If you liked The Hunger Games series, you'll be excited to enter the world of Panem again. Only this time, it's 64 years before Katniss volunteered as a tribute. Enter the infamous Coriolanus Snow's life, the morning of the reaping that will kick off the 10th annual Hunger Games. The odds are against him as he's a first-time mentor of a female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, he starts to feel for his doomed tribute and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.

An adorable story about a cat that floats out the window and makes a new friend.

Heartwarming story about family and finding your own path with plenty of romance and comedy weaved throughout. I loved that the romance was strong yet clean. No detailed sex scenes and mild language use makes this book a refreshing read!

A frustrated and downtrodden stay at home mother begins to believe she is turning into a dog. The frightening transformation soon turns exhilarating as she explores her inner canine. A fierce and strange story that will stay with you long after the last page.

After her mother's death, Bree enters an Early College program, despite still processing her grief. It's not long before she's pulled into a secret society, and is pushed by circumstance into dangerous tournaments. For fans of City of Bones and the Raven Boys, Legendborn puts a modern spin on Arthurian myth while exploring themes of power and heroism, challenging expectations, and racial prejudice. The cover art is gorgeous, and with that surprise ending, I cannot wait for the next book!

The story of four friends and how their lives are affected when tragedy strikes. Full of British slang and wit with a story that goes deep into grief and loss while also weaving a tale of love and romance. Oddly enough the two blended well and felt exceptionally realistic.

If you like mythology, strong female leads, and action, Lore is the book for you! Every seven years, there's a hunt called the Agon. The Agon offers mortal descendants of gods the opportunity to claim their divinity by killing any of nine immortals, who are made mortal for one night. Lore Perseous has avoided the Agon for years and turned her back on her Greek heritage after a rival killed her family to gain divine powers and immortality. But, as the next hunt dawns over present-day NYC, she's confronted with a difficult decision when she stumbles across a long-lost childhood friend and one of the last of the original gods, who is gravely wounded. Will she keep running from her past, or will she rejoin the hunt?

I liked this story because it made me question a lot about my choices as a teen and as the mother of a soon-to-be teen. I love that there was a meaty story about life as well as a fun story about romance. The author did a good job of merging the two together to create a realistic fictional read.

The depths of Ernest D’s imagination take him on a journey from the backyard pond to a fantastic world all his own. Where will your imagination take you?

This story drew me in and made me feel like I was alongside the characters. I got to be part of the heartbreak, the confusion, the perseverance, the loyalty, and the love of Goh Junja and it made me want to know more about her story and the story of others in Korea during the war. Very interesting and eye-opening read. I highly recommend reading the author's note at the end as well.