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Amanda Lester & The Pink Suger Conspiracy by Paula Berinstein
Genre: Middle Grade Mystery
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Amanda wouldn’t be caught dead going into the family business. Her ancestor, Sherlock Holmes’s colleague Inspector G. Lestrade, is a twit.
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Allie Strom & The Ring of Solomon by Justin Sloan
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
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On the same day of her mom’s disappearance, Allie finds the necklace her mother was never without.
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The Seven Gods of Luck by David Kudler
Genre: Children’s Fairytale
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Sachiko and Kenji just want to welcome the new year in the proper way, but their mother tells them they don’t have the money for a New Year’s feast.
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Blade of the Sea by Jesse Nethermind
Genre: Children’s Adventure
Price: $2.99
Trish ventures outside the safety of her village to find the legendary Blade of the Sea before a an evil band of pirates finds it first.
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Skycastle, The Demon, and Me  by Andy Mulberry
Genre: Children’s Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Jack gets more than he bargained for when he orders a demon named Brinkloven Crowley, the Third, Brink for short– straight from the Underworld.
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Emma and The Banderwigh by Matthew S. Cox
Genre: Children’s Fantasy
Price: $3.99
Ten-year-old Emma doesn’t believe in faerie tales or monsters that secret children away in the night–until she meets one.
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Strings by G. Miki Hayden
Genre: Middle Grade Sci-Fi
Price: $4.99
Robert finds himself in a newly chaotic world. Buildings move when and where they please, and time jumps around according to no known laws of physics.
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Lily by S. Smith
Genre: Middle Grade Dystopian
Price: $3.99
When her friends disappear, thirteen-year-old Lily sets out to discover more about the secret organization with which they had become involved.
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Mindspeak by Heather Sunseri
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Romance
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Lexi keeps two secrets from her classmates—she’s the daughter of a geneticist, and she can influence people’s thoughts.
Ripley says: A wonderful beginning to a page-turning series.
Soren says: Great read. Grab it now.
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Before the Luck Runs Out by TJ Muir
Genre: Young Adult Epic Fantasy
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For fourteen years Jedda has been scrounging for survival in the alleys of Tatak Rhe, but buried in his blood lies the gift of magic.
Ripley says: A mix of high fantasy and magical technology.
Soren says: Unique and compelling.
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The Recoil Trilogy by Joanne Macgregor
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Romance
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When Jinxy, a skilled gamer, wins a war simulation game, she’s recruited as a sniper for the war on terrorism.
Ripley says: You’re going to burn through these books. I promise.
Soren says: This is your next YA dystopian binge read.
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Taste by Mary E. Twomey
Genre: New Adult Urban Fantasy
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When a shapeshifter and a half-vampire crash into October’s life, she finds herself in a world where Filipino fairytales are real.
Ripley says: Not like anything you’ve read- in a good way.
Soren says: Great world-building.
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Revolt by J.D. Harpley
Genre: Young Adult Cyberpunk
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Hopper’s thirst for revenge against the doctors of The Mill shapes the revolt of the century.
Ripley says: Dark, steampunk storytelling.
Soren says: Book two of a strange and intriguing series.
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Omen Operation by Taylor Brooke
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: $3.99
After an epidemic spreads through the country, Brooklyn Harper’s high school years come to an abrupt end.
Ripley says: Once you start, you won’t be able to put it down.
Soren says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a sure read.
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When teenage runaway, Kade Kingsley, is mugged and left for dead he doesn’t count on being rescued by a girl with secrets…secrets that rival his own.
As Julienne nurses Kade back to health, an uneasy bond forms between them. They need each other, even if they don’t realize it, and even if they have a hard time accepting it. Because danger is coming at them from all sides, and they must figure out if they can trust each other…before it’s too late.
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The Keeper and the Rulership by Emily Martha Sorensen
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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In a world where magic and mathematics are forbidden, Raneh is hiding a dangerous secret.
Ripley says: A hidden gem of a story that will keep you reading.
Soren says: Delightful fantasy for all ages.
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The Legacy Human by Susan Kaye Quinn
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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Eli is a legacy human, preserved and cherished for his unaltered genetic code, just like the rainforest he paints.
Ripley says: Awesome YA sci-fi concept. Don’t miss this one.
Soren says: If you haven’t read Susan Kaye Quinn, start now.
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The Sword Chronicles by Ronald Long
Genre: Young Adult Epic Fantasy
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A madman gathers an army to rid the continent of all elves, dwarves, and anyone who would stand in his way.
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Soren says: An epic trilogy for sword and sorcery fans.
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Scarred by Joanne Macgregor
Genre: Young Adult Romance
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Sloane has the perfect life, until an accident leaves her badly scarred and emotionally traumatized.
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Soren says: Realistic, emotional, and extremely well-written.
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Swarmed by Simone Pond
Price: Young Adult Dystopian
Genre: $2.99
Kalli will stop at nothing to find her missing brother, even if it messes up her Date of Death and she dies early.
Ripley says: Great concept, awesome setting, and really well told.
Soren says: Excellent world-building in this Victorian Dystopian tale.
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Harry The Happy Mouse is a cheerful, traditional story about a Mouse called Harry who lives in the English countryside.
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The Pygmy Dragon by Marc Secchia
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Stolen from her jungle home and sold to a zookeeper, Pip knows only a world behind bars, living as a zoo attraction.
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Invisible by Cecily Anne Paterson
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For Jazmine, it’s easier to take out her hearing aid and pretend nothing’s wrong than to admit she’s heartbroken about her dad dying.
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Dumpsters & Dinosaurs by Lois D. Brown
Genre: Children’s Fantasy
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Steven never wondered where monsters like Big Foot or Loch Ness came from until he found an old stone box holding a big secret.
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Faery Swap by Susan Kaye Quinn
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
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When a faery prince and a human end up soul-sharing one body, they must work together to save their worlds before the window between them slams shut.
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Hieroglyph by Wendy Scott
Middle Grade Historical Adventure
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Can TC help her archaeologist uncle unearth evidence that Ancient Egyptians visited Australia before he’s discredited by those that want the past to stay buried?
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Into The Hare Wood by Tonya Macalino
Genre: Children’s Urban Fantasy
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This summer, instead of trips to the pool, Hannah and Cameron find themselves guarded by ranks of neighborhood cats and haunted by a mad man from the woods.
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Snowball: Chronicles of a Wererabbit by Michelle Zeman
Genre: Middle Grade Paranormal
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I wasn’t born with a scar on my forehead. I’m not an heir to a distant kingdom. I was born a rabbit, my destiny simply to die in a laboratory.
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In the medieval Northlands, a dangerous family seeks power and slaughters all who get in their way.
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Third Daughter by Susan Kaye Quinn
Genre: Young Adult Historical Romance
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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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The Cave Maze by C.A.A Allen
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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Raff was only eight when a bloodied sorcerer tutored him on the perils of questing in the Cave Maze.
Ripley says: The action-packed excitement will keep your reading.
Soren says: Awesome cover with a story line to match.
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Glimmers of Glass by Emma Savant
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
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Portland, Oregon hides a shimmering world of magic–a world faerie Olivia Feye won’t touch with a ten-foot wand.
Ripley says: Delightful and well-written. Does not dissapoint.
Soren says: A fresh take on the Cinderella tale.
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Girl of Fire by Norma Hinkens
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
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Fleeing an invasion by Galactic Pirates, two teens find refuge on a mining vessel that harbors more than one dark secret.
Ripley says: If you haven’t read Norma Hinkens yet, what are you waiting for?
Soren says: Not a single review under 4 stars makes this a sure read.
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Darker Water by Lauren Stewart
Genre: New Adult Romance
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After another painful breakup, Laney finally understands that love is a fairytale and rarely comes with a happy ending.
Ripley says: Romance, humor, lightness, and dark. This book has it all.
Soren says: Rave reviews for this New Adult contemporary romance.
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Time Trap by Micah Caida
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
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Rayen’s memory is blank. Her future’s in question, and her power is dangerous.
Ripley says: Excellent start to the series with a satisfying ending.
Soren says: Keeps you on the edge of your seat and wanting more.
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Across Enemy Space by L.J. Simpson
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
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A collection including one novella and three short stories of hard sci-fi.
Ripley says: Fun, entertaining and well-written.
Soren says: Great world-building and strong sci-fi elements.
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The Seventh of the Seventh by Tracy Todd
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $1.99
On the night before her 17th birthday, Aliana wakes up in a metallic chamber with no memory of how she got there.
Ripley says: An action-packed, page-turning read.
Soren says: Quality character development and storytelling.
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Crashing The Game by A.J. Bakke
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $3.00
Now that he’s settled on a world where video games don’t exist, Brandon thinks his gaming days are over.
Ripley says: Full of humor with a realistic teen voice.
Soren says: An awesome read for fantasy and gaming fans alike.
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True Calling by Siobhan Davis
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
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Planet Novo was everything is promised to be until the authorities introduced The Calling as their response to repopulation.
Ripley says: A sci-fi dystopian romance that will keep you reading.
Soren says: Great start to a compelling YA series.
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The Soulstealer’s Child by Brandon Gray
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
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Something deep draws James and Lucy together, revealing their hidden pasts: one is an angel, one is half-demon.
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The Collector  by Tracy Todd
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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I’ve done it this time. Broken my Downer oath, and lost my home for good. And was it all really worth it?
Ripley says: Book two of this compelling series doesn’t disappoint.
Soren says: Good character development and a solid story.
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Beyond the Forest by Kay L Ling
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
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Lana can draw arcane powers from gemstones, but that doesn’t mean she’s ready to confront a gem master.
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Born of Water by Autumn M. Brit
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In the buried archives of the Temple of Dust lies the secret to defeating the creature known as The Curse.
Ripley says: Great characters and a unique premise.
Soren says: Awesome take on elemental magic and fantasy.
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Chroma: Imogen’s Secret by B Fleetwood
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Imogen Reiner can read emotions, the colored spectrum of auras unseen by anyone else.
Ripley says: Intelligent, fast-paced and fun.
Soren says: Not a single review under four stars makes this a must read.
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No One Dies In The Garden of Syn by Michael Seidelman
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Syn Wade stumbles into an odd world where her cystic fibrosis is gone, but something lurking there might be worse.
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Soren says: Mysterious, moody, and entertaining.
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Invisible by Cecily Anne Paterson
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
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For Jazmine, it’s easier to take out her hearing aid and drift silently along than face her father’s recent death.
Ripley says: Great teen voice and a story well-told.
Soren says: Full of depth and heart with a very satisfying ending.
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Gravity by A. B. Bloom
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Romance
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Bronte is growing weaker, her bones breaking, her hair falling out and perhaps it is just another sign of the End Times.
Ripley says: Unique plot that will keep you reading.
Soren says: Gorgeous cover and not a single review under 4 stars.
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Obsidian by Kimberly Loth
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
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All her life, Aspen has been fascinated by the dragons who roam near her home in Yellowstone Park.
Ripley says: Dragons in a national park. Need I say more?
Soren says: Not your typical YA paranormal in a very good way.
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The Wish Makers Box Set by Shawn McGuire
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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Fallen Sun by Harule Stokes
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Teacher Jocelyn Martinez agrees to be transformed into a living war machine, becoming one of the Fingers of God.
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