Betraying Season

Author: Melissa Doyle

Percy's sister Penelope, Pen, has come to Ireland to study magic with her governess so that she can prove that she is as good as her sister. However, she becomes distracted when handsome Niall Keating starts to woo her. What Pen doesn't know is that he is faking his love on orders of his sorceress mother. What starts as a fake, he starts to fall in love with her and stops acting on his mother's orders. When Pen finds out, however, can she forgive him for deceiving her? And will she be able to stop Niall's mother's evil plan? It was not as good as the first book in my opinion but, then, the second book rarely is. I would give it a 7 1/2.

For Parents: This book has some sexual references so I would recommend it for ages 13+

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The Looking Glass Wars

Author: Frank Beddor

Alyss Heart is the heir to the throne of Wonderland and has one of the largest imaginations in the whole kingdom. Then, the kingdom is attacked by Alyss's evil Aunt Redd. Alyss, followed by Hatter Madigan, falls into the Pool of Tears and finds herself in 19th century London. A couple years later, Alyss is taken back into Wonderland to find that her Aunt Redd has taken control of the kingdom and it is up to her to stop her. As the first book in this thrilling series, it was a fantastic start. I loved this book and couldn't put it down. It was intense, action-packed, and my favorite sci-fi/ fantasy ever.

For Parents: This book has some violence in it, so I wouldn't recommend this for kids under 12. But, if you think that your child is up to it then I would say 11.

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Hex Hall

Author: Rachel Hawkins

Sophia Mercer is a witch and she's messed up a couple of times, but she gets too much attention from a spell gone wrong. So, she is sent to a magical reform school where bad witches, faeries, shapeshifters, and one vampire are sent. At the end of her first day she has three powerful witches as enemies, a creepy ghost following her around, a crush on a handsome warlock, and a roommate who everyone hates and is the only vampire at school. Also, a mysterious beast is attacking girls on campus and her friend is the prime suspect. Can Sophie find out what's really going on and save her friend? I LOVED this book! I can't wait until the next book.

For Parents: 11+

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Bewitching Season

Author: Marissa Doyle

In 1837 London, girls searched for wealthy husbands and didn't have careers; especially not in magic. Persephone Leland loves magic. She would rather devote herself to the study of magic than find a husband. Then Persy and her sister find out that their governess has been kidnapped in a plan to take control of Princess Victoria. The sisters will uncover secrets and plots, avoid some of the royal family and be tricked by others as well as an Irish wizard. Persy herself finds that she might just like finding a husband, if she can find the right man. This book enchanted me, it took me back in time where women wore big fancy dresses and all are not what they seem. I could not put it down until I finished it.

For Parents: 11+

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Being Nikki

Author: Meg Cabot

Em Watts found out how hard it is to be herself in the body of a supermodel and she didn't think that there could be anything worse. Boy she was wrong. When Nikki's mom goes missing, a brother comes asking questions, and a former best friend who wants to destroy Stark industries, Em is in way over her head. She has to balance school and fashion shows when her sister is going to Florida for her high school cheerleading championships and Nikki's ex-boyfriends coming around wanting more than just friendship. Most important trying to convince her crush that not all models are airheads. This is the second book in the Airhead trilogy and it was very good. It had meny suprises and I doubt that anyone who reads this will expect them.

For Parents: 13+

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Girl v. Boy

Authors: Yvonne Collins and Sandy Rideout

Lucia and her friends try to avoid anything that has to do with school spirit. So when her English teacher ropes her into doing an anonymous column for the school newspaper where she has to attend these such events her first impulse is to say no. Then she changes her mind because she needs something like this for her college applications. Her first job is to cover the high school's newest fundraiser where the boys compete against the girls to see who can make more money. Luisa provides the female point of view while someone else provides the male. Along the way the column becomes a battle between girls and boys. Luisa is determined to win even though she might risk her relationship. I loved this book and found myself trying to guess who Snoop was along with Luisa and was surprised when she found out.

For Parents: 11+

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