The Warrior Heir

Description:
Before he knew about the Roses, sixteen-year-old Jack lived an unremarkable life in the small Ohio town of Trinity. Only the medicine he has to take daily and the thick scar above his heart set him apart from the other high schoolers. Then one day Jack skips his medicine. Suddenly, he is stronger, fiercer, and more confident than ever before. And it feels great - until he loses control of his own strength and nearly kills another player during soccer team tryouts.
Soon, Jack learns the startling truth about himself: he is Weirland, part of an undergrond society of magical people who live among us. At their helm sits the feuding houses of the Red Rose and the White Rose, whose power is determined by playing the Game - a magical tournament in which each house sponsors a warrior to fight to the death. The winning house rules the Weir.
As if his bizarre heritage isn't enough, Jack finds out that he's not just another member of Weirlind - he's one of the last of the warriors - at a time when both houses are scouting for a player.
Review:
I must admit I got this book because I liked the cover. As you can see I have been reading a lot of Young Adult books lately. But as young adult books go I really enjoyed this one. There could be a lot more added to the books (they are a series) because there were a lot of questions about the Weirlind. The author could have gone into more depth about the Roses and the war that they have been going on for hundreds of years. I also felt that "the Game" was an easy way out for the "war". But other than that, I liked the characters and the potential was there. It was a fun and easy read if your in it for something to read.