The Forest of Hands and Teeth

by Carrie Ryan




Synopsis:
In Mary's world, there are simple truths.

The Sisterhood always knows best.
The Guardians will protect and serve.
The Unconsecrated will never relent.

And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village. The fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth.

But slowly, Mary's truths are failing her. She's learning things she never wanted to know about the Sisterhood and its secrets, and the Guardians and their power. And, when the fence is breached and her world is thrown into chaos, about the Unconsecrated and their relentlessness.

Now she must choose between her village and her future, between the one she loves and the one who loves her. And she must face the truth about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Could there be life outside a world surrounded by so much death?

I really liked this book! It was kind of creepy, but interesting. The main character kind of started bugging me though. I can't tell you why because it would ruin the book, but we can talk after if anyone reads it. :) There are a total of 4 books in the series and so I am going to start reading book 2 this weekend.

The Help

by Kathryn Stockett



The Help is about a young white woman in the early 1960s in Mississippi who becomes interested in the plight of the black ladies' maids that every family has working for them. She writes their stories about mistreatment, abuse and heartbreaks of working in white families' homes, all just before the Civil Rights revolution.

I didn't know if I would like this book or not, but I really did! I thought it was tender/sweet but also sad at the same time. I was just horrified by how these maids (and all African Americans) were treated, but it had some really sweet relationships and had a great overall message about acceptance. I got totally engrossed in the 3 main characters and their stories. I just fell in love with them. I can't wait to go see the movie now!!

One For The Money

One For The Money by Janet EvanovichSo I'm realizing how many books I've read this past year....Since I've read every one of the 17 Stephanie Plum novels, it is quickly adding up. I loved these novels, up until about book 14 then they just got annoying. But I loved them up until then, and would still suggest reading them regardless.

They are funny, with a few very likable characters, Grandma Mazur is a hoot, and I love Morelli and Ranger. I actually started reading these many years ago getting only into 3 or 4. Just this past year I remembered them and thought I would read them again. I was like a chain smoker, barely setting one down before starting the next. (until around book 14 or so) But I still read them....I'm a glutton for punishment.

Synopsis: Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter with attitude. She's a product of the "burg," a blue-collar pocket of Trenton where houses are attached and narrow, cars are American, windows are clean, and (God forbid you should be late) dinner is served at six.

Now Stephanie's all grown up and out on her own, living five miles from Mom and Dad's, doing her best to sever the world's longest umbilical cord. Her mother is a meddler, and her grandmother is a few cans short of a case.

Out of work and out of money, with her Miata repossessed and her refrigerator empty, Stephanie blackmails her bail bondsman cousin, Vinnie, into giving her a try as an apprehension agent. Stephanie knows zilch about the job requirements, but she figures her new pal, fearless bounty hunter Ranger, can teach her what it takes to catch a crook.

Her first assignment: nail Joe Morelli, a former vice cop on the run from a charge of murder one. Morelli is also the irresistible macho pig who took Stephanie's virginity at age sixteen and then wrote the details on the bathroom wall of Mario's Sub Shop. There's still powerful chemistry between these two, so the chase should be interesting.

It could also be extremely dangerous, especially when Stephanie encounters a heavyweight title contender who likes to play rough. Benito Ramirez is known for his brutality to women. At the very least, his obsession with Stephanie complicates her manhunt and brings terror and uncertainty into her life. At the worst, it could lead to murder.

Dark Guardian Series

Dark Guardian Series by Rachel Hawthorne



I really liked this entire series. Each book was a different story, following a different character. They were all connected but each one had an ending. Which is great because you don't have the drawn out plot and characters that get dull without progression. Again the YA paranormal fiction. Like I said I've been reading those a lot this summer. Another clean romantic fun easy read! I wish she would write more!!!

Moonlight synopsis: Kayla has always felt a kinship with nature. Adopted as a child, Kayla has no idea that she’s inherited the gene that will turn her into a wolf. She can’t understand why she’s so drawn to distant, aloof Lucas...

As the leader of the Dark Guardians, a pack of werewolves that gather in the national forest, Lucas must watch Kayla until she discovers her destiny as his perfect other half. Just when Kayla finally begins to understand her fate, a new danger emerges...one that threatens their very existence.

Full Moon synopsis: Lindsey has always known that Connor was her destined mate, but this summer as her full moon approaches, she finds herself dreaming about darkly handsome and silent Rafe. When the others are captured by their enemies, she and Rafe must work together to save them. As they spend time together, Lindsey will come to realize that some dangers come from within as she is forced to face her true feelings for Connor and Rafe. One is a friend. The other is her true love. But listening to her heart could cost her everything.

Dark of the Moon synopsis: Brittany has never had a guy declare her as his mate, so she faced her full moon alone. But she has always loved Connor from afar. When they are imprisoned by their enemies, they must depend on each other to survive. But Brittany harbors a dark and dangerous secret that could destroy them both.

Shadow of the Moon synopsis: Hayden was born a werewolf, a Dark Guardian. But her ability to sense the feelings of fellow werewolves has made her life unbearable. She runs away, only to be tracked by charming, mysterious Daniel, a newcomer to their pack and the one Shifter immune to her powers. As she reluctantly follows him home, Hayden finds herself falling dangerously in love…

But even as her feelings for Daniel deepen, Hayden begins to wonder if he is who he claims to be. Where did he come from and why has no one ever seen him transform? When they stumble upon the body of a Shifter, still in wolf form, her worries grow. Someone is killing her kind. Is her handsome tracker really a hunter? And is Hayden now his prey?

Hex Hall

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

I'm only starting with this book, not because it is a favorite, just because it is the last book I just read. I seem to have been reading a lot of YA paranormal fiction lately. Much of it has been only so-so at best, but Hex Hall was surprisingly fun. A quick, light read, clean with lots of fun twists. There was a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of the book, so make sure you read the sequel Demonglass (equally fun).

Here is the synopsis. Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It's gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie's estranged father--an elusive European warlock--only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it's her dad who decides her punishment: exile to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shape-shifters.

By the end of her first day among fellow freak-teens, Sophie has quite a scorecard: three powerful enemies who look like supermodels, a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock, a creepy tag-along ghost, and a new roommate who happens to be the most hated person and only vampire student on campus. Worse, Sophie soon learns that a mysterious predator has been attacking students, and her only friend is the number-one suspect.

Why?

We've decided to keep track of the books we are reading. For the sole purpose of letting each other know which books are good and which are not worth wasting time. We are not critics, just girls who like to read. Our comments are purely opinion. So snuggle up in your favorite spot and start reading!