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Spotlight on Realm Of Ruins (Hannah West), Exclusive First Excerpt, & Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to spotlight  Realm Of Ruins  by Hannah West.  Read on for more about Hannah and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!          Meet  Hannah West ! Hannah West has always loved writing about magic and fairy tales, but her time studying abroad in Orleans,...
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Debra Branigan
The cover is gorgeous and YA readers will be quick to pick it up. I enjoyed the excerpt provided and believe the book to be an exc... Read More
Wednesday, 28 November 2018 15:40
Tiffany Engler
I LOVE this cover. This book sounds so good!!
Thursday, 29 November 2018 08:15
Hannah
This cover is stunning and the book sounds great
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Teen Read Week: Author Chat with Hannah West (Realm Of Ruins), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Hannah West (Realm Of Ruins) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Hannah, her novel, plus a giveaway!           Meet  Hannah West !      Hannah West’s debut, Kingdom of Ash and Briars, received a starred...
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Debra Branigan
Love the cover and the storyline. This one sounds exciting.
Monday, 15 October 2018 15:41
Tiffany Engler
I love this cover! This book sounds good!
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 07:41
M.A. Briones
omygosh. i.love. that. COVER!!!! and the story line!!!!!! This is going to be AMAZING
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