The House of Night series by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast

If you're a fan of the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, then you will most likely love The House of Night books by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast. Next to Twilight, these are my favorite books that I have read so far. Zoey Redbird is your typical High School student, the popular girl with the quarterback boyfriend until she gets marked. Now she has to leave her town and go live at a school for vampyres called the House of Night. Zoey struggles with leaving her school, being blessed with many supernatural gifts and liking a guy that is already taken by the school's queen. It is a compelling novel for teens and is very easy to relate to the characters. I really enjoyed these books and am looking forward to the next installment of the series.

Reviewed by student D. Calkins

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

I must admit that before I read Twilight by Stephenie Meyer I knew this book was a huge hit with teen girls. It was always checked out from the high school library. I quickly called our local book store and more copies were bought of Twilight and the other three titles in the Twilight series - New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. That weekend I bought my own copy of Twilight and began to read if only to find out what all the excitement was about. Honestly, I was let down. How could these girls be so infatuated with Edward? He's cold and hard as stone, pure white, with darkened eyes and he's a vampire. How could anyone think this was someone to love? I just couldn't create the images in my mind of a vampire worth loving. He has strength and speed beyond human abilities and uses them to protect and save Bella, his love. I told many of my friends, some who have read Twilight and have become avid, fanatical fans, that I was struggling to enjoy this book as so many others have. Let me tell you, all that has changed! I've just been captivated by the movie trailers! Twilight, the movie, will be in theatres November 21, 2008. If you're like me, spend some time at the movie site before reading the book. The images that I couldn't conjure in my mind, the movie has created. It's going to be a stunning premiere!

To learn more about the author, Stephenie Meyer, the Twilight series, and updates on the movie, visit her website.
Reviewed by Mrs. Boehm