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Review: Replica by Lauren Oliver

Two girls, two stories, one novel. While the stories of Gemma and Lyra mirror each other, each contains revelations critically important to the other’s story. Their narratives can be read separately or in alternating chapters. I decided to read them separately. Lyra Lyra’s story begins at the Haven Institute, tucked away on a private island off the coast of Florida, […]

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Explode Your Holds: What’s New in YA?

Check out what’s new in YA today: Continued Series Fiction:The Demon King by Cinda William Chima (a Seven Realms Novel)Relates the intertwining fates of former street gang leader Han Alister and headstrong Princess Raisa, as Han takes possession of an amulet that once belonged to an evil wizard and Raisa uncovers a conspiracy in the Grey Wolf Court. Take the […]

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Explode Your Holds with New Fiction 2017!

Check out what’s new in YA Fiction as we start off the new year in 2017: Continued Series Fiction:UnBound by Neal Shusterman (Part of the Unwind Dystology)In this latest installment of the Unwind Dystology, author Shusterman along with collaborators Terry Black, Michelle Knowlden, Brendan Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman explore even more aspects of a world that has accepted the unacceptable […]

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Explode Your Holds with New Fiction!

Check out what’s new for you in a variety of different genres: Continued Series Fiction:A Million Worlds With You by Claudia Gray (Third in the Firebird Trilogy)The fate of the multiverse rests in Marguerite’s hands in the final installment of the Firebird trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray. Ever since she used the Firebird, her parent’s invention, […]

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Explode Your Holds with More New Fiction!

We have a variety of new materials for you to check out: Continued Series Fiction:Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (Book 2 of The Illuminae Files)When the space station Heimdall is invaded, Hannah and Nik must work together to defeat the enemy. Seriously Shifted by Tina Connolly (Sequel to Seriously Wicked)Teenage witch Cam isn’t crazy about the idea of […]

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Explode Your Holds with New Fiction!

We have a wide variety of new fiction: check it out! Continued Series Fiction:The Midnight Star by Marie Lu (Book 3 of the Young Elites series)Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She’s turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ultimate revenge: victory. Her reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but with each […]

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Explode Your Holds with More New Speculative Fiction!

See what’s new in Speculative Fiction: Replica by Lauren OliverFrom a distance, the Haven Institute, tucked away on a private island off the coast of Florida, looks serene and even beautiful. But up close the locked doors, military guards, and biohazard suits tell a different story. In truth, it is a clandestine research facility where thousands of replicas, or human […]

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Review: Diplomatic Immunity

Diplomatic Immunity by Brodi Ashton is an amazing story that follows a girl as she navigates throughout Washington D.C’s elite. The story follows Piper Baird, who is fighting for a prestigious journalism scholarship at an Academy for college. The story follows Piper and gives you an insight to her life, as well as into the ones from her school. Brodi Ashton […]

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Explode Your Holds With New Audiobooks!

Listen up! We have some awesome new audiobooks from all different genres: A Shadow Bright and Burning by Jessica Cluess (Book 1 in the Kingdom on Fire series)When her unusual powers mark her as the one destined to lead the war against the seven Ancients, Henrietta trains to become the first female sorcerer in centuries–though the true nature of her […]

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Explode Your Holds with New Mystery & Thrillers!

We have some supernaturally good Mysteries & Thrillers: check them out, if you dare! Look Past by Eric DevineThe daughter of a prominent and very conservative local pastor is murdered, and the killer is now taunting Avery, a transgender boy, with messages claiming the murder was revenge for her relationship with Avery. The killer demands Avery repent for changing his […]