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

If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince? by Melissa Kantor

Okay, come on. Just look at that title! Maybe it's just my opinion, but it sounds ridiculous, looks ridiculous, is ridiculously long- it's ridiculous.
Lucy Norton was fine with never really knowing her mother, she certainly didn't need a replacement. When her father remarries, she finds herself having to move far, far away and deal with just the worst "family" ever. Lucy's life develops into something pretty similar to the lovely Cinderella fairytale- so where's her prince and fairy godmother?
The main reason I didn't really like this book was because I don't agree with Lucy's values. She is an outcast and obviously she wants to be the belle of the ball, become lovely and popular. Why???
Anyways, I really like the ending but it came way too fast. Most of the book was pretty well paced but the ending was too rushed.
I'm not sure if I'd recommend this or not. Maybe if you just want a light read. Or if you liked Confessions of a Not It Girl, it's by the same author.
I'll rate the book 6/10- mostly because I like the ending.
~Mushu

Scrawl by Mark Shulman

This is the journal of Tod Munn, your typical bully. He's mainly writing this journal because it's his punishment for doing... something. In here we'll learn what kind of hard times a bully like Tod is going through, and the story behind exactly what happens.
Okay, this book is kind of confusing because Shulman tries to write things as though it was a real journal. For example, at one point Tod ripped out pages in his notebook, so his counciler taped it back in the front. Thus, the first thing you read are the pages he ripped out. That makes it confusing until you reach the entry when he ripped them out. So the book is quite confusing, but it eventually explains itself.
I liked this book and some things I found very clever. There are some things that dissapointed me, like they never really explain why Tod's in detention (well they do, but super briefly) and other sorts.
I'd recomend this book to people who likes those journal-type books, or an interesting school story.
I'll rate this book an 8/10
~Mushu

As Dead as it Gets by Katie Alender

Here it is, the third book in the Bad Girls Don't Die series. After how the second book left off, I was pretty excited to be reading this and I'm not dissapointed. Ah... what a good book. Warning though, don't read this review unless you have already read the second book.
After Lydia Small's death, Alexis would love for things to just return to normal. Sadly, normal's not an option for Alexis. After the incident with her eyes, she can now see ghosts on TV and in pictures, not only that, she can see Lydia's ghost. Lydia seems to be attacking Alexis, trying to get revenge, but when other girls start getting hurt- some Lydia didn't even really know- it seems a bigger problem is beginning to happen.
The beginning of this book was kind of confusing for me- mostly because I couldn't remember anything from the last book. After a while, though, the story really caught a hold of me. I love the characters and how the plot unfolds. There were plenty twists in the story, keeping me on my toes.
I'd reccomend this only if you've read the other two books. If you have, definately read this!
I rate this book a 8.8/10
~Mushu