Strange Grace by Tessa Gratton

Long ago, the town of Three Graces made a deal.  Every seven years during the Slaughter Moon they must sacrifice a young man of the town to the devil in the forest.  In exchange, the town suffers no ill -- illness, famine, premature death.

But something has changed. 

It's only been three years since the last Slaughter Moon. 

Now sacrifice Rhun, witch Mair, and outcast Arthur will learn the secrets behind the deal and what must be done to restore balance.



This is a fascinating fantasy novel for teens.  You find yourself pulled into the story and connecting with the characters -- their relationships, their beliefs, and their feelings when betrayed.  I would highly recommend this to teens who enjoy fantasy or even dystopian fiction.

My Life With the Walter Boys by Ali Novak

After her family is killed in a car accident, Jackie moves from New York City to rural Colorado to live with her mother's best friend and family.  It's complete culture shock made worse by the fact that there are 12 children in the Walter family -- all boys.


This is basically a love triangle story.  While there is a lot of grief over the loss of her family, most of Jackie's time is consumed with how to deal with the two brothers that want to date her. 

This was a novel written by a 15-year-old on Wattpad that eventually was published.