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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Emerge: The Judgement by Melissa A. Craven + Giveaway (US/Canada)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Emerge: The Judgement by Melissa A. Craven + Giveaway (US/Canada)


Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for EMERGE: THE JUDGEMENT (Emerge, Book 2), releasing December 15, 2016 from Midnight Hour Studio. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Melissa: Hello YABCers! I'm thrilled to reveal my cover for Emerge: The Judgment (Emerge book...
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Susan Finan
The cover is gorgeous! Love it!
Monday, 12 September 2016 14:59
Linda Romer
Emerge the judgment sounds great and the cover is awesome ♡ Thank you
Friday, 16 September 2016 13:12
Candice Gigous
The cover is eye catching and the synopsis draws you in for more.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016 10:05
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Snowbirds by Crissa-Jean Chappell + Giveaway (US/Canada)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Snowbirds by Crissa-Jean Chappell + Giveaway (US/Canada)


Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for SNOWBIRDS by Crissa-Jean Chappell, releasing December 15, 2016 from Merit Press. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Crissa-Jean: Hi YABC! Welcome to the cover reveal for SNOWBIRDS. Shout out to the designer, Sylvia McArdle at...
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Dianna G.
I read a lot of Amish fiction, but it's usually from a different point of view. Snowbirds sounds totally different. I love the ser... Read More
Wednesday, 07 September 2016 22:28
Kristen Joiner
The cover is pretty because it's simple. I like the premise because I'm from Florida and I used to read an Amish fiction series wh... Read More
Saturday, 10 September 2016 04:33
Linda Romer
Snowbirds sounds very interesting, I have always ben intrigued by the Amish lifestyle. I think the cover is perfect ♡ Thank you... Read More
Thursday, 15 September 2016 20:13
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Captain's Kid (Liz Coley) + Giveaway (US Only)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Captain's Kid (Liz Coley) + Giveaway (US Only)



Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for The Captain's Kid, releasing October 27, 2016 from LC Teen. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Liz: Hey YABC readers! Welcome to the cover reveal for my newest novel, The Captain's Kid, a hard sci-fi story...
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Eddie Black
I enjoyed Pretty Girl 13 and gave it as gifts to my friends who read. I also highly recommend Out of Xibalba for anyone who enjoy... Read More
Wednesday, 28 September 2016 13:02
Danielle Hammelef
I enjoy the cover as it gives an intro to the characters and what the book's about. I also think this sounds like an exciting read... Read More
Friday, 30 September 2016 19:37
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Suffering Tree by Elle Cosimano + Giveaway (International)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Suffering Tree by Elle Cosimano + Giveaway (International)


Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for THE SUFFERING TREE by Elle Cosimano, releasing June 13, 2017 from Disney Hyperion. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Elle: Hello, YABC!    About six years ago, I chaperoned a school field trip to a...
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Brenda
Hello! That cover is stunning. I think it expresses perfectly the synopsis of the book. And besides, the choice of colours and th... Read More
Wednesday, 31 August 2016 17:30
Kristen Joiner
The cover is very pretty. Also a man climbs out of a grave under a tree, that's all I had to hear. Sounds interesting.
Thursday, 01 September 2016 05:43
Anne
The cover looks creepy! I love it! I can't wait to read the book. It will be great, I'm sure!
Thursday, 01 September 2016 07:02
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Redux by A.L. Davroe + Giveaway (US/International)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Redux by A.L. Davroe + Giveaway (US/International)



Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for REDUX (Tricksters #2) by A.L. Davroe, releasing March 21, 2017 from Entangled Teen. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from A.L. and the cover for the first book, NEXIS, for reference: Hello everyone!  My name is...
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Anne
Cover is very sci-fi, but I don't think the font is too eye-catching. I would still love to read those books!
Thursday, 01 September 2016 19:58
Linda Romer
The tricksters series sounds great ♡ I love both covers. Thank you
Tuesday, 13 September 2016 21:02
Candice Gigous
The synopsis is interesting and the cover is wonderful. This series sounds like a great read.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016 10:38
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Wish Granter by C.J. Redwine + Giveaway (Intl)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Wish Granter by C.J. Redwine + Giveaway (Intl)


Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for THE WISH GRANTER by our very own C.J. Redwine, releasing February 14, 2017 from Balzer + Bray. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from C.J.: Hi YABCers!   I'm SO excited to share the cover for...
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Jennifer Lancaster
I think the cover is lovely and being inspired by Rumpelstiltskin is exciting. Can't wait to read!!
Thursday, 25 August 2016 11:00
Julie Daniels
Wow! I am crazy about this cover abd the synopsis! I LOVE retelling and haven't read a single one about Rumpelstiltskin! I own The... Read More
Wednesday, 21 September 2016 12:15
Michelle McRoberts
I love that it looks like actual stitching. It's so real! And as many re-tellings as I've read recently, Rumpelstiltskin is unique... Read More
Thursday, 25 August 2016 11:21
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Dial Em For Murder by Marni Bates + Giveaway (US/Canada)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Dial Em For Murder by Marni Bates + Giveaway (US/Canada)


Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for DIAL EM FOR MURDER by Marni Bates, releasing November 18, 2016 from Merit Press/F+W Media. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Marni: Hi everyone! Emmy in my new novel Dial Em for Murder is obsessed...
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Anna
I love that cover and the synopsis sounds interesting, unlike any of her other books.
Monday, 22 August 2016 21:42
Susan T.
This sounds AWESOME! I love the cover too. She looks so ladylike with her tea cup but I imagine the calm doesn't last!
Friday, 26 August 2016 20:28
Linda Romer
Dial Em for Murder sounds great ♡ I would love to read this book! Love the cover! Thank you
Sunday, 28 August 2016 16:18
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Firebrand by A.J. Hartley + Giveaway (US/Canada)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Firebrand by A.J. Hartley + Giveaway (US/Canada)


Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for FIREBRAND, the sequel to STEEPLEJACK, by A.J. Hartley, releasing June 6, 2017 from Tor Teen. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from A.J.: Hey, YABC! How's it going? Better, I hope, for seeing this amazingly awesome...
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Kara S
I really don't like the cover, but the synopsis and all the good things I've heard about the author are more than enough to excite... Read More
Tuesday, 23 August 2016 11:06
Jennifer Lancaster
I meet the author when I bought the first book a month ago and sold me on the series. Can't wait to read it.
Wednesday, 24 August 2016 12:56
stephanie bondlow
I think the cover is exciting and am left intrigued. I love a good thriller!
Sunday, 04 September 2016 01:08
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Last Thing You Said by Sara Biren + Giveaway (US Only)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Last Thing You Said by Sara Biren + Giveaway (US Only)


Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for THE LAST THING YOU SAID by Sara Biren, releasing April 4, 2017 from Amulet Books. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Sara: Hello! I'm so excited to share with you today the cover for The...
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Megan Coppadge
I love the colors. I love them standing at the edge of a lake giving support to one another. The cover definitely portrays the syn... Read More
Thursday, 18 August 2016 16:40
Dianna G.
This book sounds amazing. I felt my heart get heavy just reading the synopsis. The cover is unexpectedly romantic considering the... Read More
Saturday, 20 August 2016 22:54
Layla Murphy
The synopsis has me feeling sad but the cover is incredibly gorgeous.
Sunday, 21 August 2016 15:26
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Everyday Magic by Emily Albright + Giveaway (US/Canada)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Everyday Magic by Emily Albright + Giveaway (US/Canada)


Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for EVERYDAY MAGIC by Emily Albright, releasing Decmeber 2, 2016 from Merit Press/F+W. Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Emily: Hi, YABC readers! I’m so excited to share the cover of EVERYDAY MAGIC with you. The...
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Megan Coppadge
I love the colors of this cover. I also love the synopsis. Breaking away to fulfill your dreams.
Thursday, 18 August 2016 16:25
Dianna G.
The cover is amazing! The synopsis sounds like a story teens will love.
Saturday, 20 August 2016 22:45
Julie Daniels
Everyday Magic sounds like an amazing story with such an original premise! I haven't read many books that rake place in Hollywood.... Read More
Monday, 29 August 2016 16:34
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: A Light in the Sky by Shina Reynolds + Giveaway (International)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  A Light in the Sky by Shina Reynolds, releasing early 2020 from Wink Road Press! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: ...
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Author Chat with Geoffrey Saign (Guardian - The Choice), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Geoffrey Saign author of Guardian - The Choice Recently, Guardian, The Choice won the 2019 Outstanding YA Fiction IAN BOTY (Book of The Year) Award in the ...
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Author Chat with Tracey Laviolette (Bloodborne Awakened), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Tracey Laviolette author of Bloodborne Awakened  Read on for more about Tracey and her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Trace...
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Author Chat with E.E. Knight (Novice Dragoneer), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
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Author Chat with Denis Markell (The Ghost In Apartment 2R), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
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