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Spotlight: Furious Things By Jenny Downham (+ US Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

In today’s post, I wanted to feature this amazing newly released YA Contemporary novel, Furious Thing. This YA contemporary is published by David Fickling Books. This feature is part of her Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour.

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SPOTLIGHT – Husband Material by Emily Belden + Book Excerpt – Harlequin Book Tour

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After Meant to be Yours and All Fired Up, here is the next wonderful book in the Winter Books saga. Today, I’m featuring Husband Material, a swooning adult romance novel written by Emily Belden. This romance is published by Harlequin and was released on December 30, 2019. 

Thank you, Harlequin for including me in this tour!

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Book Review – Scavenge The Stars by Tara Sim + US Giveaway + Pre Order Offer – FFBC Tours

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Scavenge The Stars by Tara Sim is an amazing young adult fantasy. The riveting story, published by Disney Hyperion, will be released on January 7, 2020. 

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Book Review – The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren

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The Honey-Don’t List, written by Christina Lauren, is another hit for me. Published by Gallery Books, this little gem will be released on March 20, 2020. The two authors behind the pen name have created another swooning romance that will steal your heart. After The Unhoneymooners and Twice in a Blue MoonThe Honey-Don’t List is my third book from them this year, and let me tell you one thing – once again, it does not disappoint.

Thank you Net Galley and Gallery Books for allowing me to read this book.

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Book Review – Refraction by Naomi Hughes

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Refraction is an exciting young adult Science Fiction novel written by Naomi Hughes. The book is published by Page Street Kids and was released on November 5, 2019. 

A few weeks ago, I participated in a blog tour for this book. I was lucky to get a copy of this book with the publisher through FFBC Tours. Today, I’m sharing my review of this incredible book.  

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Book Review – Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable things by Jacqueline Firkins + Author's Playlist – FFBC Tours

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Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things by Jacqueline Firkins is a sweet young adult contemporary romance written by Jacqueline Firkins. The book, published by HMH Books for Young Readers, will be released on December 17, 2019. 

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for providing an e-copy of this book. 

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Book Review – The Weight of a Soul by Elizabeth Tammi + Intl Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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The Weight of a Soul is an exciting and surprising young adult fantasy novel written by Elizabeth Tammi. The book, published by Flux Press, was released on December 3, 2019. 

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for providing an e-copy of this book. 

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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals – YA Book of the Month

Today, YA Book Of The Month has a special offer out. YOUR FIRST BOX FOR ONLY $5… AND/OR GET $10 off a 6 or 12-MONTH GIFT. These offers are valid through December 31st.

Yes, you heard/read well. 🙂 This is a great way to try it out. Check inside for code and link.

Don’t miss out, this offer is only valid until 12/31/2019.

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Get your first box for only $5.00 – December Books available NOW – YA Book of the Month

December YA Book Of the Month

Today, YA Book Of The Month has a special offer out. YOUR FIRST BOX FOR ONLY $5… Yes you heard/read well. 🙂 Only $5 for an amazing book, a great way to try it out. Check inside for code and link.

Don’t miss out, this offer is only valid until 11/28/2019.

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SPOTLIGHT – ALL FIRED UP by LORI FOSTER + Book Excerpt – Harlequin Book Tour

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After Meant to be Yours, here is the next book in the Winter Books saga, I’m presenting you All Fired Up, a swooning adult romance novel written by Lori Foster. This third book in the Road To Love Series is published by Harlequin and was released on November 19, 2019. 

Thank you Harlequin for generously providing a copy of this amazing book! 

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SPOTLIGHT – Day Zero by Kelly DeVos + Book Excerpt – Harlequin Book Tour

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Day zero, written by Kelly DeVos is a young adult thriller/suspense novel. This novel is the first book in the duology published by Inkyard Press and was released on November 12, 2019. 

Thank you Harlequin/Inkyard Press for generously providing a copy of this amazing book! Learn more about this book and read an excerpt.

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Interview: Miranda Asebedo, Author of A Constellation of Roses (+ Book Excerpt + INT Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

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Miranda Asebedo answers a few questions in today’s post about her writing and her newly released YA Contemporary novel, A Constellation of Roses. This YA contemporary beauty is now out in the world and is published by HarperTeen. This Q&A is part of her Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour.

Learn more about the book, read the first book and enter this international giveaway for a chance to win your finished copy below. Now, let me introduce you to Miranda Asebedo.

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Book Review – Throw Like A Girl by Sarah Henning

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Throw Like A Girl, written by Sarah Henning, is a swooning young adult romance published by Little, Brown Company. This is officially my third review for this author and I thoroughly enjoyed reading each one of her books. Sea Witch and Sea Witch Rising were both young adult fantasy novels, so I was curious about this switch to a contemporary romance. 

The author did not let me down.

Thank you The Novl for gifting me an advanced copy of this book!

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Interview: Julie Eshbaugh, Author of Crown of Oblivion (+ Book Excerpt + US Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

Julie Eshbaugh answers a few questions in today’s post about her writing and her newly released YA Fantasy novel, Crown of Oblivion. I absolutely love this book cover. This YA Fantasy beauty is now out in the world and is published by Harper Teen. This Q&A is also part of her Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour.

Learn more about the book, read an excerpt of the book and enter this US giveaway for a chance to win your finished copy below. Now, let me introduce you to Julie Eshbaugh.

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Interview: Sara Ella, Author of Coral (+ Book Excerpt + Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

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Today, Sara Ella answers a few questions for us. This Q&A is part of her Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour. This book hit the shelves on November 12, 2019) and is published by Thomas Nelson.

Learn more about the book, read an excerpt and enter the giveaway below for a chance to win 1 of 4 copies. An Instagram giveaway is also available on my IG for a chance to win one more copy. Now, let me introduce you to Sara Ella.

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SPOTLIGHT – Refraction by Naomi Hughes + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Refraction is an exciting young adult Science Fiction novel written by Naomi Hughes. The book is published by Page Street Kids and was released on November 5, 2019. 

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book. 

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SPOTLIGHT – Meant to Be Yours by Susan Mallery + Book Excerpt – Harlequin Book Tour

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Meant to Be Yours is a swooning romance novel written by Susan Mallery. The fifth book in the series is published by Harlequin and was released on October 22, 2019. 

Thank you Harlequin for generously providing a copy of this amazing book! 

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SPOTLIGHT – Tears Of Frost (Heart Of Thorns #2) by Bree Barton + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Tears of Frost is an exciting young adult fantasy novel written by Bree Barton. The book is the second installment in the Heart of Thorns series. It’s published by Katherine Tegen Books and set to be released on November 5, 2019. 

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book. 

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Book Review – Sisters of Shadow and Light by Sara B. Larson + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Sisters of Shadow and Light is an exciting young adult fantasy novel written by Sara B. Larson. The book, published by TorTeen, is set to be released on November 5, 2019. 

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book. 

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Interview: P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, Authors of Forgotten (+ Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

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Today, P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast answer a few questions about their new book Forgotten, their writing process and more. This Q&A is part of the Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour. Today is the publication day, so no more waiting…

Learn more in this interview and enter the giveaway for a chance to win your own copy. This book is published by Blackstone Publishing.

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Book Review – The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco + Dream Cast + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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The Never Tilting World is a young adult Fantasy (LGBT) novel written by Rin Chupeco. The book has hit the shelves on October 15, 2019. 

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

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Interview: Rosiee Thor, Author of Tarnished Are The Stars (+ Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

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Today, I’m asking Rosiee a few questions about her writing process and her new book, Tarnished Are The Stars. This Q&A is part of her the Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour. This book hit the shelves yesterday (October 15, 2019) and is published by Scholastic Press.

Learn more about the book, check out the characters print, and the giveaway below. Now, let me (re)introduce you to Rosiee Thor and let’s hear what she has to say about her newest book.

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Book Review – The Memory Thief by Lauren Mansy + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

The Memory Thief

The Memory Thief is a young adult fantasy novel written by Lauren Mansy. The book is set to be published on October 1, 2019. 

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

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Book Review – By Any Means Necessary by Candice Montgomery + Dream Cast + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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By Any Means Necessary is a young adult contemporary (LGBT) novel written by Candice Montgomery. The book is set to be published on October 8, 2019. 

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

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Arc Review – Fireborne by Rosaria Munda + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

Fireborne is a young adult fantasy novel written by Rosaria Munda. The book is set to be published on October 15, 2019. 

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

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Interview: Laura taylor Namey, Author of The Library of Lost Things (+ Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

The Library of Lost Things

Today, I’m asking Laura Taylor Namey a few questions about her writing process and her new book, The Library of Lost things. This Q&A is part of her the Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour. This book hit the shelves yesterday (October 8, 2019) and is published by Inkyard Press.

Learn more about the book and check out the giveaway below. Now, let me (re)introduce you to Laura Taylor Namey and let’s hear what she has to say about her newest book.

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Interview: Luanne G. Smith, Author of The Vine Witch (+ Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

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Today, I’m asking the talented Luanne G. Smith a few questions I really wanted to know. This Q&A is part of her The Wine Witch Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour. This book hit the shelves on October, 1st and is published by 47North.

Learn more about the book and check out the giveaway below. Now, let me (re)introduce you to Luanne G. Smith and let’s hear what she has to say about her newest book.

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Guest Post BY L. Penelope, Author of Whispers of Shadow and Flame + GIVEAWAY – FFBC Tours

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Today, I’m excited to partner with FFBC Tours and Wednesday Books to share this guest post written by the amazing author of Whispers of Shadow and Flame, L. Penelope. The book is on sale since yesterday and if you haven’t read this awesome novel, grab first Song of Blood and Stone after reading this post. This is the second book in the Eathsinger Chronicles series.

Check out her guest post below where she will share a few tips for us. Also, find out more information about the book (Book excerpt) and the giveaway as well.

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Arc Review – Shadow Frost by Coco Ma + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

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Shadow Frost is a young adult fantasy novel written by Coco Ma. The book, her debut novel, is set to be published by Blackstone Publishing on October 1, 2019. 

I want to thank Blackstone Publishing, the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

This review is spoiler free.

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Cover Reveal – Adorkable by Cookie O’Gorman – MTMC Tours

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Hi everyone! Today I’m excited to participate in the cover reveal of ADORKABLE by Cookie O’Gorman! This YA Contemporary novel will be released in print for the FIRST TIME on December 3rd, 2019 from Entangled Teen!

Check below the cute cover (illustrated by Elizabeth Turner Stokes) and make sure to add this book to your TBR because it’s such a fun romance read about pretend dating!!

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10 Awesome Bookstagram Props Perfect for Fall

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Can you believe that this year is already over half way gone? I swear the older I get the faster time seems to slip away from me. Anyway, fall is at our door, and I thought I would share a few items I found online. I bought a few of them for myself last year and loved it.

Feel free to check out my Instagram account to see how they look on my pictures


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Get your first box for only $5.00 – Limited time offer inside – YA Book of the Month

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Today, YA Book Of The Month has a special offer out. YOUR FIRST BOX FOR ONLY $5… Yes you heard/read well. 🙂 Only $5 for an amazing book, a great way to try it out. Check inside for code and link.

Don’t miss out, this offer is only valid until 9/30/2019.

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Book Tour – Six Goodbyes We Never Said by Candace Granger – Wednesday Books

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Six Goodbyes We Never Said, written by Candace Granger, will hit the shelves on September 24, 2019. This eye-opening young adult contemporary, published by Wednesday Books, engages in serious topics such as mental health and loss/PTSD.

I’m excited to be partnering with Wednesday Books in this book blog tour and share with you a book excerpt. More on this below.

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Guest Post By Tosca Lee, Author of the thriller, A Single Light

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A Single Light, written by Tosca Lee, will hit the shelves on September 17, 2019. This beautiful novel is published by Simon and Schuster.

Check it out below her guest post and find out why she loves writing so much. A beautiful guest post I’m honored to publish on my blog.

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Guest Post BY Jillian Boehme, Author of STormrise – A typical writing day + GIVEAWAY – FFBC Tours

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Stormrise, written by Jillian Boehme, will hit the shelves on September 24, 2019. This fantastic young adult Fantasy novel is published by Tor Teen. I’m excited to be part of this blog tour hosted by FFBC Tours and also, to offer the opportunity to win your own copy of this book.

Check it out below the guest post. I’m seriously impressed with her organization and commitment to writing. Kudos to her for being an author, a mom and a wife. This is no easy task. What do you think?

Find more information about the book and the giveaway as well after the guest post.

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Interview: Kim Chance, Author of Seeker (+ Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

Interview Kim Chance Seeker

Today, I’m honored to be part of the Seeker Book Blog Tour hosted by FFBC Tour. In this post, I asked Kim Chance a few questions I was dying to know about this book and her writing process. Mark your calendar because Seeker, the second book in the Keeper Duology, will be out in the world on September 10, 2019, and this book is published by Flux.

Learn more about the book and check out the giveaway below. Now, let me (re)introduce you to Kim Chance and let’s hear what she has to say about her newest book.

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YA Book of the Month – september 2019

YA Book Of the Month September 2019

September sneaked up on me this year, but it also brought quite a new good books in the mix. I’m excited to showcase my new September 2019 YA Book of the Month selection. Most of you may already know may have already guess which book I picked.

Check out this post – offer inside for you!

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Interview: Makiia Lucier, author of Song Of The Abyss (+ Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

Song of the Abyss

Today, I’m honored to partner with FFBC Tours for the Song of The Abyss Book Tour. In this post, I asked Makiia Lucier a few questions I was dying to know about this book and her writing process. The second book in the Tower of Winds series was released on August 27, 2019 and is published by HMH Books for Young Readers.

Learn more on this wonderful fantasy young adult novel. You’ll also find inside information on the book and on a giveaway you won’t want to mis. Now, let me (re)introduce you to the author and let’s hear what she has to say about her newest book.

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Spotlight – All The Bad Apples by Moïra Fowley-Doyle + GIVEAWAY – FFBC Tours

All The Bad Apples

All the Bad Apples, written by Moïra Fowley-Doyle, was released on August 1, 2019. This fantastic young adult contemporary/mystery novel is published by Penguin. I’m excited to be part of this blog tour hosted by FFBC Tours and also, to offer the opportunity to win your own copy of this book. There will be 3 winners!

Check it out below.

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Arc Review – Crown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutherford + Giveaway – FFBC Tours

Crown of Coral and Pearl

Crown of Coral and Pearl is a young adult fantasy novel written by Mara Rutherford. The book is set to be released on August 27, 2019 and is published by Inkyard Press. Disclaimer: I received this free NetGalley copy from the publisher through The Fantastic Flying Book Club (FFBC) Tours.

I want to thank the publisher and FFBC Tours for generously providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

This review is spoiler free.

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Guest Post by Jill Criswell – Incest and Axe Murder: Pushing Boundaries in Young Adult Novels + GIVEAWAY – FFBC Tours

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Today, Jill Criswell, author of Beasts of the Frozen Sun, gives us her take on writing violence and sexual assault in young adult (YA) books. Some book lovers will agree, some won’t, but this is a topic I’ve seen many times when discussing YA books.

Also, I’m excited to be part of this blog tour hosted by FFBC Tours. Beasts of the Frozen Sun was released on August 6, 2019 and published by Blackstone Publishing. Check out this post for a chance to win a copy of this amazing novel along with a swag (bookmark, pendant, and magnet).

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Interview: Katy Upperman, author of How The Light Gets In (+ Giveaway) – FFBC Tours

How The Light Gets In

Today, I’m honored to partner with FFBC Tours for the How The Light Gets In Book Tour. In this post, I asked Katy Upperman a few questions I was dying to know about this book and her writing process. This book was released on August 6, 2019 and is published by Swoon Reads

Learn more below on this wonderful young adult novel. You’ll also find inside information on a giveaway you won’t want to miss along with a few teasers. Now, let me (re)introduce you to the author and let’s hear what she has to say about her newest book.

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Book Review – Fate, Fame, and the First Kiss by Kasie West

Fame, Fate, and The First Kiss

Fame, Fate, and the First Kiss is a young adult contemporary romance written by the amazing Kasie West. She is one of my “auto-buy” authors, the queen of YA romance. I have devoured all of her books and highly recommend reading anything from her. The novel was released on February 5, 2019, and is published by HarperTeen.

This review is spoiler free and contains affiliate links.

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Book Review – I Hate You More by Alexandra Moody

I hate You More

In November 2018, I reviewed The Wrong Bachelor, a hilarious and charming young adult (YA) Romance written by indie author, Alexandra Moody. The story was such a fun read that I couldn’t resist reading I Hate You More when I saw it was from the same author. This book is a laugh-out-loud YA contemporary/romance published on June 10, 2019. 

This review is spoiler free and contains affiliate links.

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