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The Boy Who Fell from the Sky by Jule Owen
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: FREE
Mathew Erlang, the creator of holographic dragons, is about to get very tangled up in the future.
Ripley says: Can’t wait to read this one myself.
Soren says: A book with rave reviews and it deserves every one.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo

 

Ben The Dragonborn by Dianne Astle
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
Few people on earth know the location of a mysterious school where heroes of the past train those who belong to the future.
Ripley says: Awesome middle grade to YA crossover. 
Soren says: Great for dragon-lovers of all ages.
LINK: Amazon

Grasping at Eternity by Karen Hooper
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
Leave it to Maryah Woodsen to break the one rule that will screw up eternity: Never erase your memories.
Ripley says: You will devour this series. I promise. 
Soren says: Excellent and unique twist on reincarnation and immortal souls.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | Kobo

Reluctant Prince by Dani-Lyn Alexander
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Ryleigh suspects her life is cursed. When an earthquake rocks her first job interview, she’s sure of it.
Ripley says:  Dani-Lyn Alexander is an author to watch.
Soren says: Heart-pounding action that will keep you reading.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo

Mirror of Shadows by T. Lynne Tolles
Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: $2.99
Ella returns home for her grandmother’s funeral to find she’s inherited a ton of money and a run down mansion.
Ripley says: A modern day mystery with Gothic sensibilities. 
Soren says: Creepy and wonderfully suspenseful. 
LINK: Amazon

 

Deception Peakby Dianne Lynn Gardner
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $4.99
Ian and his father enter a magic portal on their computer screen into a deceptively serene, magial realm.
Ripley says: An artistic and beautiful cover with a story line to match.
Soren says: Not a single review under three stars. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N

 

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Awaken by Skye Malone
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: $0.99
All Chloe wanted was a vacation far from her crazy parents and their irrational fear of water.
Ripley says: A delightful, modern twist on mermaid lore you need to read.
Soren says: Great cover, concept, and characters.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

Secret of the Songshell by Brian Tashima
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy/Sci-fi
Price: $0.99
Joel’s favorite rock star, Marshall Byle, is dead, so it’s a bit of a surprise when Joel bumps into him on the street. 
Ripley says: Features a talented young YA hero-musician with Asperger’s.
Soren says:  Brian Tashima writes from the heart and it shows.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Smashwords

 

 

The Guardian, a Sword & Stilettos by Kristin D. Van Risseghem
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Zoe’s best friend is a Guardian Angel, the boy she likes is a Nephilim half angel, and now there’s a new werewolf in town. 
Ripley says: Fun title reflects the wonderful sense of humor within.
Soren says: Playful, well-written, and satisfying.


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Demons by Ednah Walters
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: $2.99
Eirik—son of Baldur, God of Light—failed living as a Mortal. He lost the girl of his dreams and nearly got his friends killed.
Ripley says:  Second book in the series and it DOES NOT disappoint. 
Soren says: Not a single review under four stars. 
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N

 

 

Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter by Nikki Jefford
Genre: New Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
After a near-fatal accident, government agents save Aurora’s life in exchange for her services as a vampire hunter.
Ripley says: This awesome series set in Alaska is your next binge read.
Soren says: Nikki Jefford has a wonderful, twisted sense of story.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Google

 

 

Dissension by K.A. Salidas

Genre: New Adult Dystopian
Price: $0.99
The great cataclysm wiped almost all life from the face of planet Earth. And not all survivors are human. 
Ripley says: A new take on the vampire tale set in a dystopian world. 
Soren says: Unique and compelling with great world-building.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

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Alex Finch: Monster Hunter by Cate Dean 
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
Price: FREE
Meet Alex Finch – she’s a tomboy, techno geek, and reluctant monster hunter.
Ripley says: Not a single review under three stars makes this book a sure bet.
Soren says: .Cate Dean is a YA author to watch. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

Runes by Ednah Walters
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
Price: FREE
When the handsome new neighbor heals Raine after an accident, she begins to see strange symbols.
Ripley says: A fantastic six book series you should binge read right now!
Soren says:  If you like Norse mythology, this one’s for you. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

 Mortiswood: Kaelia Awakening by Gina Dickerson
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Destiny is coming for Kaelia and there’s nowhere she can hide. They have stepped out of the shadows to find her.
Ripley says: Grips you from the beginning and won’t let go.    
Soren says: I love the cover of this one.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

Curse of the Sphinx by Raye Wagner
Genre: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Hope has spent her entire life on the run. But no one is chasing her. In fact, no one even knows she exists.
Ripley says: A beautiful blend of Greek mythology and teen reality.
Soren says: Unique and well-written.  
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

Humanity by J.D. Knutson
Genre: New Adult, Dystopian
Price: $0.99
Five gunshots were all it took to end everything Candace had ever cared about.
Ripley says: Dark, survivalist romance with mature themes. 
Soren says: Gripping and intense. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

SIMPATICO by Dermot Davis
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary
Price: $0.99
Fiona and Andrew are in love, but Fiona’s powerful father has other plans for her.
Ripley says:  Magical and Delightful. 
Soren says: Like Romeo and Juliet with a sprinkle of the occult thrown in. 
LINK: Amazon

 

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The Fuller’s Apprentice by Angela Holder
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
Recklessly impulsive Josiah joins a journeyman wizard after being fired as the fuller’s apprentice
Ripley says: Fresh, fun, free fantasy well worth the read.
Soren says: Grab book two currently on sale for only 99 cents.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Legacy by Ellery A. Kane
Genre: Young Adult Sci-fi
Price: $0.99
How do you want to feel today? In 2041, thanks to a drug called Emovere, the choice is yours.
Ripley says: This is your next great YA dystopian read.
Soren says: A series you don’t want to miss. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Flight of the Wren by Atthys J. Gage
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $o.99
When a vengeful carpet-rider steals the all-important Orb of Descrying, Renny must fly to the rescue.
Ripley says: Carpet-flying teens.What more could you ask for?
Soren says: Atthys J. Gage is an author to watch.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Caught In The Glow by Eva Chase
Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: $0.99
Avery saw her dad die at the hands of a fame-eating demon. Now it’s her job to protect others from the same fate. 
Ripley says: I love, love, love the cover of this book.
Soren says: Original and unexpected. Don’t miss this one.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Fate’s Fables Boxed Set by T. Rae Mitchell
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price $4.99
Reality sucks. That’s been Fate Floyd’s motto for as long as she’s been a fantasy geek.
Ripley says: One girl’s journey through eight unfortunate fairy tales. 
Soren says: Cool concept and very well executed.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Son of Set by Kelsey Ketch
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Seth O’Keefe never thought he would sacrifice his own future to protect a Daughter of Isis.
Ripley says: The second book of a fantastic series you don’t want to miss.
Soren says: Not a single review under four stars.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Give Up The Ghost by Megan Crewe
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $3.99
Cass uses her ability to communicate with the dead to get all the latest dirt on her classmates.
Ripley says: Mean Girls meets Ghost Whisperer and so well executed.
Soren says: Cool cover, great plot, and awesome characters.
LINK: Amazon

 

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Tee, Elly and Richy find their lives on the line as they get caught in the middle of a plot to steal plans for a steam engine from master inventor, and grandfather, Nikolas Klaus.
Join the adventure in an 1800s-esque world where our fairy tales and rhymes are their real world events and people.

Books 1 & 2 were finalists for IAN’s Book of the Year 2015 in YA & Fantasy

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Book One | Book Two | Book Three | Book Four

Give Up the Ghost by Megan Crewe
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Cass uses her ability to communicate with the dead to get all the latest dirt on her classmates.
Ripley says: Mean Girls meets Ghost Whisperer and so well executed.
Soren says: Cool cover, great plot, and awesome characters.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Black Magic Academy by Emily Martha Sorenson
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
At Black Magic Academy for the dark arts, it’s good to be bad, so why’s that so hard for Mildred?
Ripley says: Imaginative, humorous, and magical.
Soren says: Turns the usual magic-academy-trope on its head.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Starlight Wishes by Cheryl R. Lane
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Price: $0.99
Cassie used to make wishes on stars when she was litte, but after her mom died, she gave up hope.
Ripley says: Easy breezy contemporary romance read.
Soren says: Grab this while you can at a great price.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

The Keeper and the Rulership by Emily Martha Sorenson
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $1.99
In a world where magic and mathematics are forbidden, Raneh is hiding a dangerous secret.
Ripley says: A hidden gem of a story you won’t want to miss.
Soren says: Delightful fantasy for all ages.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Magic Brew by T. Rae Mitchell
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
They call me Edge, and I’m the only supernatural in New York City with Djinn powers.
Ripley says: Unique, fast-paced, and wonderful.
Soren says: Great world-building and just plain fun.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Runaway Heart by Sonya Loveday and Candace Knoebel
Genre: New Adult Romance
Price: $0.99
As a hurricane bears down on Rum Cay, Hannah and Ed can’t seem to fight their growing attraction.
Ripley says: If you love the NA romance, this is your next must read.
Soren says: Not a single review under four stars.
LINK: Amazon

 

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Lost Princess Giveaway!
Join author Dani-Lyn Alexander between January 1, 2016 and January 31, 2016 to celebrate the release of her newest YA Fantasy, Lost Princess, Kingdom of Cymmera Book 2, and enter for your chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card.
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The Last Queen by Wendy Wang
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
When civil war breaks out, ravaging her homeland, Princess Neala is determined to unify the realms.
Ripley says: High quality epic fantasy for the YA reader.
Soren says: Strong character development and a story well-told.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Hidden Deep by Amy Patrick
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Ryann just ran into the guy who saved her life ten years ago. In the woods. While she’s skinny-dipping.
Ripley says: Get lost in the world of Hidden Deep. You won’t regret it
Soren says: Very unique take on the Fae story.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Revelations by Pamela Daniell
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
The week Jenna turns seventeen, she’s kidnapped and learns the shocking truth about her true heritage.
Ripley says:  If you like angels and demons, you’re gonna love Revelations.
Soren says: Not a single review under three stars makes this a sure read.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

A Parallel Trust by James Stoddah
Genre: Mystery
Price: $2.99
As Aril Ousby embarks on a geocache hunt in Britain, a series of kidnappings takes place in the US.
Ripley says: When I saw this bookinvolved geocaching, I had to get my hands on it.
Soren says: Thrilling and original. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N

 

 

 

 

Don’t Call Me Kit Kat by K. J. Farnham
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $2.99
Reputations are made or broken in junior high. That’s why Kaite’s trying so hard to get in with the cool girls. 
Ripley says: Touches on many of the real issues facing young girls today.
Soren says: Honest and compelling with a real teen voice. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Downcast by Cait Reynolds
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $3.99
It’s the start of Stephanie Starr’s senior year of high school, but sadly, she’s no prom queen. 
Ripley says: I love, love, love the cover of this book. 
Soren says:  If you enjoy mythology retellings, this is the next series to start.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N

 

 

 

 

The Sound of Stones by Beth Hammond
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $4.99
The ancient book about the past holds the future, and Frankie is the key.
Ripley Says: Don’t all great stories begin with someone magically compelled to enter a bookstore? 

 

Soren Says:  Well-written and engaging.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Bougainvillea Blues by Dublin Gaylean
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $4.99
When Joey’s world collides with the gorgeous Gloria, he must participate in his own life for the first time.
Ripley says: A tale of love and loss set in breezy, warm, 1960’s San Diego.
Soren says: An honest, realistic, and refreshing, coming-of-age story.
LINK: Amazon

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With the fate of millions at stake, seventeen-year-old Michael Saxon must uncover the secret of his identity no matter what dark truths may be revealed.
BUY IT NOW ON AMAZON for only 99 cents.

Five by Christie Rich
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Rayla dreams of escaping her ordinary life for a bright future in the art world until she discovers she’s a powerful Fae.
Ripley says: Magical, compelling and romantic. Five has it all. 
Soren says:  Great start to an excellent series. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Crystal Magic by Madeline Freeman
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Magic is dangerous. It marks you as a freak and an outcast. But Kristyle is about to find out you can’t run from it.
Ripley says: Great premise and excellent character development. 
Soren says: Rave reviews for this witchy YA read.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Google

 

 

 

 

Dangerous by Alycia Linwood
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
Ria, a fire elemental, thinks nothing can get in the way of her happiness until she contracts a rare, magical disease. 
Ripley says:  Love the cover of this one.
Soren says: A unique take on the magic-users’ dilemma. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Rhuna: Keeper of the Wisdom
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Born an outsider on a isolated island, Rhuna discovers her true heritage is the highly advanced culture of Atlan.
Ripley says: Fairly new release that you don’t want to miss. 
Soren says: Not a single review under four stars makes this a sure read. 
LINKS: Amazon | Smashwords | B&N

 

 

 

 

Spark by J.B North
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Ivy’s only hope of a decent life is a process that will free a dangerous second form of herself buried since birth.



Ripley says: Wonderful take on the shape-shifting genre.
Soren says:  Fantastic, artistic cover with a story to match.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

The Legacy Human by Susan Kaye Quinn
Price: $3.99
Genre: Sci-fi
Eli is a Legacy, a human bred to keep the arts alive in a world where most people are machine hybrids.
Ripley says: Awesome Cyberpunk YA series and your next binge read.
Soren says: Susan Kaye Quinn is an author to watch.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Our Little Secret by Ashelyn Drake
Genre: Romance
Price: $3.99
Becca really likes her best friend’s twin brother, but Tori has a strict “no dating the brother” policy.
Ripley says: Cute, sweet, and quirky.
Soren says: The age-old dilemma of the conflict between friendship and a chance for love.
LINK: Amazon

 

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