1. Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
And the blurb:
Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. She’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. And Sophie has a secret—she’s a Telepath, someone who can read minds. But the day Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone. He’s a Telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well…she isn’t. Fitz opens Sophie’s eyes to a shocking truth, and almost instantly she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known.
But Sophie still has secrets, and they’re buried deep in her memory for good reason: The answers are dangerous and in high-demand. What is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? The truth could mean life or death—and time is running out.
Shannon is active on twitter and fun to follow. I enjoyed her debut and Sophie's story. I couldn't put this one down.
2. Insurgent by Veronica Roth
And the blurb:
One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.
Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.
This probably goes without saying - this series is amazing! Divergent and Insurgent have received great reviews and are exciting reads. I think Insurgent transcends the follies of many middle-trilogy books and is a thrill ride in it's own right.
3. Of Poseidon by Anna Banks
And the blurb:
Galen, a Syrena prince, searches land for a girl he's heard can communicate with fish. It’s while Emma is on vacation at the beach that she meets Galen. Although their connection is immediate and powerful, Galen's not fully convinced that Emma's the one he's been looking for. That is, until a deadly encounter with a shark proves that Emma and her Gift may be the only thing that can save his kingdom. He needs her help--no matter what the risk.
Galen is dreamy. I fell for him right away. Emma is spunky and fun which makes me love her as well. The world Anna created is exciting and different. I couldn't put this book down. I can't wait for the sequel to come. When will spring get here?
4. Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
And the blurb:
What if there were teens whose lives literally depended on being bad influences? This is the reality for sons and daughters of fallen angels.
Tenderhearted Southern girl Anna Whitt was born with the sixth sense to see and feel emotions of other people. She's aware of a struggle within herself, an inexplicable pull toward danger, but it isn't until she turns sixteen and meets the alluring Kaidan Rowe that she discovers her terrifying heritage and her willpower is put to the test. He's the boy your daddy warned you about. If only someone had warned Anna.
Forced to face her destiny, will Anna embrace her halo or her horns?
This book was a complete joy. It actually takes place in my former home town: Cartersville, GA. Anna is wonderfully conflicted and with good reason - Kaidan Rowe is bad (in the best way). I devoured this book and you should too.
5. A Fractured Light by Jocelyn Davies
And the blurb:
When she wakes up in unfamiliar surroundings, Skye knows something terrible has happened to her. It's not until she hears Asher, the dark, rebellious angel she fell in love with, that the memories come flooding back. She tries to put the past behind her, but she knows she'll be forever haunted by the ruthless betrayal that almost took her life.
Skye returns home, but with the knowledge of who she really is, nothing can ever be the same. As she tests the limits of her newfound powers, Skye discovers that she's capable of far more than anyone could have imagined. Both the Order and the Rebellion want her for their side as war between the factions looms. She can't forget the terrifying truth she now knows about the Order, but something holds her back from embracing the Rebellion.
I loved the first book in this series: A Beautiful Dark. I didn't love the cliffhanger - but not because it wasn't thrilling. I just don't like the way cliffhangers make me long for resolution. Good thing A Fractured Light was ah-mazing.
These were my best-of-the-best books of 2012. Mermaids, elves, dystopian, and a little heaven and hell.
What were your fave reads of 2012?
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