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Daniel’s father has gotten himself killed, leaving Daniel to save their world from destruction.
He wants to go it alone, but his cousin and his best friend’s sister, Jade, insist on tagging along. And Daniel might love Jade. He just isn’t sure if loving her is worth the beating he’ll get from her brother for it.
Retrieving the treasure is his only choice. But to get it Daniel must choose to walk in his father’s footsteps or re-invent himself completely. 
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Hope(Less) by Melissa Haag
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Gabby’s brain is like a human fish finder. It comes in handy when she wants to avoid people. Especially men.
Ripley says: Your next great werewolf binge-read series.
Soren says: Surprising, gripping, and well-written.
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The Carlswick Affair by SL Beaumont
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Price: FREE
As Stephanie delves into the mystery surrounding her great-aunt’s death, she uncovers secrets long hidden.
Ripley says: A perfect summer read that will have you mesmerized.
Soren says: Well-written with believable characters.
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Sorry, Not Sorry by Rachel Shane
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Price: $0.99
Once best friends, Harper, Poe, and Brett have drifted apart until they are thrust together again one fateful night.
Ripley says: A captivating and entertaining read.
Soren says: Fun, feisty, and full of teen angst.
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The Hidden Level by A.J. Bakke
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Brandon’s only escape from his violent father is playing video games, but that escape is about to become his reality.
Ripley says: Grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let go.
Soren says: Well fleshed-out characters and plenty of action.
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Pure by Catherine Mesick
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
When Katie’s home is attacked by a terrifying creature, she and her grandma flee to Russia for answers.
Ripley says: A purely wonderful read. Don’t miss it.
Soren says: Great new twist on the vampire slayer tale.
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Rise by Sierra Cross
Genre: New Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: $2.99
I closed the door on magic the day it made me an orphan. But now everyone says I’m the key to reviving the coven.
Ripley says: Great first book of a wonderful new series.
Soren says: If you love strong female characters, this one’s for you.
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Whitney flew halfway across the country to get away from the paranormal world she grew up in. She wanted to be a normal human; one who didn’t drink blood or have to worry about all the fighting between the various factions.
And she was so close to getting that, until she decided to take swim lessons and was paired with high school hottie, Sam.
That one decision changed her life, throwing her right back into the world she thought she’d escaped. The only question is: Can Whitney survive going back?

 

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The Evolution Series by Kelly Carrero
Young Adult Sci-Fi
FREE
Jade Sommers’ life is turned upside down when a serious injury heals right before her eyes.
Ripley says: If you haven’t read Kelly Carrero yet, what are you waiting for?
Soren says: A great beginning to a compelling series.
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Dragon’s Future by Kandi J Wyatt
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
Twins Ruskya & Duskya are selected as dragon riders, leaving their home to train for their new lives.
Ripley says: A fantastic fantasy ride you don’t want to miss.
Soren says: Great cover, great world-building, great book.
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Third Daughter by Susan Kaye Quinn
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Price: FREE
Sneaking out of the palace isn’t one of Aniri’s best ideas, but the Third Daughter of the Queen has to have some fun.
Ripley says: A creative Bollywood style romance with tons of charm.
Soren says: Set in an alternate East Indian with skyships and royal intrigue.
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Girl of Fire by Norma Hinkens
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: $0.99
Fleeing an invasion by Galactic Pirates, a Chieftain’s daughter and a serf find refuge on a mining vessel harboring dark secrets.
Ripley says: Grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let go.
Soren says: Excellently written YA sci-fi adventure.
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A Mortal Song by Megan Crewe
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Sora thinks she is the heir to Mt. Fuji’s spirit kingdom, but she’s really only a human decoy to keep the real heir safe.
Ripley says: Wonderful, inventive, and well told.
Soren says: A teen identity crisis wrapped in luscious Japanese folklore
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Eternity Fades by Katelyn Anderson
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: $2.99
A fallen hero. A fragile doll. Left to pick up the scattered pieces of the assassin life she once knew, Joan discovers nothing is what it seems
Ripley says: An compelling read with plenty of plot twists.
Soren says: Not a single review under 4 stars makes this a must read.
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A Wanted Witch, a Wizard Killer and More

My name is Mackenzie Adams, but my friends call me Zee. I’m a Healer and Lightning Mage, which means I can cheat death and fry my enemies with a flick of my wrist.
But that doesn’t keep me from becoming a suspect in a series of darkly magical murders.
Which is why I must go undercover with the help of my gamer friends and my hot new boyfriend to find the mage responsible and clear my name. It will require all my training to stop the unknown foe from killing more innocent people before the lure of dark magic grabs me, too.

 

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Inborn by Amy Saunders
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: FREE
Sixteen-year-old Rosamund Brandt has lived a semi-normal life considering her family is descended from aliens
Ripley says: Great YA sci-fi thriller that will keep you reading.
Soren says: Not your typical alien story in a very good way.
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Fated Souls Box Set
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
Shapeshifters, mermaids, angels, centaurs, and more come together in this 10-book collection.
Ripley says: Entertaining and highly recommended. 
Soren says: Find your next favorite YA paranormal author. 

 

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Sketches of my Soul by TC Booth
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Price: $0.99
A glimpse into the future couldn’t have prepared Tegan for the summer a letter from her mom rocked her to the core.
Ripley says: Poignant, well-written and relevant.

 

Soren says: Great characters and a realistic teen voice.
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The Wizard Killer by Adam Dreece
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: $0.99
A magical world has crashed and burned, and the tyrant Wizards who once ruled it are nowhere to be seen.
Ripley says: Grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let go.
Soren says: You’ll burn through this serial and love every page.

 

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Burning by Rebecca Fernfield
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: $0.99
Edie Fletcher is a survivor. She spends her days scavenging for food among abandoned houses to feed her family.
Ripley says: An intense dystopian ride. 
Soren says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a sure read.

 

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Black Blade by Alexander Charalambides
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Join Megan and Lance as they battle wizards and a secret society determined to take over the world.
Ripley says: A witty, fun, and easy read. 
Soren says: Great sense of humor in this Arthurian tale. 
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Beginnings. Secrets. Deleted Scenes.
Transport yourself to other worlds with 15 Marked by Fate teen warriors…
The short stories and deleted scenes in Marked by Fate: Origins are exclusive to this collection and they go away–some of them forever–when the Marked by Fate full box set releases in October 2017.
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Cry of the Sea by D.G. Driver
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: FREE
Juniper discovers real mermaids during an oil spill and struggles to protect them from being exploited or killed.
Ripley says: Thoughtful, with a strong female lead.
Soren says: Touches on issues of the environment through great storytelling.
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Live Fast, Die Young by Vanessa Barneveld
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Price: FREE
Molly Corbett can’t stand seeing her childhood pal Alex Gibson destroy himself and plans to intervene.
Ripley says: Edgy but tender YA novella.
Soren says: A nice blend of humor and emotion, with a realistc teen voice.
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Empowered Agent by Dale Ivan Smith
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: FREE
A gang threatens Mathilda Brandt’s sisters, and she will use her illegal superpower to protect them.
Ripley says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a must read.
Soren says: Awesome superhero tale.you don’t want to miss.
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Configured by Jenetta Penner
Genre: Young Adult Sci-fi
Price: $0.99
In a society where emotions are nothing and function is everything, Avlyn Lark is just trying to blend in.
Ripley says: Currently an Amazon best seller. I loved this one.
Soren says: Lovers of Dystopian, you just found your next great read.
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Coats: Black Coats by O. Aro
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Price: $0.99
Donovan Saul, head boy and chief Black Coat at Lonsdale, just wants to get into Oxford and be a success.
Ripley says: Quality British school fiction.
Soren says: Cool cover and excellent concept well-told.
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A Widgie Knight by Mary D. Brooks
Genre: New Adult Romance
Price: $0.99
When Zoe faces unwanted attention, Eva transforms into a leather clad warrior for her lady in distress.
Ripley says: Sweet, historical, lesbian romance novella.
Soren says: Full of humor and lovable characters.
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Enlightened by Billie Kowalewski
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: $1.99
Harmony is a student at the biggest, most famous school ever known …and so are you! Earth is that school.
Ripley says: Love the unique premise.
Soren says: Slowly unfolds into a compelling and gripping tale.
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Mangled Hearts

by Felicia Tatum
Young Adult Contemporary

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Francesca is young, successful, and broken. A tragic accident years ago haunts her to this day.
Ripley says: A moving tale of heart-wrenching love.
Soren says: A rare romance that doesn’t sugar-coat relationships.
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Valhalla by Jennifer Willis
Gnere: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: FREE
The fate of the world as we know it rests in the hands of an unwitting teenage witch and her overweight cat.
Ripley says: Love the cover, love the blurb, love the book.
Soren says: Norse gods living modern everyday lives is undeniably hilarious.
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Cendrilla by Cordelia Castel
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Rilla is betrothed to the murderous Lord Bluebeard but escapes to the capital with his slave, Jack.
Ripley says: A wonderful re-imagining of multiple fairy tales.
Soren says: Captivating, original, and magical.
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Strain of Resistance by Michelle Bryan
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
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.
Soren says: Get this one. You will not be disappointed.
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Hero High: Figure in Flames by Mina Chara
Genre: Young Adult Superhero Romance
Price: $1.99
Friday arrives at Hero High determined to fit in, but when her power is tested, things start to go wrong.
Ripley says: Fun, entertaining, and fresh.
Soren says: Your new favorite super hero read.
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