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CG Rousing reviewed Thoughts To Die For by C.G. Rousing.
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Thoughts To Die For ~ an Epic, New Adult Fantasy woven with Law of Attraction ideology. It's a transformative adventure through the 11th Dimension where thoughts create reality. A fun, fast read. Available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble.

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Kathryn Lynn Frank posted a comment on Cover Reveal: THE HISTORIANS by Trisha Leigh + Giveaway (International)

I really like it! It looks like the covers would fit together like in her Last Year Series! Which is so cool!!!

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Christina Franke, Editor reviewed The Planet Thieves.
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Bessamy reviewed Twilight (Twilight #1).
- I have read and reread this book many times. This book is a age crosser. I have friends that are older than me that love this book and their daughters love this book. Luckily that is how I found it. I bought all 4. The first is my favorite. Nothing like first getting to know the love of your life. Stephanie Meyer just truly has a way of describing scenes and events...
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Lauren Zipp posted a comment on Giveaway: Win Dark Days Tour Signed Books!

I would choose Reboot...Thanks for the giveaway!

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Lauren Zipp posted a comment on Giveaway: The Program by Suzanne Young (US only)

I would rather keep my emotions. I think that's part of what life is about and I wouldn't be truly "living" if I was like a robot.

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Stunning cover! And seems to fit the story really well. Can't wait to read this!

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Brandi reviewed The Year of Luminous Love.
- Love. That is the theme of this book and it is explored in so many ways. It's neat to see the many ways that love can be dysfunctional through the families that hurt one another, and then the sharp contrast of another family who tragedy pulls them together instead of apart and they are close. It also shows the extreme value of friendship and the love it offers. ...
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If aliens came, and they don't kidnap me, they're DEAD! Lawl jk

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If we could only feel good emotions, heck ya!

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Emily Pearson posted a comment on Cover Reveal: THE HISTORIANS by Trisha Leigh + Giveaway (International)

I am DYING for this book. This cover is absolutely STUNNING!!!

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I LOVE this cover!!! It's gorgeous and looks like it depicts what the book is about! Whoot!

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Breana M. posted a comment on Cover Reveal: THE HISTORIANS by Trisha Leigh + Giveaway (International)

The cover is awesome, I love the color scheme, as well as the buildings and lighting in the background. The synopsis is also awesome since it was enough to grab my attention.

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This cover is gorgeous and I can't wait to read it! It sounds like a great story, and if it's written with the same can't-stop-reading-this style as all of Trisha's other books, I'm sure it will be fantastic! -Aimee

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Krista posted a comment on Giveaway: ICONS Prize Pack by Margaret Stohl (US/Canada)

I would be in my zombie bunker hiding and watching TV while the rest of the world was in BIG trouble LOL

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Krista posted a comment on Giveaway: The Program by Suzanne Young (US only)

i would keep my emotions because I would never want to give up all the good ones those out weigh the bad!

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Meet Our Editors: Jen Fisher

There are several official Editors (staff reviewers or Review Ninjas, if you will) at YA Books Central, and they all have their own taste in books. While one might give a certain book 5 stars, another might only give it 3. We like that kind of diversity here, because we know every reader is different. Every reader's opinion is valid. But we also know it's helpful to read reviews by tho ...

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Cover Reveal: THE HISTORIANS by Trisha Leigh + Giveaway (International)

Remember the amazing covers of Trisha Leigh's THE LAST YEAR series? We sure do. Who could forget how lovely they are and how perfectly they all fit together? Today, I get to reveal the cover of Trisha's NEW book from her second series: THE HISTORIANS. It's another slam dunk, I can tell you that much. Ready to see it??? First, here's a message from Trisha: I’m thrilled to be r ...

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Blog Tour: Guest Interview with Georgia McBride, author of Praefatio + US Giveaway

I was excited to have the opportunity to read the YA paranormal novel, PRAEFATIO. Here is my interview with the author, Georgia McBride. Make sure to check out the giveaway at the bottom of the post! 1. I find the whole premise behind PRAEFATIO fascinating. What was the inspiration behind your story? GM: I wish I could say. The characters ...

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Cover Reveal: THIS IS HOW I FIND HER by Sara Polsky + Giveaway (US/Canada)

We're happy to reveal the cover for Sara Polsky's THIS IS HOW I FIND HER on the YABC Blog today! But before we get to the goods, here's a message from Sara: Hi, YABC! Welcome to the cover reveal for THIS IS HOW I FIND HER! I'm excited to be here to share the cover of my debut novel, THIS IS HOW I FIND HER. When I opened up the cover image e-mail from my editor my first tho ...

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Interview with Barbara Elizabeth Walsh, Author of THE POPPY LADY

With Memorial Day just around the corner, we here at YABC thought it would be great to speak with an author who has written about military service. Barbara Elizabeth Walsh wrote THE POPPY LADY, which details the story of Moina Belle Michael, a woman who devoted her life to helping American soldiers during World War I. Read below to find out what inspired Walsh to write Moina's story, and ...

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Giveaway: GHOST LEOPARD Audio Book

Ghost Leopard (A Zoe & Zak Adventure #1) by Lars Guignard Release Date: Audiobook released 2/26/13 Zoe and Zak are lost in exotic India, where gods and magic still exist. Before they can find their way home, they just have to do one little thing... ...Save a mythical creature from an ancient evil that wants to rule the world. When Zoe Guire goes ...

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Cover Reveal: KINSLAYER by Jay Kristoff + Giveaway!

Are you guys as stoked as I am to see the cover for KINSLAYER, the sequel to STORMDANCER?! And what about that title? I love them both so hard. We're also letting you see the UK cover. Tell us which one you like best in the comments! ARE YOU READY FOR THE AWESOME? ... ... ... .. ...

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Giveaway: Win Dark Days Tour Signed Books!

I got a chance to catch up with these Pitch Dark Days authors and ask them a few questions: Kiera Cass (THE ELITE) Elizabeth Norris (UNBREAKABLE) Aprilynne Pike (LIFE AFTER THEFT) Amy Tintera (REBOOT) Check out their answers below, then enter to win one of these four signed books! Do the Pitch Dark Days authors write in a linear style, fro ...

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INSOMNIA Pre-Order Blog Hop - Win a Nook HD!

Hey guys! Welcome to the INSOMNIA Pre-Order Blog Hop where you can enter to win a Nook HD! Let me tell ya, you'll want to get your hands on this book. Here are a few reasons why: About the book: Her eyes saved his life. Her dreams released his darkness. After four years of sleeplessness, high school junior Parker Chipp can’t take much more. Every night, instead ...

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Want more Garrick from LOSING IT by Cora Carmack?

Are you a fan of Garrick and Bliss from LOSING IT by New York Times Best Selling Author, Cora Carmack? In anticipation of her upcoming release, FAKING IT, (which I've read and is fantastic!) Cora plans to release four different scenes once her pre-orders hit certain number thresholds. ALL FROM GARRICK'S POV! These scenes include: · T ...

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Giveaway: Shutdown by Heather Anastasiu

Shutdown by Heather Anastasiu Release Date: July 2, 2013 The battle is all but over, and hope seems to be lost. Zoe and her fellow Resistance fighters are on the run, having lost their home, their protection, and their leader. They are outnumbered and outmatched by the powerful corporation that controls the world, and the cruel Chancellor is inches away from comple ...

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Giveaway: The Program by Suzanne Young (US only)

The Program by Suzanne Young ISBN: 9781442445802 Release Date: April 30, 2013 Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. S ...

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