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Grab these seven excellent discount #YA books now.

 

Outside by Shalini Boland
Genre: Dystopian
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Post-apocalyptic, historical, and romantic, this books has all the best of each genre.
Soren says: I love the juxtaposition of past and present in this must read novel.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Xoe by Sara C. Roethle
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Over 190 rave reviews makes Xoe a sure bet.
Soren says: Werewolves, vampires and demons. Sounds like a YA triple-threat to me. 
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N

 

 

 

 

A Witch’s Tale by Rue Volley
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $3.99
Ripley says: Written with a wonderful, believable YA voice. 
Soren says: The colors, the glance, and the mystery make this cover one of my favorites. It begs to be read. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Heart Tied by Robin Buttars
Genre: Romance
Price: $2.99
Ripley says: Explores hard work, friendship, and love, and the fine line that separates the three.
Soren says: A gentle, rural romance with characters of depth.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Caught in Crimson by Heather Hamilton-Senter
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Ripley says: Amazon bestselling sequel to Bound in Blue.
Soren says:  Modern, Arthurian fantasy with an urban twist.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Numin-U’ia by A.A. Radda
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Ripley says:  Fairy fantasy at its best and most beautiful. 
Soren says:  A title so magical only the faeries and elves can pronounce it.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

A Magic Dark and Bright by Jenny Adams Perinovic
Genre: Paranormal/Horror
Price: $3.99
Ripley says:  Part paranormal, part horror, A Magic Dark and Bright delivers the chills and thrills you’ve been craving.
Soren says: Creepy, creative and compelling. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 

 

 

 

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Descent by Kallie Ross
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
Ripley says: A modern journey down a new kind of rabbit hole to a wonderland of adventure beneath. 
Soren says: The cover of this book is fantastic and truly expresses the great storytelling within. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Final Life by Rose Garcia
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Unique concepts in YA paranormal are hard to find, but Final Life fits the bill.
Soren says:.You won’t want to put this one down until the end.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

The See-Through Leopard by Sibel Hodge
Genre: Romance
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: A scarred girl and an orphaned leopard help each other heal in this moving YA romance.
Soren says: I love that some of the proceeds from this book go to big cat conservation.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks

 

 

 

 

Bound by Duty by Stormy Smith
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: Stormy Smith will take you on a tumultuous ride of romance and mystery.
Soren says: Those eyes on the cover draw you in. The excellent plot and character development keep you.  
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

The Coldest Heart by Helen Rena
Genre: Romance
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: With a unique voice and a twisted sense of story, Helen Rena is an author to watch. 
Soren says:  A blind girl who can only see what her boyfriend sees. I love that concept.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

Thunder by Bonnie S. Calhoun
Genre: Dystopian
Price: $1.99
Ripley says:  What happens when you suddenly become the thing you’ve been taught to despise? 
Soren says:  A new dystopian series to sink your teeth into. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N

 

 

 

 

 

The Emerald City by J.A. Beard
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $2.99
Ripley says: A modern YA play on the Wizard of Oz that will keep you reading.
Soren says: Realistic YA characters that I could both identify with and root for. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks

 

 

 

 

 

The Natural Order by R.J. Vickars
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $3.99
Ripley says:  Extremely well written. I dare you to read the Amazon look-inside and not want to buy this gem. 
Soren says:  Just the short blurb had me hooked and wanting more.
LINK: Amazon

 

Wicka by Christy Deveaux
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Ripley says: A European tour of magic and romance you don’t want to miss.  
Soren says: Wicked, witchy and wonderful.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Love Edy by Shewanda Pugh
Genre: Romance
Price: $2.99
Ripley says: Compelling characters and beautiful writing make Love Edy a must read. 
Soren says: Who knew Pugh could write love so true? (Yeah, I had fun with this one).
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Don’t Forget to Breathe by Christina Constantine
Genre: Mystery
Price: $2.99
Ripley says:  A quality YA mystery is hard to find, but we did it for you. Now go grab it, and Don’t Forget to Breathe.
Soren says:  Creepy, tense, edge-of-your seat reading. It’s a nail-biter.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

The Girl and the Clockwork Cat by Nikki McCormack
Genre: Steampunk
Price: $3.99
Ripley says:  Another great YA mystery wrapped in wonderful steampunk elements. You’re welcome. 
Soren says:  Love the title. Love the concept. This is YA at its best.
LINKS: Amazon | Kobo | B&N | iBooks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amane of Teravinea by D. Maria Trimble
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Hatching dragons and bonding riders take me back to my days reading Pern novels.
Soren says: Fans of dragonlore, take heed. It’s a good one.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

Curse by Dale Furse  
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Aliens, teenagers, and an exotic setting. What more could you ask for?
Soren says: I love the idea of a mixed-breed alien as the heroine.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | Google | B&N

 

 

 

 

 

Qualify by Vera Nazarian
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: A little like Hunger Games with a more sci-fi element, and it’s nice and long. You’ll get your money’s worth.
Soren says:  Another excellent nerdy YA main character I could relate to. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Bound in Blue by H. Hamilton-Senter
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $3.99
Ripley says: Wow! That cover is so dynamic and powerful. It blew me away.
Soren says: Arthurian YA fantasy, talk about a perfect storm of genres and story elements.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Closed Hearts by Susan Kaye Quinn
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $3.99
Ripley says: The first book of this awesome series is FREE, so why not grab both?
Soren says: It can be hard to keep the intensity and pace in a second book, but Closed Hearts totally succeeds.
LINK:  Amazon

Ruby’s Fire by Catherine Stine
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: An astounding, realistic, futuristic adventure of a ride with amazing characters.
Soren says: Great sci-fi worldbuilding in this must read book.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

The McCall Initiative (episodes 1-3) by Lisa Nowak
Genre: Dystopian
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: Set in my hometown of Portland, Oregon, I love this serial YA.
Soren says: If you like alternate history, be sure to check out The McCall Initiative. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Google

 

 

 

 

Nothing Like Looking by Chris Van Hakes
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $2.99
Ripley says: The key to a great YA read is a compelling voice and this book has it in spades. 
Soren says:  I dare you to read the blurb and not want to buy this book. 
LINK: Amazon

Relentless by Karen Lynch
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Ripley says: With 575 5-star reviews, this is your next must-read vampire novel. I promise.
Soren says: Fast-paced vampire thriller that will leave you gasping for more.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

 

 

Runes by Ednah Walters
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Ripley says: I’m in love with this cover so hard.
Soren says: Angels, demons, and a long list of rave reviews. What are you waiting for? Read Runes.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celestra Series, Books 1-2 by Addison Moore
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Ripley says: From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Addison Moore, two books for FREE.
Soren says: This series has recently been optioned for film and I can’t wait to see it.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 

 

 

 

 

 

Son of War, Daughter of Chaos by Janette Rallison
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $2.99
Ripley says:  If you love a unique concept done well in YA, this book is for you.
Soren says:  Paranormal and Egyptian mythology. Yes please. 
LINK: Amazon

The Mirror of Souls by R.J. Duperre
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: Dark and moody with enough thrill to keep your reading. 
Soren says: This book starts out with a bang and just keeps going.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo | Google

 

 

 

 

The Twelfth of Never by Brenda Ortega
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $0.99
Ripley says:  Engaging, realistic and heart-wrenching. A must read.
Soren says: Elvis is still cool and always will be. This book totally gets that.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Travel Glasses by Chess DeSalls 
Genre: Time Travel
Price: $0.99
Ripley says:  This book is a gorgeous feast for the imagination.
Soren says:  I absolutely love the idea of time travel sunglasses.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N

 

 

 

 

 

Sign of the Throne by Melissa Eskue Ousley
Genre: Dark Fantasy
Price: $3.99
Ripley says:  Beautiful covers with a story well-written and well-conceived. 
Soren says:  Award-winning YA fantasy and worth every penny.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Smashwords

 

 

 

Thrall by Jennifer Quintenz
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Ripley says: The covers are gorgeous, the story line enthralling. I promise, this is a series you can’t afford to miss.
Soren says: You can’t afford to miss is and you don’t have to, because it’s FREE!
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Google

 

 

 

Cornerstone by Misty Provencher
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
Ripley says: This book tackles the difficult issue of hoarding through the paranormal genre with tact and magic.
Soren says: I had an instant connection to the main character and her realistic YA voice. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

 

 

 

Dirty Blood by Heather Hildabrand
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Fast-paced paranormal for the wild at heart.
Soren says: This should totally be your next werewolf read.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

 

 

 

 

The Magic Shop by Justin Swapp
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Ripley says: Great book for the younger YA readers (or young at heart) who love magic.
Soren says: If you liked Harry Potter, check out The Magic Shop. You won’t be disappointed.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N

 

 

 

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Silent Orchids by Morgan Wylie
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Look closely at the shadows within the trees. I love the dark subtly of the Silent Orchids cover.
Soren says: Nominated for the UtopYA Best Deput Novel Award of 2013. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 

 

 

Ripler by Cidney Swanson
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Samantha yearns to shed the label of “that girl whose mom died.” First line of the blurb and I love it.
Soren says: Really dynamic cover that draws you into an even more dynamic story. 
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | Google

 

The Last Order by Angela M. Caldwell
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $3.99
Ripley says:  Quality storytelling with wonderful character development. A must read.
Soren says: Excellent world-building in this historical medieval fantasy. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Aquila: from the Darkness by T.L. Searle 
Genre: Fantasy
Price; $3.99
Ripley says: Lovely cover and a book written with literary sensibilities. 
Soren says: Humor, romance, and the mystery of a girl born with sharp, angular, black wings.
LINKS: Amazon | Smashwords | B&N

 

 

 

Fangirl by Angel Lawson
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $2.99
Ripley says:  Every teen geek girl should read this book.You’re gonna love it. 
Soren says:  Don’t be sexist, Mom. Geek boys should totally read it too!
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

Edge of Truth by Natasha Hanova
Genre: Dystopian
Price: $2.99
Ripley says: Dystopian meets paranormal in this fast-paced read.
Soren says:  Really unique premise with the main character’s emotions triggering earthquakes.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

Wild-Born by Adrian Howell
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: This is a five book series, and you don’t want to miss one of them. 
Soren says: Excellent YA with a well-written male protagonist. Awesome!
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks

 

 

 

 

Chasing Memories by Tia Silverthorne Bach
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: Tia’s name is magical, and so is her writing. 
Soren says: The beginning is totally captivating. It sucks you in.
LINKS: Amazon | Smashwords | B&N