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Author Chat with Sara Hosey (Iphigenia Murphy), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Sara Hosey author of Iphigenia Murphy. Read on for more about Sara and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Sara Hosey!            Sara Hosey holds a PhD in American literature from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and...
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Lauren
The cover has a bit of a phoenix/rising from the ashes vibe. It will be interesting to learn about all the different stories behin... Read More
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 13:53
Danielle Hammelef
I like the cover. This book is high on my want to read list for the emotional and realistic nature of the plot.
Sunday, 29 March 2020 17:47
Penny Olson
I love the bright cover. The story sounds emotional and inspiring.
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Author Chat with Lani Forbes (The Seventh Sun), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Lani Forbes author of The Seventh Sun. Read on for more about Lani and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Lani Forbes!       DJANGO WEXLER graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in creative writing and computer science,...
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Kristy
This is supposed to be about Lani Forbes, but you have a biography for Django Wexler.
Wednesday, 12 February 2020 11:24
Tiffany Engler
I love this cover!! Again, believe that you may have the wrong info on the author
Sunday, 16 February 2020 09:17
Brittany Colpitts
You have the wrong bio in the article!
Sunday, 16 February 2020 10:57
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Author Chat with PC Cast & Kristin Cast (Forgotten), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with PC Cast & Kristin Cast, author of The Forgotten.  Read on for more about PC Cast & Kristin Cast and their book, plus an giveaway!              Meet PC Cast!   C. Cast is a #1 New York Times and...
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jacqueline garcia
The silhouette though, I love the cover! And I so wanna read this after reading the synopsis
Sunday, 27 October 2019 01:23
Renee Moore
Beautifully dark cover!
Saturday, 02 November 2019 16:46
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Author Chat with Jill Criswell (Beasts Of The Frozen Sun), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Jill Criswell author of Beasts Of The Frozen Sun.  Read on for more about Jill and her book, plus an excerpt and an giveaway!          Meet Jill Criswell ! Jill Criswell is a writer of young adult historical fantasy. Born and...
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Lily M.
I'm looking forward to reading this book, looks and sounds intriguing ?❤
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:32
Hannah
Love the cover and the synopsis sounds great
Sunday, 01 September 2019 23:23
Mia
This cover is gorgeous and the book sounds super intriguing!
Monday, 02 September 2019 13:58
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It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Shadow Frost (Coco Ma), Plus Giveaway! (US/Canada Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Shadow Frost  by Coco Ma, releasing October 2019 from Blackstone Press!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the authors:     HELLO LOVELY READERS! I have been waiting  months  to reveal this next-level cover...
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Lily M.
This cover ???
Saturday, 19 January 2019 22:47
Lily M.
I had meant "This Cover!!!" Hehehe
Friday, 01 February 2019 19:57
Madeline Tebo
This cover is gorgeous and the book sounds amazing!
Sunday, 20 January 2019 14:45
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It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Beasts Of The Frozen Sun (Jill Criswell), Plus Giveaway! (US/Canada Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Beasts Of The Frozen Sun  by Jill Criswell, releasing August 2019 from Blackstone Publishing!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author:   Hello YABC readers! Welcome to the cover reveal for BEASTS OF...
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Megan Lebesch
Hi, I really love the cover which is colorful and gives me Viking Warrior Woman vibes. The attention to detail is wonderful! The ... Read More
Friday, 18 January 2019 12:17
Penny Olson
The cover is gorgeous. The story sound epic and exciting.
Sunday, 27 January 2019 18:56
Debra Branigan
I really like the cover and the storyline sounds great. Good luck with your novel.
Wednesday, 30 January 2019 07:56
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Featured Review: Loved ~ House of Night Other World series, Book 1~ (Kristen Cast & P.C. Cast)

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About This Book: The bestselling series has returned! Join P.C. and Kristin Cast in celebrating the tenth anniversary of the House of Night series by going on a thrilling new adventure with your beloved Nerd Herd. It’s Zoey’s eighteenth birthmas and the Nerd Herd has been scattered across the country busily...
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Exclusive Trailer Reveal: Smailholm (C.L. Williams), Plus Giveaway! ~ (INT)
Today we're excited to share the trailer for Smailholm ! Read on for more about author C.L. Williams, and her book, plus the trailer & giveaway!     Meet C.L. Williams ! Claire Williams ...
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Author Chat with Susann Cokal (Mermaid Moon), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Canada Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Susann Cokal author of Mermaid Moon. Read on for more about Susann and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Susann Cokal!     ...
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It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Puppetmaster's Apprentice (Lisa DeSelm), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  The Puppetmaster's Apprentice  by Lisa DeSelm, releasing October 13th, 2020 from Page Street Publishing!     &nb...
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Spotlight on Crave (Tracy Wolff), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Crave  by Tracy Wolff.  Read on for more about Tracy and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Tracy Wolff!     &...
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Spotlight on The Oracle Code (Marieke Nijkamp), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight The Oracle Code  by Marieke Nijkamp.  Read on for more about Marieke and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Marieke Nijk...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Kathryn Purdie (Bone Crier's Moon), 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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