Sunshine by Robin McKinley (a book recommended by an author you love)
An urban vampire novel, I'd been told good things about this one. Unfortunately, I did not understand a lot of what happened. Still, a good read.
Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones (a book that has a story within a story)
Polly struggles to remember a childhood filled with magic and mystery, realizing, as her memories return, that the man she loves is in grave danger.
The Heavenward Path by Kara Dalkey (a book based on mythology)
The lesser-known sequel to Little Sister, this book shows how we must often sacrifice the things we love the most for what we need the most.
The Hallowed Hunt by Lois McMaster Bujold (a book with a cat on the cover)
Another complex, confusing book. A woman has killed the king's son in self-defense, and Ingrey is sent to bring her back to the palace for judgment. However, they may just be two pieces in an ancient puzzle.
Angelmass by Timothy Zahn (an espionage thriller)
An intensely speculative piece of science fiction. Jereko Kosta is sent as a spy into the Empyrean Empire to find out if they really are being taken over by an alien species known as angels.
Through the Woods by Emily Carroll (a book from a genre you don't normally read)
Filled with short by intense horror stories about the creepy things that live in woods, caves, and the crevasses of human hearts.
Also read, but not for the challenge:
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
Juli fell for Bryce the second she saw him, but he might not be all she hopes. Actually a really good book about idolization and crushes, but also about the hope of change and becoming a better person.
The Last Boy and Girl in the World by Siobhan Vivian
This book was made more real because of the recent flooding in southern Texas. As her town disappears under flood waters, Keeley decides to take some chances. Will these chances change her life forever . . . or just ruin it?
Hexwood by Diana Wynne Jones
My third time reading this book, and I like it more each time. No summary I could give would really do this book justice, but there's a sorcerer, a dragon, a little boy, a castle, and an intergalactic empire.
