Legend & Prodigy by Marie Lu

In this dystopian series, what was once western America has become the Republic. The Republic is at war with it's neighbors in the what's left of America. June is a prodigy being groomed for the military. She was born into the upper crut of Republic society. Day is from the slums, and the countries most wanted criminal. Once they cross paths, the action, suspense, and romance is non stop.

I am reviewing these together because I can't say much about the second one without revealing too much. I have mixed feelings about these books. I really enjoyed the story and the characters, but I also was disappointed with the whole "plague" angle being used once again. Of course the circumstances are different, and there is actually more to this "plague" than meets the eye. I will definitely read the next one, which has yet to be announced.

Lily Bard "Shakespeare" Series by Charlaine Harris

Lily Bard is hiding. She has left her tragic past behind to start over in the small town of Shakespeare. Working as a cleaning lady has given Lily access to many of the citizens of Shakespeare, and somehow  she is always stuck in the middle of their problems. Recently there have been quite a few murders in this small town. The local sheriff has discovered Lily's past, and befriended her. She has begun dating again, and is getting close to her martial arts teacher. She has become the confidant for many, and is an unofficial detective when it comes to solving these crimes.

I put these books together because I read them so quickly. I really enjoyed the mystery of these. I think Lily is a pretty kick butt chic, who has overcome a lot. I recommend these for traveling or the beach!

The Harper Connelly Series by Charlaine Harris

In high school, Harper Connelly was struck by lightning. Her step brother Tolliver saved her life. Now she has a weak leg, headaches, sometimes her hands shake, and, oh yeah, she can sense dead people. Now in her twenties, Harper has made a career of finding the dead. Along with her step brother Tolliver, she travels around the country to help people locate the dead, or find out how they died. Harper feels a "buzzing" when a body is near, and can connect to them, and share their last moments. Of course many people don't believe her and think she's a fraud, but through working with law enforcement, and many other clients, the truth of her gift is spreading. Somehow Harper and Tolliver always end up more deeply involved with these cases the they would like.

This series is super fun. I read them all back to back, so I decided to just put them all together. I really loved the combination of Harper's "supernatural" type of ability, and murder mysteries. These books are quick reads, great for a day at the beach!

Once (Eve #2) by Anna Carey

Eve's adventures continue as she tries to make a life for herself in Califia. Circumstances force her to make some very dangerous decisions, and Eve will soon discover information about her past that she never could have imagined.

It is incredibly hard to summarize this book without giving too much away. The second book in this series is action packed, and had me crying halfway through. There are many surprises in this one, and it definitely didn't end the way I thought it would! I am waiting VERY impatiently for the next book, Rise.

Eve by Anna Carey

In the year 2032, a deadly plague has wiped out most of the Earth's population. Eighteen year old Eve is about to graduate from her all girl's school, where she is the valedictorian.  But Eve suddenly discovers her life is not what it seems, and the night before her graduation she begins a dangerous journey, and meets Caleb. Though she's been taught not to trust males, Caleb opens her eyes to a world she never knew existed.

This book sucked me right in and I can not express enough how much I loved it! I thought the description of this post plague world was very believable. I also love the changes in Eve as she learns about the world outside her school walls. When you finish this you will NEED the next book, Once.