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Friday, 15 February 2013

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Cover Reveal: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis (plus US giveaway)

Earlier this week we brought you the cover reveal for CJ Redwine's DECEPTION . Bet you didn't think we'd bring another great cover to the table in the same week, but ho ho! We did! (We like to keep you on your cover reveal toes.) Prepare for the shock and awe...

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YABC

So pretty!! And badass. I love it.

Friday, 15 February 2013 12:04

Bailey Hewlett

I am in love with this cover!! HarperTeen is really outdoing itself with the covers this year. I can't wait for Not a Drop to Drin... Read More

Friday, 15 February 2013 12:05

Samantha Martin Hiatt

I think the cover is very well done. The use of color and shadows really makes quite a statement! Great Job! Can't wait to read ... Read More

Friday, 15 February 2013 12:07

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Tuesday, 12 February 2013

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Cover Reveal: Deception by CJ Redwine (plus international giveaway!)

We were thrilled to host the cover reveal of CJ Redwine's DEFIANCE last year, and now we're thrilled to bring you the cover of the sequel, DECEPTION. But before we get to the goods, here's a message from CJ: Hello YABC! I’m so excited to reveal the cover for DECEPTION, the...

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YABC

WOW! I love it! The background... is amazing, like a huge storm is coming and the model is gorgeous! Defiance is stunning in perso... Read More

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 12:06

YABC

That is awesome and very pretty!

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 12:06

Daisy Richeson

That cover is amazing! Love the cuff on her arm. Can't wait to read!

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 12:06

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Monday, 28 January 2013

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Cover Reveal: Control by Lydia Kang + Giveaway (International)

Hey YABCers! We've got a great cover reveal and giveaway for you today from the awesome Lydia Kang! Her sci-fi novel, CONTROL, will release this year from Penguin. But before we get to the awesome cover, here's a message from Lydia: Hello YABC! I’m so excited to share the exclusive cover...

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YABC

Sounds awesome! The cover is stunning and I look forward to reading it.

Monday, 28 January 2013 12:10

Jaime arkin

Definitely looking forward to this book! It's been on my TBR list for a while!! thanks for the giveaway!

Monday, 28 January 2013 12:16

YABC

This is an awesome cover, Lydia. I can't wait to read it.

Monday, 28 January 2013 12:17

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Monday, 14 January 2013

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Cover Reveal: Summer Ruins by Trisha Leigh + Giveaway (International)

When I first saw the cover for Trisha Leigh's first novel, Whispers in Autumn , I thought it was GORGEOUS. The colors, the design -- I was so excited for her. Then when the cover for the second book, Winter Omens , came out, I was floored that the covers FIT...

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Andrew Patterson

Wow! Love the final cover! Fits so beautifully with the others. So awesome!

Monday, 14 January 2013 14:11

YABC

I'm so excited about this giveaway! I've saved the WHOLE ENTIRE SERIES UNTIL THIS FINAL BOOK CAME OUT SO YEAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY... Read More

Monday, 14 January 2013 14:19

YABC

I am soooooo excited! Loved the first three and cannot wait for the final book!!!!

Monday, 14 January 2013 14:26

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Tuesday, 27 November 2012

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Cover Reveal: 45 Pounds (more or less) + Giveaway! (US Only)

Today we have the pleasure of hosting a terrific cover reveal for 45 POUNDS (MORE OR LESS) by K.A. Barson! Before we get to the big reveal, here is a message from Kelly: Hey, YABC! Thanks for joining me for the exclusive cover reveal for my debut YA novel, 45 POUNDS...

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Vivien

I think it's really cute!

Tuesday, 27 November 2012 12:09

YABC

The cover looks heavy. All those clothes. It's nice

Tuesday, 27 November 2012 12:25

YABC

I like the cover and LOVE the title, but I wish I could see more of her body in order to solidify that her issue is weight loss.... Read More

Tuesday, 27 November 2012 12:29

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Wednesday, 14 November 2012

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Cover Reveal: Insomnia by J.R. Johansson + Giveaway (International)

Today we're hosting the cover reveal for INSOMNIA by J.R. Johansson! Let me tell you, this cover is CREEPTASTIC. I can't wait to hear what you think of it! Before we get to the goods, here's a message from Jenn: Hello YABC! Welcome to the exclusive cover reveal for INSOMNIA! I...

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Vivien

Love the creepy cover!!

Wednesday, 14 November 2012 12:06

YABC

I'm not a fan of the font and placement of the text on the right, but the black pinwheel effect around the eye is cool.

Wednesday, 14 November 2012 12:06

YABC

This is so amazing! I love it

Wednesday, 14 November 2012 12:16

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Friday, 19 October 2012

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Exclusive Cover Reveal: Charmed Vengeance + Giveaway (International)

Today is my birthday! And what better way to celebrate than to share the delicious steampunk cover of Suzanne Lazear's CHARMED VENGEANCE with you? Before we get to the steampunk goodness, here's a message from Suzanne: Hi everyone! I’m super excited to share with you the cover for CHARMED VENGEANCE, the...

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Gillian Berry

That cover is AWESOME. Totally steampunk adventurous. Definitely makes me want to read it!

Friday, 19 October 2012 12:11

YABC

Love the cover! It's awesome!

Friday, 19 October 2012 12:29

YABC

It's awesome, Suzi!! What a great, great cover!! Charlene Sands

Friday, 19 October 2012 12:48

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Sunday, 14 October 2012

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Exclusive Cover Reveal + US Giveaway: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

We're so pleased to share the cover for April Genevieve Tucholke's Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea . It has to be one of my favorite covers of the year! But before we show you the pretty, here's a message from April: Hey there, YABC. Here be the cover...

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Gillian Berry

That cover is flipping gorgeous. I LOVE the font. Creepy and romantic and unsettling all at the same time.

Monday, 15 October 2012 12:11

YABC

I've loved April's synopsis since I first read it a while back, and this haunting, beautiful cover just seals the deal. I must hav... Read More

Monday, 15 October 2012 12:24

YABC

The cover is freaking amazing. I'm in awe.

Monday, 15 October 2012 12:36

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Thursday, 11 October 2012

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Exclusive Cover Reveal: When You Were Here by Daisy Whitney

We are very excited to bring you another cover reveal this week! This time we're revealing WHEN YOU WERE HERE by Daisy Whitney, author of The Mockingbirds and The Rivals . Here's a message from Daisy: Hi YABC! And welcome to the exclusive cover reveal for WHEN YOU WERE HERE! I'm...

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YABC

I love this book!!! And I think the cover is gorgeous and really represents the beauty of the book. You are all going to LOVE it!!... Read More

Thursday, 11 October 2012 12:12

alicia marie

I LOVE the cover! And, this sounds like it's going to be an awesome book!!

Thursday, 11 October 2012 12:32

Ileana Alvarado

I have always, ALWAYS love Daisy Whitney's book cover!! This ones are really, really beautiful!

Thursday, 11 October 2012 13:05

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Monday, 08 October 2012

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Giveaway: Red by Alison Cherry (US & Canada)

The cover reveal of RED by Alison Cherry is live! Click here to see the AWESOME and enter a giveaway for a signed ARC!

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis (plus US giveaway)

Cover Reveal: Deception by CJ Redwine (plus international giveaway!)

Cover Reveal: Control by Lydia Kang + Giveaway (International)

Cover Reveal: Summer Ruins by Trisha Leigh + Giveaway (International)

Cover Reveal: 45 Pounds (more or less) + Giveaway! (US Only)

Cover Reveal: Insomnia by J.R. Johansson + Giveaway (International)

Exclusive Cover Reveal: Charmed Vengeance + Giveaway (International)

Exclusive Cover Reveal + US Giveaway: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Exclusive Cover Reveal: When You Were Here by Daisy Whitney

Giveaway: Red by Alison Cherry (US & Canada)

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