2012 Books of the Month

January 2012

Title: Angelfall
Series: Penryn and the End of Days, Book 1
Author: Susan Ee
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4.5 Stars
Recommendation: Needless to say, I do recommend this book. It has a lot of action, a lot of horror and gore, all of the things that you expect in a post-apocalyptic novel.
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February 2012

Title: Indigo

Author: Beverly
Genre: Historical Romance
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4 Stars
Recommendation: You definitely have to like romance novels to like this book, as it's filled with sexy, sappy relationship building. That said, if you are in the least bit inclined toward historical romance, I would certainly recommend this one. It was a page turner and a feel good book for me.
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March 2012

Title: Cinder
Series: Lunar Chronicles, Book 1
Author: Marissa Meyer
Genre: Sci-fi Fantasy, Young Adult
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4.5 Stars
Recommendation: This book is a YA, so if you really hate teen oriented books I guess this one is out for you. But otherwise, I seriously recommend giving it a try. If you're a sci-fi fan, a fairy tale fan, or even a romance fan, you'll like this book.
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April 2012

Title: Night Sky
Author: Jolene Perry
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Young Adult
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4.5 Stars
Recommendation: If you like contemporary romance, even a little, you'll like this book. It's smart, mature, and deeply emotional.
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May 2012

Title: Dark Frost
Series: Mythos Academy, Book 3
Author: Jennifer Estep
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4 Stars
Recommendation: I'm very fond of this series. I'd recommend it to fantasy fans, young adults, and those who love mythology.
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June 2012

Bring Him HomeTitle: Bring Him Home
Series: Special Forces, Book 3
Author: Karina Bliss
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Category
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4 Stars
Recommendation: This is my second favorite of the Karina Bliss books I've read, with Here Comes the Groom in a solid lead. I like the emotion and the sincerity. I like how Bliss handles difficult issues and still makes you feel good at the end. I highly recommend her work. 
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 July 2012

Title: The Color of Snow
Author: Brenda Stanley
Genre: Young Adult
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4 Stars
Recommendation: This is a dramatic contemporary young adult novel that would easily appeal to an adult audience as well. It's light on the romance, and at times actually a bit depressing. But if you want a serious book, and a very smart book, this one is a keeper.
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August 2012


Seraphina (Seraphina, #1)Title: Seraphina
Series: Seraphina, Book 1
Author: Rachel Hartman
Genre: Epic Fantasy, Young Adult
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4.5 Stars
Recommendation: It's technically a YA, but more importantly it is a classic style fantasy novel with a great story. I would recommend it to any fantasy fan.
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September 2012

Hourglass (Hourglass, #1)Title: Hourglass
Series: Book 1
Author: Myra McEntire
Genre: Sci-Fi, Young Adult
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4 Stars
Recommendation:If you like light science fiction, with a touch of romance and a great deal of heart, I recommend this book. It's a well crafted and enjoyable YA novel.
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October 2012

 Title: Fables Volume 1: Legends in Exile
Series: Book 1
Author: Bill Willingham
Genre: Fantasy, Graphic Novel
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4.5 Stars
Recommendation: Fairytale fans, this one is for you. It's clever, unusual, and just plain fun. Even if you don't normally read graphic novels, I'd recommend this one.
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November 2012

Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, #2) Title: Days of Blood and Starlight
Series: Book 2
Author: Laini Taylor
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4.5 Stars
Recommendation: I recommend this series to fantasy fans, YA or otherwise. It's so fresh and different, and it's easy to become immersed in such an intense world.
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December 2012

The Duchess War (Brothers Sinister, #1)Title: The Duchess War 
Series: Book 1
Author: Courtney Milan
Genre: Historical Romance
Reading Penguin's Rating: 4.5 Stars
Recommendation: Overall... God, this was such a good book. Smart, easy to read, and romantic. I could not ask for more from a historical romance.
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