Graceling

Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games. 2008. (YA Science Fiction Colli.S)

Katniss must use all her skills as a hunter if she is to survive the Hunger Games: a competition which pits two representatives from each of the twelve districts against each other in a battle to the death. First of a trilogy.

 

Jones, Frewin. Warrior Princess. 2009. (YA Science Fiction Jones.F)

Branwen is a character from ancient Celtic lore. She is a princess of Wales, who according to the mystical woman, will save her country from invaders.

 

Kaaberbol, Lene. The Shamer's Daughter. 2002. (YA Science Fiction Kaabe.L)

Look into her eyes. When you do, she’ll see all your darkest secrets, all of the things you’d rather forget. Such is the gift of the Shamer. First of a series.

 

Malone, Patricia. The Legend Of Lady Ilena. 2002. (YA Malon.P)

Her father’s dying words are Ilena’s only clue as to who she really is and where she comes from. She heads east across Britain. It’s the Dark Ages, and this is not a safe or easy journey. First of two.

 

Marriott, Zoe. Daughter Of The Flames. 2009. (YA Science Fiction Marri.Z)

When the temple she calls home, is set on fire, Zira realizes who she truly is. She is a princess, the heir to the Ruan throne. She had trained as a warrior and priestess. Now she must use those skills to rule her kingdom and decide the fate of its people.

 

Medley, Linda. Castle Waiting. 2006. (YA 741.5973 Medle.L)

Modern sensibilities and sass mixed with medieval setting. Medley uses comic form to tell the tales of those in Putney. All the niceties you usually encounter in fairy tales are swiftly disposed of here. Bearded ladies, a witch who is named Mald because she is bald, and a mysterious pregnant woman all populate this hysterical book.

 

Meyer, L.A.. Bloody Jack : Being An Account Of The Curious Adventures Of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy. 2002. (YA Meyer.L)

Life is good as a ship’s boy on the HMS Dolphin. Food is plentiful, and the hard scrabble life of 18th century London is but a distant memory. Even hunting pirates is fun. Now to deal with the problem that Jacky is actually Mary. First of a series.

 

Pierce, Tamora. Terrier. 2006. (YA Science Fiction Pierce.T)

Beka is a rookie with the Provost’s Guard, she is but a pup in their eyes. However, she surprises everyone when she requests to work in the Lower City. It’s a tough beat, but Beka can handle it. She can hear things, clues as to who is causing chaos in Lower City. First of a series.

 

Pon, Cindy. Silver Phoenix : Beyond The Kingdom Of Xia. 2009. (YA Fiction Pon.C)

Ai Ling is feeling the pressure; a local businessman is trying to blackmail her into marrying him. Rather than submitting, Ai Ling journeys to try and find her missing father. As she searches she encounters two brothers, including the possibility of romance, as well as monsters

 

Pullman, Phillip. The Ruby in the Smoke. 2004. (YA Mystery Pullm.P)

After her father dies, Sally Lockhart is left to navigate Victorian London on her own. Sally wants the truth behind what happened to her father, and the shadowy dealings of the shipping company he worked for. A fast paced thriller, the first of a series.

 

Snow, Maya. Sisters Of The Sword. 2008. (YA Snow.M)

Kimi and Hama are sisters in feudal Japan. As much as Kimi wants be a samurai, it is not what young women do. Everything changes when their father is murdered by their uncle, and their mother and brother disappear. Kimi and Hama pretend to be boys in order to train as samurai, and eventually seek vengeance. First of a series.

 

Tomlinson, Theresa. The Moon Riders. 2006. (YA Tomli.T)

Myrina has spent the last thirteen years learning to be a warrior. She has learned the dances, and is skilled with her weapon. She is ready to join the Moon maidens. Just as they set off, a stowaway is discovered, Princess Cassandra of Troy. After Cassandra’s visions prove to be true, the Moon Rider’s find themselves involved in the Trojan war. First of two.

 

Turner, Megan Whalen. The Thief. 2006. (YA Fiction Turne.M)

Locked in the king’s dungeon is a man who claims he can steal anything. The king’s scholar wants this man, Gen to steal something, an item that would be nearly impossible to obtain. Gen seems to plays along, but has his own agenda. First of a series.

 

Uehashi, Nahoko. Moribito : Guardian Of The Spirit. 2008. (YA Science Fiction Uehas.N)

Prince Chagum is said to have a water spirit living inside him. Some view the spirit as benevolent, others see it as evil. His mother fears for his safety and hires Balsa to smuggle him out of the city and to keep him safe. When she is injured fighting off would be assassins, she seeks refuge with her friend Tanda. It is then they began to uncover the truth behind the nature of this spirit.