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I know. I know. I haven’t exactly been up-to-date with my YA novel reviews. Anyway, here’s some recommended reads for the summer that I’ve enjoyed. All of them (except for Envy and Handcuffs) are either paranormal or urban fantasy. All have elements of romance.

Enjoy!

City of Class by Cassandra Clare (third book in the Mortal Instrument series)

Envy by Anna Godbersen (third book in the Luxe series)

Evermore by Alyson Noel

Fade by Lisa McMann (sequel to Wake)

Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr (sequel to Wicked Lovely and Ink Exchange)

Handcuffs by Bethany Griffin

Kiss of Life by Dan Waters (sequel to Generation Dead)

The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong (sequel to The Summoning)

The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray (third book in the Gemma Doyle Trilogy)

Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead (third book in the Vampire Academy series)

Swoon by Nina Malkin

Twilight books by Stephenie Meyer

Other than a contract with a super cool literary agent, what’s the best gift to give a writer? Books. And lots of them. Or better yet, a gift card from your local bookstore.

Unfortunately Santa isn’t an agent. Sigh. But fortunately my very astute husband bought me the much desired gift cards. So here’s a list of the upcoming books I’m eagerly awaiting (all are YA):

• Handcuffs by Bethany Griffin (currently in the hands of Canada Post)


• Parties and Potions by Sarah Mlynowski (also currently in the hands of Canada Post)


• Fade by Lisa McMann (sequel to Wake)


• Stargazer by Claudia Gray (sequel to Evernight)


• City of Glass by Cassandra Clare (sequel to City of Bones & City of Ashes)


• Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr (sequel to Wicked Lovely & Ink Exchange)

Stay tune for my review of Handcuffs within the next week or two.

Until then…happy reading!

Stina

If you’re a fan of the Twilight series, check out Estefania's blog. Estefania has some awesome photos from the upcoming movie.

Estefania is also, like me, a fan of Claudia Gray's novel, Evernight—the first in the four book series. If you enjoy vampire love stories, this one is sure to entice you with its unexpected twists and good-looking guys. The novel is now also available in Spanish as Medianoche.

Happy reading! Y muchas gracias Estefania!