The Official YABC Blog

All things news, updates, giveaways, and other goodies on Young Adult (and Kids!) Books Central.

Dystopian

Subscribe to this list via RSS
CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

The Hunger Games Prequel Cover Release Put Us in the Mood for Dystopian: 10 Indie Dystopian YA Recommendations to Tide You Over While You Wait

Image result for reactive becky moynihan
Image result for scavenger girl: secrets of blood
Image result for eve of eridu
Image result for we, the lucky few lurie
Image result for this body won't break lea
Unblinking (The Shuttered Lands Trilogy, #1)
Image result for vinyl sophia elaine hanson
Image result for north to nara
Image result for watershed h.n.
Image result for the watchers j.a. glass
The new Hunger Games prequel cover reveal put us into a serious dystopian mood.  Here's a list of Indie YA dystopian to fill the nostalgia and give you something to wait for until we get the new Hunger Games book releases!   1. Reactive (The Elite Trials, #1) by Becky Moynihan    AN...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
book recs Dystopian
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
  829 Hits
  0 Comment
Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

Behind the Scenes in Indie Publishing with Nina Walker, Author of The Color Alchemist

behind-the-scenes-logo






Behind the Scenes of Indie Publishing At YABC we work closely with a lot of Indie authors. Some are best sellers and some are just starting out, and many more fall in the middle of that spectrum. Today we are excited to introduce you to Nina Walker,  USA Today Best Selling...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
ScienceFiction Dystopian The Color Alchemist Nina Walker Behind the Scenes of Indie Publishing
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
  735 Hits
  0 Comment
Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Michelle Lynn of Florida, plus giveaways

Untitled-design-_20171102-050703_1





Today we're excited to welcome  Michelle Lynn from Florida! She's here to share her novel We Thought We Were Invincible  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Michelle and her novel! And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and the...
Continue reading
1
Tags:
Dystopian Contemporary Romance Indie Superstars Indie Around the World in 30 Days
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Aireanna Lesch
This book is gorgeous!!!!
Saturday, 04 November 2017 14:00
Angela Z.
The cover is stunning and the synopsis is interesting!
Monday, 06 November 2017 09:40
Nancy Hernandez
The book amazing, love the cover.
Sunday, 12 November 2017 16:03
  2612 Hits
  3 Comments
Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

What's Hot in KU

KU-Logo-2










Welcome to YA Books Central's "What's Hot in KU" post. This weekly event will highlight what's hot, new and exciting in the Amazon Kindle Unlimited Library. Amazon's Kindle Unlimited subscription is a great way to enjoy unlimited reading on a tight budget. With over a million titles and counting, we thought...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
What's Hot in KU Kindle Unlimited mystery thriller Dystopian
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
  1832 Hits
  0 Comment
Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

What's Hot in KU

KU-Logo-2










Welcome to YA Books Central's "What's Hot in KU" post. This weekly event will highlight what's hot, new and exciting in the Amazon Kindle Unlimited Library. Amazon's Kindle Unlimited subscription is a great way to enjoy unlimited reading on a tight budget. With over a million titles and counting, we thought...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Science Fiction Dystopian Time Travel What's Hot in KU Kindle Unlimited
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
  1544 Hits
  0 Comment
Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

Indie Superstars with Laura Frances + Giveaway (US Only)

laurafrances5x8



Welcome to YA Books Central's " Indie Superstars" column . This  monthly  event will  spot light  the best and brightest of the indie community. You don’t want to  miss out on these  talented authors This week we’re interviewing Laura Frances, author of "Slave" Welcome to YABC, Laura! Melissa A. Craven: Tell...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Indie Superstars Indie Publishing Indie Author Dystopian Author Interview
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Anne
Sounds like a great story from the synopsis! I love the cover! I like the perspective!
Monday, 12 June 2017 20:16
Dianna G.
The cover is so bleak. It reminds me of the matrix. I love the synopsis -- sounds terrifying!
Monday, 12 June 2017 20:41
Aireanna Lesch
I wanna know how this world came about!!! I love supporting indie books too. Love the cover. It's so dark and ominous.... Read More
Friday, 23 June 2017 11:49
  3118 Hits
  14 Comments
Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

What's Hot in KU

KU-Logo-2










Welcome to YA Books Central's "What's Hot in KU" post. This weekly event will highlight what's hot, new and exciting in the Amazon Kindle Unlimited Library. Amazon's Kindle Unlimited subscription is a great way to enjoy unlimited reading on a tight budget. With over a million titles and counting, we thought...
Continue reading
1
Tags:
Contemporary Fiction Dystopian Fantasy Kindle Unlimited What's Hot in KU
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
  1736 Hits
  0 Comment
Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

Indie Superstars with David R. Bernstein + Giveaway (US Only)

Indie Superstars with David R. Bernstein + Giveaway (US Only)



Welcome to YA Books Central's " Indie Superstars" column . This  monthly  event will  spot light  the best and brightest of the indie community.   You don’t want to miss out on these  talented authors   This week indie manager and staff reviewer, Melissa A. Craven interviews David R. Bernstein, author...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Indie Superstars Dystopian romance
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Anne
This sounds great! Love the cover too!
Monday, 01 May 2017 18:21
Shelly Hart
Sounds good!
Thursday, 04 May 2017 21:26
Penny Olson
I really like the cover. It seems ominous and so does the synopsis. Greed and corruption tearing society apart is not that far off... Read More
Sunday, 07 May 2017 23:13
  2497 Hits
  3 Comments
Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

What's Hot in KU

What's Hot in KU










Welcome to YA Books Central's "What's Hot in KU" post. This weekly event will highlight what's hot, new and exciting in the Amazon Kindle Unlimited Library. Amazon's Kindle Unlimited subscription is a great way to enjoy unlimited reading on a tight budget. With over a million titles and counting, we thought...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
urban fantasy ScienceFiction Dystopian paranormal Kindle Unlimited
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
  1425 Hits
  0 Comment
Melissa A. Craven, Indie Manager

What's Hot in KU—BOX SET EDITION!

What's Hot in KU—BOX SET EDITION!
1 Recoil
2 DH
3 Transcend
4 Thw Watcher
5 Talented
6 Litmus
7
8 Air Awakens
9 Forsaken
10 Hidden Wings
Welcome to YA Books Central's "What's Hot in KU" post. This weekly event will highlight what's hot, new and exciting in the Amazon Kindle Unlimited Library. Amazon's Kindle Unlimited subscription is a great way to enjoy unlimited reading on a tight budget. With over a million titles and counting, we thought...
Continue reading
1
Tags:
Kindle Unlimited Box Set Fantasy Dystopian SciFi
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
  1751 Hits
  0 Comment
    Previous    
1 2

FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Katharine Orton (Nevertell), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Katharine Orton author of Nevertell. Read on for more about Katharine and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Katharine Orton !     ...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Author Chat with Megan Walker (Lakeshire Park), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Megan Walker author of Lakeshire Park. Read on for more about Won-pyung Sohn and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Megan Walker !   &nb...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Giveaway: Magic Required (Wizard For Hire) (Obert Skye) ~ US Only
  Magic Requred: Wizard For Hire (US Only) by: Obert Skye Release Date: April 7th, 2020 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing       About the Book At the Convent of Sweet Mercy, yo...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Indie Superstars with the Authors of Queen of the Fae Series + Giveaway (US & 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 ...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Giveaway: Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes (Trudi Trueit) ~ US Only
Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes (US Only) by: Trudi Trueit Release Date: March 17th, 2020 Publisher: National Geographic Kids Books       About the Book: Cruz, Sailor, Emmett, and the ...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Giveaway: Extreme Ocean: Amazing Animals, High-Tech Gear, Record-Breaking Depths and More (Sylvia A Earle) ~ (US Only)
Extreme Ocean (US Only) by: Sylvia Earle Release Date: March 3rd, 2020 Publisher: National Geographic Kids Books       About the Book: Dive into a world of aquatic mystery in this actio...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Latest Book Listings Added

Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early...
Pete the Cat: 5-Minute Bedtime Stories: Includes 12 Cozy Stories!
Pete the Cat: 5-Minute Bedtime Stories: Includes 12 Cozy Stories!
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
Join Pete the Cat for 12 groovy, cozy stories perfect...
Sabina: In the Eye of the Storm
Sabina: In the Eye of the Storm
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
As in Anne Frank's "Diary of a Young Girl" and...
Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come From
Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come From
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
A stunning non-fiction picture book about the origins of the...
Ty's Travels: All Aboard!
Ty's Travels: All Aboard!
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: All...
Cuddle Close, Little Koala
Cuddle Close, Little Koala
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
A reassuring bedtime story about the special bond between a...
We Are Together
We Are Together
 
3.5
 
0.0 (0)
The power of love and friendship is celebrated in this...
Rage and Ruin (The Harbinger, #2)
Rage and Ruin (The Harbinger, #2)
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
Half-angel Trinity and her bonded gargoyle protector, Zayne, have been...
Diamond City (Diamond City, #1)
Diamond City (City of Steel and Diamond, #1)
 
3.3
 
0.0 (0)
"A thrilling adventure, through a vibrant city as alive as...
Shadow of the Batgirl
Shadow of the Batgirl
 
4.7
 
0.0 (0)
Cassandra Cain, teenage assassin, isn't exactly Batgirl material...yet. Will she...
Of Ice and Shadows
Of Ice and Shadows
 
3.7
 
0.0 (0)
The long-awaited sequel to Of Fire and Stars—in which Mare...
Agnes at the End of the World
Agnes at the End of the World
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
The Handmaid's Tale meets Wilder Girls in this genre-defying novel...
My Love is All Around
My Love is All Around
 
4.5
 
0.0 (0)
Mommy Bear shows Baby Bear how love is all around...
I'm not a Mouse!
I'm not a Mouse!
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
Olivia really doesn't like her nickname - mostly because it...
My Panda Sweater
My Panda Sweater
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
The other kids may laugh, but I always feel safe...
One Day on our Blue Planet... In the Outback
One Day on our Blue Planet... In the Outback
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
From breakfast to dinner, dusk to dawn, children will love...

Latest Member Reviews

Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way
Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way
 
5.0
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"'Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way,' an I Can Read book by Lori Haskins Houran, illustrated by Gustavo Mazali, is a..."
Pete the Cat: 5-Minute Bedtime Stories: Includes 12 Cozy Stories!
Pete the Cat: 5-Minute Bedtime Stories: Includes 12 Cozy Stories!
 
5.0
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"'Pete the Cat 5-Minute Bedtime Stories' by Kimberly and James Dean is an adorable storybook that any lover of children's..."
Sabina: In the Eye of the Storm
Sabina: In the Eye of the Storm
 
5.0
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"'Sabina: In the Eye of the Storm' by Bella Kuligowska Zucker is an incredibly moving tale of the author's search..."
Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come From
Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come From
 
5.0
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"'Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come From' by Patrick Skipworth, illustrated by Nicholas Stevenson, is a creative book that..."
Ty's Travels: All Aboard!
Ty's Travels: All Aboard!
 
5.0
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"'Ty's Travels: All Aboard!' by Kelly Starling Lyons, pictures by Nina Mata, is an adorable story of Ty and his..."
Inebriated
Inebriated
 
5.0
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"'Inebriated' by Katey Taylor is a hauntingly real look at the power of intoxication, whether it be in the form..."
The Path We Take
The Path We Take
 
4.0
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"'The Path We Take' by Kylie Key shows how the choices we make and the things we think we want..."
Cuddle Close, Little Koala
Cuddle Close, Little Koala
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"CUDDLE CLOSE, LITTLE KOALA is a sweet story of the special connection between mother and child. Little Koala is lost..."
We Are Together
We Are Together
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"WE ARE TOGETHER is a book about activism and teamwork. In the form of a rhyming poem, the book stresses..."
Rage and Ruin (The Harbinger, #2)
Rage and Ruin (The Harbinger, #2)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"RAGE AND RUIN is a fantastic sequel in THE HARBINGER series. Picking up where the first book left off, we..."
Diamond City (City of Steel and Diamond, #1)
Diamond City (City of Steel and Diamond, #1)
 
3.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"DIAMOND CITY follows Aina, an assassin. Aina was out on the streets as a young child, when her parents were..."
Shadow of the Batgirl
Shadow of the Batgirl
 
4.7
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SHADOW OF THE BATGIRL is an origin story for Cassandra Cain. Cassandra was raised by her villain father as a..."
That's Not What Happened
That's Not What Happened
 
4.7
Paige Cee, Staff ReviewerPaige Cee, Staff Reviewer
"WHAT I LOVED: There have been countless school shootings in the United States and hundreds if not thousands of..."
Of Ice and Shadows
Of Ice and Shadows
 
3.7
Paige Cee, Staff ReviewerPaige Cee, Staff Reviewer
"WHAT I LOVED: One of my biggest complaints about Of Fire and Stars was its lacking characterization, but that’s been..."
Agnes at the End of the World
Agnes at the End of the World
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"AGNES AT THE END OF THE WORLD is a poignant YA dystopian that really speaks to humanity and the present...."
My Love is All Around
My Love is All Around
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"MY LOVE IS ALL AROUND is a sweet book about love between parent and child and the many ways in..."
I'm not a Mouse!
I'm not a Mouse!
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"I'M NOT A MOUSE! is a cute picture book about nicknames. Olivia's mother always calls her mouse, and she doesn't..."
My Panda Sweater
My Panda Sweater
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"MY PANDA SWEATER is a lovely book about the way that clothes can affect us. A young girl loves her..."
One Day on our Blue Planet... In the Outback
One Day on our Blue Planet... In the Outback
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ONE DAY ON OUR BLUE PLANET... IN THE OUTBACK is a picture book that follows a red kangaroo joey through..."
Mrs Bibi's Elephant
Mrs Bibi's Elephant
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"MRS BIBI'S ELEPHANT is a sweet story about the special place we have in our hearts for our pets. Mrs...."