I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys is a book that really tugs on your heartstrings. It follows Cristian Florescu, a 17-year-old boy who lives in Romania when it was still behind the iron curtain. He lives in a Romania where you have no privacy and your loved ones could be spying on you and reporting back to higher authorities. A Romania where if you step out of line or break a single rule, you could be sent away forever.
This book is a collection of fantasy short stories, about brave heroes facing tough challenges. Edited by Jim Butcher and Kerrie L. Hughes, the book includes stories from well-known fantasy writers like Patricia Briggs, Anne Bishop and Kevin Hearne. Each story shows a different kind of hero, from magical warriors to ordinary people in extraordinary situations.
A Court of Silver Flames is the spin-off book about Feyre’s oldest sister, Nesta. The book centers on Nesta and the trauma and issues that follow her. It also explores her relationship with Cassian, who is a warrior and a part of the Night Court. As Nesta follows a path towards healing, Cassian is busy with a threat from another continent.
A Court of Frost and Starlight is the fourth book in the series and definitely the most boring. This book is short, but it felt like forever while reading it. It is the definition of a filler book as it follows Feyre and her family in the Night Court over a holiday. This book is different from the others since you get multiple perspectives which was interesting. The book was not bad, but it was definitely not on the same level as the other books.
A Court of Wings and Ruin is the third book in the series and wraps up the original storyline in a well written, exciting adventure. This book is filled with so much action and you will never be bored. After her friends and new family are betrayed, Feyre is forced to go back to the Spring Court and take revenge from within. Feyre plans to destroy the King of Hybern and the Spring Court after turning her sisters into Fae. Feyre faces down the King of Hybern once and for all in this thrilling and emotional ending.
This book follows Feyre, a human living in poverty. The human world is separated from the magical world by a large wall. She mistakenly kills a wolf who was actually a shapeshifter. A beast comes and takes Feyre across the wall as payment for the life she took.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a dystopian book that takes place in a country known as Panem, where the Capitol has oppressive control over the twelve other districts. Katniss Everdeen, a teenager from District 12, volunteers to take her sister's place in the Hunger Games. The Hunger Games are a fight to the death involving teenagers from each district. The story follows Katniss as she experiences the Hunger Games.
Uglies is a dystopian novel set in a society where everyone gets a mandatory cosmetic surgery at 16 to become a “Pretty.” The story follows Tally Youngblood, a 15-year-old girl eagerly waiting her transformation. However, she starts doubting the system when she meets Shay, a rebellious girl who resists the operation and introduces Tally to the Smoke, a hidden city of people who reject societal beauty standards.
This book is an informative biography of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States. The book explores Truman’s early life in Missouri, his military service in World War I and his unexpected rise in politics. It highlights key moments of his presidency, including his decision to use atomic bombs in Japan, the start of the Cold War, the Marshall Plan and his leadership during the Korean War. The book is aimed at younger readers or those new to learning about Truman. It provides a clear timeline of his life and presidency, making it easy to follow.
Warcross by Marie Lu follows a teenage hacker/bounty hunter, Emika Chen, in a futuristic New York City. Emi makes a living by tracking down illegal gamblers in the brain-computer interface game known as Warcross. Unfortunately, her profits aren’t enough to save her from eviction, leading her to steal power ups at the Warcross Championships. She does get caught, but instead of being arrested, Emi gets hired by the creator of Warcross, Hideo Tanaka, to find an elusive hacker known as Zero.
