If your teenager is looking for the thrills of the Hunger Games but hasn’t quite found the books to fill that void, these two tomes might fit the bill. (These mini book reviews appeared in Little Shop of Stories’ 2012 Summer Reading Guide.)
This is the story of two teenagers living at the very top and the very bottom of society in the Republic, a constantly at-war country in what used to be the Western United States. They’re thrown together by murder and conspiracy — and that’s just the beginning.
Legend, by Marie Lu, $17.99, Penguin. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
In a world consisting of only the young and old, teenagers rent out their bodies to old folks who want the thrill of temporary youth. But Callie runs into trouble when she realizes her renter is going to use her body to commit murder … unless Callie can stop her.
Starters, by Lissa Price, $17.99, Random House. Recommended for ages 12-17.
Both titles available at the Little Shop of Stories, 133A East Court Square, Decatur, 404-373-6300, www.littleshopofstories.com.
