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The Heart of Arcrea

by Gabrielle Nadig on April 23, 2021·Action and Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

‘ “He who discovers the heart of Arcrea and joins the hands of the seven regions will be king.” Set during a forgotten age of kings and queens, knights and nobles, wise-men and warlords, The Heart of Arcrea follows the story of Druet the blacksmith, who, hoping to free his father from an unjust imprisonment, sets out on a quest that will solve an ancient riddle and crown a man as Arcrea’s first king. A host of memorable characters join Druet on his mission of justice, but opposition quickly rises to test their level of commitment and their faith in…

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The Undomestic Goddess

by Madiha Noor on April 18, 2021·Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Relationships, Romance, Women's Fiction, Young Adult

Before I begin, let me tell you that I am an avid fan of Sophie Kinsella, of the Shopaholic fame. I’ve read (and loved) almost all of the titles from that series and I was very excited when I stumbled upon “The Undomestic Goddess”. Similar to her previous writings, Sophie Kinsella has kept a comic undertone throughout the story even when describing some serious dilemmas.

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The Hunter’s Moon

by on January 6, 2017·Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult

The first thing that came to my mind when I was reading The Hunter’s Moon by Beth Trissel was that I can never hang out with this person. Bizarre thought, right? Not to me.

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Fangirl

by Angela Maria Hart on October 15, 2016·Coming-of-age Story, Contemporary, Fiction, Young Adult

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell has quickly become one of my favorite novels. Cather, nicknamed Cath, has always relied on her twin sister, Wren, for companionship. Growing up, the two read Simon Snow and wrote fanfiction together. After their mother left, the sisters relied on the fantastical storylines they read and penned to fill a void, allowing them to fall into a magical mystical world and spend time together doing something they loved.

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A Time to Die

by Gabrielle Nadig on October 1, 2016·Christian, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult

A Time to Die by Nadine Brandes is one of the few books I consider to have rocked my world. The book was powerful, moving, and heartbreaking beyond words.

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The Andy Smithson Series

by Angela Maria Hart on July 25, 2016·Action and Adventure, Childrens, Coming-of-age Story, Creative, Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult

The Andy Smithson series is composed of five books by L.R.W. Lee. From the first page of “Blast of the Dragon’s Fury,” Lee foreshadows a “strange and mysterious event” clearly. If young readers are missing “Harry Potter,” they may want to add this to their “to be read” list.

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Entwined

by Gabrielle Nadig on July 18, 2016·Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult

Just when Azalea should feel that everything is before her—beautiful gowns, dashing suitors, balls filled with dancing—it’s taken away. All of it. And Azalea is trapped. The Keeper understands. He’s trapped, too, held for centuries within the walls of the palace. So he extends an invitation.

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Heartless

by Gabrielle Nadig on July 3, 2016·Action and Adventure, Coming-of-age Story, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult

Princess Una of Parumvir has come of age and will soon be married. Prince Aethelbald from the mysterious land of Farthestshore has traveled far to prove his love–and also to bring hushed warnings of danger. A dragon is rumored to be approaching Parumvir.

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Fallen Angel

by Lindsay Howard on June 4, 2016·Action and Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Supernatural, Young Adult

Referencing the fall of Satan in a novel that is something of a mix between Paradise Lost and the “Hush, Hush” series by Becca Fitzpatrick, Fallen Angel, by David Lamour, tells Evelynn’s story of love, fear, and angels versus demons.

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The Infinite Moment of Us

by Angela Maria Hart on May 30, 2016·Coming-of-age Story, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult

The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle is a phenomenal young adult, YA, book. It’s fascinating and enjoyable that two people who went to the same high school, for all four years, could have vastly different experiences and never cross paths until graduation.

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