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Featured Review: Ember Queen (Laura Sebastian)

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About This Book:  The thrilling conclusion to the series that began with the instant New York Times bestseller “made for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sabaa Tahir” (Bustle), Ember Queen is an epic fantasy about a throne cruelly stolen and a girl who must fight to take it back for her...
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Ember Queen was honestly so fast-paced, which leaves you constantly on the edge of your seat! It felt completely bittersweet knowi... Read More
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Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview & Giveaway: Lady Smoke (Laura Sebastian)

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Hello! Today YABC is hosting a blog tour stop for     Lady Smoke   Read on for more about Laura, an interview, and a tour-wide giveaway!                 Meet  Lady Smoke !   The sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller that was "made...
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Debra Branigan
The book cover is lovely and the storyline will attract your YA fantasy readers. Good luck with your novel.
Sunday, 27 January 2019 15:50
Candice Gigous
The cover is beautiful. The synopsis is very interesting. I can't wait for this one.
Monday, 28 January 2019 09:34
Tiffany Engler
This cover is gorgous! Can't wait to read this book!
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway: Blood Moon (Lucy Cuthew) ~ (US/Canada Only)
Blood Moon (US/Can Only) by: Lucy Cuthew Release Date: September 1st, 2020 Publisher: Walker Books US       About the Book After school one day, Frankie, a lover of physics and astronom...
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Giveaway: Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe (Carole Boston Weatherford) ~ (US/Canada Only)
Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe (US/Can Only) by: Carole Boston Weatherford Release Date: September 8th, 2020 Publisher: Candlewick Press       About the Book From the day ...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Corey Ann Haydu (Ever Cursed), 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 Kara Swanson (Dust) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Kara Swanson author of Dust. Read on for more about Kara and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Kara Swanson !        &nbs...
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Spotlight on Brother's Keeper (Julie Lee), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Brother's Keeper  by Julie Lee.  Read on for more about Julie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Julie Lee !   ...
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Author Chat with Syed M Masood (More Than Just A Pretty Face) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Syed M Masood author of More Than Just A Pretty Face. Read on for more about Syed and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Syed M Masood !  ...
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