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The Alchemyst Book Review
Michael Scott's novel The Alchemyst creates a world of pure originality. With a mix of magic, mythology, and real historical figures, The Alchemyst should not be missed.
Young Adults Searching for Meaning
Young adult literature often features religion as a theme to show the struggles and confusion during adolescence. Here are three teen books that portray religious themes.
Best Christmas Gifts for Twilight Fans
Finding the perfect Christmas gift for the Twilight fan who has all of the books and DVD's may be a challenge but these New Moon and Twilight inspired gifts are a hit.
Review – Savvy by Ingrid Law
This fun middle-grade novel will captivate boys and girls alike with adventure, powers, danger, and everything else that comes along with a thirteenth birthday.
A Guide to New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
Stephenie Meyer's four-book Twilight Saga has turned into a worldwide phenomenon, and the Nov. 20 release of the New Moon movie has a following of its own.
The Trouble With Liberty – Kristin Butcher
Popular and pretty, Liberty enjoys being the center of attention and will do almost anything to get her way. Even stealing boyfriends and accusing a teacher of rape.
What to Read After Twilight
Twilight is one of the most successful books series in recent memory. Below is a list of excellent books to move onto after Twilight.
Review – Dog Walker by Karen Spafford-Fitz
Want to make money fast and attract girls? Turk's your man. But his dog-walking business goes awry when his muscle-bound locker neighbor muscles in on the action.
Twilight Saga Leads to Relationship Breakdowns
Dumped because of Twilight? You are not alone. "Why can't he be more like Edward?" is becoming a common cry among female internet users.
Review – Cracked by Michele Martin Bossley
Teen sleuth Trevor and friends Robyn and and Nick haunt the bobsleigh run at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, AB to solve a mystery of sabotaged sleds and counterfeiting.
Review – Laggan Lard Butts by Eric Walters
Sam and his friends campaign to have the school team changed from "Lairds" to "Lard Butts". Their mischievous scheme has some startling (and touching) outcomes.
Review – Chat Room by Kristin Butcher
Linda hides behind her nick in the school chat rooms, despite warnings from her friend Janet. The other chatters are fellow students. The chat rooms are safe. Right?
Coffeehouse Angel by Suzanne Selfors Book Review
Coffeehouse Angel, no matter how naive at times, hits the right notes.
Jellicoe Road – Melina Marchetta
Australian author Melina Marchetta's teen novel is glimpse into the tumultuous life of a girl who must discover more about her past to save her future.
Review - Spike and Dru Pretty Maids All in a Row
Spike and Dru spent a century together before they went to Sunnydale and met Buffy. In 1940 the pair were hired by a demon to destroy the Slayer forever
Review – Queen of the Slayers by Nancy Holden
Buffy and her friends are about to realise that shutting down the Sunnydale Hellmouth and defeating The First were only the start of their problems.
The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
This gripping sci-fi trilogy offers teen and adult readers a story that is an enthralling combination of action, personality, drama, politics and suspense.
A Conversation With Julie Prestsater
Julie Prestsater's first novel features a smart high school freshman who's in love with a senior football player.
Mergers by Steven L. Layne
Steven L. Layne has written many books for young people. Mergers is his second book for young adults.
Perfect Fifths by Megan McCafferty
The last book in the Jessica Darling series falls flat and its slow pace will throw off fans, but the ending should provide closure to readers.
Fifteen Years Old and Already Published
Melissa Burmester started writing novels when she was only twelve years old. Now, three years later, she's the proud author of the book, Ginger High.
Generation Dead by Daniel Waters
Teens in America are dying, but aren't staying dead. Yup, it's a case of girl meets zombie in Daniel Waters' debut novel.
The Reformed Vampire Support Group – Book Review
Catherine Jinks subverts literary tropes in her new novel, where being a vampire isn't all it's cracked up to be. In fact, it's a bit like the flu. An eternal flu.
Popular Science Fiction Titles for Young Adults
Young adults love fantasy and science fiction novels, but more than just sci fi fans will appreciate the fantasy world created by Scott Westerfeld in his Uglies trilogy.
The Demon's Lexicon - Book Review
The Demon's Lexicon twists and turns through modern-day England in a fast-paced urban fantasy rife with interesting characters, complex relationships, and powerful magic.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer The Lost Slayer Books
Buffy, freshman, is determined to take control of her slaying and her life. She jumps 5 years into the future where she encounters a very dangerous vampire, Rupert Giles
Dark Guardian #2: Full Moon by Rachel Hawthorne
Rachel Hawthorne's Dark Guardian series was off to a great start with book one - Moonlight. And the second book, Full Moon, was even better.
Review of Bluestar's Prophecy by Erin Hunter
'Bluestar's Prophecy' will give fans of Erin Hunter's warriors series insight into the cat who lead Thunder Clan when the warrior cat series started with 'Into the Wild'.
Twilight Book Written by Stephanie Meyer
Belle has moved from Phoenix to Forks, and whilst trying to make new friends, and settle into a new school she meets the mysterious and beautiful Edward Cullen.
City of Glass Ends the Mortal Instrument Series
City of Glass completes the story of Shadowhunters Jace Wayland and Clary Fray in a battle that joins Nephilim with Downworlders against Valentine and his demons.
The Mortal Instrument Series Continues
As the second book in the Mortal Instrument series, City of Ashes continues the story of Shadowhunters Jace Wayland and Clary Fray.
Need by Carrie Jones
Need by Carrie Jones is a climactic fantasy novel for teens that explores the world of werewolves and pixies.
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
The first book in the Mortal Instrument series by Cassandra Clare, City of Bones introduces Downworld, a place filled with angels, demons, and everything in between.
King Dork by "Dr Frank" Portman
Frank Portman's irony and humor, paired with a complicated, mysterious and completely engrossing plot, make this book an intelligent and entertaining read for all!
Melissa Marr's Fragile Eternity
Seth Morgan makes the ultimate sacrifice to be with his girlfriend, the Summer Fairy Court Queen, Aislinn.
Edward Cullen Versus Jacob Black
This article will look at the pros and cons of Edward and Jacob, the rivals for Bella Swan's affections in Stephanie Meyer's Twilight saga novels.
Dark Guardian #1: Moonlight by Rachel Hawthorne
Ever since the 2005 release of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, books about vampires have been surging the teen book market.
Me, the Missing and the Dead, by Jenny Valentine
A story about loss, memory, and how people fill the gaps of absence.
Recommended Teen Science Fiction
Science Fiction books are the best books for teens looking for something new, exciting and a little different from the current crop of Twilight clones.
Review of The Forest of Hands and Teeth
This bleak zombie apocalypse novel is proof that young adult literature can be just as poignant, terrifying, and at times, beautiful as anything on the adult bookshelves.
The Baby-sitters Club Series
Ann M. Martin's Baby-sitters Club series is one of the most popular and successful girls book series, and fans still enjoy reading about this group of close friends.
Book Review — The Looking Glass Wars
Frank Beddor's The Looking Glass Wars takes elements and characters from Alice in Wonderland and re-imagines them into a new story about the power of imagination.
Great Young Adult Science Fiction for Girls
These teen novels are a great introduction to science fiction for girls of all ages, with strong female leads and similarities to popular teen books like Gossip Girl.
The Summoning and The Awakening
Adult vampire writer Kelley Armstrong has tackled a new genre-teen books. And teenagers are certainly glad she did.
SLOB, by Ellen Potter
SLOB is a quirky, sometimes sad and often funny story that will surprise readers until the very last page. Absolutely nothing is what it seems.
Books to Read After Stephenie Meyer's Twilight
For Twilight fans who can't get enough of the dangerous romance between Edward Cullen and Bella Swan there's no better read than these classic novels
Review of The London Eye Mystery
Author Siobhan Dowd's second novel is a mystery that is gripping and touching, featuring a hero who is afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome.
Melissa Marr's Ink Exchange
High school junior Leslie gets one killer tattoo that makes her a pawn of the Dark Fairy Court.
Sad Teen Books
There's nothing better than curling up with in bed with a nice cup of tea and terrific tearjerker.
Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind
Shabanu not only paints a beautiful portrait of Pakistani life in the desert, but is also a great story about a girl growing up and discovering who she is.