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Mark of the Dragon Queen by Katie W. Stewart
Gerne: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Kira’s sheltered life is shattered when her unassuming, widowed father is arrested for using magic.
Ripley says: A refreshing, enjoyable story line that will keep you reading.
Soren says: A strong fantasy plot with well-rounded characters.
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The Midnight Society by Rhonda Sermon
Genre: Young Adult Time Travel
Price: $0.99
As a teen in the witness protection program, Cate has a protocol for dealing with every situation–except magic.
Ripley says: New release and it sounds awesome. I love the blurb.
Soren says: Great cover, great concept, great read.
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Lies in the Darkness by Amanda J. Clay
Genre: New Adult Romance
Price: $1.99
Sophie DeLuca used to be a nice girl—but that was before Luke Lamanuzzi tore her heart to shreds. 
Ripley says: A dark and realistic coming-of-age love story.
Soren says: Not your typical NA story–in a good way.
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Daughter of Magic by Teresa Roman
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Desperate to make sense of the visions that have plagued her since childhood, Lilli confides in Devin, her closest friend.
Ripley says: A wonderful, witchy tale you don’t want to miss.
Soren says: Suspenseful, enchanting, and well told.
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The Sway by Ruby Knight
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: $3.99
Her mission is to get close to him for inside information. His is to kidnap her for a supernatural militant group.
Ripley says: Awesome, dystopian, page-turner. Grab it now.
Soren says: Not a single review under three stars makes this a sure pick.
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Letting go of anger is life’s greatest challenge.
Vanessa hasn’t been the same since her father’s death. A hero until the end, he died saving a restaurant owner’s son from a burning building. Nessa blames the boy, but her best friend Nichole thinks it’s time to let go of the past. In a last ditch effort to break Nessa’s obsession, Nichole hopes signing up for the local food challenge will bust her out of her shell. A single choice defines the road ahead for Nessa. Doing the right thing isn’t easy, but living with the consequences of doing nothing might be worse.
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Ghost Hand by Ripley Patton
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
Olivia has a rare birth defect. Instead of a right hand made of flesh and blood, she was born with a ghost hand.
Ripley says: Over 150 five-star reviews makes this a sure pick.
Soren says: Awesome book,and I’m not just saying that because my mom wrote it.
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Vampire Bay by Sandra Cox
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Don’t let Zoe’s blonde-haired, blue-eyed Barbie Doll exterior fool you. She’s a vampire hunter.
Ripley says: Don’t miss the whole series featuring Zoe Tempest.
Soren says: Fast-paced with a strong female lead.
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Halfway Dead by Terry Maggert
Genre: New Adult Paranormal
Price: $2.99
Danger, like the shadowed pools of the forest, can run deep. It is real, but Carlie’s magic is born of a pure spirit.
Ripley says: I love, love, love the covers of this series. 
Soren says:  Written with great voice, style, and poetry. A must read.
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Winter’s Bite by Hannah Parry
Genre: Young Adult Historical Mystery
Price: $2.99
Sent to England after her father goes missing in a violent battle, Isabella runs away and joins a gang of street urchins.
Ripley says: Descriptive, lyrical, and well-told. 
Soren says: Not a single review under three stars.
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In a reborn world forged in fire, seventeen-year-old Dayanara falls for the resurrecting being, Dorian, and delves into the world of the Phoenix.
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Dirty Blood by Heather Hildenbrand
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
Tara Godfrey comes face to face with death threats, werewolves, and family secrets all in a single night.
Ripley says: This should be your next shifter read.
Soren says: Great start to a gritty, page-turning series. 
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Separated From Yourselves by Bill Hiatt
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Betrayed by a trusted ally and cut off from magic, Taliesin Weaver’s friends face their greatest challenge yet.
Ripley says:  A wonderful mash-up of diverse mythologies.
Soren says: A well-written, compelling read for all ages.
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Winter Queen by Amber Argyle
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
As winter’s touch freezes Ilyenna’s heart and soul, will she be able to hold onto love to keep her humanity?
Ripley says: A delightfully dark fairy tale. Don’t miss it.
Soren says: A great series to keep you reading through the summer.
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Ash by Jaymin Eve and Leia Stone
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: $0.99
Charlie is the first female ash living in the gated compound designed to isolate vampires and ash from regular society.
Ripley says: A new take on the typical vampire tale that will keep you guessing.
Soren says: Unique, exciting, and action-packed.
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Everyone seems to be out to get Taliesin Weaver. The witch Ceridwen wants to trap his soul. Morgan le Fay threatens his friends so that he’ll help her find Lancelot. Ares sends the spirit of murder to kill him. His own evil alter ego tries to replace him. Shadow assassins want to kill him for saving one of their victims. Hecate wants his blood.
From California small towns to faerie kingdoms, from the depths of the Underworld to the heights of Olympus, from the bottom of the sea to the dark side of the Moon, follow Tal’s continuing adventures in the Spell Weaver series.
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Clay’s Hope by Melissa Haag
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Clay is a man of few human talents. As a wolf, he dominates the natural world, but has no aspiration about love.
Ripley says: This companion novel to Hope(less) from the male perspective is genius.
Soren says: Haag handles the male point-of-view like a pro.
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Visions by Kimberly Readnour
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
After moving to a new town, Heather Reiner struggles to keep her psychic abilities a secret.
Ripley says: Page-turning YA thriller you don’t want to miss.
Soren says: Grips you from the beginning and doesn’t let go.
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Never Hurt Me by Shawn McGuire
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
For years, Desiree has been living in a sort of limbo, granting wishes for others while never receiving her own.
Ripley says: If you haven’t started the Wish Maker Series, what are you waiting for?
Soren says: Awesome cover for an awesome book.
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Dissolution by Lee S. Hawke
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: $0.99
Madeline can’t wait to auction herself off to MERCE Solutions Limited and have the life she’s always dreamed of.
Ripley says: Lee. S Hawke is a new author to watch.
Soren says: Great world-building in this sci-fi, cyberpunk YA.
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Fairy Keeper by Amy Bearce
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $4.99
Everyone in the world of Aluvia views the fairy keeper mark as a gift, but not Sierra. She hates being a fairy keeper.
Ripley says: Forget cute fairies in pretty dresses.This is better.
Soren says: Not your typical Fae tale, and you’re going to love it.
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Jenna Morgan is just like any normal teenager. That is until she turns seventeen. In a matter of a week Jenna is kidnapped, meets a mysterious young man named Alex, and learns the shocking truth about her true heritage, which is the reason both demons and angels are hunting her.
Just when she comes to accept her new identity the unthinkable happens, leaving Jenna devastated. She soon meets Dylan, a small town homeboy who quickly heals her heart. But when his life is threatened by the same monsters who have already torn her world apart will Jenna be able to save him…or will she die trying?
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On May 17th, join us from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PST for fun, games, and prizes to celebrate the release of Moorigad: Complete Age of the Hybrid Series. An action-packed, fantasy romance about two coming-of-age would-be lovers.
Chat with author Debra Kristi and other amazing authors in attendance. Strap in for the fantastical ride. Pre-order your copy today and have it magically appear on your eReader on May 16th, then join the jubilee on the 17th!
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Fire in Frost by Alicia Rades
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
When Crystal begins seeing the ghost of a dead classmate, her life spirals out of control.
Ripley says: Fantastic cover and a story line to match. 
Soren says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a sure read. 
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Slightly Stalky by Amy Vansant
Genre: New Adult Romantic Comedy
Price: FREE
Sebastian is the one. He just doesn’t know it yet. And I’m not stalking him…I’m saving the world.
Ripley says: Clever, ironic, and just the right amount of naughty.
Soren says: Laugh-out-loud, romantic comedy. 
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Frosted Blood by Larry Pellitteri
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: FREE
Michael carries a powerful secret inside his DNA that two ancient powers will do anything to acquire.
Ripley says: Thrilling YA sci-fi read. Don’t miss this one.
Soren says: Grabs you from the first page to the last. 
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Falcon Heart by Azalea Dabill
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
A band of slavers murder stronghold daughter Kyrin Cieri’s mother in medieval Britannia.
Ripley says: Get the second book of the series for only 99 cents now.
Soren says: Fantastic beginning to this epic, historical, fantasy series.
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