Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Lia wakes up one morning to terrible news. Her best friend until 6 months ago was found dead in a hotel alone. She died as a direct result of her eating disorder.

Both girls have had eating disorders. Lia has been hospitalized twice, but all that did was teach her how to better hide her problem. But when she gets to 90 pounds, it's hard to hide that she isn't eating. Cassie ate too much, then purged to get rid of it. The girls encouraged each other to stay thin, even to the point of competing to see who could be the skinniest.

Now Lia's being haunted by her demons and Cassie's. Cassie called Lia the night she died and was ignored. And it seems that Cassie is more than ready to let Lia follow her to the grave.

This book is written in a way to pull you into Lia's world. However, this book is not for the faint of heart, as it talks about how Lia starves and cuts herself. The story is very powerful, moving, and emotional.

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Isabel and her younger sister Ruth were suppose to be freed when their mistress and owner passed away. But the old woman's will can't be found, and Isabel and Ruth are sold the very same day.

The Lockwoods take the sisters to New York City. It's 1776, and the Revolutionary War is just warming up. The Lockwoods are Loyalists and are anxiously awaiting news of British forces. Isabel, believing the Patriots can free her and her sister, begin to spy for the Patriots. She has no idea of the fate awaiting her with this decision.

This novel is told from Isabel's point of view. Isabel's life is not easy, and this story definitely shows that. A great story and well written.

Eternal by Cynthia Leigh Smith

Miranda was suppose to die. Zachary knew that. But he couldn't help himself--he saved her. Which threw them both off the map.

Zachary is Miranda's guardian angel. He's watched out for her her entire life. But when he sees a chance to alter her destiny, he takes it. He saves her, in time for her to forfeit her soul. Because of his intervention, she's turned into a vampire. And now they're both in trouble.

Told in alternating voices, and taking place in the same world as Tantalize, Eternal is a fantastic story of two lost souls unsure of where they belong.

Vampire Diaries--The Return: Nightfall by L. J. Smith

Elena is back from the dead, but not completely. Her time on the Other Side has given her Powers that make her more than human. She and Stefan slowly adapt to her new abilities and their life together.

But a new evil quietly slides into Fells Church and begins infecting several young women. Damen, in the wrong place at the wrong time, also gets infected. Then Stefan disappears and Elena and her friends don't know where to start looking for him. Meanwhile, the Old Woods turn against everyone who enters.

Can Elena, Bonnie, Meredith, and Matt find the courage and strength to fight this new evil? Can they trust Damen? And for Elena's sake--can they find Stefan?

A great book, continuing the Vampire Diaries series.

Bliss by Lauren Myracle

It's 1969 and Bliss is moving to Georgia to live with her grandmother. Up until this point, she's lived with her parents no matter where they are, but as her dad dodges the draft, they send Bliss off in order to attend school.

Bliss has never really been around people her own age before, and feels a little out of sorts. She starts high school, and soon realizes not everything is what it seems. Still, she makes friends, even if she doesn't like them all the time.

But something evil is waiting for her in Hamilton Hall--one of the oldest building on campus. A young woman killed herself there many years ago, and is waiting for someone to bring her back to life.

A great and thrilling story. Each chapter begins with a quote from the times, including the Charles Manson trials, tv, and well-known people from the 60s and 70s.

Bonechiller by Graham McNamee

Danny and his dad have moved around a lot since his mom died. Their latest home, Harvest Cove, feels like the end of the earth to Danny. But he's made friends and even though he knows better, he starts to get attached.

Then, one night on his way home, he's attacked by a beast that doesn't seem to be real. Can't be real. He has only a few memories of the attack, but the blue spot on his hand and the footprints he finds in the snow convince him he may not be hallucinating. Then his friend Howie is attacked by the same creature. Another boy goes missing. And they both start to have nightmares and hear voices.

With the beast still out on the hunt for them, can they find a way to escape?

A great novel with action, suspense, and creepy horror.

I, Q by Roland Smith

Q and Angela's parents just got married. Right after the ceremony, Q, Angela, and their parents leave for their cross-country tour--their parents are musicians. Q figures this will be the time to learn a little more about Angela, and find out what his new step-sister is like.

He gets a little more than he bargained for, since Angela believes she's being followed. Her mother, a Secret Service agent who died during a terrorist attack, taught her to be vigilant. Angela is convinced she's being followed, and what's more--she's right. She's being used as bait, hoping to draw her mother out of hiding.

Now Q and Angela have to figure out who they can and can't trust, as everyone seems to switch sides at the drop of a hat.

A great action novel.