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Young Adult Book Review: The Conspiracy Of Us by Maggie Hall
As a brand new series by debut author Maggie Hall, it grabs you from the beginning and takes you on a fast adventure filled with exotic locales, conspiracies, mysterious, ancient family lineage, romance and danger!
Waiting On Wednesday: The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly feature by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming book releases that we're excited about! It's a fun way to share with others the books that you're eagerly awaiting to be released and you are excited about. This week's pre-publication that "I-Can't-Wait-To-Read" selection is:
Young Adult Book Review: Frostfire by Amanda Hocking
Frostfire is the first book Amanda Hocking's new YA series and take place in the same fantastical world as her Trylle series. It's not often that I can get my hands-on a book that features trolls in the main storyline, but when I find one I grab it up. Besides, I would be in denial if I did not admit the cover pushed me over the edge. I couldn't wait to enter into the realm of Kanin, a world of trolls and magic where Bryn Aven battles for the safety of their royalty. A realm of changelings ...
Young Adult Book Review: Ignite by Sara B. Larson
Defy was one of my favorite reads last year. One that gave me a heroine that captivated me. Alexa the sword-fighting girl who took on the persona of a boy in order to join the king's army, and ended-up on a heroines journey, saving the kingdom, and falling in love!
Dark Magic, Intrigue and New Villain
After a major battle and the defeat of a dark wizard at the end of Defy, the kingdom of Antion is carefully rebuilding its alliances and the trust of their people with Damian now crowned their new king. Now with Ignite, Alexa is just as dedicated to Damian and determined to protect him, even if that means sacrificing her feelings for the "good" of the kingdom. Torn between duty and love, Alexa struggles to find her place as warrior to the king and his love as well. Now a new threat arrives and endangers Antion, Damian and all those close to him. Magic, intrigue and a dangerous new villain threatens, and Alexa is all that stands in the way