Switched- Amanda Hocking

   The book that I am going to talk about is called Switched, by Amanda Hocking. This story is definitely and unusual one, but it will always have you on the edge of your seats. It starts out with the main charcter, Wendy, a 17 year old girl, living with her brother and her aunt. You see, ever since Wendy was young, her mother has always hated her and she sensed that Wendy wasn't even her child. For her whole life, Wendy grew up with a poor relationship with her mom, so she was sent to live with her aunt. As she grows up, she thinks that her life is normal and she just has bad luck. Out of the blue, this strange boy appears in her life and he does not go away. When she realizes who he is, her life is changed forever.

   The boy, Finn, was sent to protect her and tell her what she really is. She is a troll. No, she is not your stereotypical, long haired, gross troll, she looks like a human but in reality, she is not. Finn trys to help her and he trys to get her to realize her future, what she is capable of, and how she can change the world. Throughout the story, the characters go through many different conflicts and their personalites evolve. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys scientific fiction and anyone who enjoys a different type of book.

Help For The Haunted - John Searles

   The book that I am reading is called, "Help for the Haunted" by John Searles. This story is about a 14 - year old girl, named Sylvie, who goes through life in a different  and complicated way all because of what her parents do for a living. Her parents work with spirits and ghosts and they help people get rid of negative spirits in their homes. Obviously, this is a rare and unusual occupation for parents to have so you could imagine why Sylvie hasn't really told anyone about it. She is already a shy and quiet kid so she doesn't want people to judge her anymore than they already do for just being herself so she keeps this secret to herself.

  This story has an interesting and lively plot for many different reasons. Something big happens in the beginning that really starts the book off with a powerful and unexpected twist. This major event does affect the plot and the story overall. It kind of forms an idea of what it is going to be about and what is going to happen. Even though I am not finished with the book, I can tell that it is going to be interesting and I predict that the main characters will definitely evolve and become dynamic characters. I would recommend this story to anyone who loves reading mysterious and adventurous books and enjoys a plot that is always action-packed and lively.