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2010 Debut Author Challenge List Reading Level: Young Adult Hardcover: 336 Pages Publisher: Hyperion Books Book Summary: Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It's gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie's estranged father--an elusive European warlock--only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it's her dad who decides her punishment: exile to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shapeshifters. By the end of her first day among fellow freak-teens, Sophie has quite a scorecard: three powerful enemies who look like supermodels, a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock, a creepy tagalong ghost, and a new roommate who happens to be the most hated person and only vampire on campus. Worse, Sophie soon learns that a mysterious predator has been attacking student...

Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 312 pages Publisher: Lands Atlantic Publishing, LLC (August 19, 2009) Book summary: Weston Wilson is not immortal and he is of this world. But, aging is not part of his existence, and eighteen-year-old Sophie Slone is determined to find out why. In doing so, she could also uncover something about her own life expectancy that she may not want to know. Suddenly, immortality will mean everything and nothing all at the same time. My review: I liked the premise of this story and dived right into it. Shorts has crafted an interesting, highly entertaining and enjoyable story. Sophie literally bumps into Weston by accidentally ramming her car into his. Immediately she is drawn to this good looking stranger. Over time they talk and become friends. From there Sophie knows her feelings for him run deeper than any she's had before.  Wes is an interesting character with an intriguing background. I don't want to give too much  away  but re...