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Author Chat with Nina LaCour (Watch Over Me)! ~ US Only

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  Today we're excited to chat with Nina LaCour author of Watch Over Me. Read on for more about Nina and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Nina LaCour !     Nina LaCour  is the author of the widely acclaimed  Hold Still ,  The Disenchantments ,  Everything...
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Candice Gigous
The cover is eye-catching. The synopsis is very intriguing. Sounds like an emotional read.
Wednesday, 30 September 2020 13:43
Abigail Lowry
I love everything by Nina Lacour and can’t wait for this book!
Saturday, 03 October 2020 12:49
Lauren
Such an aesthetic, alluring cover. And the synopsis promises beautiful prose and deep thinking. Love Nina LaCour's work!
Friday, 09 October 2020 10:44
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Spotlight on Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sara B Larson), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sara B Larson).  Read on for more about Sara, plus a excerpt & a giveaway!         Meet  Sara B La...
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Giveaway: Escaping Eleven (Jerri Chisholm) ~ (US Only)
Escaping Eleven (US Only) by: Jerri Chisholm Release Date: December  8th, 2020 Publisher: Entangled Teen          About the Book: In Compound Eleven, the hierarchy of the...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Gobbledy by Lis Anna-Langston + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Gobbledy by Lis Anna-Langston, out 10/20/2020 from Spark Press! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: Get ready to meet...
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Spotlight on The Enigma Game (Elizabeth Wein), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight The Enigma Game  by Elizabeth Wein.  Read on for more about Elizabeth and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Elizabet...
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Spotlight on Zero Repeat Forever (G.S. Prendergast), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Zero Repeat Forever  by G.S. Prendergast.  Read on for more about G.S. Prendergast and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        ...
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Author Chat with Kass Morgan & Danielle Paige (The Ravens) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Kass Morgan & Danielle Paige author of The Ravens. Read on for more about Kass & Danielle and their book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Kas...
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