In Place of Never

December 10, 2015December 1, 2018 ~ Angela ~ 1 Comment

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

YA Fiction | Contemporary | Romance | MysteryBlurb:

“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 →

These Vicious Masks

November 15, 2015July 23, 2019 ~ Angela ~ Leave a comment

These Vicious Masks (These Vicious Masks #1) by Tarun Shanker & Kelly Zekas (2016)
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these vicious masks

YA Fiction | Historical Paranormal RomanceBlurb:

“Jane Austen meets X-Men in this gripping and adventure-filled paranormal romance set in Victorian London.

England, 1882. Evelyn is bored with society and its expectations. So when her beloved sister, Rose, mysteriously vanishes, she ignores her parents and travels to London to find her, accompanied by the dashing Mr. Kent. But they’re not the only ones looking for Rose. The reclusive, young gentleman Sebastian Braddock is also searching for her, claiming that both sisters have special healing powers. Evelyn is convinced that Sebastian must be mad, until she discovers that his strange tales of extraordinary people are true—and that her sister is in graver danger than she feared. ”
–Goodreads

These Vicious Masks expected Publication Date: February 9, 2016. Continue reading →

Sanctuary Bay

October 25, 2015December 1, 2018 ~ Angela ~ 1 Comment

Sanctuary Bay by Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz (2016)
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sanctuary bay

YA Fiction | Thriller
Blurb:

“In this genre-bending YA thriller, will Sarah Merson’s shiny new prep school change her life forever or bring it to a dark and sinister end?

When Sarah Merson receives the opportunity of a lifetime to attend the most elite prep school in the country-Sanctuary Bay Academy-it seems almost too good to be true. But, after years of bouncing from foster home to foster home, escaping to its tranquil setting, nestled deep in Swans Island, couldn’t sound more appealing. Swiftly thrown into a world of privilege and secrets, Sarah quickly realizes finding herself noticed by class charmer, Nate, as well as her roommate’s dangerously attentive boyfriend, Ethan, are the least of her worries. When her roommate suddenly goes missing, she finds herself in a race against time, not only to find her, but to save herself and discover the dark truth behind Sanctuary Bay’s glossy reputation. Continue reading →

Worlds of Ink and Shadow

September 21, 2015July 22, 2019 ~ Angela ~ 1 Comment

Worlds of Ink and Shadow: A Novel of the Brontës by Lena Coakley (2016)
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worlds of ink and shadow

YA Fiction | Historical FantasyBlurb:

“Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne. The Brontë siblings have always been inseparable. After all, nothing can bond four siblings quite like life in an isolated parsonage out on the moors. Their vivid imaginations lend them escape from their strict upbringing, actually transporting them into their created worlds: the glittering Verdopolis and the romantic and melancholy Gondal. But at what price? Continue reading →