I read so many wonderful books this year, but here are my top books in no particular order:
The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials - I'm cheating and making this "one" book as The Scorch Trials is the sequel. The Maze Runner, especially, was a little violent for me, but I was engrossed throughout both novels. I never thought I was into creepy novels with scary creatures, but apparently, I am! This year I have read a lot of dystopian novels, similar to Hunger Games, about future societies gone wrong, and I love them!
Birthmarked - This young adult novel is another dystopian page-turner. The setting is a society where women must give up their first-born children to be adopted and live within the walls of the city where the children enjoy a much better life than those outside the walls. It's a longer book that's on the dark side, but I loved that, once again, there is a strong female protagonist who stands up for what she believes.
The Education of Bet - Bet, an orphaned girl in the nineteenth century, disguises herself as a boy to attend an all-boys boarding school, but she doesn't consider the challenges that await her, including rooming with handsome and charming James. Clever and sweet.
Ruined - This is a ghost story set in New Orleans where the protagonist befriends a ghost in the graveyard across the street from her aunt's house. The ghost links her to a dark secret connected to the history of the city and the families who live there. The drama will suck you in.
Scorpio Races - This book reads like a movie. I could picture the scenes and even the soundtrack in my mind! Violent, flesh-eating Water Horses come out of the ocean once a year and are captured to be ridden in the annual Scorpio Races. Beautifully written with adventure and romance.
The Summer I Learned to Fly - This was a heartwarming book about a boy and girl who become friends one summer. I loved the ending.
So, what are the best books YOU read this year? Comment on this blog post to let Ridgeview readers know!
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