Dragon Slippers- Jessica Day George

Creel is hardly a damsel-in-distress. After her aunt totes her out to the local dragon in desperation (with the hope that the local prince will rescue her from certain death and marry her), Creel refuses the haughty prince and finds friendship with the dragons, who set her on a journey to the center of the kingdom with a pretty pair of what only seem to be ordinary slippers. But soon enough those mysterious slippers begin to wreak havoc, and it’s up to Creel to save the kingdom from disaster and defend the dragons from certain doom.

This is the first book in it's series, and I absolutely love it. It's funny, quirky, romantic, and packed with adventure. I don't remember any objectional content...there might be a kiss or two, but nothing worth worrying over. It's an easy read, and won't take much time, but it's well worth the little time you take to read it. :D

(Other books in the series: Dragon Flight and Dragon Spear)
(Other books by this Author: Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow, Princess of Glass, Princess of the Midnight Ball, and Tuesday at the Castle)

The Juliet Club- Suzanne Harper

Italy . . . Shakespeare . . . but no romance?
Kate Sanderson inherited her good sense from her mother, a disciplined law professor, and her admiration for the Bard from her father, a passionate Shakespeare scholar. When she gets dumped, out of the blue, for the Practically Perfect Ashley Lawson, she vows never to fall in love again. From now on she will control her own destiny, and every decision she makes will be highly reasoned and rational. She thinks Shakespeare would have approved.
So when she is accepted to a summer Shakespeare symposium in Verona, Italy, Kate sees it as the ideal way to get over her heartbreak once and for all. She'll lose herself in her studies, explore ancient architecture, and eat plenty of pasta and gelato. (Plus, she'll be getting college credit for it—another goal accomplished!) But can even completely logical Kate resist the romance of living in a beautiful villa in the city where those star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet met and died for each other? Especially when the other Shakespeare Scholars—in particular Giacomo, with his tousled brown hair, expressive dark eyes, and charming ways—try hard to break her protective shell?
"In fair Verona, where we lay our scene . . . "



I loved this book. It was funny, romantic, and one scene even made me cry it was so touching. I would recommend this book to anyone over the age of...probably 14ish. There is a lot of romance and a few kiss scenes, but it's all very controlled with no real objectional content. It is more about the characters rather than a whole lot of Shakespeare, so if you're looking to learn a lot while reading, look else where. :P But if you want a fun book with a little Shakespearean flavour, give The Juliet Club a try! :D

~  Calleigh