Contemporary

Bookishly Ever After

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Bookishly Ever After by Isabel Bandeira (2016)
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Bookishly Ever After
Teen Fiction | Contemporary Romance | Rom-Com
4 Stars
Blurb:

“In a perfect world, sixteen-year-old Phoebe Martins’ life would be a book. Preferably a YA novel with magic and a hot paranormal love interest. Unfortunately, her life probably wouldn’t even qualify for a quiet contemporary. But when Phoebe finds out that Dev, the hottest guy in the clarinet section, might actually have a crush on her, she turns to her favorite books for advice. Phoebe overhauls her personality to become as awesome as her favorite heroines and win Dev’s heart. But if her plan fails, can she go back to her happy world of fictional boys after falling for the real thing?”
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Expected Publication Date: January 12, 2016  Continue reading →

In Place of Never

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In Place of Never by Julie Anne Lindsey (2016)
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In Place of Never

YA Fiction | Contemporary | Romance | Mystery4.5 starsBlurb:

“Can the truth set her free?…

A part of Mercy died the summer her sister tragically drowned. Now Mercy has a chance to discover if Faith’s death was an accident—or murder.  Her first step is to confront the lead suspects: a band of traveling gypsies—the last people who saw her sister alive. But Mercy finds an unexpected ally in Cross, the soulful musician in their ranks. He’s a kindred spirit, someone who sees into her heart for the first time in, well, forever. Yet stirring up the past puts Mercy in danger…   Continue reading →

The Rest of Us Just Live Here

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The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness (2015)

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Teen Fiction | Contemporary | Paranormal4 StarsBlurb:

“What if you aren’t the Chosen One?

The one who’s supposed to fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever the heck this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death?

What if you’re like Mikey? Who just wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe finally work up the courage to ask Henna out before someone goes and blows up the high school. Again. Continue reading →

Dead Ringer

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Dead Ringer by Jessie Rosen (2015)
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YA Fiction | Contemporary | Thriller4 StarsBlurb:

“From the moment Laura Rivers steps foot into Englewood High, she notices the stares—and they aren’t the typical once-overs every pretty new girl endures. The students seem confused and…spooked. Whispers echoing through the halls confirm that something is seriously off. “That new girl looks just like her,” they say.

It turns out Laura has a doppelgänger, and it isn’t just anyone—it’s Sarah Castro-Tanner, Continue reading →

The Scorpio Races

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The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (2011)

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YA Fiction | Contemporary | Myth & Fantasy4.5 starsBlurb:

“It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die.  Continue reading →

The Fault in Our Stars

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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (2012)

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YA Fiction | Contemporary Romance4 StarsBlurb:

“Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.  Continue reading →

Afterworlds

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Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld (2014)

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YA Fiction | Contemporary | Paranormal

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Blurb:

“Darcy Patel has put college and everything else on hold to publish her teen novel, Afterworlds. Arriving in New York with no apartment or friends she wonders whether she’s made the right decision until she falls in with a crowd of other seasoned and fledgling writers who take her under their wings…  Continue reading →