Desires of the Dead; By Kimberly Derting

• Reading Level: 14 and up (sexual content)

• Paperback: 384 pages

• Publisher: HarperCollins; Reprint edition (April 17, 2012)

• Language: English

The missing dead call to Violet. They want to be found.

Violet can sense the echoes of those who've been murdered—and the matching imprint that clings to their killers. Her best-friend-turned-boyfriend, Jay, is the only one outside of her family who knows of her morbid ability. But when Violet discovers the body of a missing boy, she draws the attention of the FBI.

<; font-family: inherit;">As Violet dodges their questions, she is pulled into an investigation that will endanger more than just her secret. For without even meaning to, Violet has stumbled upon a dark truth—and a desperate killer.

My Review:

Desires of the Dead is the follow up novel to The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting. Let me tell you something, she does not disappoint. The character development throughout these two novels is incredible. I very much enjoyed Jay and Violets parts in this novel. 

I'll be honest there were some parts of the book that just made me angry but I now feel that these certain parts made the story what it is, and even added some depth to it. 

The mystery in the book keeps you on the edge of your seat and I'm not even using that cliche just to use it, I'm dead serious about this. Through most of this, I couldn't put it down, I just had to know what happened next.

If you took my advice on The Body Finder, then take my advice again and keep going with this amazing story. It will keep you intrigued with its mystery, murder, suspense, and romance until the very last page.

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**Don't miss my next two reviews on the rest of 'The Body Finder' series, COMING SOON!**

The Fault in Our Stars; By John Green

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (January 10, 2012)
• Language: English

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.


My review:

I cried. There I said it. I cried. I cried like a baby at the end and it felt like my heart died. <--Yeah, that sad. If you don't like crying then do not, I repeat, DO NOT read this book because it will make you cry. I loved it. Absolutely loved it. Although even though you will cry at the end, you will also laugh. I've never laughed at a book more than when reading 'The Fault in Our Stars'. John Green is an amazing writer who can make you transition form cracking up and almost peeing yourself, to crying like a baby and pretty much losing all self-control. The Fault in Our Stars is a must-have on your bookshelf. I loved it so much, I might actually read it again and I usually don't re-read books. (Besides Skellig, By David ALmond. *read it three times) 

*Buy The Fault in Our Stars on Amazon for as low as $8.90:

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**Other Books by John Green:

-Looking For Alaska

-An Abundance of Katherines

-Paper Towns

-Will Grayson Will Grayson

    

~Jessica

First Day on Earth

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
• Hardcover: 150 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Press (November 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• A startling, wonderful novel about the true meaning of being an alien in an equally alien world.
  
  "We are specks. Pieces of dust in this universe. Big nothings.
  
  "I know what I am."
  
  Mal lives on the fringes of high school. Angry. Misunderstood. Yet loving the world -- or, at least, an idea of the world.
  
  Then he meets Hooper. Who says he's from another planet. And may be going home very soon.

My Review:

                Amazing novel. The book was only 150 pages so I think it might be the shortest book I've ever read. Maybe. Not Sure. The book was written beautifully. I loved Malcom (Mal) and his sarcastic, bitter comments. Cecil Castellucci really captured the voice of a depressed, misunderstood teen without being totally stereotypical like most authors. The book definitely kept me wanting to read and believe me I did. Took me three hours and they were an amazing three hours that kept me intrigued and kept me guessing at every flip of the page. If you want a quick, inspirational, incredible read, choose 'First Day on Earth', you wont regret it. Unless you do and then I guess... too bad for you. 

**Here's a link to Amazon where you can buy it for as low as $4.00.

http://www.amazon.com/First-Day-Earth-Cecil-Castellucci/dp/0545060826

                                                         ~Jessica