27 Great YA Debuts of 2012

1. Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi (Under the Never Sky #1)

2. Incarnate by Jodi Meadows (Newsoul #1)

3. Cinder by Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles #1)

4. Everneath by Brodi Ashton (Everneath #1)

5. Article 5 by Kristen Simmons (Article 5 #1)

6. Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins (The Sweet Trilogy #1)

7. Struck by Jennifer Bosworth (Struck #1)

8. Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard (Something Strange and Deadly #1)

9. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #1)

10. Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock (Hemlock #1)

11. Unraveling by Elizabeth Norris (Unraveling #1)

12. Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen 

13. Embrace by Jessica Shirvington (The Violet Eden Chapters #1)

14. The Selection by Kiera Cass (The Selection #1)

15. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (The Grisha #1)

16. Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry (Pushing the Limits #1)

17. Something Like Normal by Trish Doller

18. Storm by Brigid Kemmerer (Elemental #1)

19. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick 

20. Angelfall by Susa Ee (Penryn & End of Days #1)

21. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman (Seraphina #1)

22. The Rook by Daniel O'Malley

23. Fracture by Megan Miranda (Fracture #1)

24. Tempest by Julie Cross (Tempest #1)

25. Slide by Jill Hathaway (Slide #1)

26. Ditched: A Love Story by Robin Mellom

27. The Alchemy of Forever by Avery Williams (Incarnation #1)

The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa

Great series, sad to see it come to an end.

The series is pretty much summed up by it's title. It's about Fey, the Summer & Winter courts. However, the Iron Fey are suddenly gaining numbers and iron is a weakness for the fey, so yeah bad news. 

I'll be honest and say that I thought the series did not have a great start. I did not like the first book, but after that, the series was awesome! Meghan Chase literally grows up in front of your eyes and her relationship with Ash was sweet and cute.

My first impressions of Meghan's character were not great, but she grows on you after the first book. My favorite book is the 3rd one, Iron Queen, because you see a different Meghan, a matured Meghan who is ready to take responsibility for her actions. 

Ash & Puck (Robin Goodfellow) are both great characters. As you go on reading the series, you realize there's more to Puck than just a normal teenager, and when I found out, I was shocked & excited. His character's past is definitely interesting and funny, and I love his personality. Then, there's Ash. Ash is the Winter prince, and at first he comes out as a jerk, but he grows on you as well. As you watch the progress between Ash & Meghan, you'll definitely look back and go "wow, they've come so far". The characters Ash, Puck, & Meghan are all complex. They've all been through a lot throughout their lives, and their loyalty to one another is just great. 

Anyways, I don't want to spoil the series. I just wanted to recommend these to every person that has not read this series, because you're definitely missing out. 

1. The Iron King

2. The Iron Daughter

3. The Iron Queen

4. The Iron Knight

UPDATE: I also forgot to mention that there is a spinoff of this series called The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten (thank you for reminding me).

The first book is titled The Lost Prince & it's Ethan Chase's turn to be the protagonist. 

I received an ARC for this book, so hopefully I'll get around to reading it as soon as possible and be able to post a review!

Here's the description:

Don't look at Them. Never let Them know you can see Them.That is Ethan Chase's unbreakable rule. Until the fey he avoids at all costs—including his reputation—begin to disappear, and Ethan is attacked. Now he must change the rules to protect his family. To save a girl he never thought he'd dare to fall for.

Ethan thought he had protected himself from his older sister's world—the land of Faery. His previous time in the Iron Realm left him with nothing but fear and disgust for the world Meghan Chase has made her home, a land of myth and talking cats, of magic and seductive enemies. But when destiny comes for Ethan, there is no escape from a danger long, long forgotten.

Love Science Fiction?

Or the Dresden Files?

Then try out this awesome series:

The Iron Druid Chronicles series by Kevin Hearne!

1. Hounded

2. Hexed

3. Hammered

4. Tricked

5. Trapped

6. Hunted

Background story: Basically, Atticus O'Sullivan is the last Druid alive. He lives peacefully in Arizona where he runs a bookshop. He also has an Irish wolfhound named Oberon. Atticus looks like he's 21, but he's actually 21 centuries old. Yikes. Unfortunately for Atticus, his status as the only Druid alive until he trains new recruits, has attracted many enemies. Many of these enemies were made by Atticus years ago, so now he's cursing his young self. So, now he has to depend on his powers, wit, a seductive goddess of death, his werewolf & vampire team of attorneys, his new recruit, his wolfhound, and some Irish luck. 

The series has many humor, action, and potential romances. It's definitely worth a try. 

(My favorite cover is Hexed)

The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher

If you like Science Fiction/Fantasy, then you'll definitely love this series! This series focuses on Harry Dresden, a wizard for hire. Murphy, a cop, stumbles upon Harry's business and hires him to help her solve crimes. They have a rocky relationship; Murphy is a cop who has to abide by the laws, while Harry is a wizard who deals with supernatural stuff. It's a difficult life having to explain to humans how such weird things can happen and that witches, wizards, faes, and other creatures do exist.

You can't help but love Harry right from the start. I certainly did. He's a laid back wizard and he's awesome! He uses humor to deal with life's problems and it makes solving crime easier. He hasn't had the easiest childhood, especially being a wizard and all. Harry matures throughout this series. He goes through many difficult challenges and you're heart just goes out for him throughout the series. Harry Dresden is a character many will love. His journey is one you'll willingly participate in. 

I don't want to give away any spoilers, so I can't really say much. The series is full of action and mystery. This series pretty much introduced me to the world of science fiction & fantasy (along with Goodkind's Sword of Truth series). 

I definitely recommend this series. It's a great series and it's got action, mystery, romance, humor, and many more. There are also werewolves, wizards, witches, faes, cops, winter knights, vampires, and many more! I love the series and hopefully you will too!

1. Storm Front

2. Fool Moon

3. Grave Peril

4. Summer Knight

5. Death Masks

6. Blood Rights

7. Dead Beat

8. Proven Guilty

9. White Knight

10. Small Favors

11. Turn Coat

12. Changes

13. Ghost Story

My favorite is Changes, because it really shows how much Harry has changed and what he's going through. He had to make many difficult decisions in this book because of the life he lives. I hope Harry comes back (you'll know what happens in Ghost Story). 

Good series out there!

Lords of the Underworld by Gena Showalter

Dark-Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole

Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis

Midnight Breed by Lara Adrian

I-Team by Pamela Clare

Play by Play by Jaci Burton

World of the Lupi by Eileen Wilks

Dresden Files by Jim Butcher

The Iron Fey by Julie Kagawa

FBI/ US Attorney by Julie James

Guardians of Eternity by Alexandra Ivy

Night Prince by Jeaniene Frost

Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts 

Inn BoonsBoro by Nora Roberts

Demonica by Larissa Ione

Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh

Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost

Scanguards Vampires by Tina Folsom

Immortal Guardians by Dianne Duvall

Vampire Queen by Joey W. Hill

Love at Stake by Kerrelyn Sparks

Lords of Deliverance by Larissa Ione

Argeneau by Lynsay Sands

Breeds by Lora Leigh

Dragon Kin by G.A. Aiken

Pride by Shelly Laurenston

Cal Leandros by Rob Thurman

The League by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Caster Chronicles by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Curse Workers by Holly Black

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare

Intertwined by Gena Showalter

The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare

Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind

Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward

Vampires in America by D.B. Reynolds

The Fallen by Cynthia Eden

Guild Hunter by Nalini Singh

Elemental Assassin by Jennifer Estep

Lux by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Sword of Truth Series by Terry Goodkind

This series is incredible! It is a mix of romance, science fiction, and thriller. If you’re a science fiction fan, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed! Well, until you find out that the series is over… unless Goodkind changes his mind.

The first book of the series is Wizard’s First Rule and it’s one of the best. It introduces readers to a whole different world… The novel starts with Richard Cypher (pay attention to his last name) seeing a woman in distress. He saves her from her attackers and finds out that she is Kahlan Amnell (she is a Confessor, but he doesn’t know that yet). Richard decides to help Kahlan so he takes her to his old friend Zedd (secretly a wizard). This is where Richard finds out about a whole new world just beyond their little town. There is a boundary that separates Kahlan’s and Richard’s worlds; however, the boundary is weakening and Kahlan crossed the border because Lord Rahl is slowly taking over Kahlan’s world. Kahlan is also there because she needs to find the Seeker, and so Zedd reluctantly names Richard the Seeker (Seeker of Truth) and he gives Richard the Sword of Truth. The Sword of Truth is a very powerful Sword, and Richard must learn to control his anger and the sword in order for him to be a successful Seeker. Richard and Kahlan then embark on a journey along with Zedd to the other side of the boundary where wizards, witches, and Mordsiths exist. Richard’s life will never be the same (Believe me, his life is forever changed). 

Kahlan and Richard begin to fall for one another as the days go by. However, Kahlan is the Mother Confessor and therefore she must choose her own strong mate. A Confessor’s touch is not one a man wants. A Confessor controls the person she touches, and that person will never be the same. However, Richard finds a way to be with Kahlan (I’ll let readers figure it out). 

There are currently 13 books in the series, counting Debt of Bones which is not needed to read to understand the series. The books are Stone of Tears, Blood of the Fold, Temple of the Winds, Soul of Fire, Faith of the Fallen, The Pillars of Creation, Naked Empire, Chainfire, Phantom, Confessor, andThe Omen Machine. My favorites are books 2, 3, 4, 9, and 10. I haven’t gotten to finish The Omen Machine yet, but I believe that it’ll be as good as the rest. The story gets more intense and interesting as it goes on, and the characters are definitely amazing and likeable. I like the Mord-Siths (group of women warries from D’Hara) because they were women who were taken by the old Lord Rahl when they were still young. They endured torture as their training and they grew up learning how to torture people after they had to kill their fathers. I like how loyal they were and how Richard allowed them to act freely and had given them the choice to either stay or leave. 

The series introduces many different types of creatures and powerful humans. It’s a very interesting world and it even has dragons in it. Richard and Kahlan mature as the story progresses and they also begin to learn their strengths and weaknesses. Richard also finds out who he really is and who his parents were. He thought his town was where he belonged, but his town betrays him in the end. He was a boy, then he became a man.

There is also a TV Show about this seres called Legend of the Seeker. It is a good series with good actors and actresses, but as usual, some events were changed. You should still check it out though if you love the series!