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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Abigail Johnson (Every Other Weekend), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Abigail Johnson author of Every Other Weekend. Read on for more about Abigail and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Abigail Johnson! ...
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Spotlight on The God Game (Danny Tobey), Audio Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Canada Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight The God Game  by Danny Tobey.  Read on for more about Danny and his book, an audio excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Danny Tobey! &n...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: The Redpoint Crux by Morgan Shamy + Giveaway (International)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  The Redpoint Crux by Morgan Shamy, releasing 6/9/2020 from The Parliament House! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: ...
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Spotlight on Echoes Between Us (Katie McGarry), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Echoes Between Us  by Katie McGarry.  Read on for more about Katie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Katie McGarry!...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Andrew Fukuda (This Light Between Us), Plus Giveaway!
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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It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Adeline’s Aria by Laynie Bynum + Giveaway (International)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Adeline's Aria by Laynie Bynum, releasing 1/28/2020 from Fire and Ice YA! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: Hi YABC...
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Dragon Rising: A Mulan Inspired Fantasy
Dragon Rising: A Mulan Inspired Fantasy
 
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The Queen's Assassin (Queen's Secret, #1)
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3.3
 
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Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Red Queen,...
The Story of Inventions
 
3.0
 
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Sisters of Shadow and Light
Sisters of Shadow and Light
 
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If these Stars Could Talk
 
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He thinks she's shallow, she thinks he's a nerd. What...
Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party
Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party
 
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A groovy New York Times bestseller! ...
Seneca Element (The Seneca Society Book 2)
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Our Year of Love and Parties
Our Year in Love and Parties
 
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Strayborn
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The Path Divided
The Path Divided
 
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Every choice has a consequence. When a magical picture...
Avalanche
 
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Shadowscent
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Latest Member Reviews

Dragon Rising: A Mulan Inspired Fantasy
Dragon Rising: A Mulan Inspired Fantasy
 
5.0
Bethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff ReviewerBethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff Reviewer
"When her sister Luna is killed, Hua wants nothing more than to get revenge. Taking her father's place, she joins..."
Heart of Mist
Heart of Mist
 
5.0
Linda HigginsLinda Higgins
"The story: Bleak is a drunken thief who is desperately trying to find a way to cure herself from..."
The Queen's Assassin (Queen's Secret, #1)
The Queen's Assassin (Queen's Secret, #1)
 
3.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE QUEEN'S ASSASSIN is a YA fantasy romance that would appeal to younger YA readers. The book follows Shadow and..."
The Story of Inventions
 
3.0
Nimmy Chacko, Staff ReviewerNimmy Chacko, Staff Reviewer
"THE STORY OF INVENTIONS is a simple, accessible introduction to some of the breakthroughs that have shaped the world across..."
Skin Hunter
Skin Hunter
 
4.5
Samantha Gregory, Staff ReviewerSamantha Gregory, Staff Reviewer
"Milla steals an armband and an identity which could put her to death if she is found out. She takes..."
Scavenge the Stars (Scavenge the Stars #1)
Scavenge the Stars (Scavenge the Stars #1)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SCAVENGE THE STARS is an engaging YA fantasy that gripped me from the start. Amaya, or Silverfish, is a girl..."
Pippin No Lickin'
Pippin No Lickin'
 
5.0
Bryon WellsBryon Wells
"As a family with 2 busy boys, 14 and 12, we appreciate Layne’s contribution to helping children understand the importance..."
Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party
Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party
 
5.0
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"'Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party' by Kimberly & James Dean is a cute story about friendship and..."
A Straw Man
A Straw Man
 
5.0
Patrick Hodges, Staff ReviewerPatrick Hodges, Staff Reviewer
"The story: Melody, the younger sister of Charlie, the main character of the previous book, is now..."
Girl at Heart
Girl at Heart
 
5.0
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"'Girl at Heart' by Kelly Oram is a sweet, entertaining, easy read that any lover of YA romance will adore...."
Kingdom Cold
Kingdom Cold
 
4.8
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"What I loved: First and foremost, the characters. Princess Charlotte's fierce, unyielding manner. The way her character is left..."
Sword and Pen (Great Library Book, #5)
Sword and Pen (Great Library Book, #5)
 
5.0
Lillian McCurry, Indie Book Haul Manager & Staff ReviewerLillian McCurry, Indie Book Haul Manager & Staff Reviewer
"Isn't great to finish a series and feel satisfied? Sword and Pen by Rachel Caine is the final book in..."
Wonder Woman: Warbringer (DC Icons #1)
Wonder Woman: Warbringer (DC Icons #1)
 
3.7
Angela Blount, Staff ReviewerAngela Blount, Staff Reviewer
"I snapped this one up because I love Wonder Woman, and I much appreciated Leigh Bardugo's adept writing in Six..."
Breaking Through: How Female Athletes Shattered Stereotypes in the Roaring Twenties
Breaking Through: How Female Athletes Shattered Stereotypes in the Roaring Twenties
 
5.0
Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
"One hundred years ago. When I was growing up, this seemed like an impossibly long time in the past. The..."
Scarred
Scarred
 
4.8
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"Emotionally, I mean. What I loved: As you can guess from the title,..."
The Path Divided
The Path Divided
 
5.0
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"I'm going to break out of my usual review mold here because this book was so many things. It..."
Girl at Heart
Girl at Heart
 
4.8
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"What I loved: Just about everything. This was an adorable YA Contemporary Romance with a surprisingly well-rounded..."
Skin Hunter
Skin Hunter
 
4.3
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"What I loved: The world building was perfectly illustrated without bogging down the story. Everything from the..."
Our Year in Love and Parties
Our Year in Love and Parties
 
4.0
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"What I loved: The story was told through the unique lens of four specific events with..."
The Secret Key (Agatha Oddly)
The Secret Key (Agatha Oddly)
 
4.0
Bethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff ReviewerBethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff Reviewer
"Agatha loves the work of Detective Hercule Poirot. He's actually her imaginary friend and she uses his work to influence..."