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YABC Scavenger Hunt: The Witch's Blood (Katharine & Elizabeth Corr), Plus Excerpt & Extra Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to share an excerpt from Katharine & Elizabeth Corr's The Witch's Blood  as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt!  Read on for more about the Corrs and their novel! And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance to...
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Since this is the final book, I definitely felt like I missed something when I read the summary. It motivates me to go back and re... Read More
Monday, 19 March 2018 09:53
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I've heard a lot about the series, but have never read the books yet!
Friday, 23 March 2018 02:57
Candice Gigous
The cover is great with the colors and leaves. The synopsis is very interesting. The series sounds like an exciting read.
Saturday, 24 March 2018 04:55
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YABC Scavenger Hunt: Brightly Burning (Alexa Donne), Plus Guest Post & Extra Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to share an excerpt from Alexa Donne's Brightly Burning  as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt!  Read on for more about Alexa and her novel! And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance to win the  Grand Prize...
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Another Jane Austen fan here! Also love haunted houses - so a haunted ship is just as good! Lovely cover, that purple really sta... Read More
Monday, 19 March 2018 09:56
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If you include Harry in your books then I already love you! As you said, CLASSIC!
Friday, 23 March 2018 02:59
Kara S
I love the way this story is in conversation with other works of literature as well as being an original novel in its own right, o... Read More
Friday, 23 March 2018 09:06
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YABC Scavenger Hunt: For A Muse Of Fire (Heidi Heilig), Plus Top Ten List & Extra Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to share an top ten list from Heidi Heilig's For A Muse Of Fire  as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt!  Read on for more about Heidi and her novel! And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance...
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The cover is stunning, all that fire makes it very vivid. I was surprised by the action described in the summary. This is a book ... Read More
Monday, 19 March 2018 09:59
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Definitely got me interested at Asian, and then French too... 1 continent two sides of different cultures, I am looking forward to... Read More
Friday, 23 March 2018 03:02
Kara S
I'm a bit of a pyro-phobe, so the visuals on this cover don't grab me. That said, the fact that this author can find similarities... Read More
Friday, 23 March 2018 08:45
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YABC Scavenger Hunt: Seize Today (Pintip Dunn), Plus Excerpt & Extra Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to share an excerpt from  Pintip Dunn's Seize Today  as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt!  Read on for more about Pintip and her novel! And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance to win the  Grand Prize...
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I haven't read this series, but I definitely want to. Love stories about precognitive abilities! The summary is exciting and the... Read More
Monday, 19 March 2018 10:03
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Ok, I never liked movies of this genre, but OMG this excerpt sound HOT!!!
Friday, 23 March 2018 02:52
Candice Gigous
The cover is eye-catching. The synopsis is very interesting. This series sounds like exciting reads.
Saturday, 24 March 2018 05:32
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YABC Scavenger Hunt: Chemistry Lessons (Meredith Goldstein), Plus Guest Post & Extra Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to share an guest post from Meredith Goldstein's Chemistry Lessons  as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt!  Read on for more about Meredith and her novel! And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance to win the  Grand...
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The cover is adorable! Love the info about the tootsie rolls. I was drawn by the summary because my daughter has talked about goin... Read More
Monday, 19 March 2018 10:06
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Chemistry, chocolate, YA romance AND AN AWESOME COVER.... what else do you need to attract the reader?!! ... Read More
Friday, 23 March 2018 03:04
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is so cute and perfect. I love the synopsis and this will be fun to read.
Sunday, 25 March 2018 19:46
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YABC Scavenger Hunt: The Traitor Prince (CJ Redwine), Plus Playlist & Extra Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to share an playlist for CJ Redwine's The Traitor Prince  as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt!  Read on for more about CJ and her novel!   And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance to win the ...
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I am in love with this cover and I can't wait to read it!
Monday, 19 March 2018 12:02
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THIS BOOK IS ON MY TBR LIST LIKE SINCE FOREVER!!! ILOVE THE COVER!! I ACTUALLY LOVE ALL THE COVERS OF THIS SERIES!! CAN'T WAIT TO ... Read More
Friday, 23 March 2018 03:22
Candice Gigous
The cover is very cool. The synopsis is interesting. Fairy tale retellings are always great and I really want to read this one.... Read More
Saturday, 24 March 2018 04:53
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YABC Scavenger Hunt: #Murder Trending (Gretchen McNeil), Plus Top Ten List & Extra Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to share an playlist from Gretchen McNeil's #MurderTrending  as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt!  Read on for more about Gretchen and her novel! And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance to win the  Grand Prize !...
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Wow, this sounds like a powerful story! The cover is simple yet effective, and the hashtag in the title makes it sound very curre... Read More
Monday, 19 March 2018 10:13
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Modern life... this is where we are moving... Sounds and looks relevant
Friday, 23 March 2018 03:21
Danielle Hammelef
The cover fits the current times and the synopsis well. The books sounds suspenseful and emotional to read.
Sunday, 25 March 2018 19:32
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YABC Scavenger Hunt: Given To The Earth (Mindy McGinnis), Plus Excerpt & Extra Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to share an excerpt from Mindy McGinnis's Given To The Earth  as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt!  Read on for more about Mindy and her novel! And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance to win the ...
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I haven't read this series yet, but I'm super excited!!!
Friday, 23 March 2018 02:53
Kara S
The synopsis is compelling, and I am up to catch up with this series by reading Book 1 before I can win (or buy) this new release!... Read More
Friday, 23 March 2018 09:04
Candice Gigous
The cover is very unique. The synopsis draws you in fore. Mindy McGinnis is a great author and I cannot wait to read this.
Saturday, 24 March 2018 05:33
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YABC Scavenger Hunt: Blacksouls (Nicole Castroman), Plus Top Ten List & Extra Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to share an top ten list from Nicole Castroman's Blacksouls  as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt!  Read on for more about Nicole and her novel!   And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance to win the ...
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I remember after watching the second movie of the Pirates of the Caribbean I wanted to become a pirate myself I love pirates and ... Read More
Friday, 23 March 2018 03:20
Kara S
I really like the dark cover, but I wonder if it is appropriate. I mean, the book doesn't sound as dark and bold as the cover see... Read More
Friday, 23 March 2018 09:14
John
The cover is very original and I liked learning about the book!
Saturday, 24 March 2018 22:43
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YABC Scavenger Hunt: Once Upon An Ever After (Angela Blount), Plus Excerpt & Extra Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to share an excerpt from Angela Blount's Once Upon An Ever After  as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt!  Read on for more about Angela and her novel! And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance to win...
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Sounds like a fun story! I'd love to read it!
Friday, 23 March 2018 03:18
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is okay. The synopsis sounds so much fun to read.
Sunday, 25 March 2018 19:17
Marisa Fort
The cover doesn't do it justice, synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 27 March 2018 22:14
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