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Author Chat with Ashley Elston (The Lying Woods), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Ashley Elston, author of  The Lying Woods ! Read on for more about Ashley and her book and a giveaway!             Meet  Ashley Elston! ASHLEY ELSTON i s the author of several novels including: The Rules for Disappearing —an International...
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Tiffany Engler
I love this cover! I love the contrast between the green and white. Sounds like a great read!
Friday, 16 November 2018 07:01
Debra Branigan
Love the cover and the story sounds quite mysterious and a fun read. This one is definitely on my TBR. Good luck with your novel.... Read More
Sunday, 18 November 2018 19:55
Kara S
The cover is understated but cool, which works well because the critical acclaim and compelling storyline do enough to draw reader... Read More
Monday, 19 November 2018 18:12
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview & Giveaway: Sanity & Tallulah (Molly Brooks)

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Hello! Today YABC is hosting a blog tour stop for     Sanity & Tallulah   Read on for more about Molly, an interview, and a tour-wide giveaway!                     Meet  Sanity & Tallulah !   Sanity Jones and Tallulah Vega are best friends...
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Excerpt & Giveaway: Words We Don't Say (K.J. Reilly)

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Hello! Today YABC is hosting a blog tour stop for     Words We Don't Say   Read on for more about K.J., an excerpt, and a tour-wide giveaway!                     Meet  Words We Don't Say !     Joel Higgins has 901 unsent...
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Tiffany Engler
This book sounds like an impactful read!
Monday, 15 October 2018 11:42
Olivia F
I love this cover! Congrats, KJ!
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 07:59
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Andrew Shvarts (Royal Bastards), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Andrew Shvarts (Royal Bastards) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Andrew, his novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Andrew Shvarts ! Andrew Shvarts is a writer of novels, short fiction, and video games. He works at Pixelberry Studios...
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Debra Branigan
The title will attract YA readers, not so much the cover. However, the synopsis sounds very good.
Sunday, 14 October 2018 17:59
M.A. Briones
The title is attention grabbing and i love the synopsis i am stoked to read this
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 21:17
Marisa Fort
The cover is awesome and the synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 19:51
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview & Giveaway: Willa Of The Wood (Robert Beatty)

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Hello! Today YABC is hosting the blog tour stop for Robert Beatty's    Willa Of The Wood   Read on for more about Robert, an interview, and a tour-wide giveaway!                 Meet  Robert Beatty !   Robert Beatty is the author of the #1...
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Olivia F
What a magical cover and exciting new book!
Tuesday, 03 July 2018 10:40
Carina Olsen
Eee, awesome interview post I am so so curious about Willa of the Woods. I own it, and hope to read it soonish. So pretty.... Read More
Thursday, 29 November 2018 18:42
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

The Darkest Legacy: Second Surprise Psi Reveal: Intelligence

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While the release of   The Darkest Minds   movie is still a few months away, that doesn't mean you have to wait to discover a world filled with adventure, loyalty, love, and powerful "Psi!" Thanks to Disney Hyperion, we're celebrating the series all the way through the release of the...
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Kristie Lowry, Promotions Manager

Giveaway: WILLA OF THE WOOD (US Only)

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Willa of the Wood (US Only) by: Robert Beatty Release Date: July 10, 2018 Publisher: Disney Hyperion About the Book: From #1 New York Times best-selling author Robert Beatty comes a thrilling new series set in the magical world of Serafina. Move without a sound. Steal without a trace. Willa, a...
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Olivia F
What a great cover! This sounds so interesting!
Friday, 15 June 2018 14:52
John
The cover looks wolfish! Sounds like a good night-spirit story!
Friday, 15 June 2018 21:45
Alyssa Annico
The cover and synopsis look really intriguing! I love the Seraphina books!
Friday, 22 June 2018 12:47
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview & Giveaway: Thomas Paine and The Dangerous Word (Sarah Jane Marsh)

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Hello! Today YABC is hosting the blog tour stop for Sarah Jane Marsh's    Thomas Paine and The Dangerous Word   Read on for more about Sarah, an interview, and a tour-wide giveaway!                 Meet  Sarah Jane Marsh !   Sarah Jane Marsh is...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Andrew Shvarts (City Of Bastards), Plus Giveaway!!

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!           Introducing  Andrew Shvarts , YABC's Author of...
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John
The cover looks very purple! Sounds like it is a tale of privilege and woe!
Monday, 28 May 2018 22:11
Kara S
The cover is particularly fabulous, and the synopsis has my interest hooked.
Sunday, 03 June 2018 12:09
Marisa Fort
Love the cover, the synopsis sounds amazing!
Monday, 04 June 2018 19:39
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: Nothing Happened (Molly Booth)

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Hello! Today YABC is hosting the blog tour stop for Molly Booth's    Nothing Happened   Read on for more about Molly, an interview, and a tour-wide giveaway!                         Meet  Molly Booth !   Molly Booth (she/her/hers) writes books about...
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Dating Nashville by Ann Maree Craven & Michelle MacQueen + Giveaway (US Only)
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  DATING NASHVILLE by Ann Maree Craven & Michelle MacQueen, releasing September 25, 2019 from Twin Rivers Press! Before we ge...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Mara Rutherford (Crown Of Coral And Pearl), 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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Author Chat with Rayne Lacko (A Song For The Road), Plus Giveaway!
  Today we're excited to chat with Rayne Lacko author of A Song For The Road.  Read on for more about Rayne and her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Rayne Lacko...
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Author Chat with Kendare Blake (Five Dark Fates), Plus Giveaway!
  Today we're excited to chat with Kendare Blake author of Five Dark Fates.  Read on for more about Kendare and her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Kendare Bla...
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Spotlight on Only Ashes Remain (Rebecca Schaeffer), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Only Ashes Remain by Rebecca Schaeffer.  Read on for more about Rebecca and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!          Meet Rebecca...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Sara Raasch (These Divided Shores), 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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