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Happy Release Day to these two books that have been on my TBR for a long while.

The Epic Crush of Genie Lo

F.C. Yee

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Published by Amulet Books August 8,2017

Genre(s): Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Mythology, Romance

Pages: Hardcover 336

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The struggle to get into a top-tier college consumes sixteen-year-old Genie Lo’s every waking thought. But when her sleepy Bay Area town comes under siege from hell-spawn straight out of Chinese folklore, her priorities are suddenly and forcefully rearranged.

Her only guide to the demonic chaos breaking out around her is Quentin Sun, a beguiling, maddening new transfer student from overseas. Quentin assures Genie she is strong enough to fight these monsters, for she unknowingly harbors an inner power that can level the very gates of Heaven.

Genie will have to dig deep within herself to summon the otherworldly strength that Quentin keeps talking about. But as she does, she finds the secret of her true nature is entwined with his, in a way she could never have imagined…

I was able to snag an ARC at the Pique booth during Yallwest and also met the author. (He’s so nice!) The premise sounds super awesome and I’ve been meaning to read this… BUT then I started to get into blogging and all of a sudden I have a long list of books to read for reviews. And it doesn’t help that my work life has been nonstop crazy busy… Anyway, I’ll definitely adding this for my Septermber TBR cause I cannot wait any longer!!!

The Hearts We Sold

Emily Llyod-Jones

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Published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers

Genre(s): Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction

Pages: Hardcover 400

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When Dee Moreno makes a deal with a demon—her heart in exchange for an escape from a disastrous home life—she finds the trade may have been more than she bargained for. And becoming “heartless” is only the beginning. What lies ahead is a nightmare far bigger, far more monstrous than anything she could have ever imagined.

With reality turned on its head, Dee has only a group of other deal-making teens to keep her grounded, including the charming but secretive James Lancer. And as something grows between them amid an otherworldy ordeal, Dee begins to wonder: Can she give someone her heart when it’s no longer hers to give?

Both of these books deal with demons, but in different ways. Both have some romance so that’s definitely a plus for me. Both sound really exciting and fun, and absolutely amazing. I’m seriously hoping I can get to them really really soon.

Sincerely Karen Jo

Wishing Kat Colmer the Happiest Book Birthday! The Third Kiss (Love’s Mortal Coil #1) is a fun swoony romance with a paranormal twist. I was captivated from start to finish and cannot wait for the sequel!

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The kiss started soft, a little unsure. The she slid warm palms up my torso, around my neck, and sunk her fingers into my hair. And it sparked.

Synopsis: Love curses don’t exist. At least that’s what Jonas, master of the meaningless hookup, tells himself when a letter warns him he’s an Eros Guardian cursed to endure a test of true love or forever be alone. His levelheaded longtime friend Cora figures it’s a revenge prank by an ex. The way Jonas stamps each girlfriend with a weeklong use-by date, it serves him right.

But when an impulsive kiss between the two friends reveals potential for more, Cora becomes the target of the Groth Maar: demons sent to wipe out the Eros Guardian line. And suddenly the curse becomes dangerously real.

Breaking the curse means Jonas’s biggest challenge yet. Failure guarantees Cora’s death. But success may cost him his own life…and the loss of his carefully guarded heart to the one girl far too sensible to fall for him.

Read my full review HERE

Sincerely Karen Jo