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Inborn by Amy Saunders
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: FREE
Rosamund Brandt has had a fairly normal life for sixteen years. Well, normal for a girl descended from aliens.
Ripley says: Unique YA take on the “aliens among us” story line.
Soren says: Strange, wonderful, and well-written.
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A Brush With The Moon by Raquel Lyon
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
One incident can change your life forever. For Sophie, it was the day the fox attacked her.
Ripley says: A fresh twist on the typical shifter book.
Soren says: Packed full of paranormal elements and suspense.
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Charlieby Sarah Parry
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: $0.99
Charlie Kendrick hasn’t kissed a girl in decades but being a ghost doesn’t stop him from setting his sights on Dora.
Ripley says: Touching and thrilling, with all the feels you need.
Soren says: This is your next new favorite ghost story.
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The Path of Decisions by Mike Shelton
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Darius San Williams, now the first commander of the King’s Elite Army struggles with his emerging powers.
Ripley says: Excellent sequel to a fantastic YA fantasy series.
Soren says: Grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go.
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Trapped on a flood-ravaged island full of orphans, natives and wealthy citizens of the prosperous city Lux, a young girl named Geneva finds herself enslaved with no future and a past she can’t remember.
To celebrate the release of the 4th and final book of The Geneva Project series, coming August 30th, the box set is on SALE.
Catch up on this best selling series and pre-order book 4!
Vol. 1-3 on Amazon | Pre-order Destiny (vol.4) | More by the Author

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Running Wide Open by Lisa Nowak
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Price: FREE
Cody’s temper has landed him at his uncle’s trailer, a last-chance home before military school.
Ripley says: Excellent YA book written with heart, humor, and intelligence.
Soren says: Realistically depicted male lead. It’s a must read.
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Kindling Flames: Gathering Tinder by Julie Wetzel
Genre: New Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
Victoria lands a job as personal assistant to a billionaire, but it doesn’t take long to realize he’s more than that.
Ripley says: An intelligent vampire tale with no insta-love.
Soren says: Great cover and blurb, with a story line to match.
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Love, Lattes and Danger by Sandra Cox
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Joel Eisler is a mutant with special talents. He can detect an oil leak in the ocean simply by tasting the water.
Ripley says: Fun, feisty, fiction with a unique twist.
Soren says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a sure read.
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Wind Catcher by Jeff Altabef and Erynn Altabef
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $3.99
When someone murders medicine men in her sleepy hometown, Juliet can’t help but worry her grandfather is involved.
Ripley says: A multi-award-winning series you won’t be able to put down.
Soren says: Thrilling, suspenseful, and well-told.
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Sora’s life was full of magic—until she discovered it was all a lie.
Sora believed she was heir to Mt. Fuji’s spirit kingdom, but when the mountain is attacked, she finds out she is a human changeling raised as a decoy while her parents’ true daughter remained safe in modern-day Tokyo. As she struggles with her sudden loss of power, she must find a way to save the only home she’s ever known.
Special pre-order price: $0.99
Order now and receive an exclusive digital gift pack!
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Apocalypsis by Elle Casey
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: FREE
Bryn is all alone in a world where danger lurks just outside her front door, and starvation is only a tin can away.
Ripley says: Your next favorite dystopian read.
Soren says: Great beginning to a compelling series.
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Taking the Reins by Katrina Abbott
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Price: FREE
Brooklyn is the new girl at The Rosewood Academy, a boarding school for children of the rich and famous.
Ripley says: A fun, flirty read from first page to last.
Soren says: Solid teen voice with a great touch of humor.
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The Midnight Society by Rhonda Sermon
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
$0.99
As a teen in the witness protection program, Cate has a protocol for dealing with every situation–except magic.
Ripley says: Rhonda Sermon is a YA author to watch.
Soren says: Great cover, great concept, great read.
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The Indestructibles by Matthew Phillion
Genre: Young Adult Superhero
Price: $2.99
A solar powered girl. A boy with an alien sharing his brain. A girl with a black hole for her heart. And, a werewolf.
Ripley says: Fantastic characters you’ll defintely fall in love with.
Soren says: Fleshes out the teen superhero genre with skill and heart.
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Snowball : Book one “I wasn’t born with a scar on my forehead. I’m not an heir to a distant kingdom. I was born a rabbit, destined to die in a laboratory. But becoming a hero doesn’t happen overnight and destiny is a funny thing. In one moment, the kindness of a stranger changed everything. My name is Snow and I am a wererabbit.”
Snow Bunny : Book two: “I am a wererabbit and he is a werewolf. And if that doesn’t complicate a romantic relationship, I don’t know what does.
Both books on sale for $1.99 August 17-20th only.
Book 1 on Amazon | Book 1 on Smashwords | Book 2 on Amazon

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The Silverleaf Chronicles by Vincent Trigili
Genre: Young Adult Epic Fantasy
Price: FREE
Dragonmaster Silverleaf, born to a world without dragons, is destined to go mad unless someone can save him.
Ripley says: Awesome YA fantasy serial. Grab episodes 1-6 free now.
Soren says: Beautiful cover, great premise, and quality storytelling.
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Watched by Sharde Richardson
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
After a near death experience, Mikayla loses her stutter and can suddenly see dark auras around certain people.
Ripley says: Strong female heroine with a realistic YA voice.
Soren says: Thrilling page-turner you won’t want to put down.
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Saven Deception by Siobhan Davis
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi Romance
Price: $0.99
Sadie has fallen hard for an alien, but he’s harboring secrets that threaten the very essence of humanity.
Ripley says: The X-files meets Twilight, but better.
Soren says: Compelling, well-written, and satisfying.
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Shadow Born by Rebecca Hamilton
Genre: New Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: $0.99
When Brooke’s fiancé dies in a fire, she suspects something dark and otherworldly is at play.
Ripley says: Pre-order this Amazon Bestseller now.
Soren says: And be sure to check out book 2, Shadow Marked, as well.
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The Breeders by Katie French
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: FREE
Riley is one of the world’s last free girls. Her parents have worked hard to keep her from the Breeder’s clutches.
Ripley says: Gritty, YA dystopian that will keep you reading.
Soren says: A excellent beginning to a compelling new series.
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Ameerah by Rebekkah Ford
Genre: New Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
In life, Ameerah is a rebellious flapper girl from the 1920’s. In death, she’s a vengeful ghost who preys on the living.
Ripley says: Ghostly paranormal with an historical twist. 
Soren says: Well-researched, well-written, and fun to read.
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Sorceress Awakening by Lisa Blackwood
Genre: New Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: $0.99
When confronted by vampires she never believed in, Lillian is helped by the stone gargoyle sleeping in her garden.
Ripley says: Tree spirits, gargoyles, and more. So good.
Soren says: A great cover and storytelling to match.
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The Path of Destiny by Mike Shelton
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Darius cares little for his father’s politics, but he soon finds out that prophecy and destiny are hard to run from.
Ripley says: A quality YA fantasy adventure you don’t want to miss.
Soren says: Complex, flawed characters in a high fantasy world.
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Dreadnought and Shuttle, book 3 of Halcyone Space is available now!
When a materials science student gets kidnapped, she’s drawn into a conflict between the young crew of a sentient spaceship, a weapons smuggling ring, and a Commonwealth-wide conspiracy and must escape before her usefulness as a hostage expires.
This SF/Space Opera novel is available in all eBook formats for $4.99. New to the series? Start with book 1 now for only $0.99.
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This Special Friday Edition of Ripley’s Booklist is brought to you by Oftomes Publishing. They are having a sale on all their wonderful titles August 5-7. Be sure to stop by their website this weekend and check out ALL the books.

Justice Buried by Hilary Thompson
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
Astrea is destined to bring Justice to her struggling community. Too bad for them she isn’t a believer.
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Book 2, Balance Broken only $0.99

Book 3, Destiny Risen only $1.99

 

 

 

How I Found You by Gabriella Lepore
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Rose arrives at sleepy, remote Millwood expecting to spend a quiet summer with her aunt and uncle on their estate.
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Secrets in Phoenix also only $0.99

Get Blackheath for only $2.99

 

 

 

The Awakened by Sara Elizabeth Santana
Genre: Young Adult Zombies
Price: $1.99
Zoey life consists of two things: the self-defense classes her dad makes her take and avoiding Ash Matthews.
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Book 2, The Survivor: Liam’s Story, now only $0.99

 

 

 

 

New World Rising  by Jennifer Wilson
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: $1.99
Since her parents’ murder, Phoenix’s goal has been to honor her mother’s dying plea to be strong and survive.
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Book 2, New World Ashes, now only $2.99

 

 

 

 

Mist & Whispers by C.M. Lucas
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $1.99
When four books of magic take the world by storm, Anya must discover the truth about their author, the Weaver.
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Inherited by Freedom Matthews
Genre: Young Adult Pirate Romance
Price: $1.99
The Wilted Rose pirate ship is filled with unfortunate souls-each forbidden to love. One such soul is Valencia Roux.
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Get the Prequel Novella for only $0.99

 

 

 

 

Gabriel and the Swallows by Esther Dalseno
Genre: Historical Magical Realism
Price: $2.99
Gabriel, a peasant boy with a disabled mother, constructs fantasy worlds to cope with his unbearable life.
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