#Young Adult
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Book Review: Divergent #0.1, The Transfer, by Veronica Roth
Tobias Eaton never really got a voice in Divergent; now Roth is bringing him out of the shadows. First published in September 2013, the book and all its editions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. In this novella, readers gain deeper insight into Tobias,… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #3, Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Katherine Tegen Books published the third installment of the Divergent series in October 2013. The book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at local libraries or through the Libby app. Roth explores the world of what if. What if your whole world was a lie? What if… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #2, Insurgent by Veronica Roth
Published in May 2012 by HarperCollins Children’s Books, the book and its editions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, and through the Libby app. Tris continues her harrowing tale, where choices have consequences. She grapples with haunting questions, the grief of losing her parents, guilt over her… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #1, Divergent by Veronica Roth
Published by Katherine Tegen Books in February 2012, the book and its editions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, and through the Libby app. Roth brings her readers into a war-torn world broken into factions: Abnegation are selfless, Amity are peaceful, Candor value honesty, Dauntless are brave… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Mortal Instruments #2, City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
First published March 25, 2008, this book and its versions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. The second installment of The Mortal Instruments is jam-packed and thrilling; it’s a roller coaster ride that keeps adrenaline pumping with each page. Clare continues her… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Mortal Instruments #1, City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
First published March 27, 2007, this book and its versions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Clare introduces readers to the world of Shadowhunters when fifteen-year-old Clary Fray witnesses a murder at Pandemonium, a local club, by three other teens. Secrets from… Continue reading
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Book Review: Fallen #2, Torment by Lauren Kate
First published September 28, 2010, the second installment in the Fallen series is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, local libraries, and the Libby app. Kate keeps up the vivid descriptions in her second book, following Luce on her journey as she finds herself the focus of an ancient feud. At her new… Continue reading
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Book Review: Snow Like Ashes #1, Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch
First published in 2014 by Balzer + Bray, it is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Raasch introduces a world she crafted: eight Kingdoms, each with its own customs, ideals, and magic. Sixteen years ago, the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved.… Continue reading
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Book Review: Fallen #1, Fallen by Lauren Kate
Fallen, the first book in Lauren Kate’s series, captivates readers from the start. First published in 2009 by Delacorte Press, it is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. You can also find it at your local library or through the Libby App. Fallen follows Luce Price, who transfers to the strict Sword… Continue reading
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