Artemis Fowl

  Artemis Fowl is a twelve-year-old genius. A criminal mastermind with foolproof, evil schemes.
However, these plans are not fairy-proof. Artemis thinks he knows exactly what he's getting into by taking Holly Short captive. But then the fairies stop playing by the rules.

  I've heard this book talked about a lot, but it was always one of those things where I would say, "I really don't need to waste my time with books I probably won't enjoy."
  It wasn't until I was waiting at the library and saw it on the shelf that I gave the book a second chance. I just wanted to pass the time, and I ended up loving the book. I really enjoyed Colfer's witty remarks throughout the story (which is awesome, by the way). The fact that it is an Irish book probably contributed to my liking it, too. :)

The Little Woods

   Calista Wood transfers mid-year to a boarding school called St. Bede's. While most people go there so they'll have a better chance at getting in to a good college, Cally is there for another reason.

   Although it has been ten years, Cally has held on to the hope that she can solve the mystery behind her sister's disappearance. Clare had gone missing from St. Bede's, and rumor has it she was murdered. But was she really? Or is she still alive, living  in the little woods? 

   I have read some mixed reviews about this book. Many complain that the author used too many big words, that the mystery was easy to solve, and that the characters were flawed. I, however, really enjoyed it. I though the author's descriptions of people were awesome. I liked how she described them just as Cally saw them, which mad it easier to relate to her. The mystery was pretty easy to solve, but it was still enjoyable. My only complaint would be that sometimes the characters were unrealistic, and their reasoning didn't actually make sense. Otherwise, it was a good book.