Best of 2017

It’s that time of year again; Top Ten of 2017!

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Top Ten YA Books of 2017 to Have on the Shelves

So with that being said, onto the list. Please click the titles for full reviews.

#10-Release by Patrick Ness

Bang Bang Rating:  1/2

Interesting story about self blaming, retaking ones power, and releasing anger in order to move on.

#9. Landscape with Invisible Hand by MT Anderson

Bang Bang Rating:  1/2

Heartbreaking yet funny science fiction story about optimism.

#8. Gilded Cage by Vic James

Bang Bang Rating:  1/2

Fantastic alternate world building; multiple themes; great discussion book. Only issue-no family tree.

#7 Midnight at the Electric by Jodi Lynn Anderson

Bang Bang Rating:  1/2

Great story about three women from three different time periods who have to make sacrifices for their loved ones.

#6. Alchemists of Loom & Dragons of Nova by Elise Kova

Bang Bang Rating:  1/2

Great world building and character development.

#5. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

Bang Bang Rating:  1/2

Beautiful yet gut wrenching story

#4. Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart

Bang Bang Rating:  3/4

Interesting story about an anti-hero.

#3. All The Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater

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Thought provoking story about overcoming your fears.

#2. The Speaker by Traci Chee

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Fantastic world building. One of the best fantasies I’ve read in a LONG time!

DRUMROLL PLEASE

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#1. Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff

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OMG, this book is great. It’s bloody and sexy and Mia is a major badass.  It’s not YA but the main characters are 17 so if you want some sex and blood in your YA, read this series, NOW!