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Review: Made in Korea by Sarah Suk

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*We received this book in exchange for an honest review.*

High school senior Valerie Kwon runs K&C K-BEAUTY, her school’s number one student-run business, with her cousin Charlie. Valerie’s goal is to save enough money to take her beloved halmeoni to Paris (and maybe show her mother that she’s worth as much as her successful older sister). But when Wes Jung arrives at school and begins selling K-BEAUTY products of his own, Valerie’s business is threatened. Little does she know that Wes is desperate for the money himself— he wants to pursue music in college and his parents disapprove. So when their businesses overlap and customers are at stake, the two make a bet: whoever earns the most profits by Prom keeps the entire pot. What’s better than a little healthy competition to turn these competitors into maybe something more?

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Book Review: Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard

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We had so much fun reading Realm Breaker with our book club. Below you’ll see some of our discussion questions and how everyone responded.

Book Summary

Corayne an-Amarat has one job: to save the Ward. Growing up with a pirate mother and an absent father, Corayne never thought she was special. When two strangers show up at her house to convince her to accompany them on a journey, she finally gets a taste of excitement.

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Blog Tour, Reviews

Blog Tour: Sunkissed by Kasie West

We’re so excited to be posting for the blog tour on release day! If you haven’t bought this YA contemporary yet, do so today! Thank you TBR and Beyond Tours for including us. Check out the rest of the tour schedule here!

Synopsis

A lighthearted and swoony contemporary YA romance by fan-favorite author Kasie West about a girl who finds that a summer spent at a family resort isn’t as bad as she imagined…and that falling in love is filled with heartache, laughter, and surprises!

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Review: The Naturals series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Book 1: The Naturals

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Cassie Hobbes never thought her ability to read people was that special. Sure, she can look at someone and piece together who they are and what they want. But when the FBI takes an interest in Cassie for their Naturals program, she can’t help wondering what she is capable of doing. 

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Review: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

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After a traumatic attack, Jude and her two sisters are taken to faerie to be raised by the man who killed their parents. Fast Forward 10 years in the future and Jude just wants to fit in and be in the King’s Guard.

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Review: Influence by Sara Shepard and Lilia Buckingham

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Delilah Rollins didn’t expect to become famous overnight. One video of her saving a puppy and suddenly everyone is talking about her. Now that she’s moving to LA for her dad’s job, she’s quickly brought into the world of social media influencers. 

Jasmine Walters-Diaz, the childhood star, sometimes wants to escape it all. Her former role has turned her into a perpetual rainbow-wearing girl, even though she’s outgrown the persona. 

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Review: The Last Secret You’ll Ever Keep by Laurie Faria Stolarz

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*We received this book in exchange for an honest review.*

Nobody believes Terra. She’s become the girl who cried wolf of Dayton, Massachusetts. 

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Review: You Have a Match by Emma Lord

You Have a Match | Emma Lord | Macmillan

*We received this book in exchange for an honest review.*

Abby Day only signed up for the DNA service to support her friend Leo, who has always wondered about his birth parents. Little did she expect that her results would be more shocking than his. Her life has been normal: two parents and three younger brothers. Then how can her parents explain that she has an older sister?

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Blog Tour: Sing Like No One’s Listening by Vanessa Jones

Welcome to the Sing Like No One’s Listening Blog Tour!

To celebrate the release of Sing Like No One’s Listening by Vanessa Jones on September 1st, blogs across the web are featuring original content from Vanessa, as well as 10 chances to win a finished copy plus a grand prize giveaway!

Below is a guest post by the author, Vanessa Jones! At the bottom, we’ve also included our mini-review of the book. Spoiler alert: we really enjoyed it!

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August 2020 Mini-Reviews

*We received both of these books in exchange for an honest review.*

Review: The Bad Boy and The Tomboy by Nicole Nwosu

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Macy Anderson’s life revolves around school and soccer. She has a great group of friends and a close relationship with her dad and younger brother.

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