Author Archives: EHL
Slayers – C.J. Hill
This is another book about teens with super powers fighting evil. This time the teens are the next generation of dragon slayers. The story opens with a vicious action scene of a huge dragon terrorizing Washington DC. So I thought … Continue reading
Tankborn – Karen Sandler
The Earth colony on the planet Loka utilizes genetic engineering to create a caste society. The lowest of the castes are the GENS, genetically engineered non-humans, born in tanks from a combo of human and animal DNA that gives them … Continue reading
The Girl of Fire and Thorns – Rae Carson
This could also be titled, The Girl with the Gem in her Navel. Every 100 years, God bestows a godstone (gem) in the navel of an infant chosen to do something magnificently heroic. Sure, that sounds a bit odd, but … Continue reading
The Scorpio Races – Maggie Stiefvater
The Scorpio Races – Maggie Stiefvater The author of the werewolf romance series consisting of Shiver, Linger and Forever, one of my favorite paranormal romance series, has created a unique work with The Scorpio Races. This one is not paranormal … Continue reading
Diabolical – Cynthia Leitich Smith
Diabolical is part of the Tantalize series. It helps to read the books in order, but not necessary. The author does a good job catching the reader up with the characters. The story opens with ex-vampire Miranda looking down on her … Continue reading
Crossed – Ally Condie (sequel to Matched)
It is difficult to give a summary without spoiling the story for the reader. At the end of Matched, the characters are separated. For half of Crossed, Cassia is searching for Ky. She is still torn by her love for … Continue reading
The Mostly True Story of Jack – Kelly Barnhill
I’m attracted to odd stories. This one, well, hard to put my finger on what it was that I just finished. People have both good and bad in them. A Mother Earth type mystical magical figure was split in half … Continue reading
You Are My Only – Beth Kephart
Beth Kephart immediately immerses the reader into the story from the characters’ points of view, without pause for detailed explanations or backstories. The chapters alternate between two stories, that of Sophie, 14, on the run with her mother from the “No … Continue reading
Enclave – Ann Aguirre
Environmental disasters have destroyed the earth and people have retreated underground to avoid acid rain. The Enclave is one of the more civilized, yet brutal groups eking out an existence in the subways of the former New York City. Deuce … Continue reading
Shattered Dreams – Ellie James
This story is a great example of why you shouldn’t trust people you barely know or wander through haunted houses. Set in post-Katrina New Orleans, the plot begins as our hero, Trinity Rose, is in the middle of a horrible … Continue reading
Variant – Robinson Wells
I like this. I like this better than The Maze Runner and I really like that. Benson Fisher is a teen who has no ties to anyone, having been shuffled through a series of foster homes. He earns a scholarship … Continue reading
Pathfinder – Orson Scott Card
This is one of the best books that I have read in a very long time. It is a blend of fantasy and science fiction that features two story lines woven together. Rigg has had an isolated childhood with his … Continue reading
Brain Jack – Brian Falkner
This is an example of the perfect sci fi thriller – plenty of action, great writing, and cool characters. A young computer genius hacks into the most secure networks in this mystery action thriller. Seeking ever faster network connectivity, new … Continue reading
Double – Jenny Valentine
Ohhhh, this is a good one! Chap is a homeless teen in England mistaken for Cassiel, a runaway teen who could be his double. Tired of being homeless, he steps into the missing boy’s life hoping that his new family … Continue reading
The Way We Fall – Megan Crewe
This gripping story of a plague infested island seen through teen Kaelyn’s eyes should be quite popular with teens. The setting is an island off the coast of Canada, reachable only by boat. Residents fall ill with what appears to … Continue reading
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