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Young Adult
Young-adult fiction (often abbreviated as YA) is fiction written for, published for, or marketed to adolescents and young adults, roughly ages 13 to 18.
Young-adult fiction, whether in the form of novels or short stories, has distinct attributes that distinguish it from the other age categories of fiction. The vast majority of YA stories portray an adolescent as the protagonist, rather than an adult or a child. The subject matter and story lines are typically consistent with the age and experience of the main character, but beyond that YA stories span the entire spectrum of fiction genres. The ...more
Young-adult fiction, whether in the form of novels or short stories, has distinct attributes that distinguish it from the other age categories of fiction. The vast majority of YA stories portray an adolescent as the protagonist, rather than an adult or a child. The subject matter and story lines are typically consistent with the age and experience of the main character, but beyond that YA stories span the entire spectrum of fiction genres. The ...more
A Glimpse of Glory
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date: Nov 13, 2025
Seven days to decide if life is worth living.
At fifteen, Sammy is drowning in grief and abuse. Convinced the only way out is to end her life, she sets ...more
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Number of copies: 100
Giveaway dates: Nov 29 - Dec 13, 2025
Countries available: U.S.
The Boyfriend Launcher
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date: Feb 24, 2026
Enter to win an ARC of this sweet teen rom-com where in order to find the right guy, Dru Eason will have to (fake) date the wrong one first.
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Number of copies: 20
Giveaway dates: Nov 14 - Dec 14, 2025
Countries available: U.S.
Love, Sivvy: A Novel Inspired by the Life, Letters, and Diaries of Young Sylvia Plath
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Enter to win an ARC of this intensely relatable historical novel-in-verse following the young adult years of Sylvia Plath.
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Number of copies: 20
Giveaway dates: Nov 14 - Dec 14, 2025
Countries available: U.S.
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