[Serena Yuy]

I know it has been mentioned before, but I do have to second (or third) the suggestion of the Abhorsen series by Garth Nix. My boyfriend has all 3 books in the series so far. I loved them and read all 3 in a month. He has a new book coming out in 2013 we hope.

Another series I have heard of is the Summoner series by Gail Martin (I think I spelled her name right) I haven't read them yet, but I started my boyfriend on the series a couple years ago and he loves it so far.