Whether or not you were a fan of the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, her adult science fiction novel, ‘The Host,’ is worth looking into. The story is about an invading, parasitic alien race that comes to earth and slowly takes over the human population. These aliens are planted in their new human hosts, where…
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‘Pandemonium’ by Daryl Gregory is set in a period of time much like our own. However, in this story, entities, known as demons, spontaneously take over people’s bodies, making them act in a certain way. Each demon leaves in its own time, or is exorcized. Del is a young man who was taken over by…
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The Complete Ivory is actually a trilogy of books that have been put together in one volume. The first book is ‘Gates of Ivory,’ the second is ‘Two-Bit Heroes,’ and the third is called ‘Guilt Edged Ivory.’ These books are slightly difficult to find, so purchasing all three together is a plus. The story is…
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The Tears of Artamon series by Sarah Ash is actually a trilogy. In order, it includes ‘Lord of Snow and Shadows,’ ‘Prisoner of the Iron Tower,’ and ‘Children of the Serpent Gate.’ The entire trilogy focuses on the main character, Gavril. All his life, he has thought he was nothing more than a simple commoner,…
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While working on a remote, wintery island, the main character of this novel, Victoria, comes across something she never could have dreamed of. She meets a mysterious and extremely intriguing man, Vidar. It is quickly revealed that Vidar is a Norse god, who, at one time, fell in love with a mortal. Victoria is that…
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In ‘Elfland’ by Freda Warrington, the stories of two families become entangled in each other. One family seems to be not quite human, perhaps a bit elfin or fairy like. The other family attempts to be normal, but slowly, each child realizes that there is more to their heritage than meets the eye. The plot…
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Many teen novels do an excellent job of taking a look at a teenager’s everyday life, in an exciting and refreshing way. Common teen stresses or issues can become the basis for a great story. There are a few teen books that go above and beyond to get their stories across. ‘Memoirs of a Teenage…
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Teenagers often wish they had a special power to make their lives easier. However, would the power you have actually make your life harder? Delve into these teen books, which features supernatural kids, to answer that question. In ‘Wicked Lovely,’ by Melissa Marr, a young girl, trying to get through high school as best she…
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Teen books often take a look into different possibilities of the future. Consider looking into some of these different books or authors for a peek into what life might be like, in a time not too long from now. ‘The Declaration’ by Gemma Malley explores what might happen to society, and young people, if a…
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Science fiction is not just for adult readers anymore. There are many science fiction themed teen book available today, and many of those books explore what the future of earth might be like. If you’re a teen looking for an exciting, futuristic read, there are several places to start. ‘The Adoration of Jenna Fox’ by…
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