Vulture's Gate by Kirsty Murray

What would happen if all the women in the world died because of a disease but men learn to scientifically make boys? a) 24 hour parties b) everybody goes crazy and runs around in mad panic or c) A group rises up to power and everybody else is left to fend for themselves? The correct answer was c), unfortunately if you picked c) we're out of prizes so you don't get anything.

Vulture's Gate is set in a future where, as above, all the women have died, however there is still one girl, Bo and when Callum's life intersects with her, questions start to rise that there might be other girls out there. Through the story we are shown there are different ways of surviving in such a world. A highlight of the book are the inventions which Bo and Callem have to support them in their battle to survive, especially the animal inspired robots such as Mr Pinky. After reading Vulture's Gate you start to think if this happened now, in our world would we end up in chaos or would we find a solution. For ages 12 - adult. An intriguing story for people interested in the way society works and for those who like reading adventures with a good storyline.

3 1/2 stars.

Gone by Micheal Grant

When everybody disappears above the age of 15 and groups rise up and try and take control, you would think 'Lord of the Flies' has been there, done that, however, with Gone this is not the case. Not only are all the people above the age of 15 gone, henceforth the title, some people have accumulated strange powers. Lets face it, teenagers fighting for power and with powers, what more to love. However a story starts to unfold and with strange plots and interesting characters. Yes, I know you are all thinking that is what everybody says about every book but in Gone there is a private boarding school for misfit children which really does have some interesting characters. After reading through the book some more hidden mysteries are revealed and you start to realise that down below all the romance, fighting there is a good quality story.
A good book for people who like action but also want a bit of plot to a story. Does contain violence and not so nice people. 4 stars. (Cover might be different)

Malcolm and Juliet by Bernard Beckett

When a mum tells her son that, "you should have sex with Juliet, she's a good place to start", you know it's going to be a weird book. So it did not surprise me that Malcolm and Juliet was weird, yet a funny and entertaining read. It includes some science, blackmail and a quirky main character. Malcolm and Juliet is a roller coaster ride, it has so many twists and turns that you won't be able to guess what will happen in the next 10 pages.

A quirky, humorous read that involves romance and a interesting cast of characters that makes Malcolm and Juliet a good read for teenage girls and boys. 3 stars

Feral Tracks by Euan Mitchell

What do you do when you have nothing to read? You ask your mum for a book and she goes to her bookshelf picks out a book and blows the dust off the cover. When I resorted to this I found myself with a book called "Feral Tracks" and surprisingly it was not in old English but was a good book. Suitable for teenage boys and young men Feral Tracks takes us through the journey of a 17 year old who runs away from home. A interesting book that goes through the struggle of hitch-hiking and finding work. 3 stars.

The Essential Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

Sick of reading 400 page Harry Potter novels, then it's time to read some comics. I know, I know writing about comics on a book website is sacrilege but Calvin and Hobbes is a witty, funny comic that in this Treasury gives us the best of them. A humorous read for teenagers and adults. 3 1/2 stars.

The Hunger Games by Suzzane Collins

In a dark future the authorities have set up a reality television show to remind people of their power. The T.V show however, is nothing like ones before it; it takes the phrase “Last man standing” to a new extreme. The 24 contestants are forced to play and when Katniss takes the place of her younger sister in the games, Katniss thinks she won’t return. She doesn’t know however that there are more people than she thought that are willing to help her and with her secret skill, there is still hope. The Hunger Games is an excellent read for people who like action or an adventure. After reading it your only question will be, when is book two coming out. Suitable for ages 12+.

4 1/2 stars.

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

Do you ever wish you could talk to animals and understand your dog? If you do then you might want rethink that idea.

The Knife of Never Letting Go is set in Prentisstown a weird and small town. The first thing you notice is that dogs and animals can talk and everybody can hear each others thoughts. Todd, the main character is a 12 year old boy that has one month till he becomes a man, which occurs at the age of 13. Todd lives in Prentisstown but he finds something which all of Prentisstown wants, so he must flee and as his journey continues he finds that everything he knew was a lie.

A heart-stopper thriller with a great story line that teenagers and adults will both like. 3 1/2 stars.