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What first attracted me to this novel was that cover—I mean, how awesome is it? I am so jealous of her awesome hair. But also the plot. It sounded interesting, like a book I would really enjoy. I did. Title: ‘Goodbye, Rebel Blue’ Author: Shelley Coriell Pages: 320 Publisher: Abrams Available: NOW Source: requested from Netgalley Summary (from Goodreads ) : Rebecca Blue is a rebel with an attitude whose life is changed by a chance encounter with a soon-to-be dead girl. Rebel (as she’s known) decides to complete the dead girl’s bucket list to prove that choice, not chance, controls her fate. In doing so, she unexpectedly opens her mind and heart to a world she once dismissed—a world of friendships, family, and faith. With a shaken sense of self, she must reevaluate her loner philosophy—particularly when she falls for Nate, the golden boy do-gooder who never looks out for himself. Perfect for fans of Jay Asher’s blockbuster hit Thirteen Reasons Why, Coriell’s second novel features he...

I am always looking for a fun read, and  Aladdin Mix novels fit this for me. The reads are usually fun, deal with tween issues in a light-hearted way, and leave me feeling good about life. 'Lost in London' is no exception.   Title: ‘Lost in London’ Author: Cindy Callaghan Pages: 240 Publisher: Aladdin Available: NOW Source: received from publisher Summary (from Goodreads ) : Twelve-year-old Jordan isn’t unhappy, but she’s definitely bored. So when she gets the chance to take part in a London exchange program, she’s thrilled to ditch her small town in Delaware and see the world across the pond. Unfortunately, Jordan’s host sister in London, Caroline, isn’t exactly enthusiastic about entertaining an American girl. Despite the chilly welcome, Jordan finds herself loving the city and Caroline’s group of friends, who are much nicer than Caroline herself. And then a major misstep leaves Jordan and Caroline trapped together overnight, inside Daphne’s, the world’s largest de...

First, look at that cover. Seems harmless, right? Wrong. This book is full of such feels I cannot fully express them.  Title: ‘Losing It’ Author: Keith Gray Pages: 194 Publisher: Carolrhoda Books Available: NOW Source: requested from Netgalley Summary (from Goodreads ) : A travesty. A violation. An ecstasy. A disappointment. An instant. A lie. A theft. A rite of passage. Whatever you call it, there's only one first time. A.S. King, Melvin Burgess, Keith Gray, Patrick Ness, Anne Fine, Sophie McKenzie, Bali Rai, Jenny Valentine, Mary Hooper, and Andrew Smith. Some of today's leading international YA authors contributed to this hard-hitting collection of original short stories: some funny, some moving, some haunting but all revolving around the same subject—virginity. My Thoughts: When I requested this, I thought I was going to get a novel about awkward moments of losing virginity. I was not prepared for what was waiting for me. Not. At. All. This collection contains ten sho...

YALLFest is just around the corner. This festival is held in Charleston, SC and celebrates all things YA and authors and readers and everything in between. Think good food, good conversation, and your favorite authors galore. It is a paradise. You can click here to see what awesome authors will be there. To help celebrate, Book ‘Em! will host author interviews with some of the authors that will make an appearance. Today, I am hosting author Lisa McMann—squee! What one thing do you need to have when you write? Silence. Best writing tip you ever received? “Think of the one thing your main character would never, ever do. Now make her do it.” What are you working on now? We’ll be ramping up the releases of books 5, 6, and 7 in the Unwanteds series, so I’m working on Unwanteds book 5 right now. What is your favorite genre to write in? To Read? I really enjoy writing in a variety of genres, from realistic to paranormal to dystopian fantasy. At the moment, fantasy is winning, but that could ...