Hi, Emily again. I love Young Adult novels, especially the higher level young adult literature written for girls.  Recently, I have been on a spree of sorts reading every young adult (YA) book I can get my hands on.  Some have been good while other have been, well, less than good, but I thought I would let y’all know my absolute favorites:

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landeau-Banks by E. Lockhart

This book was short listed for the YA National Book Award and definitely should have won, in my opinion.  The main character Frankie begins attending a New York prep school and quickly realizes that the only way to get ahead in the school is to be a guy.  Only guys can be members of the only secret society on campus, the Loyal Order of the Basset Hounds.  Not to be outdone because of her gender, Frankie works to become a part of the “inner sanctum.” However, every action has a consequence and Frankie must decide if what she wants is worth the price.  A fantastic read that and probably one of my favorite books.

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary Pearson

This novel gives a glimpse into a future when disease have evolved to a point that our antibiotics no longer work. Jenna Fox must discover for herself what human life is worth.  Should technology be used just because it is available? Or are there some procedures that should remain illegal? Decide for yourself in this thought provoking novel that keeps you yearning to know–what happened to Jenna Fox?

The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen

Who doesn’t love the frills and drams that accompanies New York high society in 1899?  This series has been compared top a clean version of what Gossip Girl would be if it was set at the turn of the twentieth century.  Luxe and Rumors have already been released with Envy, the third installment, coming out on February first.  The characters are believable, the setting is gorgeous, and the writing is well researched and will leave you wanting more.

Three Willows by Ann Brashares

This is my latest YA read and I loved it.  I have always been a fan of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series, both in book form and movie form, and with this new venture, Brashares finds an inventive way to further the folklore surrounding the Pants and the Sisterhood. Meet Ama, Joe, and Polly as they learn that growing up doesn’t have to mean growing apart.  Brashares once again delivers a heartwarming story of friendship and struggle.

The Host by Stephanie Meyer

So everyone has heard of Stephanie Meyer’s hit series Twilight–but have you heard of her novel The Host? Released last May, the novel is technically considered an adult novel,m but it is only “adult” in that it has a more sophistocated language, not that it has profanity or risque scenes.  It is set in a future when peaceful aliens have taken over the Earth.  Interestly, the story is told from the persepective of one of these aliens. The novel constantly poses the question: what defines a human? Is it their phyisological makup, or their actions? An intense read that surprised and thrilled me.

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