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August 4, 2016
Great Books at Low Prices.
Hieroglyph by W.J. ScottGenre Young Adult Supernatural Historical
Price: FREE
Can T.C. help her archaeologist uncle unearth evidence that Ancient Egyptians visited Australia before he’s discredited?
Ripley says: A fantastic adventure for the younger YA reader.
Soren says: A wonderful blend of historical and paranormal elements.
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Dating on the Dork Side by Charity Tahmaseb & Darcy VanceGenre: Young Adult Contemporary
Price: FREE
When Camy hacks into tell-all website, it ignites a war between the sexes at her school and challenges the status quo.
Ripley says: Sweet, quick read you won’t be able to put down.
Soren says: Not a single review under four stars makes this a sure read.
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Forget Tomorrow by Pintip DunnGenre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: $0.99
Imagine a world where your destiny has already been decided…by your future self.
Ripley says: An Amazon Bestseller with an amazing premise.
Soren says: An exceptional addition to the YA dystopian genre.
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In an Instant by Adrienne TorrisiGenre: Young Adult Romance
Price: $o.99
Dani Conner’s life is nearly perfect until an untimely car accident changes everything in an instant.
Ripley says: Grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let go.
Soren says: Compelling, heartfelt, and realistic.
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Sanyare: The Last Descendant by Megan HaskellGenre: New Adult Dark Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Raised in a realm where humans are slaves, Rie has struggled for decades to earn a meager post in the High Court.
Ripley says: Fantastic characters and a great story line.
Soren says: Excellent world-building in this urban fantasy adventure.
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August 3, 2016
Donbridge: The Ring, The Legend & The Midwife
The fabled town of Donbridge is a secret place known by only four companions who reveal themselves over time. They hold the key to a mysterious Ring, The Legend of a Witch, and the tale of an incredible Midwife who would stop at nothing to defeat evil. A grandmother guides her grandchildren through these stories as she cooks, intertwining her recipes and love for story.Watch for two more books forthcoming in the Donbridge series.
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August 2, 2016
August 1, 2016
YA Sci-fi, Paranormal, and Steampunk ALL
Awaken by Sarah M. RossGenre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Genre: FREE
After a fatal accident, Lucy opens her eyes to a new world and a new calling as a Patronus, a guardian of spirits.
Ripley says: Pulls you in and doesn’t let go.
Soren says: Sarah M. Ross in a new YA author to watch.
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The Madness Project by J. Leigh BralickGenre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
If the world ever discovers Prince Tarik’s secret—that he was born a mage—he will lose everything.
Ripley says: YA steampunk at it’s very best.
Soren says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a sure read.
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Rhuna, The Star Child by Barbara UnderwoodGenre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $2.99
When Black Magic starts rising again, Rhuna, the Star Child, must fight for the peace and stability of Atlan.
Ripley says: A magical blend of history, myth, and paranormal.
Soren says: Great series to binge read this summer.
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In the Blood of the Greeks by Mary D. BrooksGenre: Young Adult Historical Romance
Price: $2.99
Zoe’s faith is shattered after her mother is killed during the German Occupation of Greece in 1942.
Ripley says: Unexpected, poignant, and compelling.
Soren: An excellent historical tale with well-integrated LBGT undertones.
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Curse of the Moon by Beth TrisselGenre: Young Adult Fantasy Romance
Price: $3.99
Morgan Daniel’s wolf is out of control, and the only one who has the cure is an evil, lizard-shifting witch.
Ripley says: Fun teen fantasy with a great sense of humor.
Soren says: This second book of the series does not disappoint.
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July 31, 2016
Drifters’ Alliance
Unputdownable space opera from NYT and USA Today bestselling author, Elle Casey.When Cass Kennedy gets the drifter ship she’s always wanted, she finally gets to live on her own terms, but the ship’s misfit crew is full of surprises. Join Cass as she charts a course toward an alliance that will either make her or break her as Captain of the DS Anarchy.
“Hooked! Absolutely, positively LOVED it!” – Amazon reviewer.
FREE for a limited time.
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July 28, 2016
2 FREE YA, and NA books you don’t want to miss.
Sophie’s Secret by Tara WestGenre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
Sophie and her two BFF’s have paranormal abilities, making them feel more and like teen freaks.
Ripley says: An exciting page-turner with a great YA voice.
Soren says: An excellent cast of believable teen characters.
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Surviving Life by Jeanne SkartsiarisGenre: Young Adult Contemporary
Price: FREE
Carson becomes lost in the midst of a forest fire and embarks on a survival-of-the fittest journey.
Ripley says: A fantastic, feel-good, YA adventure.
Soren says: Not a single review under 4 stars makes this a sure read.
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Strain of Resistance by Michelle BryanGenre: New Adult Sci-Fi Romance
Price: $0.99
Bixby was twelve when the world ended, relegating humans like herself to the bottom of the food chain.
Ripley says: Grips you from page one and doesn’t let go until the end.
Soren says: Get this one. you will not be disappointed.
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Kip the Quick by Clifton HillGenre: Young AdultFantasy
Price: $2.99
Kip is a young thief on the hard streets of Tander just trying to scrape up enough fare to leave town.
Ripley says: The well-written tale of an artful dodger on an alien world.
Soren says: Great, scrappy, main character with loads of action.
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Forest of Demons by Debbie CassidyGenre: New Adult High Fantasy
Price: $3.49
Priya has lived in the shadow of the forest all her life, and she knows the rules better than anyone.
Ripley says: Haunting, exciting, and everything in between.
Soren says: A unique and artful mix of cultures with great world-building.
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July 27, 2016
Nothing Stays the Same Pre-order
How far would you go to save someone’s life?
Leah and Brennan are going all the way back to 1973.
NOTHING STAYS THE SAME, a young adult rock ‘n’ roll time travel romance, is available now for pre-order at Amazon.com to be delivered to your kindle August 16, 2016.
Special pre-order price: $2.99
For more information check out the links below.
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July 21, 2016
2 FREE books, plus some great Dystopian and Fantasy Deals
The Former World by Jessica Grace ColemanGenre: New Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
The death of Beth’s coworker sets off the local rumor mill and lands her in the middle of a bizarre village conspiracy.
Ripley says: A good, old-fashioned mystery with modern sensibilities.
Soren says: A beautiful cover, strong voice, and stellar storytelling.
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Germination by Jamie ThorntonGenre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: FREE
When Mary is attacked by a crazed man clutching a bloody heart, she realizes there’s a new kind of monster in town.
Ripley says: The gripping opening novella to a post-apocalyptic YA series.
Soren says: Not your ordinary zombie tale in a very good way.
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Snow Flower by Madison KellerGenre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Born as a runt, Arara is constantly bullied by the bigger pups in her pack until she uncovers a newfound ability.
Ripley says: Prequel novella to the wonderfully unique Flower’s Fang Series
Soren says: An original and enjoyable tale of overcoming bullying.
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Hell’s Children by John L. MonkGenre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: $2.99
It happened in a year: starvation, gangs of kids with guns, and every adult in the world dead from the Sickness.
Ripley says: Well written, thought provoking, and highly recommended.
Soren says: A page-turner with excellent character development.
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The Hunter’s Moon by Beth TrisselGenre: Young Adult Fantasy Romance
Price: $3.03
When Morgan and her younger brother are run off a mountain road, they are thrust into a world beyond imagination.
Ripley says: Compelling fantasy with all the right elements.
Soren says: Once you start it, you won’t want to put it down.
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July 20, 2016
Summer Sale on YA Fantasy Series
The first two books of the Juniper Sawfeather Series are only $2.99 each this summer. In the award-winning Cry of the Sea (book 1), Juniper discovers real mermaids during an oil spill and struggles to protect them from being exploited or killed.
Whisper of the Woods (book 2) finds Juniper protesting the logging of Old Growth trees where she becomes trapped 170 feet up one by an ancient tree spirit that has no interest in letting her go.
Book 1 on Amazon | Book 1 on B&N
Book 2 on Amazon | Book 2 on B&N
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July 18, 2016
Two unique books featuring twins you don’t want to miss.
Beyond by Maureen A. MillerGenre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: FREE
When a walk in the woods ends in an alien abduction, Aimee’s place in the universe is changed forever.
Ripley says:
Good, solid, YA sci-fi with a gripping plot.
Soren says: An engaging beginning to a very promising series.
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One is Come by C. H. MacLeanGenre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
The centuries-old prophesy of the One is being fulfilled, but Haylwen has no idea she’s the one fulfilling it.
Ripley says: Immerse yourself in this spellbinding fantasy series.
Soren says: Great read for the younger YA or the young at heart.
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Being Human by Patricia LynneGenre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Tommy struggles to maintain his humanity in a world that views all vampires like him as monsters.
Ripley says: Surprisingly thoughtful and touching for a YA vampire novel.
Soren says: A wonderful treatment of what it truly means to be human.
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Discerning Spirits by Kellie McAllenGenre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Zeph is half angel, half human, and Eve is an intriguing mystery he can’t resist trying to unravel.
Ripley says: A sweet, clean, paranormal romance well worth reading.
Soren says: Not a single review under 4 stars makes this a sure read.
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Alive by Vanessa GardenGenre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $3.99
After the tragic loss of her twin brother Sam, Amber is given a unique opportunity to bring him back.
Ripley says: A new release with a very unique premise.
Soren says: Intelligent and worth every penny.
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The Masterpiecers by Olivia WildensteinGenre: Young Adult Mystery
Price: $4.99
Ivy lands a spot on a reality TV competition, The Masterpiecers, while her sister watches from a jail cell.
Ripley says: The intriguing tale of two very different twin sisters.
Soren says: Fresh, realistic YA with a premise I haven’t seen before.
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