The city of Ilvernath has a tragic curse, and an even more horrific history. Every 20 years when the Blood Moon rises, the 7 families of Ilvernath must send their children to compete for high magick. High magick is the world’s most treacherous and powerful resource, thought to be long gone. However, this year’s tournament is very different from the ones of the past. It is now brought under international attention due to the publication of an unknown book. This book tells of all the families’ strengths, weaknesses and the story of the curse.
The Hobbit follows the adventure of Bilbo Baggins, one of the many hobbits who live in the Shire. Bilbo is outside, smoking his pipe when he meets the famous wizard, Gandalf who then persuades/forces him to join the quest of the dwarves. On this quest they are trying to get their gold and homeland back from the treacherous dragon, Smaug. On the way to the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo and the dwarves face many foes and challenges. Bilbo learns to face his fears and tries to be a brave hobbit.
Oraya is a human adopted by a vampire king who competes in the Kejari, a legendary tournament, with Raihn, an unexpected ally. She enters the deathmatch to win a wish from a goddess, which would grant her power. Oraya and Raihn form an unexpected bond during the Kejari, causing Oraya to question her beliefs and her hope for the future. Oraya must decide whether her new feelings are worth the future she’s been working toward her whole life.
Operation Do-Over is a time-travel book written by Gordon Korman. Mason, the main character, is best friends with a guy named Ty, they would do everything together. They could not be separated until seventh grade when a girl named Ava came into the school. They fought over Ava, and their once great friendship came crashing down faster than it started. Since then, Mason has regretted having that fight, as Ty has hated him for years now.
Charlie Hernandez, a cultured 12 year old, has grown up hearing Hispanic and Latino mythology from his grandmother for as long as he can remember. He loved listening to the myths, but little did he know how important they would prove to be. After a fire destroys Charlie’s house and his parents go missing, strange manifestations begin to appear. Charlie grows horns and sprouts feathers. He is reminded of some of his grandmother’s myths about a Morphling. He works to hide these oddities while looking for answers as to his parents’ whereabouts.
Imagine learning that your dad is a Greek God? Well, that’s what happened to Percy Jackson! This book travels through a journey with Percy and his friends, who are trying to stop evil from rising over the good.
This book is amazing. It is a fast-paced and easy read for anyone above the age of 8. As someone who loves Harry Potter, Percy Jackson is another series to love. I would rate this book 4 stars for its excitement, comedy, and thrill!
The story follows 16-year-old America Singer, a member of the mid-class Five caste who is trained as a musician. When America gets an invitation to compete in the Selection, a competition where 35 young women compete for Prince Maxon's hand in marriage. Her mother is desperate for her to win so they can become rich. However, America has a boyfriend named Aspen, a Six, and doesn't want to participate. America originally wants to go back home and get Aspen to be her boyfriend again, but she discovers her feelings for Maxon later and now she doesn’t know what to do.
Defy the Night is a very intriguing novel that is about a world that is grappling with a very deadly disease. This book follows the story of Tessa, a brave girl who is trying to help her townspeople. During this journey, Tessa must steal from the crown to get the disease cure and while doing this she discovers many secrets about the crown that completely change her view of the world that she is living in. I loved this story because the plot keeps you on your toes the entire time.
Summary: In the remote city of Ilvernath, the Blood Moon rises, signaling the start of this generation’s tournament curse. Every twenty years, the seven great families of Ilvernath send their children to fight to the death to determine which family will be able to wield the world’s most powerful and dangerous resource: high magick, thought to be long-depleted to the outside world. However, this year’s tournament will be different - once kept a secret within the town’s borders, with the publication of a certain book, the tournament is brought under the international spotlight.
Daughter of the Deep is a very captivating and thrilling novel about a girl named Ana. This book follows the journey of Ana and how she discovers the ancestral powers that she has inherited. As she discovers more about her roots and ancestry she must navigate her newfound powers and responsibilities and she must uncover hidden family secrets.
