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My YA Reading Journey:
1. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa review here
Blurb: "The Iron King is a must read!" -Gena Showalter
2. Intertwined, Unraveled or Twisted by Gena Showalter review here and here
Blurb: "I couldn't put it down!" - P. C. Cast
3. Awakened by P. C. and Kristin Cast review here
Blurb: NA
4. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand review here
Blurb: "A gripping tale of destiny, family, and first love, Unearthly stole my breath...and my heart" -Kimberly Derting
5. The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting review here
Blurb: "You'll be drawn in by the love story—and kept up all night by the suspense." -Claudia Gray
6. Fateful by Claudia Gray review here
Blurb: "Claudia Gray has done it again! Haunting, romantic, and tension-filled! I loved every page! Prepare yourself to stay up all night!" -Sophie Jordan
7. Firelight by Sophie Jordan review here
Blurb: Firelight soars to dizzying heights, combining forbidden love, scorching romance, and thrilling danger." -Kiersten White
8. Paranormalcy by Kiersten White review here
Blurb: "The perfect blend of light and dark. I can't wait for more!" -Carrie Ryan
9. The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan review here
Blurb: The best dystopian novel we've read, period. Only Carrie Ryan could twist horror into an anthem of hope and love so gut-wrenching no reader will be immune." -Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
10. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl review here
Blurb: "A lush Southern gothic whose memorable, eccentric characters draw you into their captivating world." -Holly Black
11. White Cat by Holly Black review here
Blurb: "Prepare to be entangled by a new kind of Black magic. White Cat is her most riveting book yet." -Scott Westerfeld
12. Goliath by Scott Westerfeld review here
Blurb: NA
13. The Iron Thorn by Caitkin Kittredge review here
Blurb: "A lush Boschian world full of surprises and surising delights." -Holly Black
14. Red Glove by Holly Black review here
Blurb: "A stunning tour de force of magic, crime, romance, and double- and triple-crosses with an end that you will never see coming," -Libba Bray
15. Beauty Queens by Libba Bray review here
Blurb: NA
16: Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink review here
Blurb: "This is a brooding, haunting tale of an ancient struggle between living and dead, with two sisters at its heart. It’s Gothic, Edwardian, and absolutely un-put-down-able!" -Tamora Pierce
17. Sandry's Book by Tamora Pierce review here
Blurb: NA
18. Bumped by Megan McCafferty review here
Blurb: Megan McCafferty has conceived a hilarious, touching, truly original novel, told in her trademark, spot-on voice. Readers of every age will delight in this new arrival." -Rachel Cohn
Blurb: Bumbed has it all-a fascinating yet frighteningly believable world, seamless world-building, great humor, and sophisticated wordplay. The characters are sexy and complicated in the best ways. The book will start many a discussion and. alas, raise more than a few eyebrows. I suspect mothers will like it just as much as the daughters. Bumped is the 'breediest' novel of the year." -Gabrielle Zevin
19. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Leviathan review here
Blurb: NA
20. Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin review here
Blurb: "Elsewhere is a funny, fast-paced, and fascinating novel. The concept is completely out there and yet the emotions are so weirdly realistic. I loved reading the story of Liz's life (death?). -Carolyn Mackler
21. The Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Macker review here
Blurb: NA
22. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins review here
Blurb: "Very sly. Very funny. Very romantic. You should date this book." -Maureen Johnson
23. The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson review here
Blurb: "An unputdownable thrill ride that will leave you gasping, laughing, and dreaming of London."-Ally Carter
24. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter review here
Blurb: NA
25. The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg review here
Blurb: "The funniest, sweetest, most heartfelt, sigh-worthy, and oh-so romantic story I've ever read. You'll love it!" -Cynthia Leitich Smith
26. Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Blurb: "Full of unexpected, delicious delights that kept me guessing and turning the pages, Tantalize creates a froth of excitement, danger, suspense, and wit. This original book tantalizes the senses indeed, as it explores the border between attraction and disgust, and makes us question our perceptions. Who are you-predator or prey?" -Annette Curtis Klause
27. Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
My Mystery Reading Journey:
1. The Devil Colony by James Rollins. Review here
Blurb: "Nobody-and I mean nobody-does this stuff better than Rollins"-Lee Child
2. Killing Floor by Lee Child. Review here
Blurb: "This is a kick-ass first novel by the very talented Lee Child. Hero Jack Reacher has presence and dimension-a man you definitely want on your side. Child has a sure touch and a strong voice. Definitely a talent to watch" -Lynn S. Hightower
3. Flashpoint by Lynn Hightower. Review here
Blurb: "A truly original plot...Lena Padget is a very welcome addition to the ranks of fictional private eyes. She is witty, tough, and always a woman" -Stuart Kaminsky
Blurb: "Never a dull moment...a plot that moves" -Tony Hillerman
4. A Whisper to the Living by Stuart M. Kaminsky. Review here
Blurb: NA
5. The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman. Review here
Blurb: NA
6. White Heat by Brenda Novak. Review here
Blurb: “Brenda Novak writes with a “skilful blend of poignantly real character’s and a gut gripping suspense.” –Karen Rose
7. You Belong to Me by Karen Rose. Review here.
Blurb: “Rose is a master of romantic suspense.” –Allison Brennan
8. Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan. Review here
Blurb: NA
9. Killing Me Softly by Maggie Shayne. Review here
Blurb: "Maggie Shayne is better than chocolate. She satisfies every wicked craving." -Suzanne Forster
10. The Lonely Girls Club by Suzanne Forster. Review here.
Blurb: No one combines steamy suspense and breathless thrills like Suzanne Forster" -Susan Elizabeth Phillips
11. Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Philips. Review here.
Blurb: NA
12. A Marked Man by Stella Cameron
"If you're looking for chilling suspense and red-hot romance, look no farther than Stella Cameron!" -Tess Gerritsen
13. The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen
Blurb: NA
14. Boneman's Daughter by Ted Dekker
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