really does amaze me everything I have forgotten in the books because of how different the movies are.

The Battle of the Labyrinth

Summary: Percy Jackson's fourth summer at Camp Half-Blood is much like his previous three—high-octane clashes with dark forces, laced with hip humor and drama. Opening with a line for the ages—The last thing I
wanted to do on my summer break was blow up another school—this
penultimate series installment finds Percy, Annabeth and the satyr
Grover furiously working to prevent former camp counselor Luke from
resurrecting the Titan lord Kronos, whose goal is to overthrow the gods.
When the heroes learn that Luke can breach Camp Half-Blood's security
through an exit from Daedalus's Labyrinth, they enter the maze in search
of the inventor and a way to stop the invasion. Along the way they
encounter a lifetime supply of nightmare-inducing, richly imagined
monsters. Grover's own quest to find the lost god Pan, meanwhile,
provides a subtle environmental message. Percy, nearly 15, has girl
trouble, having become something of a chick magnet. One of Riordan's
strengths is the wry interplay between the real and the surreal. When
the heroes find Hephaestus, for instance, he's repairing a Toyota,
wearing overalls with his name embroidered over the chest pocket. The
wit, rousing swordplay and breakneck pace will once again keep kids
hooked.

What I thought: Well these books keep more then kids hooked. I love watching them grow up as the story continue. I can't wait to see what happens between Annabeth and Percy!! It really reminds me of the Harry Potter series. I can't wait to keep reading and see what happens

Guilty Pleasures

Summary: Anita Blake may be small and young, but vampires call her the Executioner. Anita is a necromancer and vampire hunter in a time when vampires are protected by law--as long as they don't get too nasty. Now
someone's killing innocent vampires and Anita agrees--with a bit of
vampiric arm-twisting--to help figure out who and why.

Trust is a luxury Anita can't afford when her allies aren't human. The city's most powerful vampire, Nikolaos, is 1,000 years old and looks like a
10-year-old girl. The second most powerful vampire, Jean-Claude, is
interested in more than just Anita's professional talents, but the
feisty necromancer isn't playing along--yet. This popular series has a
wild energy and humor, and some very appealing characters--both dead and
alive.

What I thought: Everything I have read by Laurell Hamilton I have loved!!! She writes these characters that you can't help but fall for...I really wish I could live in the world that she creates! I love Jean-Claude. I really wish he would have been in more of the book tho. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!!!

Lucky

Summary: In a memoir hailed for its searing candor and wit, Alice Sebold reveals how her life was utterly transformed when, as an eighteen-year-old college freshman, she was brutally raped and beaten in a park near
campus. What propels this chronicle of her recovery is Sebold's
indomitable spirit - as she struggles for understanding ("After telling
the hard facts to anyone, from lover to friend, I have changed in their
eyes"); as her dazed family and friends sometimes bungle their efforts
to provide comfort and support; and as, ultimately, she triumphs,
managing through grit and coincidence to help secure her attacker's
arrest and conviction. In a narrative by turns disturbing, thrilling,
and inspiring, Alice Sebold illuminates the experience of trauma victims
even as she imparts wisdom profoundly hard-won: "You save yourself or
you remain unsaved."

What I thought:

I listened to this book and Alice Sebold is the one narrating
it. I think that makes it more....emotional hearing her talk about it. it amazed me how different things are for the victim now a days. They seemed to back it easy on the accused in her case. I was so happy when she won her case! Even tho that wasn't the end of it for here. It affected the rest of her life. So many things that she ended up doing that I don't think she would have done otherwise. Her so called friends should be ashamed of themselves. Everyone started to treat her differently. They all acted like he wanted it to happen.