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Books to get obsessed with this summer

Thursday, June 07, 2012 By Giovanna Navas and Suzanne Pontillo/Staff Reporters

- Simon and Schuster Books

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Dystopian

‘Unwind’ by Neal Shusterman

The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights and the eventual compromise made was to have all children be inviolable from the moment of their conception until they reach the age of thirteen. Their parents can then choose to have them “unwound.” If so, their body parts will live on other people. The story follows three young people on their journey for freedom and justice. This compelling novel is a heart-hammering page turner with incredible character development and plot progression. You will not be able to put it down.

Also check out:

‘Divergent’ by Veronica Roth

‘Legend’ by Marie Lu

‘The Maze Runner’ by James Dashner

Fantasy

‘The Book of Lost Things’ by John Connolly

After the death of his mother, 12-year-old David seeks refuge in his books that later begin whispering to him as his family falls apart, causing the line that separates reality from fantasy to fade. It is then that David is violently thrown into a world ruled by a faded king and filled with the same characters found in his books. This enchanting novel takes its readers on a journey that exposes the road to adulthood and beyond through cleverly twisted fairytales which display the lasting significance of the people we meet and the stories we hear on the way.

Also check out:

‘Artemis Fowl’ by Eoin Colfer

‘City of Bones’ by Cassandra Clare

‘The Lightening Thief’ by Rick Rioardan

Drama

‘Willow’ by Julia Hoban

After driving the car that killed both of her parents, Willow is left with an insurmountable remorse that can only be numbed by physical pain. The blade is the only comfort she’s ever needed. But when she meets Guy, she begins to see the world through a different set of eyes, finding a certain comfort that she was unsure ever existed. In this novel about love, pain, finding yourself and forgiveness, Hoban tugs at the senses, and gives readers an emotional, beautiful and unforgettable ride.

Also check out:

‘Identical’ by Ellen Hopkins

‘The Fault in our Stars’ by John Green

‘By the Time You Read This, I’ll Be Dead’ by Julie Anne Peters

Romance

‘Deadly Little Lies’ by Lauren Faria Scholarz

When Camelia starts dating Adam, everything finally appears to be getting better, at least until her former boyfriend, Ben, appears. And when he is revealed to have psychometric powers (the ability to sense the future through touch) she believes that he has transferred this power to her when she begins experiencing premonitions. Soon after, secrets from the lives of both boys come up, and she is forced to figure out who is lying. With romance and suspense carefully woven together, Stolarz delivers a novel that keeps you guessing and leaves you smiling.

Also check out:

‘Hard Love’ by Ellen Wittlinger

‘Delirium’ by Lauren Oliver

‘Blood and Chocolate’ by Annette Curtis Klause

Mystery

‘Procession of the Dead’ by Darren Shan

Capac Raimi arrives with no recollection of his past attachment to The City with its sweet sin and tempting dangers. But when his path crosses with the Cardinals, his life changes forever. He witnesses just how far the Cardinals’ influence goes when it begins to influence his own life. Capac is then faced with the difficult decisions that force him to delve into his forgotten past. In this fast-paced novel, Shan keeps readers on the edge of their seats with mystery and action on every page.