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May 30, 2017
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Terrific YA Thriller That's Bound To Raise Goosebumps

Um, wow. Consider me officially spooked for the rest of the year. How am I supposed to sleep soundly after this??? I swear my hands are still shaking while I type this. This book... gosh, it's like my worst nightmare. However, it is undoubtedly good, so if you enjoy reading...

May 12, 2017
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An A Ca-Awesome YA Contemporary!

From the moment I heard that Noteworthy was being promoted as "Pitch Perfect meets Mulan" I knew this book was going to be the perfect read for me, and I wasn't wrong. Noteworthy is a fantastic YA Contemporary book about a capella and what it means to break gender norms....

May 04, 2017
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4.7
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Exciting & Magical Sequel to The Last of the Firedrakes

It is often hard for sequels to surpass the first installment in a series, but The Rise of the Dawnstar did that splendidly. This book hooked me from page one, picking up right after where The Last of the Firedrakes left off, traveling with Aurora on her journey to defeat...

April 04, 2017
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Adorably Geeky!

Oh my geeky feels! I am in love. Ridiculously in love with Ashley Poston's Geekerella. This book is a fun rendition to every single person out there who has ever loved and have been part of a fandom. Absolutely perfect! What I Loved: Cinderella...

February 28, 2017 (Updated: February 28, 2017)
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4.7
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A Page-Turning Pirate Tale!

Lift up your anchors and get ready to sail into a swashbuckling tale of pirates, swoons, magic, and the quest to reach the greatest treasure of all! What I Loved: First off, I must say that Daughter of the Pirate King is better...

February 22, 2017
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A Fantastical Adventure!

The Last of the Firedrakes is a wonderful book! It's STUNNING, in fact. I'm a firm lover of fantasy novels and this one did not disappoint me since it has everything I could have wished for -- a diverse array of characters, magic, never-ending action and amazing world-building. It will...

February 21, 2017 (Updated: February 21, 2017)
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3.7
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A YA Fantasy Standalone With A Scientist Main Character!

It's not every day that one comes across a standalone YA Fantasy novel, let alone one that does not focus entirely on romance! It was a nice change to read a book that focuses on a young girl whose life is turned upside down as she suddenly finds herself on...

January 28, 2017
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4.3
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Imaginative Retellings Of Favorite Fairy Tales!

Fans of Beastly, rejoice! In this new installment of the Kendra Chronicles, we get to follow Kendra--the powerful, immortal witch who cursed a popular, arrogant High School boy and turned him into a beast--in her journey following love and helping those to find their own. What...

January 18, 2017
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Interesting spin to the Phantom of the Opera

Ever since I saw the cover of RoseBlood by A.G. Howard and read its description, I knew I had to read it. A spin to The Phantom of the Opera in a boarding school setting? Talk about an intriguing storyline! What I Liked: I...

January 03, 2017
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4.3
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Best Yet In The Thunder Road Series!

Long Way Home by Katie McGarry is a spectacular addition to the Thunder Road series and my favorite yet. It's darker and fiercer then ever, a thrilling ride that challenges love, friendship, and where each character's loyalties lie. What I Loved: While Nowhere But...

December 06, 2016
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Great Read For YA Contemporary Lovers!

I cannot stand the cuteness! Alterations by Stephanie Scott is the YA contemporary read that everyone needs in their life. It's a quick, feel-good read about a girl who loves fashion, Pinterest, and is crushing hard for one of the boys next door. What I Liked: ...

November 04, 2016
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A Page-Turning Thriller About Dares!

WOW. Buckle up readers and get ready for a wild ride of dares and mystery! Dead Girls Society is THE BOOK to read if you are looking for a page-turning read full of shocks, twists and turns, even a bit of love! What I Liked: ...

November 01, 2016 (Updated: November 01, 2016)
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3.7
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Sweet Story About Life & Friendship

We Are Still Tornadoes is a cute story about long distance friendship, college life, life in general, '80s music, and all kinds of heartache. Written entirely through letters, readers will find themselves laughing along the antics between two best friends and hoping to be a tornado! ...

October 24, 2016 (Updated: October 24, 2016)
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A Touching Contemporary Novel

The Best Possible Answer is a book that's been on my radar for several months and now that I've had the chance to read it, I am pleased to say that it lived up to my expectations. I've been searching for a book that would give me insight to what...

October 11, 2016
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An Eerie but Beautiful Trip to the Isle of Man

Fear the Drowning Deep by Sarah Glenn Marsh is a captivating tale that plunges its readers into some of the dark secrets found in the deep blue sea. Mixed with myths, romance, and a peculiar kind of magic, readers will surely find themselves flipping pages—and dreading the end. ...

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