Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead

Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Shadow Kissed and Blood Promise tell Rose Hathaway's story as she becomes a guardian of the last Dragomir vampire of royal blood.

I have enjoyed this series because Mead creates a whole new world by expanding the usual vampire mythology to include guardians and Strigoi -- enemies of the vampires. Additionnally, Mead craftfully introduces a large number of well-rounded characters of varying ages, takes us to a number of different settings and uses the protagonist's telepathic abilities to further parallel plot lines.

This is a fun and well written series.

Wondrous Strange and Darklight by Lesley Livingston

These two fun novels are the first two in a trilogy written by a Canadian writer.

Yes, they are yet another addition to the fantasy novel infestation that has
proliferated since the Twilight outbreak.

In this case, the protagonist, Kelly Winslow, unbeknownst to her, is actually a fairy who is also an actress in New York. Once she discovers her true nature, she keeps getting dragged through a portal in Central Park into the world of fairies with all its conflict and petty politics.

Lesley Livingston cleverly weaves together the worlds of fairies, modern New York and Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet.

House of Night Series - P.C Cast and Kristen Cast

The House of Night Series includes Marked, Betrayed, Chosen, Untamed, Hunted and Tempted. It tells the story of Zoey Redbird who learns that she has is not a "normal" teenager but a member of the Night World. She goes off to live at a special school where she meets others in the same predicament. It is a both suspenseful and touching as it reveals the intimate thoughts of a young girl finding her way through a complicated adolescence.

Immortals Series - Alyson Noel

Set in California, the Immortal Series tells the story of a girl named Ever who becomes orphaned after a car accident claims the lives of her parents and sister. Adopted by her aunt, she begins at her new high school as a social outcast. Since the accident, she has been visited by her sister`s ghost and has new psychic abilities which she hides from everyone around her. Ever must deal not only with the usual high school issues but also the trauma of losing her family and interference by immortal beings. The second book deals with complications concerning her relationsip with her boyfriend. The third will be out in a while...
My impressions of these books are favourable. Although they are not the kind of thing that I personally like to read, I think that students will find them entertaining and easily accessible.
The novels in this series are: Evermore, Blue Moon, and coming soon... Shadowland.
Check out these websites : ImmortalsSeries.com as well as YouTube-Evermore or BlueMoon

The Night Runner - Max Turner

Night Runner, set in Peterborough, Ontario, tells the story of a young guy who has been placed in a mental institution because no one knows what to do with him. I like this novel because it has twists and turns, great characters and wry humour. While the protagonist is a vampire, this novel deals more with secrets and life choices than it does with vampire angst. More than just a page turner, you will be drawn to the lovable, realistic, multifaceted characters and their weird, humourous reflections as they deal with life's challenges.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky

This is a novel about a young guy who is not on the radar at school. I like this novel because it reveals the thoughts of a young person finding his way through adolescence: dating, drugs, family drama, friends... It seems that the author, Stephen Chbosky is not concerned with making a buck or a movie deal rather with telling a heartfelt and honest story that truly speaks to the reader as a person rather than a consumer.

Uglies Series - Scott Westerfeld

This series is about a futuristic society in which, at sixteen, everyone undergoes and operation to make them beautiful. I liked this series because it is about a group of young people who decide to rebel and live authentically. Scott Westerfeld has written many books and has a website which will fill you in far better than I possibly could. Check it out...
Novels in the series: Uglies, Pretties, Specials, Extras.