Sometimes publishers send me books and ask me to say something nice about them. When I say yes, it’s because I fall in love with the books, and think my readers will enjoy them, too.
GLITCH by Heather Anastasiu (St. Martin’s Press 2012)
What I said:
GLITCH kept me up long past bedtime with its quick pace, wonderfully creepy technology, and a frighteningly believable world. Fans of dystopian novels will love this delightful debut.
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IMPOSTOR by Susanne Winnacker (Penguin/Razorbill 2013)
What I said:
With its compelling mystery and intriguing characters, Susanne Winnacker’s IMPOSTOR kept me reading late into the night. I really enjoyed it!
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INK by Amanda Sun (Harlequin Teen 2013)
What I said:
Amanda Sun’s INK is a captivating story of love, passion, and the choices people make to keep themselves safe. The vivid portrayal of Japan kept me completely intrigued and immersed. A beautiful story!
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IN THE AFTER by Demitria Lunetta (HarperTeen 2013)
What I said:
Part adventure, part mystery, Demitria Lunetta’s IN THE AFTER is an exciting and scary read that had me hyperaware of every noise, every breath, and checking over my shoulder for monsters. This book completely consumed me.
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STARGLASS by Phoebe North (Simon and Schuster BFYR 2013)
What I said:
Murder, rebellion, and spaceships done right: Phoebe North’s STARGLASS gave me the best kind of chills. I can’t wait to see what the sequel has in store.
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NOT A DROP TO DRINK by Mindy McGinnis (HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Books 2013)
What I said:
Deftly written, Mindy McGinnis’s NOT A DROP TO DRINK is a frightening picture of a potential future without fresh water, which left me ridiculously grateful for my working faucet. This post-apocalyptic survival tale is about so much more than just survival. I loved it.
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THE IN-BETWEEN by Barbara Stewart (St. Martin’s Press 2013)
What I said:
Creepy and addictive, Barbara Stewart’s THE IN-BETWEEN left me with both an acute distrust of what my eyes see, and an overwhelming fear of falling asleep. This psychological thriller definitely thrilled me.
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THESE BROKEN STARS by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner (Disney*Hyperion 2013)
What I said:
With rich, complex characters and a dynamic–and dangerous–new world, THESE BROKEN STARS completely transported me. I can’t wait to see where Amie and Meagan take this story next!
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A few more recommendations:
Contemporary:
IF I STAY by Gayle Forman*
BEFORE I FALL by Lauren Oliver
FINGERPRINTS OF YOU by Kristen-Paige Madonia
ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS by Stephanie Perkins*
PUSHING THE LIMITS by Katie McGarry*
Dystopian:
THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins*
DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth*
TAKEN by Erin Bowman*
THE IMMORTAL RULES by Julie Kagawa*
SUNSHINE by Robin McKinley
LEGEND by Marie Lu*
GONE by Michael Grant*
Fantasy:
WILDWOOD DANCING by Juliet Marllier
CROWN DUEL by Sherwood Smith
MISTWOOD by Leah Cypess*
THE THIEF by Megan Whalen Turner*
THE NEAR WITCH by Victoria Schwab
PEGASUS by Robin McKinley*
THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS by Rae Carson*
DEFIANCE by C.J. Redwine*
THE BLUE SWORD by Robin McKinley
THE HERO AND THE CROWN by Robin McKinley
SHADOW AND BONE by Leigh Bardugo*
SKYLARK by Meagan Spooner*
STARCROSSED by Elizabeth C. Bunce*
HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE by Diana Wynne Jones
BRIGHTLY WOVEN by Alexandra Bracken
Historical (sometimes with fantasy):
THE RAGING QUIET by Sherryl Jordan
SOLSTICE WOOD by Patricia McKillip
PLAIN KATE by Erin Bowman
WONDER SHOW by Hannah Barnaby
THE MADMAN’S DAUGHTER by Megan Shepherd*
A CURSE DARK AS GOLD by Elizabeth C. Bunce
Horror:
ANNA DRESSED IN BLOOD by Kendare Blake*
I HUNT KILLERS by Barry Lyga
Paranormal:
RAMPANT by Diana Peterfreund*
PARANORMALCY by Kiersten White*
HEX HALL by Rachel Hawkins*
HOURGLASS by Myra McEntire*
EVERNEATH by Brodi Ashton*
UNEARTHLY by Cynthia Hand*
SHADE by Jeri Smith-Ready*
HEMLOCK by Kathleen Peacock*
ANGELFIRE by Courtney Allison Moulton*
LEVEL 2/THE MEMORY OF AFTER by Lenore Appelhans*
FALLING UNDER by Gwen Hayes*
WHAT’S LEFT OF ME by Kat Zhang*
FORGIVE MY FINS by Tera Lynn Childs*
PIVOT POINT by Kasie West*
THE RAVEN BOYS by Maggie Stefvater*
THE LOST GIRL by Sangu Mandanna
Science Fiction:
LINKED by Imogen Howson
CINDER by Marissa Meyer*
PARTIALS by Dan Wells*
FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS by Diana Peterfreund*
ERASING TIME by C.J. Hill
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE by Beth Revis*
*series (I think)
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