Five Friday Favourites: Underrated Books

Five Friday Favorites is a weekly event that is hosted by Book Badger. 

This week's subject is Underrated Books. 

Britney:

I found some books easy to think of for this subject, while others took me a little bit longer to think of. 

1: The Trylle Trilogy by Amanda Hocking

This is a book in which this girl's entire life has basically been a lie. She is a changeling, and was switched at birth with a human baby. Now this boy, Finn, who has been following her around is trying to bring her back home. The Trylle trilogy really had a unique concept, and was something I hadn't read about before. The books aren't super long, so they are easy to fly through, and they are also super addicting. Another plus is the boys in this are very swoon-worthy. 

2. The Covenant Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout

While Jennifer L. Armentrout is an author who I have heard mentioned often, it is usually for her other series, the Lux series, as opposed to this one. This series is similar to Vampire Academy, but with Greek Gods. The main character, Alex, is a half-blood and goes to this academy in which she trains with other half-bloods to protect the pure-bloods. Relationships between halfs and pures are forbidden, but that doesn't stop Alex from totally crushing on Aiden St. Delphi, a pure and the boy in charge of helping her train. Aiden St. Delphi just so happens to be number one on my book boyfriend list. 

3. Mythos Academy Series by Jennifer Estep

This is another book in which the main character attends an academy, for kids who specialize in magic and warrior training. The main character, Gwen, is a gypsy and when she touches things she is able to see things like where that object has been before, or how it has been used. The series centers around Gwen and her friends having to go against Reapers, those who worship Loki, and making sure that Loki is never able to come back. This series starts off super fun, but as it goes on there are some heartbreaking things, but the heartbreak just helped make it that great of a series. 

4. The Mara Dyer Trilogy by Michelle Hodkin

I read the first book in this trilogy in one day, because I was unable to put it down. It was kind of creepy and messed up, but I needed to know what happened. Mara Dyer was in an accident with three other of her friends, and they all died while she survived although she has no memory of what happened. She starts seeing things that can't be explained and begins to think she is going crazy. When her family moves to try and help her start over she meets the wonderful, and sexy Noah Shaw, who helps her deal with everything. This is a book that will make you think, and question what is really going on. 

5. Morganville Vampires Series by Rachel Caine

This is a super long series, but I enjoyed the whole thing. It starts off with Claire Danvers going to a college in Morganville, Texas. But before long she realizes that Morganville is not an ordinary town, it is a town with vampires. She has to learn how to cope with that, try not to die, and continue to keep her grades up. Once you enter Morganville, you can never leave. 

Jess:

Paper Towns by John Green:

Many people know who John Green is today because of his novel The Fault in Our Stars. However, this book about Margo and Quentin – two high schoolers wanting more – is just as great as his more popular works. The story plays out like a mystery, as Margo goes missing, but it is much more than a book about a missing teenage girl. The outcome of the novel was actually pretty startling to me and it's definitely worth a read. 

Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine:

I totally agree with Britney on this one. This whole series is awesome. The main character, Claire Danvers, moves to Texas and right from page one, you’re interested in her story. The characters are incredibly irresistible about it’s really hard to put these books down. Whether you’re interested in vampires or not, this series has something for everyone.

Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson:

This is a book about a road trip. Those can be difficult books for me to get into, but this one was easy. It’s the story of Amy Curry, a girl who must drive cross-country with an old family friend – Roger – to bring the family car to her mother. It’s a tale of love and loss and learning to deal with the pain that you think will completely overcome you. Throughout their road trip, they learn about each other and themselves.

Cinder by Marissa Meyer:

I’m such a sucker for anything that has to do with fairy tales. This one is no different. While it’s not the classic fairy tale that everyone knows and loves, it’s still very easy to be drawn into this series. The first book is loosely based on Cinderella and tells the tale of a mechanic cyborg in New Beijing. It deals with a deadly space virus, royal hierarchy and humans vs. androids.

The D.U.F.F by Kody Keplinger:

The full title of this book (The Designated Ugly Fat Friend) made me want to shy away from this book, honestly. However, when I finally sat down to read it, I finished it within a few hours. The story of Bianca was much better than I was expecting and I was surprised to find so much interest in a story about a total douchebag. But Wesley and Bianca really do make this story light, funny and a great read.