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Disastrous ripple effect!
Polarity Weeks just wants to live a normal life, but with a mother diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, that’s rarely easy. Her life gets exponentially more disastrous when her sixth-period history classmates start ogling a nude picture of her on the Internet. Polarity would never have struck such a shameless pose, but the photo is definitely of her, and she’s at a complete loss to explain its existence.
KIRKUS REVIEW: “a dazzling, richly textured YA debut…”
Polarity in Motion is on sale for $0.99, March 13-15 only! Regularly $5.99.
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Paradox by Kelly Carrero
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: FREE
Never in a million years would I ever fall for the son of a drug lord. Or so I thought until I moved two doors down from Jett.
Ripley says: An upper YA thrill with plenty of twists. 
Soren says: Dark, edgy, and well-told sci-fi.
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Zombified by Emily Walker
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
“I’m not supposed to be biting people’s faces off.” That’s the only thing Cassie can think of as she flees her school. 
Ripley says: Great teen zombie novel written with heart and whit. 
Soren says: Not your typical zombie book, and in a good way.
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Alone by Holly Hook
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
During a search for her missing friend, Elaine crosses through a portal and into a vast, pristine wilderness.
Ripley says: I love survival stories and this one doesn’t disappoint.
Soren says: Not a single review under three stars makes this a sure read.
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Emerge: The Awakening by Melissa A. Craven
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $1.99
The Highlander meets The Mortal Instruments in Emerge: The Awakening, the first book of the Emerge series
Ripley says: Epic, awesome, page-turning prose. 
Soren says: A excellent, strong heroine you can’t help but root for.
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Devil’s Playground by Heather Eagar
Genre: Young Adult Historical Fantasy
Price: $3.99
Elizabeth Winters may be a witch, but she doesn’t know the first thing about magic.
Ripley says: A wonderful YA re-imagining of the Salem Witch Trials.
Soren says: A great new take on a classic tale of witchery gone wrong. 
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For a thousand years, the Wizard’s Guild has served the people of Tevenar. Chosen by the Mother, wizards use her gifts to heal, help, and judge. Animal familiars are both the source of their powers and insurance they will never abuse them. But all that is put at risk when the outside world rediscovers Tevenar. The people of Ravanetha both crave and despise the wizards’ legendary magic. Can the wizards bring the Mother’s power to a needy world, or will vulnerable Tevenar fall to the forces of fear and hatred? All four books of The Chronicles of Tevenar are now available. Read them today!
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Snapdragon: My Enemy by Brandon Berntson
Genre: Young Adult Dark Fantasy
Price: FREE
A stranger arrives in Ellishome, Colorado astride a black horse. His face is that of death, but he is no bogeyman.
Ripley says: Rousing adventure for the young or young at heart. 
Soren says: Epic fantasy meets dark fantasy in this great read.
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Pulled by Danielle Bannister
Gerne: New Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
When college freshman Naya meets Etash, a terribly scarred sophomore, she is inexplicably pulled toward him.
Ripley says:  Pulls you in and doesn’t let go until the last page.
Soren says: Excellent start to a compelling series.
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Twelve Days of Faery by W.R. Gingell
Genre: New Adult Mystery
Price: $0.99
The love interests of Prince Parrin have been dropping like flies and King Markon is determined to break his son’s curse.
Ripley says: Finally, a Prince with a marriage curse. 
Soren says: A unique, fun, fantastic fairy tale twist.  
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The Call To Search Everywhere by Chess Desalls
Gerne: Young Adult Time Travel
Price: $0.99
Calla Winston falls into a world of worlds after meeting Valcas and his time-traveling sunglasses.
Ripley says:  Awesome box set with three full books and over 600 pages.
Soren says: This complete series should be your next binge read.
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Charmed and Dangerous by Debbie Herbert
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
A young witch, Callie, returns home from exile after a traumatic Ouija board incident six years earlier. 
Ripley says: Love the blurb, love the cover, love the story.
Soren says: Great world-building and magic set in Appalachia. 
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STIM by Kevin Berry
Genre: New Adult Comedy
Price: $3.99
Robert is different. He has Asperger’s Syndrome. He experiences the world differently than 99% of the population.
Ripley says: A book that will break your heart and put it back together again.
Soren says: Poignant, realistic, and beautiful.
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The Tales Of Nevaeh, an epic Sci-Fi Fantasy series, takes place on a very different earth in the 53rd century. In Nevaeh, magic has replaced technology after the radiation of the terrorist wars killed America. Descendants of the survivors now dwell in a world of ritual and magic, where ten dominions struggle for supremacy and a dark, formidable power seeks to overcome Nevaeh and turn its inhabitants into slaves. It is up to 18 year old Areenna and 20 year old Mikaal, to save their world.
Born To Magic, Volume I —FREE (Semi-Finalist, Best Fantasy: The Kindle Book review) The Dark Masters, Volume II Trinity, Volume III
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Evolution by Kelly Carrero
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: FREE
Seventeen-year-old Jade Sommers’ life is turned upside down when a serious injury heals right before her eyes.
Ripley says: Carve out an evening for this one. You won’t want to put it down.
Soren says: Unique concept set in Australia. Great start to the series.
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Othinian: The Other Side of Fear by Kay Madison
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
When Alessa’s brother falls ill, her only hope of saving him is a perilous journey to seek the help of an evil King.
Ripley says:  I’m absolutely in love with the cover. 
Soren says: A shorter tale full of punch and power. 
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Chance Of Rain by Laurel Veil
Genre: Young Adult Mystery
Price: $0.99
Two bff’s going on drive-bys and spying late at night…what could possibly go wrong?
Ripley says: Realistic, likable characters and a great story line..
Soren says: Not a single review under four stars.  
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Answer to the Moon by Samantha Julmisse
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: $0.99
Sometimes having a voice inside your head doesn’t mean you’re going crazy.
Ripley says:  A funny, snarky, and lively read. 
Soren says: Nice take on the witch/werewolf mash-up.
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The Six and the Crystals of Ialana by Katlynn Brooke
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Six youngsters embark on an arduous journey to rediscover an ancient quest that failed 500 years before.
Ripley says: Captivating YA fantasy read.
Soren says: A splendid cast of characters reminiscent of the fellowship of the ring.
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XODUS by K.J. McPike
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $3.99
When Leli starts flashing between realities, she can no longer deny that something strange is happening to her.
Ripley says: K.J. McPike is definitely an author to watch. 
Soren says: A page-turning, heart-stopping thrill. 
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A cursed prince. A vain beauty. Glory is the seventh daughter of Balthazar, High King of the Twelve Kingdoms. Glory hopes that, of all her sisters, she can escape the fate of a loveless marriage. But on the night she plans to elope with the royal falconer, her world comes crashing down.
Ann Hunter’s fractured retellings of classic fairy tales series, Crowns of the Twelve, is a pure YA fantasy delight.
Start with the first two books of the series, The Subtle Beauty and Moonlight for FREE today, and be sure to pick up Fallen and Piece of Sky too.

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Super Dark One by Tanith Morse
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Haunted by her friend’s disappearance, Sam finds her world unraveling when a stranger reveals a horrifying secret.
Ripley says: Great start to an exciting trilogy. 
Soren says: Mystery with a unique paranormal twist.
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Tainted Energy by Lynn Vroman
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
It’s been 17 years since Tarek lost Lena, but he’s finally found her reborn on earth as a punishment for he crimes.
Ripley says:  Beautiful cover and a story to match.
Soren says: Well-written page turner with fully realized characters.
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Missy The Werecat by P.G. Allison
Genre: New Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
When puberty brings her first Shift, Missy runs to the mountains for 2 years before she learns to Change back.
Ripley says: Great premise with a beginning that grabs you. 
Soren says: Excellent take on the shifter genre.
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 The bestselling opening to the new series, The Dark Cycle, DARKNESS BRUTAL is on sale for only $2.00 until the end of February!


Aidan can see demons, smell emotions, and feel the past in his skin, but will it be enough to save his sister from the deal their mom made with a powerful demon years ago? 
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Wicked Sense by Fabio Bueno
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Skye’s London coven sends her to Seattle’s Greenwood High to find the Singularity, an unusually gifted witch.
Ripley says: Wickedly magical and well-written.
Soren says: Great start to a series you are going to devour.
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Talisman by S.E. Akers
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
They say a diamond is a girl’s best friend . . . but sometimes, it’s her destiny. 
Ripley says: Lose yourself in the world of Talisman. 
Soren says: Great character development and a thrilling plot.
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All is Silence by Robert L. Slater
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: $2.99
In a future that could be ours, Lizzie, a suicidal teen-age girl, barely navigates her own life. Then everything falls apart.
Ripley says: Whatever you do, don’t miss this one. 
Soren says: Edgy awesomeness written by a former high school teacher.
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Wind Catcher by Jeff Altabef and Erynn Altabef
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $3.99
Juliet Wildfire Stone hears voices and sees visions, but she can’t make out what they mean.
Ripley says: Multiple award-winning YA fiction.
Soren says: Grabs you from the start and offers a thrilling read.
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