Secret Letters by Leah Scheier

This is a story where you can't let the title or the plot distract you from actually reading it. I read this in almost one day and I thought it was effortless, fun, and a really good mystery. Dora is a girl whose dream is to solve mysteries alongside Sherlock Holmes. When her cousin starts to have her old love letters ransomed she decides now is the time to go to London and find Sherlock. When she arrives the whole mystery is kicked off. Will she actually meet Sherlock? Does she figure out her cousin's mystery? Well read to find out! Rating: 4 out of 5

I just really loved this book. Its a little slow to start because you really need to learn Dora's whole life story before you can appreciate the later events. It's set in the Victorian time period in England... Its pretty great! I ended up enjoying Dora as a character. She made me laugh and smile. She is really smart and she really strives to live out her dream of being a detective. She is real, motivated, and overall pretty amazing. 

I was amazed at how in depth the mystery became. I was shocked and thrilled and sometimes confused. I couldn't put it down because I had to know what was going to happen. I needed to know how the letters played in, where the house owners and maids fit in, and how the mysterious but amazing Peter came in as well. The book kept me in the palm of its hand the entire time. It was so refreshing and fun. I really am almost sad I read it so fast! 

If you need a wonderful adventure full of mystery and a break from the modern day, pick up this book and let yourself be carried away! 

The Selection Trilogy by Kiera Cass

The best way to describe these books is the Hunger Games meets the Bachelor. Basically they are funny and excited and overall just great! America Singer is one of thirty-five girls chosen to come to the royal palace and compete for the hand of Prince Maxon. America is not excited about this because she is already in love with someone back home and is she doesn't want the selection to ruin what they already have. This book is witty and fun but with action that comes along as well. This is going to be a trilogy with the third book due in May. Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

These books had me intrigued from the beginning. America did seem like the typical Katniss type person and some of her dialogue did bother me throughout the two books. She did have a lot of redeeming moments though, and I thought overall she had emotion that was relate able and fun to explore.  The Prince was absolutely enjoyable. Every time he was on the page I would just smile. Of course there were moments of freaking out and confusion over his actions.. but overall I loved him! It also was sort of a fun love triangle because the other guy who America is already in love with is not that bad. It wasn't a strong fast hatred for him (like it was for me with Gale). I feel like they are both very loveable. 

Another thing that I enjoyed about these books is the fact that the minor characters are quite fun. There are a lot of them that you get to know throughout the books and not just in a hi bye way. You get to learn about them and see how the Kingdom plays a role in their lives. It was very enjoyable. 

There were a few times that I felt like the story would drag, but those only lasted 2 or 3 pages. I recommend these to anyone in the mood for a good romance and fun story that will make you happy and wanting more. I honestly am dying to know how the series will end beause I honestly have NO IDEA what will happen. So go read these and enjoy a trip into the royal palace.  

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

This book takes place on a 24 hour trip to London. Hadley Sullivan is heading to England to see her father get remarried to a women she really doesn't know. At the Airport she meets a man, Oliver, who is heading back home to England. They meet by chance and start to get to know each other. Lets just say, I was swooning multiple times while reading this book. Rating: 4.5 of 5.

This book simple just made me happy. It's not some english classic, but it is the perfect get away for a few hours. It's a super quick read that leaves you wanting more. When you are in the mood for a super teen girly book, that is still written well, with relatable characters that don't get on your nerves, than read this book!  

Character Breakdown: Hadley. I thought she was a great character. At the beginning of the book I felt like she complained a lot, but it just sets up the story. In the short amount of time you follow her, she lets you in and allows you to discover her. 

Oliver. Perfect! I loved how he was smart and witty. He wasn't your typical bad boy vampire warrior type. He constantly made me smile and I missed him in the parts he wasn't there. He is awesome!

Now, don't let the title stop you. I am not a huge fan of Romeo and Juliet love at first sight falling in love with all your soul stories. No. This is not like that. The characters build and grow and your dying to find out what happens. This is a book I will come back to over and over again! 

The Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth

This is a story that follows a young girl named Tris who, at the age of 16, has to choose a faction that she wants to live in. Each faction focuses on one attribute that they think is the ultimate characteristic that brought down the country. The catch? Well if you choose a faction that you were not born to, then you can't see your family ever again. A clever new story of rebellion, love, and family. Rating: 4 of 5 stars (the whole series!)

I loved these books! Veronica Roth is able to transport you right into her new world with new laws and ways of doing things. I felt like I was right with Tris as she fought to discover who she is and what she really wants. As typical as this story may sound, there are twists in every book that left me turning pages faster and faster. I felt that each book was able to build on each other in a perfect and brilliant way. One of my favorite aspects of this series was how each book picked up EXACTLY where the last one left off. You never miss a beat of the characters journeys. I have never seen this before in a series and loved how there was no retelling of the first book in the other two.

There is a beautiful romance in these novels. It wasn't a typical love triangle with the same characters and attitudes. There is a boy that appears.. but you'll have to read to find out more about him! The strongest love that is dealt with in these books are friend and family relationships. It was nice to have a new dynamic that really pushed the heroine to new levels and emotional peaks. It made her so relatable and refreshing.

Any Problems? Well I have only a one. Sometimes I became so attached to the characters that it was so hard when something didn't go the way I wanted. I found myself so frustrated by certain characters that I was thinking about them all day, all the time! Very distracting, but very worth it.

I strongly recommend these books. They kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I can't believe there wont be another book. So go pick up a copy for yourself and make sure you have hours to just sit and read!