Silver and Stone (The Bloodlines Series #1) by J.D. Thompson

Title: Silver and StoneAuthor: J.D. Thompson Genre: YA Paranormal RomancePublisher: Self-PublishedRelease Date: August 3rd, 2001Other Titles in Series: Blood and Champagne (to be released) Rating:Characters: 17/20Plot: 17/20Originality: 18/20Writing: 18/20Recommendation: 18/20Overall: 88/100 or B+ Source: Review copy provided by authorSynopsis: Welcome to high school high society hell, where last season’s slingbacks can warrant a lunch table … Continue reading Silver and Stone (The Bloodlines Series #1) by J.D. Thompson

The Sorceress: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott

Title: The SorceressAuthor: Michael ScottPublisher: Random HouseRelease Date: May 26, 2009Other Titles in Series: The Alchemist (#1), The Magician (#2), The Necromancer (#4), The Warlock (#5)Rating:Characters: 18/20Plot: 18/20Originality: 18/20Writing: 18/20Recommendation: 19/20Overall: 91/100 or A-Source: LibrarySynopsis: Paris: Dr John Dee has torn the city apart in every attempt to intercept the immortal Nicholas Flamel ans Sophie … Continue reading The Sorceress: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott

Eldest (Inheritance Cycle #2) by Christopher Paolini

Title: EldestAuthor: Christopher PaoliniPublisher: Alfred KnopfRelease Date: August 23, 2005 Other Titles in Series: Eragon (#1), Brisingr (#3), Inheritence (#4)Rating:Characters: 20/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 19/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 99/100 or A+ Source: Borrowed from friend (Eddy)Synopsis: Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the … Continue reading Eldest (Inheritance Cycle #2) by Christopher Paolini

The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott

Title: The MagicianAuthor: Michael ScottPublisher: Random HouseRelease Date: May 26, 2008Other Titles in series: The Alchemist (#1), The Sorceress (#3), The Necromancer (#4), The Warlock (#5)Rating:Characters: 18/20Plot: 18/20Originality: 18/20Writing: 18/20Recommendation: 19/20Overall: 91/100 or A-Source: LibrarySynopsis: After fleeing Ojai, Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and Scatty emerge in Paris, the City of Lights. Home for Nicholas Flamel. Only … Continue reading The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott

Eona by Alison Goodman

Title: EonaAuthor: Alison GoodmanPublisher: Viking JuvinileRelease Date: April 19, 2011Other Titles in series: EonRating:Characters: 20/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 20/20Writing: 19/20Recommendation: 19/20Overall: 98/100 or A+Source: LibrarySynopsis: Where there is power, there is betrayal...Once she was Eon, a girl disguised as a boy, risking her life for the chance to become Dragoneye apprentice. Now she is Eona, the Mirror … Continue reading Eona by Alison Goodman

The Diamond of Darkhold (Ember #4) by Jeanne DuPrau

RatingCharacters: 18/20Plot: 19/20Originality: 19/20Writing: 19/19Reccomendation: 20/20Overall: 95/100 or ASource: Borrowed from Grandma Summary: It's been several months since Lina and Doon escaped the dying city of Ember and, along with the rest of their people, joined the town of Sparks. Lina knows they are lucky to be there, but life aboveground is hard. Instead of … Continue reading The Diamond of Darkhold (Ember #4) by Jeanne DuPrau

The Prophet of Yonwood (Ember #3) by Jeanne DuPrau

Rating:Characters: 19/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 19/20Writing: 18/20Reccomendation: 20/20Overall: 96/100 or ASource: Borrowed from Grandma Summary: War looms on the horizon as eleven-year-old Nickie and her aunt travel to the small town of Yonwood, North Carolina. There, one of the town's respected citizens has had a terrible vision of fire and destruction. As the people of Yonwood scramble … Continue reading The Prophet of Yonwood (Ember #3) by Jeanne DuPrau

The People of Sparks (Ember #2) by Jeanne DuPrau

Rating:Characters: 18/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 19/20Writing: 18/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 95/100 or ASource: Borrowed from Grandma Summary: When Lina and Doon lead their people up from the underground city of Ember, they discover a surface world of color and life. The people of a small village called Sparks agree to help the Emberites, but the villagers have never had … Continue reading The People of Sparks (Ember #2) by Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember (Ember #1) by Jeanne DuPrau

Rating:Characters: 18/20Plot: 20/20Originality: 19/20Writing: 18/20Recommendation: 20/20Overall: 95/100 or ASource: Borrowed from Mom Summary: Lina Mayfleet desperately wants to be a messenger. Instead, she draws the dreaded job of Pipeworks laborer, which means she'll be working in damp tunnels deep underground.Doon Harrow draws messenger--and asks Lina to trade! Doon wants to be underground. That's where the … Continue reading The City of Ember (Ember #1) by Jeanne DuPrau

The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott

Rating:Characters: 17/20Plot: 18/20Originality: 18/20Writing: 18/20Recomendaton: 19/20Overall: 90/100 or A-Source: LibrarySummary- The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly seven hundred years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life.The records show that he died in 1418.But … Continue reading The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott