Best Teen & Young Adult Vampire Fiction
All six books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series, now available in a collectible paperback boxed set. She is the coauthor of The Bane Chronicles with Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson and Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy with Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, and Robin Wasserman, as well as The Shadowhunter’s Codex, which she cowrote with her husband, Joshua Lewis.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Having the 5 book series is an outstanding way to read the series as it is convenient to open one book and keep going through all five as if in one book."
"Really enjoyed the book as it was more detailed than the new show."
"Love these books and the set definitely saved me some money!"
"Package came in great condition."
"However, after finishing the fifth book I was still wondering where the story was going... so many unfinished stories that are waiting to be told."
"Great priced set."
"As a serious and avid reader I didn't know what to expect from this series. I had seen the movie and thought that was actually not bad so I figured I would read the books."
"I love these books!!!"
Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga and The Host .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I am going to try to review this book on its merits and ignore the good and bad hoopla surrounding Meyer's cult following. That said, what I did like about Twilight was the heft...it was a quick read but long so I felt like I got my money's worth. But reading it myself I can see how the forbidden love between Bella and Edward would appeal to such teen angst."
"I think I've reviewed this already, but I'm doing it again cause I LOVE this series SO MUCH!!!!"
"First love is all about those over the top feelings, feeling as if THIS one person is the person for you, that you can't live without them-and Meyer tells Isabella Swan's and Edward Cullen's tale by conveying those emotions surprisingly well. I can see why teenage girls/boys and even adults have flocked to this series-it's doing what Harry Potter did for younger kids, and as the mother of two teenagers I am ALL for that."
"Honestly, I was dissapointed in the movies because for one, I am what some call a "book purist" (which means that if it is not like the book, I am not fond of it). However, with Young Kim's artwork, she drew the characters exactly how Stephenie Meyer had described them in the book."
"Some of the conflicts and "mystery" are contrived, but...it;s like a fluffy movie you watch only for entertainment value, not to make you think- a guilty pleasure. Twilight is my guilty pleasure, and I am not ashamed. I am also glad Edward is really 100, because I don't have to feel guilty about being smitten with a fictional character who is also underage. Read this for it's entertainment value."
Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife have led her to the ultimate turning point. The astonishing, breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions. Great love stories thrive on sacrifice.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The movies fell far short but part of that was the actress who portrayed Bella."
"The book was as always amazing, descriptive and decisive."
"This book is the one that keeps me wanting to start reading the first book all over again."
"Excellent fourth book in the series bellow finally gets what she truly wants in many ways, and more things happen, then could ever be anticipated."
"Great conclusion to a great series."
"Switching between Jacob's point of view and Bella's was an interesting but necessary twist."
"A lot of people have read the first twilight book and hate the series, but if you can make it past the first, the other books in the twilight series are much more interesting."
"I felt like its execution was rather rushed, the author covers a lot of ground in terms of plot events, but doesn't really develop a lot of them, and then seems to throw in sort of random events and details that don't really contribute to the forward motion of the story. While I liked the idea of switching to a different perspective while Bella is home bound and can't do much, I thought the way Jacob's voice was written was rather heavy-handed in terms of using different vernacular to distinguish him from Bella, making him rather crude and unrefined."
Best Horror
“This gripping thriller grabs readers from the first few pages and sweeps them along to the rousing finale.”— Booklist. “I very much need to be dead.”. These are the chilling words left behind by a man who had everything to live for—but took his own life. In the aftermath, his widow, Jane Hawk, does what all her grief, fear, and fury demand: find the truth, no matter what. But all their power and viciousness may not be enough to stop a woman as clever as they are cold-blooded, as relentless as they are ruthless—and who is driven by a righteous rage they can never comprehend. Jane Hawk’s story continues in The Whispering Room . Koontz has created [a] wonderful character in Jane Hawk. sleek and highly realized action, developed characters, and more twists and turns than any two ordinary novels combined. amongst Dean Koontz’s finest contemporary work.” — Mystery Scene “A proven specialist in action scenes, Koontz pulls off some doozies here. Perhaps Koontz’s leanest, meanest thriller, this initial entry in a new series introduces a smart, appealing heroine who can outthink as well as outshoot the baddest of bad dudes.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review). readers will clamor for more tales involving Hawk and her quest for justice. an inspired choice for a protagonist, by far the strongest part of a reliably entertaining book by the perennial bestselling author. Action, zippy dialogue and a winning character at the center of the book, part of a new series by Koontz.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune “In this era of stingy text-message prose, Mr. Koontz is practically Shakespeare. The Silent Corner brims with both action and emotion.” — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Vintage Dean Koontz: paranoia-fueled suspense . sleek and highly realized action, developed characters, and more twists and turns than any two ordinary novels combined. Perhaps Koontz’s leanest, meanest thriller, this initial entry in a new series introduces a smart, appealing heroine who can outthink as well as outshoot the baddest of bad dudes.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review). “This gripping thriller grabs readers from the first few pages and sweeps them along to the rousing finale.” — Booklist. The man who gave us unbelievable characters in the past has now given us a brand new one that will, hands-down, become another fan favorite. Dean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirits of their goldens, Trixie and Anna.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I looked forward to each new book and went to second hand book stores to find ones that I didn’t have or hadn’t read. It’s been a few years since I’ve done that and when I saw this new book I remembered how much I enjoyed his books."
"Instead he’s crafted Jane Hawk, an FBI operative, who is forced to go rogue when she stumbles upon a plot conjured by a mad scientist. Jane, with her husband dead at the hands of this evil faction and her son in hiding, must singlehandedly keep one step ahead of her pursuers and the FBI who are tracking down one of their own who’s stepped over the line. This is a heart pounding chase with good being pursued by evil which is Koontz trademark metaphor and what he does best."
"Once upon a time, I read every Dean Koontz book I could get my hands on. I even went to the library and got the books under his pen name (Leigh Nichols). I’ve ventured back and have found that I liked the last couple of books."
"Jane, a FBI agent is 27 years old. Her husband was fine, happy so why? She becomes a rogue FBI agent because now she is sure her husband didn't commit suicide."
Best Teen & Young Adult Mermaid Fiction
Books by Anna Banks: The Syrena Legacy Of Poseidon (Book 1) Of Triton (Book 2) Of Neptune (Book 3). “A refreshing story filled with vibrant characters, feisty humor, and an irresistible romance.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Anna Banks really surprised me with Of Poseidon and I actually fell in love with this story about a chapter into the book. Galen and Emma meet on a beach for the first time and while they both feel an instant connection something goes terribly wrong. Emma can communicate with fish and can stay under water for long periods of time. He is the Prince over the Triton family and he is almost compelled to follow the rules and have everyone fall in line with them, which of course Emma never does. It’s a constant back and forth and one of the reasons why their romantic relationship takes so long to form. I loved the jealousy Galen felt around Emma when she was hanging out with other guys of when he stalked her on her date which was hilarious. Plus mythology was thrown in and Ann Banks certainly did a fine job of creating such a great and compelling story. He doesn't have to look up to know the sizzling sound in the kitchen is from Rachel spitting her pineapple juice into the hot skillet. Want to, I mean-" If a Syrena could drown, this is what it would feel like.”. Swoon: "His mouth covers mine, cutting me off."
"It has a similar feel to the Paranormalcy series by Kiersten White. They are fun supernatural YA with young female protagonists whose lives completely change. The mermaids...or rather Syrena as they prefer to be called...were interesting. Some things I had to leave my marine biology degree behind and just accept the world Banks created. It confused me, especially when I would first pick up the book and not realize whose chapter it was."
"First Thoughts. Well, I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of- Of Triton but I had yet to read of Poseidon. My Thoughts. First off, you guys should know I just finished Of Poseidon like two minutes ago, literally. Of Poseidon is a story about a girl named Emma, who is just an average high school student. Upon their first touch both can tell there is an instant connection, but Galen notices that she might be more than the average student. I'm pretty sure I read his description multiple times so that I could have the perfect picture in my head. I could read a book with just their interaction and I'm pretty sure by the end I will have abs from laughing so hard. I got so excited when I read that, being an African American myself we are not really represented that much in YA books so I was leaping with joy with this bit of information. I had no idea I was even near the end so when I caught sight of the last sentence I was ready to flip my page and nothing was there. If you are a fan of laughing out loud, swoon worthy boys and mermaids, then I recommend Of Poseidon to you!!!"
Best Teen & Young Adult Werewolf & Shifter Fiction
All six books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series, now available in a collectible paperback boxed set. She is the coauthor of The Bane Chronicles with Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson and Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy with Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, and Robin Wasserman, as well as The Shadowhunter’s Codex, which she cowrote with her husband, Joshua Lewis.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Having the 5 book series is an outstanding way to read the series as it is convenient to open one book and keep going through all five as if in one book."
"Really enjoyed the book as it was more detailed than the new show."
"Love these books and the set definitely saved me some money!"
"Package came in great condition."
"However, after finishing the fifth book I was still wondering where the story was going... so many unfinished stories that are waiting to be told."
"Great priced set."
"As a serious and avid reader I didn't know what to expect from this series. I had seen the movie and thought that was actually not bad so I figured I would read the books."
"I love these books!!!"