Burning Sky

BURNING SKY by Sherry Thomas. Balzer and Bray, 2013.

Iolanthe is already an accomplished mage. She can control much, but there is still much to learn from her tutor and guardian. However, Prince Titus has other plans for her, plans that might help him destroy the powerfully evil Bane. There is a prophecy that ties Titus to Iolanthe, a strong tie that might put them both in mortal danger. Titus transports Iolanthe to London to Eton where she masquerades as one of the boys at his school. This subterfuge might allow Titus to continue Iolanthe's training. But there is more between Titus and Iolanthe than prophecy. A budding romance might just cause them to forget their troubles or it might mean they will become careless. Neither is wise.

Huffing and Puffing

SCARLET by Marissa Mayer. Feiwel and Friends, 2013.

This sequel to CONDER centers on Scarlet (Little Red Riding Hood anyone?) and her grandmother. Yes, there is the requisite wolf, a whole pack of them to be exact. And they are not your typical lupines either. As Cinder is escaping from prison where she awaits transport to certain death at the hand of Levana, Scarlet discovers that her grandmother has kept some things hidden from her for years. Those secrets are putting Scarlet's life and that of her grandmother in danger. Cross continent adventure, non-stop action, and more will thrill readers even if they have not read the first book in this series.