City of Bones

Title
City of Bones

Library Link

City
of bones / Cassandra Clare
Clare,
Cassandra.
New York : M.K. McElderry Books, c2007.
1st ed.

10 Second ReviewClary discovers a hidden world of vampires, werewolves, demons and magic users.
Her mother is missing, her home shattered and she is caught in an awkward love triangle.
She also discovers that she was born right in the middle of an ancient conflict.

A bit like Harry Potter but much more mature.
This book has an authentic feel and a fast pace.
Distinguishing the good guys from the bad can be quite a challenge.

Notes
A good choice for Harry Potter fans.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
City of Bones
City of Ashes
City of Glass

Dark Reign: Fantastic 4

Title
Dark Reign: Fantastic 4

Library Link

Dark
reign : Fantastic 4 / writer, Jonathan Hickman ; collection editor, Cory
Levine
Hickman,
Jonathan.

10 Second Review
Reed Richards decides to explore alternative realities to discover if recent traumatic events could have been avoided. Meanwhile, the rest of the Fantastic Four are inadvertently sent reality hopping while the kids fight off Norman Osborn.

Above average art and a good story line, this book should appeal to fans and new readers.
It has very little to do with 'Dark Reign' and the story is pretty standard for Fantastic Four.

Notes
Reed reaches some surprising conclusions.

Learning Curve
Low: New readers will probably be able to catch on.

Reading Order
N/a