NEVER ENOUGH

NEVER ENOUGH by Canadian author Denise Jaden is the story about two sisters and the eating disorder that threatens to destroy their family.

Loann’s always wanted to be popular and pretty like her sister, Claire. So when Claire’s ex-boyfriend starts flirting with her, Loann is willing to do whatever it takes to feel special…even if that means betraying her sister.

But as Loann slips inside Claire’s world, she discovers that everything is not as it seems. Claire’s quest for perfection is all-consuming, and comes at a dangerous price. And Loann is frightened she could lose the sister she’s always idolized.

As Claire increasingly withdraws from friends and family, Loann struggles to understand her and make amends. Can she heal their relationship—and her sister—before it’s too late?

Check out the Never Enough blog tour to find out about Denise's tips for budding writers, her favourite lines in the book, and what it's like to delve into such dark topics.

Stop #1: Evie Bookish.

Stop #2: Emilie's Bookworld

Stop #3: Krystal's Stellar book blog

Do you live in BC? Join Denise Jaden for the launch of never enough on July14 th at Black Bond Books.

Edgy Reads

Tired of the same ol' easy summer read? Looking for something to challenge and captivate you? 

We've put together a list of some of the most raw, real and riveting reads on our YA list. 

 Ellen Hopkins' heart-wrenching bestselling Crank trilogy shows that addiction is never just one person’s problem. 

Tabitha Suzuma's novel Forbidden about a complicated, forbidden love between Lochan and Maya, a brother and sister who are raising their three younger siblings in a difficult and desperate situation.

Three classic, cautionary tales about  the downward spiral of addiction.

K.M. Walton's Cracked about bullying, suicide and how unlikely friendships can bring us unexpected gifts.

Read any of these? Loved them?  Let us know in the comments below.

FINALE

Did you miss last week's FINALE cover reveal? 

We can't wait until the final instalment of Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush series.

Thoughts? What do you think of the cover?

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Surrender: This summer's dystopian series.

Surrender, the thrilling and seductive sequel to Possession puts love on the line in a dystopian struggle for independent thought. 

Forbidden love, intoxicating power, and the terror of control…Raine has always been a good girl. She lives by the rules in Freedom. After all, they are her father’s rules: He’s the Director. It’s because of him that Raine is willing to use her talent—a power so dangerous, no one else is allowed to know about it. Not even her roommate, Vi.

All of that changes when Raine falls for Gunner. Raine’s got every reason in the world to stay away from Gunn, but she just can’t. Especially when she discovers his connection to Vi’s boyfriend, Zenn. 

Raine has never known anyone as heavily brainwashed as Vi. Raine’s father expects her to spy on Vi and report back to him. But Raine is beginning to wonder what Vi knows that her father is so anxious to keep hidden, and what might happen if she helps Vi remember it. She’s even starting to suspect Vi’s secrets might involve Freedom’s newest prisoner, the rebel Jag Barque….

Read an exclusive short story told by Zenn Bower, a character from Possession, 

INSIDER INFORMATION. 

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Last night, the movie trailer for The Perks of Being a Wallflower was revealed at the MTV Movie Awards.

Read it before you see it! 

Pick up Stephen Chbosky’s classic coming of age novel.