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YA Contemporary

I Woke Up Dead at the Mall by Judy Sheehan

Synopsis: When Sarah wakes up  dead at the Mall of America, she learns that not only was she murdered,  her killer is still on the loose.   When [...]

The Last Boy and Girl in the World by Siobhan Vivian

What would you do if your town was flooding and no one was going to do anything to save it? That’s pretty much the premise behind The Last Boy and Girl in [...]

Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater

OH MY GOODNESS. ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME???? HOW AM I EVER GOING TO MAKE IT UNTIL THE RAVEN KING COMES OUT????!?!? These were just a few of my thoughts [...]

Stacking the Shelves [9]

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and is about sharing the books that you have added to your shelves in the past week. The books can be [...]

This is Where the World Ends by Amy Zhang

Synopsis: Janie and Micah, Micah and Janie. That’s how it’s been ever since elementary school, when Janie Vivien moved next door. Janie says Micah is [...]

Interview with Kate Hattemer

If you haven't read one of Kate Hattemer's charming, witty, and insightful YA books yet, you won't believe what you're missing. Her debut novel, The [...]

Kindred Spirits by Rainbow Rowell

Okay. Is this just about the cutest novella ever, or what?!? Rainbow Rowell sure knows how to captivate an audience, and Kindred Spirits is no exception. This [...]

Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston

Synopsis:  “I love you,” Polly says suddenly when I’m almost to the door. “I know,” I say. Hermione Winters has been a flyer. She’s been [...]

Don’t Get Caught by Kurt Dinan

Synopsis:  10:00 tonight at the water tower. Tell no one. -Chaos Club When Max receives a mysterious invite from the untraceable, epic prank-pulling [...]