Archive for the ‘Family’ Category
Wicked Lovely
Title: Wicked Lovely Series
Author: Melissa Marr
Summary: Seventeen-year-old Aislinn, who has the rare ability to see faeries, is drawn against her will into a centuries-old battle between the Summer King and the Winter Queen, and the survival of her life, her love, and summer all hang in the balance.
Who will like it: If you’re into all things fae and slightly creepy then this series is totally for you.
If you like this, try these: Tithe Series by Holly Black, The Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa, Paranormalcy Series by Kiersten White, Wings Series by Aprilynne Pike, Ballad by Maggie Stiefvater
Tags: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, 5 out of 5 stars, Drama, Family, Fighting
Recommended by: Sam Matush, Youth Services Librarian
Graceling
Title: Graceling Series
Author: Kristin Cashore
Summary: In a world where some people are born with extreme and often-feared skills called Graces, Katsa struggles for redemption from her own horrifying Grace, the Grace of killing, and teams up with another young fighter to save their land from a corrupt king.
Who will like it: If you liked the Hunger Games and you also like fantasies then this is perfect for you, because it’s a great blend of both.
If you like this, try these: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder, The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare, Gemma Doyle Series by Libba Bray, Maximum Ride Series by James Patterson
Tags: Survival, Friends, Family, Adventure, Fantasy, 5 out of 5 stars, Fighting
Recommended by: Sam Matush, Youth Services Librarian
Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares
Title: Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares
Author: Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Summary: Told in the alternating voices of Dash and Lily, two sixteen-year-olds carry on a wintry scavenger hunt at Christmas-time in New York, neither knowing quite what–or who–they will find.
Who will like it: This is a great book for readers who really like to get to know their characters. Also good for those who like anticipating how inevitable scenes will play out.
If you like this, try these: Delirium by Lauren Oliver, You are Here by Jennifer Smith, Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt
Tags: 5 out of 5 stars, Adventure, Family, Mystery, Romance, Friends
Recommended by: Sam Matush, Youth Services Librarian
Dead to You
Title: Dead to You
Author: Lisa McMann
Summary: Having been abducted at age seven, abandoned, a foster child, and homeless, Ethan, is happy to be home until his brother’s suspicion and his own inability to remember something unspeakable from his early childhood begin to tear the family apart.
Who will like it: If you like tough, realistic situations then this one is for you.
If you like this, try these: Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King
Tags: Family, Fighting, Romance, High School, Drama, Friends
Recommended by: Sam Matush, Youth Services Librarian
Cinder
Title: Cinder
Author: Marissa Meyer
Summary: As plague ravages the overcrowded Earth, observed by a ruthless lunar people, Cinder, a gifted mechanic and cyborg, becomes involved with handsome Prince Kai and must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect the world in this futuristic take on the Cinderella story.
Who will like it: If you like fairytales and/or dystopian novels this is perfect for you.
If you like this, try these: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire, Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris, The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot, Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
Tags: Dystopian, Family, 5 out of 5, Science Fiction, Series, Romance
Recommended by: Sam Matush, Youth Services Librarian
The Scorpio Races
Title: The Scorpio Races
Author: Maggie Stiefvater
Summary: Nineteen-year-old returning champion Sean Kendrick competes against Puck Connolly, the first girl ever to ride in the annual Scorpio Races, both trying to keep hold of their dangerous water horses long enough to make it to the finish line.
Who will like it: If you like horses or understand the deep friendship you can have in a pet then this book is for you. Also, if you like girls who have guts then you will like it.
If you like this, try these: Black Horses for the King, Blood Red Horse, Blood Red Road, Daughter of the Centaurs
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Friends, Romance, Fighting, Pets
Recommended by: Sam Matush, Youth Services Librarian
The Luxe
Title: The Luxe Series
Author: Anna Godberson
Summary: The story of three girls’ lives at the turn of the century. Gossip Girl meets the 1900s. Drama, mystery, and a four-part series. You will fall in love with the characters located in old New York City on the upper East Side.
Why I picked it: 1900’s historical drama
Who will like it: Teenage girls and adult women who like to read drama.
If you like this, try these: Bright Young Things series, Flappers series
Tags: Drama, Romance, Family, Friends, History, Fashion, Series
Recommended by: Jessie J. (20-years old), Ringer Patron
Things Not Seen
Title: Things Not Seen
Author: Andrew Clements
Summary: Bobby Phillips uses a malfunctioning electric blanket and becomes invisible. Nobody knows how to bring Bobby back. His only hope may lie with his new friend Alicia, who is blind.
Who will like it: People who like books about invisibility.
If you like this, try these: Tangerine, Mind’s Eye, So B. It, Frindle
Recommended by: Cheryl O., Library Volunteer
Shadow Children
Series: Shadow Children
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Summary: Luke, as a third child in a society that only allows two children per family, must live in the attic hidden away. His glimpse of the outside through an air vent uncovers a friend and an adventure.
Who will like it: People who like books about secrecy.
If you like this, try these: Unwind, The House of Power, The Maze Runner
Recommended by: Cheryl O., Library Volunteer
Hunger Games
Series: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Summary: In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition played to the death, sixteen-year-old Katniss’s skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister’s place.
Why I picked it: The world Suzanne Collins creats and her characters are very realistic.
Who will like it: Everybody! I typically hate action books but LOVED this series.
If you like this, try these: Blood Red Road, The Maze Runner, Incarceron, Birthmarked
Recommended by: Megan P. (19-years old), Ringer Library Patron
