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

Title: 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

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

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

 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

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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