Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

For the longest time, Walk of the Spirits has been my favorite book. Well, Anna Dressed in Blood has taken it's place.
This book is about Cas Lowood, who kills the dead. Before him, his father hunted ghosts until an especially bad ghost brutally killed him. Now, Cas travels around with his mom and their cat, killing ghosts with his father's athame. They then come into yet another town, this time in search of a ghost known as Anna Dressed in Blood. But there's something very different about this ghost. Cas feels some sort of connection with her. While Anna gruesomely killed anyone who entered her house, for some reason, she spares him.
When I first read this book, I kind of thought it was like Walk of the Spirits, House of Night, Power Rangers, and Big Bang on Running Man all mixed together. Except the book takes its own path, completely unique and amazing. There was terrifying action, suspense, dramatic flare, and a dark feeling throughout.
I loved the writing; the author really portrayed each character well and the plot contained enough that I could never guess what was next. It was one of the scariest books I've ever read and absolutely one of the best.
I'd really recommend this to anyone but I guess mainly to those who love dark and creepy paranormalcy. It's also pretty gruesome and violent, so if that stuff creeps you out, I guess not. But try the book anyway! You won't regret it!
I'll rate the book 10/10 -it really is amazing
~Mushu

The Land of Elyon Series by Patrick Carmen

 The Land of Elyon is a series of books about the main character, Alexa, who has spent her life living behind big walls that were said to protect her and the people of the city. Alexa has always dreamed of finding a way outside and to explore the world. When she does, a world full of wonders and mysteries is revealed. There are talking animals, magical powers, and so many adventures! But it's also complete with dangers she could never dream of.                                                                                                                  This series has five books in total: The Dark Hills Divide, Beyond the Valley of Thorns, The Tenth City, Into the Mist and Stargazer. I feel like there were more books, but I guess not. Though the books are fairly thin, a lot happens. This series was really good but it seems the first book doesn't really match with the rest of the series- though they do end up tying it together at the end. There were a lot of twists and suspense, and it was overall a very interesting read.

I usually kind of hate books about some person who feels trapped in their regulated community and just wants to be a rebel and escape- but it's not like that. And if you do like that sort of book, go ahead and read this anyway. It's still good.

I'd recommend this series to people of any age because it's certainly okay for children, and it's always fun to read a kid's book no matter how old you get.

I'd rate this whole series a 8.75/10 because though it was really good, it could've been better at some parts.

~Mushu