Young Adult Books

Lost Embers: A Novella by Andrew McGregor

About Lost Embers: A Novella by Andrew McGregor:

It was a human…

Once the scourge of the galaxy, the spacecraft that made up the crystal horde swept away whole planets and star systems. Four hundred years later, security specialist Quork’s nightmares came true when he encountered one of the last survivors of the horde.

A human called Sam…

Hunted almost to extinction, Sam desperately searches for other humans and artifacts from Earth, and she will stop at nothing to find them to rekindle the human terror. Taken hostage aboard Sam’s dreadnought, running for their lives, Quork learns that there is more to the human scourge than he was led to believe.

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Eleanor Hill by Lisa Kline

About Eleanor Hill by Lisa Kline:

This novel, winner of the North Carolina Juvenile Literature Award, tells the story of twelve-year-old Eleanor Hill, who longs for adventures outside Atlantic Grove, her isolated North Carolina fishing village. She knows that women in other places must do more than hang laundry, tend gardens, and fry fish for dinner. In Atlantic Grove, most girls see nothing more in their futures than marriage to a fisherman and the meager existence that goes with it. Eleanor longs to experience the fast-changing world beyond Atlantic Grove — she’d like to drive an automobile, see a picture show, and most of all, attend high school. At last she has her chance. Without her papa’s permission, Eleanor leaves home to live with her aunt and uncle in nearby New Bern. As she discovers the satisfactions of higher education, Eleanor also attracts the attentions of a handsome Italian immigrant boy and a prominent doctor’s son. While spending her teenage years in New Bern, Eleanor begins to realize how valuable love and family are in her struggle for self-reliance. Set against the exhilarating backdrop of 1910’s America, this engaging novel vividly portrays one girl’s search for identity and independence.

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Rebel Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel: Book 3 (Grazi Kelly Novel Series) by C.D. Gorri

About Rebel Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel: Book 3 (Grazi Kelly Novel Series) by C.D. Gorri:

“From school nerd to Werewolf girl. It was quite a change after all. I ran hard for all those changes, all my mixed feelings. I could do little but accept them. They were a part of me now.There were some things I knew could never change. For example, I was a teenager and would be for the next few years anyway. I was also a Werewolf and as far as I knew that was forever.Witches had messed with nature and thrown it completely off balance. A demon with an angel’s face wanted me as his bride. And a more powerful demon wanted to escape Hell and rule the Earth.Nonna was in danger of losing her home to the IRS. Julianna hated me more than ever because for a while Sebby actually liked me. I was lying to my best friend Angela about what I was.But none of that seemed as important as this one unchangeable fact. I was in love with Ronan…”Join teenage Werewolf Grazi Kelly as she continues to battle evil in this third installment of her series. Will she get closer to solving the mystery of what happened to her parents? Will she find out what it means to truly be part of a Wolf Pack? Will she find true love? Find out in Rebel Moon.*Get the complete Grazi Kelly Novel Series now on Amazon!GRAZI KELLY BOOKS IN ORDER:Wolf Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel #1 Hunter Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel #2 Rebel Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel #3 Winter Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel #4 Chasing the Moon: A Grazi Kelly Short #5 Blood Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel #6

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The Ash Moon (The Ariane Trilogy Book 1) by Michelle Dare

About The Ash Moon (The Ariane Trilogy Book 1) by Michelle Dare:

Start the trilogy today with this #1 Amazon Bestseller!A kept secret. A life altered. A new journey. Ariane lived her life one book at a time. She would never have guessed those books were about to change everything.They led her to Orion. Tall, dark, with eyes only for her. The rest of the world ceased to exist when Orion was around. But during a fateful ash moon, he shifted into a wolf. Ari thought she was dreaming, but she’d recognize those eyes anywhere.Fiction became reality. Fantasy was actually history. And soon, Ari would learn her role in it.A pack war was on the horizon, and she was the only one who could stop it.Nothing would ever be as it once was, because Ariane was now part of the Avynwood Pack.

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The Songs we Sing (Young Love Book 1) by Kylie Key

About The Songs we Sing (Young Love Book 1) by Kylie Key:

He’s olderHe’s takenHe’s off limitsHe’s my best friend’s brotherBut when Damon asks me to help him with his songwriting I’m happy to give him a hand.It might just be what I need to find my passion for music again.I know he only sees me as his little sister’s friend.But something happens…the music and lyrics connect usCould we share more than just a song? A sweet YA novella about first crushes and first kisses��

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The Midnight Slaves (New Haven Book 1) by Rachael Eliker

About The Midnight Slaves (New Haven Book 1) by Rachael Eliker:

New Haven has a secret that will change Jude Stone’s life, but only if he’s brave enough to face it.At the brink of humanity’s self-destruction, New Haven has risen from the ashes as a place where illness is rare, crime is unheard of, and work is a thing of the past. Under The Council’s direction, the entire community serves to improve and enrich one another’s lives, a luxury made possible by a sophisticated system of robots who take care of the menial day-to-day tasks while its citizens sleep.Awoken unexpectedly one night, Jude Stone comes face to face with a mysterious, beautiful stranger named Zoe, and he discovers a secret that, if exposed, could mean his banishment. Plunged deeper into her world, truth becomes clouded and he’s caught in the middle of a dangerous game played by those in power.Jude must choose between community loyalty and doing what’s right, even if it means revealing New Haven’s sinister secret, which would undoubtedly destroy his perfect way of life…

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Elissa Blue: Book One of The Winged

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Though she worried it might never happen, Elissa Blue finally has her wings. Now she must migrate to the Mating Mountain, find a husband, and get back down the impassable cliffs before she loses her ability to fly forever. If she doesn’t succeed, she’ll be stranded as a servant in the Old Castle for the rest of her life. And if she doesn’t choose her man wisely, she will be just as miserable.

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Someday, Maybe By Elise Faber

About Someday, Maybe By Elise Faber:

It’s okay to be different.

Ha. That’s what people are supposed to say, supposed to pretend in this new age, hipster reality that I live in. Except high school students aren’t accepting and having my life up for debate in the halls, well . . . it really—really—sucks.

Then a single conversation with my dad shatters all of my childhood memories and my mom copes with his news by spending every hour losing herself in work. Suddenly, it’s not just my high school’s hallways that have become a freaking horror film. Just traversing the relationship between my parents is more dangerous than crossing a minefield.

So I’ve been keeping my head down, hoping to just survive my senior year. That is, until Jason Monroe waltzes into my life and invites me to Homecoming. The soccer god is popular, hot as hell, and my every teenaged fantasy come to life.

And for some insane reason he likes me. Me. The Harry-Potter-loving, pajama-wearing, bookworm nerd who is too lazy to spend much time on makeup and hair. Somehow Jason Monroe likes me.

But my life falling apart means that I’m a terrible bet and Jason couldn’t possibly want to run the gauntlet of high school or my home life with me.

Except . . . what if he does?

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The Crossroads of Logan Michaels

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After growing up heartbroken with an endless series of struggles, Maria Michaels creates a picture-perfect family of her own. But life changes too quickly, and she loses her grip on herself and her two troubled sons. In spite of her desire to give them a better life, they spiral downward on the paths they choose. They must fight through sadness, mistakes and tragedy to find redemption and the love that only a mother can give. Told from a dual perspective of mother and son, we follow the family’s battles with divorce, drugs and depression. You will laugh and cry, and probably want to call your mom to tell her you love her.

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Minno By James Barlog

About Minno By James Barlog:

It isn’t easy being 13 …

And being raised by your grandfather … and having a name like Minno … and then having to journey through a strange land to rescue your parents. But Minno is doing the best she can.

For all her young life Minno believed her parents were dead. Then she learns they’re alive, but they’re in grave danger.

Her friend Hailey thought she was having a sleepover at her friend’s house. Now she’s Minno’s ally and partner on their incredible quest.

The girls embark on the adventure of a lifetime to face a veritable menagerie of strange creatures, both friendly and unfriendly to their cause.

Oh, yeah, there’s also one evil high minister Craveaux, who must stop Minno while he steals all the magic in the kingdom for his own sinister purposes.

Minno has to save her parents and along the way discover who she really is.

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Talon, come fly with me by Gigi Sedlmayer

About Talon, come fly with me by Gigi Sedlmayer

Talon Come Fly with Me by Gigi Sedlmayer is an inspirational,engaging and thoughtful must read story. It follows the story of a little nine year old girl whose parents are missionaries in the small village of Pucara, Peru. Matica, finds making friends with the local kids to be difficult. Matica has a condition that has hindered her growth, so she is extremely small like that of a two year old. The local Indians and villagers, don’t understand her and are leery and mistrustful of her.
Then Matica comes upon two condors, a male and a female. She is able to win their trust and begins to mysteriously communicate with them. Her adventure has begun. The condor’s egg is stolen by poachers and Matica and her father set out to rescue it, and they are successful. With the condor’s approval, Matica takes care of the precious egg. When the egg hatches,Matica becomes a substitute mother to the baby condor and names it,Talon. The local’s observe the success Matica has had with the condors,and they begin to warm up to her. Eventually, tiny Matica, becomes a well-liked, admired and respected part of the community.
Talon, Come Fly with Me by Gigi Sedlmayer is filled with warmth and inspiration. It is a touching story about a nine year girl that overcomes her disability and uses it for something extraordinary. Her love for nature changes her life and it becomes meaningful and purposeful for her. Her disability is no longer a hindrance or something to be ashamed of.
Gigi Sedlmayer has woven a tapestry of beauty, harmony and excitement in her fabulous story. It is filled with intrigue and even some suspense. I loved it and couldn’t put it down and read it late into the night to find out what would happen next. It brought a feeling of serenity to my soul. I loved the tale of the giant magnificent condors, coupled with the human interaction. It is just a beautiful story that adults and children will both enjoy. It will be fully entertaining for the entire family.
I believe that Talon, Come Fly with Me should be a reading requirement in schools. It is full of emotion and love with important messages throughout. The exemplary descriptive writing had me on the beautiful scene watching on as the story unfolded. Gigi Sedlmayer is an excellent writer with a unique voice. This story is original, genuine and compelling. Artisan Book Reviews highly recommends it to all readers. It is a page-turner and a must read magical tale for everyone that likes clean, thoughtful and exciting reads about animals and extraordinary people.
BOOK 1: Talon, come fly with me
TOP10 FINALIST with AUTHORS ACADEMY AWARDS 2018
SILVER MEDAL AWARD with READERS’ FAVORITE in Children’s’ adventure 2018
Finalist with: BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD, 2017
Finalist with: IAN Book of the year award 2017 – The Independent Author Network
Silver for BOOK COVER competition with Authorsdb 2016
5 star Review by Readers’ Favorite,
4 out of 4 stars review by Online Book Club

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Mageborn (The Mageborn Saga Book 1) by Dayne Edmondson

About Mageborn (The Mageborn Saga Book 1) by Dayne Edmondson:

Emma was a normal teenage girl before her twin nearly burned her to death.

When Emma and her brother discover they have magic, they are visited by an archmage of a school for mages.

They embark on a journey, but it becomes fraught with peril as a deranged cult captures them. Using every trick in their book, and with the help of unexpected allies, they struggle to not only survive in the wilderness but foil a dangerous plot involving a world-ending artifact.

Can Emma and her allies overcome overwhelming odds and stop the cult before it’s too late?

The first book in a new series by author Dayne Edmondson, “Mageborn” takes place twenty years after “Shadows Fall” and features cameos from characters past.

Read now to jump into the adventure.

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Chastity’s Belt by Dave Belisle

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How now! Blank page! For rampant rage, I write, you read These words I cage.Shakespearean writer’s chops ever-chopping, Belisle plays whack-a-mole with the hormones-a-hopping down a high school hallway near you. It’s a coming of age tale for bottled emotions that always seem to be just past their expiry date. Perhaps Shakespeare … re DB … should elaborate: Who be this sage, Who comes of age To stumbled youth As though they wage The longest war On longer shore Where hope is none To face the horror. How to escape This reddest tape That holdeth back Their back with cape?More to the point … 16-year-old Jane Chatterton bites off more than she bargained for in her bid to be more than just another girl at Ottawa’s Assumption Immaculata. Her weapons of choice? Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” … and a chastity belt. The boys in grade 10 English Lit never knew what hit them.

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Minno By James Barlog

About Minno By James Barlog:

It isn’t easy being 13 …

And being raised by your grandfather … and having a name like Minno … and then having to journey through a strange land to rescue your parents. But Minno is doing the best she can.

For all her young life Minno believed her parents were dead. Then she learns they’re alive, but they’re in grave danger.

Her friend Hailey thought she was having a sleepover at her friend’s house. Now she’s Minno’s ally and partner on their incredible quest.

The girls embark on the adventure of a lifetime to face a veritable menagerie of strange creatures, both friendly and unfriendly to their cause.

Oh, yeah, there’s also one evil high minister Craveaux, who must stop Minno while he steals all the magic in the kingdom for his own sinister purposes.

Minno has to save her parents and along the way discover who she really is.

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End of Ever After by E. L. Tenenbaum

About End of Ever After by E. L. Tenenbaum

Dive into a world of unique fairy tale retellings!

When the invitation to the prince’s ball was put in her hands, Ella imagined a single night of wonder, a single night to escape her wretched life and be anyone else for a while. She never expected to turn the prince’s head, she certainly never expected to run off with his heart.

Five years later, Ella looks back on her faerytale rise from soot stained cinderwench to the queen the people call CinderElla. Ignored and humiliated much of her life, she could hardly believe her sudden good fortune. Nor could she anticipate what was to follow, not the lies, not the betrayal, not the truth of her handsome Prince Charming.

Ella is desperate to figure out how, despite her best intentions, everything went so horribly wrong. And what, if anything, she can do to get back her ever after.

End of Ever After is the first in a five part companion series that rewrites the classic tales of happily ever after.

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Prelude to a Hero (Chronicles of a Hero Book 1) by Jaime Buckley

About Prelude to a Hero (Chronicles of a Hero Book 1) by Jaime Buckley:

Nerd. Introvert. He was the hero they never knew they wanted.

All Wendell hoped for was a decent job, a hot new car and a girlfriend to match.

What he got was the mantle of a legendary hero, the heart of a girl who had no idea who he really was…and a diamond bigger than his fist.

What could possibly go wrong?

Prelude to a Hero is book one in the Chronicles of a Hero series, by Jaime Buckley. If you enjoyed Tiffany Aching, Harry Potter or Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, then you’ll love this humorous, original epic fantasy, packed with magic, mystery and sharp kicks to the funny bone.

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What Readers Are Saying…
“…a delightful book, packed with wild imaginations and inspirations. It’s a rarity that a YA book contains the combination of those three things, but Wanted Hero has them. Seriously, you don’t want to miss reading this book in your lifetime.” – Vanessa, age 16 (Malaysia)

“Why aren’t ALL fantasy books this much fun?” – Mason, age 15 (UK)

“I was always a sucker for comedy, but this book had me laughing till my cheeks hurt.” – Leilani, age 17 (USA)

“I find myself wishing it could happen to me…” – Joshua, age 13 (USA)

“…don’t stop reading. Because if you do, I’ll feel sorry for you since you’ve missed a book this wonderful.” – Olivia, age 15 (Sweden)

“…once Wendell was introduced, I was hooked.” – Kaitlyn, age 24 (USA)

“This novel is a quirky introduction to a world that you will easily and happily disappear into and wonder where your day went. Jaime Buckley’s writing captivated me and had me smiling the whole way through.” – Monique, age 24 (AU)

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Leftover Girl

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Found on a dark highway with no memory…

At fifteen, Jes is no stranger to being the new kid. She’s never stayed in one town long enough to make a true friend. When the latest move lands them in her adopted mom’s hometown, her life quickly becomes a series of lies.

No one can know about the people who abandoned her. Or how she’s starting to remember that night. Then there’s the guy she’s falling for, off-limits for more than one reason…

Jes pushes everyone away, until she meets a strange new student with secrets of his own. He’s searching for a missing girl who just might be her. As Jes will learn, truth comes at a cost, but will she give up love to find out?

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Awaken

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Running away from home was never Chloe Kowalski’s plan. Neither was ending up the target of killers, or having her body change in unusual ways. She only wanted a vacation, someplace far from her crazy parents and their irrational fear of water. She only wanted to do something normal for once, and maybe get to know her best friend’s hot stepbrother a bit better at the same time.

But the first day she goes out on the ocean, strange things start to happen. Dangerous things that should be impossible. Things to which ‘normal’ doesn’t even begin to apply.

Now madmen are hunting her. A mysterious guy with glowing blue eyes is following her. And her best friend’s stepbrother seems to be hiding secrets all his own.

It was supposed to be a vacation. It’s turning out to be a whole lot more.

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Elissa Blue: Book One of The Winged

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Though she worried it might never happen, Elissa Blue finally has her wings. Now she must migrate to the Mating Mountain, find a husband, and get back down the impassable cliffs before she loses her ability to fly forever. If she doesn’t succeed, she’ll be stranded as a servant in the Old Castle for the rest of her life. And if she doesn’t choose her man wisely, she will be just as miserable.

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The Feral Sentence: Season Two: Beasts of Prey by G. C. Julien

About The Feral Sentence: Season Two: Beasts of Prey by G. C. Julien:

One year has passed since Lydia Brone was convicted of murder and sentenced to serve time on remote Kormace Island—the Island of Killers—for accidentally killing her mother’s abusive boyfriend.

Beasts of Prey, the gripping second season of The Feral Sentence serial, continues where the first book left off—in the chilling aftermath of a violent massacre.

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