Five Must Read Books for April 2017

Defy the Stars * Claudia Gray * April 4, 2017

She's a soldier. He's a machine. Noemi Vidal has sworn to protect her planet, Genesis, and she's willing to risk anything--including her own life. Abandoned in space for years, utterly alone, Abel wants only to protect his creator and be free.

Noemi and Abel are enemies in an interstellar war, forced to work together as they embark on a daring journey through the stars. Their efforts would end the fighting for good, but they're not without sacrifice. The stakes are high, and the more time they spend together, the more they're forced to question everything they've ever been taught.

Perfect (Book 2 of the Flawed Duet) * Cecelia Ahern * April 4, 2017

“Celestine North lives in a society that demands perfection. After she was branded Flawed by a morality court, Celestine's life has completely fractured--all her freedoms gone. Since Judge Crevan has declared her the number one threat to the public, she has been a ghost, on the run with Carrick--the only person she can trust. But Celestine has a secret--one that could bring the entire Flawed system crumbling to the ground. A secret that has already caused countless people to go missing. Judge Crevan is gaining the upper hand, and time is running out for Celestine. With tensions building, can she prove that to be human in itself is to be Flawed?”

Spindle Fire * Lexa Hillyer * April 11, 2017

Half-sisters Isabelle and Aurora are were both blessed by fairies, but otherwise, the sisters are polar opposites: Isabelle--the king's headstrong illegitimate daughter and Aurora--beautiful and sheltered. Despite their differences, the sisters have always been extremely close.

With a single drop of Aurora's blood, everything changes. Aurora falls in to a sleep so deep it cannot be broken. Isabelle must race to find a prince who can awaken her sister and form an alliance against the queen, who is preparing her army to march on their kingdom.

While Isabelle crosses land and sea to find a way to save her sister and protect their land, their kingdom falls to ruin under layers of snow. When Aurora wakes up in world she doesn’t know, she must make the choice to trust the mysterious hunter, who may be her savior or her captor.

Given to the Sea (Book 1 of the Given Duet) * Mindy McGinnis * April 11, 2017

Khosa is the Given, a girl born to be fed to the sea in order to protect her kingdom. But before she’s allowed to give in to the uncontrollable force that drives her to the shores, she must produce an heir. Yet she can’t stand human touch, which complicates her situation when she arrives in Stille and the people are desperate to calm the raging sea. Vincent is third in line to inherit the throne, but is torn between protecting his kingdom or Khosa. The sea isn’t the only enemy Stille has to contend with. The Pietra, led by Will, are marching towards Stille, determined to conquer anything that threatens the survival of his people.

Fireworks * Katie Cotugno * April 11, 2017

Olivia has always the talented one, destined to be a star. Her best friend, Dana, is her biggest fan, the levelheaded one, always on the sidelines. But everything changes when the two head to Orlando for the weekend, where Guy Monroe, Super-producer, is holding auditions for a new signing group.

Both Dana and Oliva are discovered, but what should be a dream come true begins to take its toll on the girls and their friendship: grueling practice, constant competition, and room for only one of them at the top. For Olivia, it’s the dream she’s been chasing her entire life. For Dana, it’s a chance to escape a future she never really wanted. For both girls, it’s the adventure of their lives, but will they make it through with their friendship intact?

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