Between Shades of Gray

I really enjoyed this book even though it was just heart-wrenching! The author traveled to Lithuania and this story is the compilation of all the stories of those who survived Stalin and his "cleansing", the same time WWII happened. I didn't know much about this part of history and I was very intrigued. It is another one that is well worth the read!

Award Book of the Day #2

How about a cool twist on the old story of Cinderella?

"Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . .

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future" (From Amazon)

Lunar Chronicle Series:

#2 Scarlet
#3 Cress
#4 Winter

Award Book of the Day #1- Legend

 

 This is a fantastic book on the ITA list this year!  I absolutely loved it!  It reminds me a bit of the show Revolution as well. 

"From the Publisher: A New York Times bestseller! What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem. From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills."

Rest of the series: Prodigy (also awesome), and Champion 

Fun Note:  Marie Lu autpgraphed an advanced copy of Champion for me!  How cool is that??