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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Heroine by Mindy McGinnis + Giveaway (US Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for HEROINE by Mindy McGinnis, releasing on March 12, 2019 from Katherine Tegen .  Before we get to the reveal, here's a note from Mindy :  I'm so excited to reveal the cover of my next contemporary from Katherine Tegen!...
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Hannah Martian
I am IN LOVE with this cover!! And the book sounds so interesting and intriguing. I'm a huge fan of Mindy McGinnis's books, and sh... Read More
Sunday, 24 June 2018 16:29
Ashley Andrews
The cover is awesome! I think it is fitting with the description. The character seems to be fading away as is the title. I’m so ex... Read More
Sunday, 24 June 2018 17:22
Kristi Housman
I really like the cover and the book sounds really good. I'll read pretty much anything Mindy writes now.
Sunday, 24 June 2018 17:44
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Empress Of All Seasons (Emiko Jean), Plus Giveaway ~ (US/Canada Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Empress Of All Seasons  by Emiko Jean, releasing November 2018 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt BYR!         Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Emiko: Hello YABC! Welcome to the exclusive cover reveal for EMPRESS OF...
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John
I like the Japanese textile on the cover! I approve of reading about empresses!
Friday, 01 June 2018 21:59
Adreana
Beautiful cover! And it sounds so intriguing. I can't wait to read this one ... Read More
Saturday, 02 June 2018 13:48
Ainslee
This sounds like such a great book
Monday, 04 June 2018 13:15
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Love Like Sky (Leslie C Youngblood), Plus Giveaway ~ (US/Canada Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Love Like Sky  by Leslie C Youngblood, releasing November 2018 from Disney-Hyperion!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Leslie: Hello, YABC! I’m so excited to share the cover of my middle grade novel, LOVE...
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Danielle Hammelef
I adore the cover and love the message in the synopsis of a strong family.
Wednesday, 14 February 2018 19:47
Penny Olson
The cover is sweet. The story sounds really powerful.
Monday, 26 February 2018 23:15
Nicole Baker
I love the cover! The subtle Shadow is absolutely mind-blowing! It sounds like a wonderful book
Wednesday, 28 February 2018 23:10
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Willa Of The Wood (Robert Beatty), Plus Giveaway ~ (US Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Willa Of The Wood  by Robert Beatty, releasing July 3rd, 2018 from Disney-Hyperion!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Robert:    “I couldn't be more excited to introduce Willa, an enigmatic girl of the...
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John
The cover looks wild. The story sounds intriguing!
Thursday, 16 November 2017 19:33
Alyssa Annico
The cover and synopsis look and sound very intriguing!
Monday, 27 November 2017 10:43
Emma Duim
This sounds like a very interesting story with a beautiful cover. Very excited to read!
Sunday, 03 December 2017 19:53
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Lies That Bind (Diana Rodriguez Wallach), Plus Giveaway ~ (INT)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Lies That Bind  by Diana Rodriguez Wallach, releasing March 6th, 2018 from Entangled Teen Publishing!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Diana:   Hi YABCers! I love how the cover of LIES THAT BIND...
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Penny Olson
I love the colors and tones of the cover and the sense of action in the cover and synopsis.
Friday, 17 November 2017 23:31
Kelly G
I love the cover for this! It look suspenseful and matches the synopsis quite well!
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 12:23
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Uncrossing (Melissa Eastlake), Plus Giveaway ~ (US Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  The Uncrossing  by Melissa Eastlake, releasing October 2nd, 2017 from Entangled Teen Publishing!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Melissa:   Hi, YABCers! I’m thrilled to share the cover for my debut novel, THE...
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Delaney
This book sounds amazing and that cover is so ???
Wednesday, 13 September 2017 20:45
Olivia F
So excited to read this book and love the cover! When will the giveaway start?
Thursday, 14 September 2017 10:19
Penny Olson
The cover is really romantic. The story sounds captivating.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017 23:06
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Rogue Queen (Emily R King), Plus Giveaway ~ (US/Canada Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  The Rogue Queen by Emily R King, releasing February 2018, from Skyscape Publishing!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Emily:   Hi, YABC! Welcome to the release of the cover for The Rogue Queen, the third...
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Lisa (Dizneeee)
I love the cover! I think all three of the books have been stunning.
Monday, 04 September 2017 16:10
John
The cover looks photoshopped! Queens of fire and demons of ice do sound explosive!
Monday, 04 September 2017 18:18
Christina C.
I can't wait for this book! Dying to see what happens to Kalinda and the gang. ... Read More
Tuesday, 05 September 2017 05:15
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: This Tiny Perfect World by Lauren Gibaldi + Giveaway (US/Canada)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for THIS TINY PERFECT WORLD by Lauren Gibaldi, releasing February 27, 2018 from Harper Teen . Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Lauren: Hello YABC readers! Here's the exclusive cover reveal for my third young adult...
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John
The cover is pretty freaky! And she she should just leave La Floride. Now!
Wednesday, 21 June 2017 14:22
Dianna G.
The cover has such an anime feel. I really like the synopsis and think this is a book I'd enjoy.
Thursday, 22 June 2017 21:41
Aireanna Lesch
First of alll I am from FL! WOOOOT WOOOT. And also I absolutely love this cover and synopsis. Can't wait to read this!!... Read More
Friday, 23 June 2017 12:30
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions Manager

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

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for THE TRAITOR PRINCE by C.J. Redwine, releasing February 13, 2018 from Balzer + Bray . Before we get to the cover, here's a note from C.J.:  Hi YABCers! I'm thrilled to be revealing the cover for the third book...
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Zachary Flye
I love the cover, though it's purple so it's not that hard to imagine that I would love it. The description sounds amazing and int... Read More
Tuesday, 20 June 2017 11:09
Julie Daniels
This sounds amazing! I love that CJ chooses fairy tales that haven't been done to death already! The cover is gorgeous and I can't... Read More
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It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Dragon's Curse (Bethany Wiggins), Plus Giveaway ~ (US Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for The Dragon's Curse by Bethany Wiggins, releasing February 2018, from Crown Books For Young Readers.   Before we get to the cover, here's a note from Bethany:      Hi guys! I am so incredibly excited to reveal the cover of the...
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Emily
The cover is great! And it fits in with the first book's cover so well.
Monday, 05 June 2017 12:30
John
I like the cover's coloration, and it sounds like the book is rife with incident!
Monday, 05 June 2017 18:52
Jen
The cover is wonderful because it stays within the design concept of the first one while also pushing more stronger and bolder col... Read More
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Giveaway: Happily Ever Afters (Elise Bryant) ~ (US Only)
Happily Ever Afters (US Only) by: Elise Bryant Release Date: January 5th, 2021 Publisher: Harpercollins Children's Books/Balzer + Bray       About the Book: Jane the Virgin meets To All...
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Author Chat with Amanda Hocking (The Ever After), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Amanda Hocking author of The Ever After. Read on for more about Amanda and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Amanda Hocking ! AMANDA HOCKING ...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Alexandra Bracken (Lore), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
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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Exclusive Trailer Reveal: Those Who Prey (Jennifer Moffett), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to share the book trailer for Those Who Prey (Jennifer Moffett) ! Read on for more about Jennifer, and her book, plus the trailer & giveaway!     Meet Jennifer Moffet...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Karen McManus (The Cousins), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
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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Indie Superstars with the Author of Born Royal + Giveaway (International)
Welcome to YA Books Central's "Indie Superstars" column. This event will spotlight the best and brightest of the indie community. You don’t want to miss out on these talented ...
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