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Young Adult Books Central Named One of the Best Young Adult Book Blogs on the Web!

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Today we are excited to share the news that YABC has been named the 2nd best Young Adult Book Blog on the web, coming in just behind Epic Reads! We know without the amazing stories authors share with the world we wouldn't be able to do what we do. But most...
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Justin Reynolds (Opposite Of Always), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Justin Reynolds author of Opposite Of Always.  Read on for more about Justin, an interview, plus an giveaway!          Meet Justin...
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Author Chat with Katy Loutzenhiser (If You're Out There), Plus Giveaway!
  Today we're excited to chat with Katy Loutzenhiser author of If You're Out There.  Read on for more about Katy, an interview, plus an giveaway!          Meet Katy ...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Crystal Smith (Bloodleaf), Plus Giveaway!
Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a givea...
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Giveaway: WHERE THE HEART IS
Where the Heart Is (US & Canada) by: Jo Knowles Release Date: April 2, 2019 Publisher: Candlewick Press   About the Book: If home is where the heart is, what would happen if you lost it? Comp...
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Author Chat with Day Leitao (Kissing Magic) , Plus Excerpt & Giveaway (International)!
Today we're excited to chat with Day Leitao, author of Kissing Magic .  Read on for more about Day and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!            Meet Day Le...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: The Sin Soldiers (Fragments #1) by Tracy Auerbach (US + Canada)
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  THE SIN SOLDIERS (FRAGMENTS #1) by Tracy Auerbach, releasing July 23, 2019 from The Parliament House! Before we get to the cove...
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Stardust and glitter and rainbows, oh my! Did you know...
 
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This Is Not a Love Scene
This Is Not a Love Scene
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3.3
 
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The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe
The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe
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Once & Future (Once & Future, #1)
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3.8
 
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Beware the Night (Beware the Night, #1)
Beware the Night (Beware the Night, #1)
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The Soul of Power (The Waking Land, #3)
The Soul of Power (The Waking Land, #3)
One young woman learns the true nature of power—both her...
 
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Oath Taker
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Light magic is forbidden. Dark magic spells death....
 
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Twisted Saga Collection 1
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Save almost 40% off the price of the single books...
 
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Hunter's Truce
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Latest Member Reviews

Internment
Internment
 
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Kim Baccellia, Staff ReviewerKim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer
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Unicorns Are Real! (Mythical Creatures Are Real!)
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4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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This Is Not a Love Scene
This Is Not a Love Scene
 
3.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THIS IS NOT A LOVE SCENE follows Maeve, who lives her life in a wheelchair due to a form of..."
Dragons Are Real! (Mythical Creatures Are Real!)
Dragons Are Real! (Mythical Creatures Are Real!)
 
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The Soul of Power (The Waking Land, #3)
The Soul of Power (The Waking Land, #3)
 
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Dragonfell
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4.0
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Skyward
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Angela Blount, Staff ReviewerAngela Blount, Staff Reviewer
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Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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The Afterward
The Afterward
 
3.7
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You Are Light
You Are Light
 
4.7
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The Lost Coast
The Lost Coast
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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Dia de los Muertos: Celebrate the World
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So Many Sounds
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Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story
Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story
 
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The Flight of Mr. Finch
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We Rule the Night
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Dragons in a Bag (Dragons in a Bag, # 1)
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4.0
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Internment
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4.7
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