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Meet Our Editors: Megan Kelly

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There are several Editors (staff reviewers or Review Ninjas, if you will) at Young Adult Books Central, and they all have their own taste in books. While one might give a certain book 5 stars, another might only give it 3. We like that kind of diversity here, because we know...
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Christina Franke, Staff
Parks and Rec! YES! I may or may not be completely in love with Ben. ... Read More
Wednesday, 23 January 2013 15:14
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I LOVE Ben. He's such a hot nerd. ;-)
Thursday, 24 January 2013 20:19
Anatea
Oh, I loved 21 Jump Street!!
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Meet Our Editors: Christina Franke

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There are several Editors (staff reviewers) here at YABooksCentral.com, and they all have their own taste in books. While one might give a certain book 5 stars, another might only give it 3. We like that kind of diversity here, because we know every reader is different. Every reader's opinion is...
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1) This is great! 2) I hate meatloaf too! *high fives you* 3) MAKE an event to wear that Calvin Klein ballgown if you have too! ... Read More
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 16:45
YABC
I've just seen this site and want to delve into it further.
Monday, 26 November 2012 18:59
YABC
the NOTEBOOK was depressing. I never finished it
Thursday, 03 January 2013 00:40
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Meet Our New Tween Reviewer, Zach!

Meet Our New Tween Reviewer, Zach!


At YABC, we're all about giving kids a voice. We believe getting kids talking about books is one of the most valuable things in the world. Being able to articulate how we feel about art, experiences, nature, literature — anything really! — is a master key that opens up a child's...
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Yay Zach!! Great job on your reviews.
Tuesday, 02 October 2012 11:18
Jen
Great job Zach!
Tuesday, 02 October 2012 11:31
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This is all kinds of awesome!
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Catherine Fisher (The Clockwork Crow) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Catherine Fisher author of The Clockwork Crow. Read on for more about Catherine and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Catherine Fisher ! &nbs...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (Children's Edition) (Round Two) ~ (US Only)
heck out more frightfully entertaining children's stories below, enter the giveaway, and don't forgot to check out all of the other posts this week and enter those giveaways for more chances at spookt...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA ~ Round Three) ~ (US Only)
Check out more frightfully entertaining YA books below, enter the giveaway, and don't forgot to check out all of the other posts this week and enter those giveaways for more chances at spooktacularly ...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA Edition - Round One)~ (US Only)
It's the first of October. Leaves are turning rust and gold. A chill is creeping through the air. And Halloween is fast approaching.  It's the perfect time to curl up inside with a mug of your fa...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (Children's Edition) (Round One) ~ (US Only)
It's October. Leaves are turning rust and gold. A chill is creeping through the air. And Halloween is fast approaching.  It's the perfect time to curl up inside with a mug of your favorite hot be...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA Edition - Round Two)~ (US Only)
Yesterday, we launched the first day of our EPIC Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020!! Posts featuring some of the most chilling, suspensful books on the shelves!    Check out more frightf...
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Latest Book Listings Added

Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
 
4.0
 
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In Kara Barbieri's Goblin King, the stunning sequel in the...
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
 
5.0
 
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Morrigan battles a new evil as a strange, frightening illness...
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
 
5.0
 
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*AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* From New York...
Among the Beasts and Briars
Among the Beasts and Briars
 
4.7
 
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Ashley Poston, acclaimed author of Heart of Iron, returns...
Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sisters of Shadow and Light, #2)
Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sisters of Shadow and Light, #2)
 
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In Warriors of Wing and Flame, the spellbinding sequel...
Corona Daze: Eva's time at home during Covid-19
Corona Daze: Eva's time at home during Covid-19
 
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"Angel's artwork is an inspirational blend of photographic images and...
Fae's Prisoner (Crimes of the Fae)
Fae's Prisoner (Crimes of the Fae)
 
5.0 (2)
 
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Griffin O’Shea is a traitor. It’s what those outside...
The Mirror: Broken Wish (The Mirror, #1)
The Mirror: Broken Wish (The Mirror, #1)
 
5.0
 
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Sixteen-year-old Elva has a secret. She has visions and...
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches
 
4.3
 
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater (the...
Launch (Rise of the Anointed #1)
Launch (Rise of the Anointed #1)
 
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In the biblical stories, Samson had great strength. The prophet...
How to Catch a Yeti
How to Catch a Yeti
 
5.0
 
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From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling team...
Along Came a Fox
Along Came a Fox
 
4.0
 
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The perfect story to encourage children to treat others as...
Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
 
5.0
 
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Follow Rosa and her friends as they prepare pizzas! Each...
The Other Side of Midnight
The Other Side of Midnight
 
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The sense of foreboding came out of nowhere. It was...
Light of Orion-Guardians of Orion Book 2
Light of Orion-Guardians of Orion Book 2
 
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Evil is gathering strength. When she learns the truth, it...
Mark of Orion-Guardians of Orion Book 1
Mark of Orion-Guardians of Orion Book 1
 
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If you like sinister demons, warrior angels, supernatural powers, ancient...

Latest Member Reviews

Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"GOBLIN KING is a much faster-paced and action-packed YA fantasy sequel. Janneke has taken the mantle of the stag, though..."
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"HOLLOWPOX is an engaging middle grade fantasy that takes the reader on a magical journey to the Wundrous Society. Morrigan..."
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SWAMP THING: TWIN BRANCHES is a graphic novel about finding yourself, remembering history, and forging your own path forward. Alec..."
The Mirror: Broken Wish (The Mirror, #1)
The Mirror: Broken Wish (The Mirror, #1)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"BROKEN WISH is a beautifully composed fairytale. The book begins with the story of Mathilda and Agnes, neighbors who have..."
How to Catch a Yeti
How to Catch a Yeti
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"HOW TO CATCH A YETI is a delightful picture book about a group of children who, as the title implies,..."
Along Came a Fox
Along Came a Fox
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ALONG CAME A FOX is the story of Bramble, who is excited to find some fireflies. Her friends tell her..."
Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ROSA'S BIG PIZZA EXPERIMENT is a cute picture book about the process to make a pizza, beginning with the flour,..."
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE GILDED WOLVES is a fantastic YA fantasy. Although given a year in the 1800s and a historical setting, the..."
The Silvered Serpents (The Gilded Wolves, #2)
The Silvered Serpents (The Gilded Wolves, #2)
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"That ending!!! THE SILVERED SERPENTS is an engaging YA historical fantasy that picks up after the first book ended, and..."
Among the Beasts and Briars
Among the Beasts and Briars
 
4.7
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"Ashley Poston has crafted a new fairy tale for the ages! Among the Beasts and Briars may very well be..."
Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sisters of Shadow and Light, #2)
Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sisters of Shadow and Light, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"WARRIORS OF WING AND FLAME is an intriguing conclusion to a YA fantasy duology about sisterhood. This book picks up..."
Sisters of Shadow and Light (Sisters of Shadow and Light, #1)
Sisters of Shadow and Light (Sisters of Shadow and Light, #1)
 
3.7
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SISTERS OF SHADOW AND LIGHT is an intriguing YA fantasy that focuses on the love between sisters. Zuhra has lived..."
Rosa's Big Sunflower Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
Rosa's Big Sunflower Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ROSA'S BIG SUNFLOWER EXPERIMENT is a cute picture book that brings science and plant facts to young children. Rosa and..."
That Dog!
That Dog!
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THAT DOG! is a silly fun picture book about animal similarities and light crime solving. Penny is a dognapper, and..."
I'm a Zcary Vampire
I'm a Zcary Vampire
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"I'M A ZCARY VAMPIRE is an overall cute picture book read that is great for the lead up to Halloween...."
Heroes Level Up (Homerooms & Hall Passes #2)
Heroes Level Up (Homerooms & Hall Passes #2)
 
5.0
Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
"Albiorix and his crew are having a great time being back in Bríandalör, successfully completing a lot of quests, but..."
Last: The Story of a White Rhino
Last: The Story of a White Rhino
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"LAST: THE STORY OF A WHITE RHINO tells the story of the real rhino, Sudan, who is one of the..."
When Pumpkins Fly
When Pumpkins Fly
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"WHEN PUMPKINS FLY is about the arrival of pumpkins via plane that are then taken to the classroom where children..."
Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA
Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"FORESHADOW is a fantastic collection of short stories with a focus on discussion and writing. Each story is undeniably well-composed..."
Space Maps
Space Maps
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SPACE MAPS is a seriously cool oversized book with tons of information about the universe, planets, stars, our exploration, and..."