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House of Thieves

House of Thieves by Charles Belfoure

John Cross married into the upper crust of New York Society of 1885 and yet he must support his family with his modest income as an architect. To maintain his status in this elite moneyed group, he and his family must always be on guard so that they stay in the good graces of their fickle Aunt Caroline, who not only has the money to help them fit in, but her opinion determines who is accepted into this tight circle and who is not.

When James Kent, the leader of New York's most notorious gang, approaches Cross about his son's extensive gambling debts, John thinks it is a practical joke, until things get a little violent. With a fear of the scandal that would ensue if his son's debts were discovered, John agrees to provide the inside architectural knowledge that will help Kent rob a few of his past wealthy clients.

Although the story got a little redundant and far-fetched at times, it was a quick read, and fairly entertaining.

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Swipe

Swipe by Evan Angler

America as we know it, is no more. In the aftermath of a war that all but destroyed the country, the government has created a plan where there will be no more war and all is fair, if you are willing to make a pledge to the new government and receive the Mark. The Mark allows  you to  make purchases at the store, ride transportation, get a job and become a citizen of the new country.

Logan is about to turn thirteen, and will finally reach the eligible age to receive the Mark. At one time he was excited at the prospect, but now he is nervous and is beginning to question the purpose behind the Mark.

Although this book is definitely geared toward young adult readers, it was still a fun quick read.

The Tragedy Paper

The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth Laban

 “Enter to Find a Friend and be a Friend” is the motto at Tim’s new school, a boarding school with many traditions. But Tim isn’t expecting to make friends. Tim is an albino and has always been a loner. He doesn’t want people to notice him. However, Tim makes that nearly impossible when he meets a popular girl named Vanessa while waiting for flight to school. Although they make an unlikely pair, there is a spark between Vanessa and Tim which grows. However, Vanessa has a boyfriend and her popularity to worry about so Tim and Vanessa keep their relationship a secret. Tim and Vanessa sneak around and hope not to be caught. During all this chaos, they have their biggest project ahead of them, The Tragedy Paper.

 The Tragedy Paper is a thesis all the seniors must write for English class. In Tim’s case, the tragedy becomes all too real. We learn about Tim’s tragedy through Duncan, another character in the book. One of the traditions at the school is that graduating seniors leave a gift for incoming seniors. Tim leaves CDs telling his story for Duncan. Duncan, has a role in Tim’s tragedy, and that is part of the mystery of the book as the reader doesn’t know how or why Duncan was involved. The narration alternates between Tim and Duncan’s point of view. Duncan, like most high school seniors, is trying to figure out his own life and deal with what happened to Tim.

 If you liked 13 Reasons Why, then you’ll love the Tragedy Paper. If you’re a teen then you will 100% relate to both Tim and Duncan as they both struggle with school, friends, popularity and love. With many twist and turns it’ll keep you at the edge of your seat. You will never know what’s coming next. So walk a day in Tim’s shoes, live a day in Tim’s life, be a part of the tragedy.

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Court of Fives

Court of Fives by Kate Elliott

Jessamy's father is an upper-class patron and her mother is a commoner, which leaves her not fitting into either of their worlds. To make matters worse, her one goal and dream is to compete in a game of Fives, an intricate, multilevel athletic competition. But doing so would destroy her father and ruin any kind of chance her family has to fitting into the world of the upper-class.

I felt like there was a lot of potential in this book. The author was able to develop the main characters in the book and I really liked how the friendship started between Jes and Kalliarkos.  The plot was a little confusing, it was never clear why the bad guy in this story was so intent on destroying Jes’s family. I also thought that Jes’s father made some very questionable decisions…I don’t really care what position he was put in.  Overall, I did enjoy the book and will read the second one.