A Series of Unfortunate Events

After Harry Potter (well, between the release of the books), I searched for another series that might compare. While it's not in the same genre, A Series of Unfortunate Events written by Lemony Snicket is another great read for young adults. There are thirteen books total (I think this amusing due to the fact that thirteen is usually an unlucky number for most and seems quite unfortunate). These books hook you in the beginning by cautioning you past the first page, making you want to know what really makes this such an unfortunate tale. The unfortunate events are centered around the three Baudelaire children. After the tragic, yet seemingly suspicious, deaths of their parents, these three children go through it all, passed from one awful "relative" to another and trying to make their home somewhere unfamiliar to them. Snicket keeps the writing for young adults and while many scenes in the various books could be gruesome or graphic, he tells it lightly while emphasizing a significant point in their story. I won't ruin the books for you all and give away the ending, however I can honestly say that whether an adult or a young adult, these books are sure to keep the imagination going and provide an easy - yet satisfying - read. I recommend them for all, and am happy to say they are part of my ever-growing library, where they will stay and be continuously investigated - over and over.