Here's the start up post. This is a meme hosted by Reading With Tequila.
My YA Reading Journey:
1. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa review here
Blurb: "The Iron King is a must read!" -Gena Showalter
2. Intertwined, Unraveled or Twisted by Gena Showalter review here and here
Blurb: "I couldn't put it down!" - P. C. Cast
3. Awakened by P. C. and Kristin Cast review here
Blurb: NA
4. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand review here
Blurb: "A gripping tale of destiny, family, and first love, Unearthly stole my breath...and my heart" -Kimberly Derting
5. The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting review here
Blurb: "You'll be drawn in by the love story—and kept up all night by the suspense." -Claudia Gray
6. Fateful by Claudia Gray review here
Blurb: "Claudia Gray has done it again! Haunting, romantic, and tension-filled! I loved every page! Prepare yourself to stay up all night!" -Sophie Jordan
7. Firelight by Sophie Jordan review here
Blurb: Firelight soars to dizzying heights, combining forbidden love, scorching romance, and thrilling danger." -Kiersten White
8. Paranormalcy by Kiersten White review here
Blurb: "The perfect blend of light and dark. I can't wait for more!" -Carrie Ryan
9. The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan review here
Blurb: The best dystopian novel we've read, period. Only Carrie Ryan could twist horror into an anthem of hope and love so gut-wrenching no reader will be immune." -Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
10. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl review here
Blurb: "A lush Southern gothic whose memorable, eccentric characters draw you into their captivating world." -Holly Black
11. White Cat by Holly Black review here
Blurb: "Prepare to be entangled by a new kind of Black magic. White Cat is her most riveting book yet." -Scott Westerfeld
12. Goliath by Scott Westerfeld review here
Blurb: NA
13. The Iron Thorn by Caitkin Kittredge review here
Blurb: "A lush Boschian world full of surprises and surising delights." -Holly Black
14. Red Glove by Holly Black review here
Blurb: "A stunning tour de force of magic, crime, romance, and double- and triple-crosses with an end that you will never see coming," -Libba Bray
15. Beauty Queens by Libba Bray review here
Blurb: NA
16: Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink review here
Blurb: "This is a brooding, haunting tale of an ancient struggle between living and dead, with two sisters at its heart. It’s Gothic, Edwardian, and absolutely un-put-down-able!" -Tamora Pierce
17. Sandry's Book by Tamora Pierce review here
Blurb: NA
18. Bumped by Megan McCafferty review here
Blurb: Megan McCafferty has conceived a hilarious, touching, truly original novel, told in her trademark, spot-on voice. Readers of every age will delight in this new arrival." -Rachel Cohn
Blurb: Bumbed has it all-a fascinating yet frighteningly believable world, seamless world-building, great humor, and sophisticated wordplay. The characters are sexy and complicated in the best ways. The book will start many a discussion and. alas, raise more than a few eyebrows. I suspect mothers will like it just as much as the daughters. Bumped is the 'breediest' novel of the year." -Gabrielle Zevin
19. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Leviathan review here
Blurb: NA
20. Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin review here
Blurb: "Elsewhere is a funny, fast-paced, and fascinating novel. The concept is completely out there and yet the emotions are so weirdly realistic. I loved reading the story of Liz's life (death?). -Carolyn Mackler
21. The Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Macker review here
Blurb: NA
22. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins review here
Blurb: "Very sly. Very funny. Very romantic. You should date this book." -Maureen Johnson
23. The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson review here
Blurb: "An unputdownable thrill ride that will leave you gasping, laughing, and dreaming of London."-Ally Carter
24. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter review here
Blurb: NA
25. The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg
Blurb: "The funniest, sweetest, most heartfelt, sigh-worthy, and oh-so romantic story I've ever read. You'll love it!" -Cynthia Leitich Smith
26. Something by Cynthia Leitich Smith
My Mystery Reading Journey:
1. The Devil Colony by James Rollins. Review here
Blurb: "Nobody-and I mean nobody-does this stuff better than Rollins"-Lee Child
2. Killing Floor by Lee Child. Review here
Blurb: "This is a kick-ass first novel by the very talented Lee Child. Hero Jack Reacher has presence and dimension-a man you definitely want on your side. Child has a sure touch and a strong voice. Definitely a talent to watch" -Lynn S. Hightower
3. Flashpoint by Lynn Hightower. Review here
Blurb: "A truly original plot...Lena Padget is a very welcome addition to the ranks of fictional private eyes. She is witty, tough, and always a woman" -Stuart Kaminsky
Blurb: "Never a dull moment...a plot that moves" -Tony Hillerman
4. A Whisper to the Living by Stuart M. Kaminsky. Review here
Blurb: NA
5. The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman. Review here
Blurb: NA
6. White Heat by Brenda Novak. Review here
Blurb: “Brenda Novak writes with a “skilful blend of poignantly real character’s and a gut gripping suspense.” –Karen Rose
7. You Belong to Me by Karen Rose. Review here.
Blurb: “Rose is a master of romantic suspense.” –Allison Brennan
8. Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan. Review here
Blurb: NA
9. Killing Me Softly by Maggie Shayne. Review here
Blurb: "Maggie Shayne is better than chocolate. She satisfies every wicked craving." -Suzanne Forster
10. The Lonely Girls Club by Suzanne Forster. Review here.
Blurb: No one combines steamy suspense and breathless thrills like Suzanne Forster" -Susan Elizabeth Phillips
11. Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Philips
Blurb: NA
12. A Marked Man by Stella Cameron
"If you're looking for chilling suspense and red-hot romance, look no farther than Stella Cameron!" -Tess Gerritsen
13. The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen
Blurb: NA
14. Boneman's Daughter by Ted Dekker
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