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YA Dystopian Romance


Cover art for MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012

"Formulaic but fantastic, from the eye-catching cover to the growth of a heroine who might save the world. Tailor-made for popular consumption. (Dystopic steampunk. 14 & up)"
Griffin (Handcuffs, 2008) forsakes realism for sultry dystopia. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SELECTION
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 24, 2012

"A probably harmless, entirely forgettable series opener. (Dystopian romance. 13 & up)"
It's a bad sign when you can figure out the elevator pitch for a novel from the get-go. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 17, 2012

"Touches on it all--sex, ghosts, magic and dystopia--but masters none of it. (Paranormal romance. 12 & up)"
Two teens from opposite ends of the high-school caste system investigate their own identities and learn a hellishly perfect town's provenance. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 31, 2012

"Overall, a promising book that would have benefited from another draft or two. (Fantasy/romance. 13 & up)"
For thousands of years in Range, the same one million souls have been born, lived, died and been reborn. But when Ciana died, she wasn't reborn: Ana was born, for the first time. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 3, 2012

"Inspired, offbeat and mesmerizing. (Science fiction. 12 & up)"
Debut author Rossi creates a dystopian world in which a teenage girl loses her home but finds truth, love and identity. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 15, 2011

"More great suspense from a prolific new writer with a vibrant imagination. (Dystopian fantasy. 12 & up)"
A girl reluctantly faces her destiny in this gripping dystopian fantasy. Read full book review >