So far this year I have read 172 books ! I most recently finished City of Ashes , the 2nd book in the Mortal Instruments series. I know people are crazy for this series and I see why it has mass appeal. But for me, the books are just okay. They have unique elements and a plot that pushes you forward wanting to know what will happen next. But back to the issue at hand: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld - Though a fairly quick read with some interesting elements, I don't particularly like the voice or style of this book. The illustrations are great though and I do plan on finishing it. I do love the cover as well. While I like the concept of the steampunk subgenre I have found I don't particularly like reading it. Have you read Leviathan yet? Stolen Voices by Ellen Dee Davidson - AMAZING!!!!! I found out about this book through a FABULOUS list of young adult dystopias that you totally need to check out. Stolen Voices is exactly my type of book. I am not particularly far into ...