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The world is a terrible place not to have a best friend.   Scarlett was always the strong one.   Halley was always content to follow in her wake.   Then Scarlett’s boyfriend died, and Scarlett learned that she was pregnant.   Now Halley has to find the strength to take the lead and help […]

Other Breakable Things by Kelley York and Rowan Altwood

I spent the drive trying to play out what to say, how to stand, how to act, anticipating what to expect when I see her. Thankfully, it isn’t her mom or grandma who answers the door. It’s Evelyn herself. For every inch of her that’s changed in some way, I would have instantly recognized her […]

Vincent and Theo The Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman

Blood Rose Rebellion by Rosalyn Eves

The thrilling first book in a YA fantasy trilogy for fans of Red Queen. In a world where social prestige derives from a trifecta of blood, money, and magic, one girl has the ability to break the spell that holds the social order in place.   Sixteen-year-old Anna Arden is barred from society by a […]

The Slope Rules by Melanie Hooyenga

The Slope Rules by Melanie Hooyenga Genre: YA Sports Romance Release Date: February 24th 2017 Fifteen-year old Cally accepted her fate as one of the guys, so when she meets Blake, a hot snowboarder who sees her for more than her aerials on the slopes, she falls fast and hard. But their romance can only last […]

Black Dawn by Mallory McCartney

Black Dawn by Mallory McCartney Genre: YA/A Fantasy Release Date: February 14th 2017 Clean Reads Publishing The end of an Empire, The rise of a Queen Emory Fae enjoys leading a quiet, normal life. That is until two mysterious, and handsome soldiers show up at her apartment, and the life she knew is instantly whisked away. […]

Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar

Filled with culture, infused with love, Lucky Broken Girl is a message of perseverance, and hope.

The Secret of a Heart Note by Stacey Lee

The Secret of a Heart Note by Stacey Lee is a great, heartwarming, coming of age novel. With fun, diverse characters and a gripping plot. This YA magical realism book is a must read for every hopeless romantic you know. I love Stacy Lee, her books are straight from the heart. #WeNeedDiverseBooks

Spindle by E.K. Johnston

Spindle by E.K. Johnston was one of my most anticipated novels of the year. I am a big fan of retellings.  Spindle is a reimagining of Sleeping Beauty and it was done with such great imagination. With strong female character, this companion novel to A Thousand Nights can be read as a standalone.

Air by Ryan Gattis

Air by Ryan Gattis is a fast paced, action filled story taken straight from the headlines. When a black teen is killed by a police officer, his friends, a band of BMX adrenaline junkies decide to take a stand. Thought-provoking and realistic in content, this may be great book to open up discussion on issues […]