Amazing Grace by Megan Shull

TITLE: Amazing Grace
AUTHOR: Megan Shull
PAGES: Paperback, 256
PUBLISHER: Hyperion
GENRE: Realistic fiction
OTHER BOOKS BY MEGAN SHULL: Skye O'Shea books ("Skye's the Limit," "Yours Truly, Skye O'Shea") "Penelope"

Evermore by Alyson Noel

Since a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever can see auras, hear people’s thoughts, and know a person’s life story by touch. Going out of her way to shield herself from human contact to suppress her abilities has branded her as a freak at her new high school—but everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste…

Ever sees Damen and feels an instant recognition. He is gorgeous, exotic and wealthy, and he holds many secrets. Damen is able to make things appear and disappear, he always seems to know what she’s thinking—and he’s the only one who can silence the noise and the random energy in her head. She doesn’t know who he really is—or what he is. Damen equal parts light and darkness, and he belongs to an enchanted new world where no one ever dies.

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

TITLE: The Host
AUTHOR: Stephenie Meyer
PAGES: Hardcover, 619
PUBLISHER: Little, Brown
GENRE: Urban fantasy/Sci-fi
OTHER BOOKS BY STEPHENIE MEYER: Twilight series

A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb

TITLE: A Certain Slant of Light
AUTHOR: Laura Whitcomb
PAGES: Paperback, 282
PUBLISHER: Graphia
GENRE: Urban fantasy
OTHER BOOKS BY LAURA WHITCOMB: "The Fetch," "Your First Novel," "Novel Shortcuts"

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

TITLE: City of Bones
AUTHOR: Cassandra Clare
PAGES: Hardcover, 485
PUBLISHER: Margaret K. McElderry
GENRE: Urban fantasy
OTHER BOOKS BY CASSANDRA CLARE: Mortal Instruments series, Infernal Devices series (coming soon)

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father's gruff stableman. He is treated like an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz's blood runs the magic Skill--and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom.

Once A Witch by Carolyn MacCullough - B

TITLE: Once A Witch
AUTHOR: Carolyn MacCullough
PAGES: Hardcover, 292
PUBLISHER: Clarion
GENRE: Urban fantasy
OTHER BOOKS BY CAROLYN MACCULLOUGH: "Stealing Henry," "Drawing the Ocean," "Falling Through Darkness"

Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow

Dru Anderson has what her grandmother called “the touch.” (Comes in handy when you’re traveling from town to town with your dad, hunting ghosts, suckers, wulfen, and the occasional zombie.)

Then her dad turns up dead—but still walking—and Dru knows she’s next. Even worse, she’s got two guys hungry for her affections, and they’re not about to let the fiercely independent Dru go it alone. Will Dru discover just how special she really is before coming face-to-fang with whatever—or whoever— is hunting her?

Aurelia by Anne Osterlund - B

TITLE:  Aurelia
AUTHOR: Anne Osterlund
PAGES: Paperback, 288
PUBLISHER: Puffin
GENRE: Historical fiction
OTHER BOOKS BY ANNE OSTERLUND: "Academy 7" COMING SOON -> "Exile"

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along. 

With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment. 

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. 

For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.

Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

TITLE: Poison Study
AUTHOR: Maria V. Snyder
PAGES: Paperback, 416
PUBLISHER: Luna
GENRE: Fantasy
OTHER BOOKS BY MARIA V. SNYDER: Study series, Glass series (Storm Glass, Sea Glass, Spy Glass), "Inside Out"

New Books to Investigate

I'm always adding books to my Goodreads, but I do it mostly in batches.  One book leads to another and before you know it, I've got ten or fifteen new books on my to-read shelf.  I just figured I'd share my new findings.

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human ... until the cold makes him shift back again.

Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human--or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.

Legacy by Cayla Kluver

In an award-winning YA fantasy debut, 16-year-old novelist Cayla Kluver brings a magical touch to an unrelentingly suspenseful coming-of-age tale. Duty-bound to wed her father's choice in successor to the throne, Princess Alera of Hytanica believes that she is being forced into the worst of all possible fates' a marriage to the arrogant and hot-tempered suitor, Steldor. When a mysterious boy from enemy Cokyri appears bearing secrets and an entirely different view of what's appropriate behavior for a young lady, Alera learns that her private desires threaten to destroy the kingdom. When Narian's shocking past comes to light, Alera finds herself in a shadowy world of palace intrigue and ancient blood feuds, facing an uncertain future with dwindling options - and must learn to decide between right and wrong all alone. Marked by witty, rapid-fire dialogue and dramatic complexity that belie the writer's age, Legacy brings a fresh, new sensibility to age-old questions of duty and inheritance and to a young's heroine's quest to find her true voice.

Read My Lips by Teri Brown

Popularity is as easy as a good secret.

Serena just wants to fly under the radar at her new school. But Serena is deaf, and she can read lips really well-even across the busy cafeteria. So when the popular girls discover her talent, there's no turning back.

From skater chick to cookie-cutter prep, Serena's identity has done a 180...almost. She still wants to date Miller, the school rebel, and she's not ready to trade her hoodies for pink tees just yet. But she is rising through the ranks in the school's most exclusive clique.

With each new secret she uncovers, Serena feels pressure to find out more. Reading lips has always been her greatest talent, but now Serena just feels like a gigantic snoop...