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Book cover of The Hive

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From Galadriel's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Galadriel loves this book

This is a YA book but it works on different levels for anyone aged 10 to 100. There are a lot of layers to it. It's a really thought provoking book yet at the same time a fast paced and fun read.

By Anna February ,

Why should I read it?

6 authors picked The Hive as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 14, 15, 16, and 17.

What is this book about?

A thrillingly original dystopian murder mystery - think
The Hunger Games meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder!

A FUTURE QUEEN LIES MURDERED ...

Justice is merciless in the Hive, a monarchy of tomorrow, where
young bodyguard Feldspar awaits execution, guilty of being alive
when her charge is dead.

The girl has one defender - Niko, a royal maverick. Together
they have three days to prove the impossible.

Three days to question everything Feldspar knows about the
world that raised her and discover who the real murderer is
. . .



A thrillingly original YA murder mystery, set in a…


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Book cover of The Time-Jinx Twins

The Time-Jinx Twins by Carol Fisher Saller,

Twelve-year-old identical twins Ellie and Kat accidentally trigger their physicist mom’s unfinished time machine, launching themselves into a high-stakes adventure in 1970 Chicago. If they learn how to join forces and keep time travel out of the wrong hands, they might be able find a way home. Ellie’s gymnastics and…

Book cover of Den of Liars

anna8

From Anna's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Anna loves this book

I can't resist a good heist story, and this one combines with magic and romance to form the perfect genre mashup. A fun, twisty book full of secrets and mind games.

By Jessica S. Olson ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Den of Liars as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.


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