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TRY NOT TO BREATHE, by Jennifer R. Hubbard

By Christina • Mar. 13, 2012 in Swoony Recs

From the summary: Learning to live is more than just choosing not to die, as sixteen-year-old Ryan discovers in the year following his suicide attempt. Despite his mother’s anxious hovering … Read more

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HOW TO SAVE A LIFE, by Sara Zarr

By Lauren • Feb. 24, 2012 in Swoony Recs

From the book jacket: Jill MacSweeney just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she’s been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends—everyone … Read more

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ANGELFALL, By Susan Ee

By Christina • Feb. 3, 2012 in Swoony Recs

From the summary: It’s been six weeks since angels of the apocalypse descended to demolish the modern world. Street gangs rule the day while fear and superstition rule the night. When … Read more

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Girl of Fire and Thorns, by Rae Carson

By Lauren • Jan. 26, 2012 in Swoony Recs

From the summary: Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness. Elisa is the chosen one. But she is also the younger of two princesses, the one who has never … Read more

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The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green

By Christina • Jan. 17, 2012 in Swoony Recs

From the summary: Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at 12, Hazel was prepared to die until, at 14, a medical miracle shrunk the tumours in her lungs… for now. … Read more

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Graffiti Moon, by Cath Crowley

By Christina • Jan. 9, 2012 in Swoony Recs

From Goodreads: “Let me make it in time. Let me meet Shadow. The guy who paints in the dark. Paints birds trapped on brick walls and people lost in ghost … Read more

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GRACELING, by Kristin Cashore

By Lauren • Dec. 30, 2011 in Swoony Recs

Hello swoonies! As you know, Alison did a Swoony Boy Alert on Prince Po from Graceling not too long ago. I was totally convinced by her post (and by the … Read more

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ASHES, by Ilsa J. Bick

By Erin • Dec. 15, 2011 in Swoony Recs

Welcome back! Today we’re feeling extra lucky. Lo’s adorable sister (aka Lo’s Smister) has finally given in to our begging joined the Swoontini team(!!), and will be helping us bring … Read more

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HOURGLASS by Myra McEntire

By Lauren • Nov. 11, 2011 in Swoony Recs

Hello swoonies! First? SOME SWOONAGE: OH SNAP! We’re bringing out the big guns. Go ahead, stare. I know I won’t be judging you. I looked at it for about 20 … Read more

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The Curse Worker Series, by Holly Black

By Lauren • Oct. 17, 2011 in Swoony Recs

Both titles available at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore Website  White Cat: Cassel comes from a family of curse workers—people who have the power to change your emotions, your memories, your luck, … Read more

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  “A toxic workplace nurtures an intoxicating romance in Lauren's (The Unhoneymooners, 2019, etc.) latest [...] supplying readers with all … Read more

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