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Best Teen & Young Adult Steampunk

Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices)
Danger, betrayal, and enchantment abound in the “exhilarating” ( Booklist ) conclusion to the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy—now with a gorgeous new cover, a new foreword, and exclusive bonus content! The tangled threads of love and loss intertwine as the Shadowhunters are pushed to the very brink of destruction in the breathtaking conclusion to the Infernal Devices trilogy. She is the coauthor of The Bane Chronicles with Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson and Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy with Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, and Robin Wasserman, as well as The Shadowhunter’s Codex, which she cowrote with her husband, Joshua Lewis.
Reviews
"The epitome of the best (& most emotional) love triangle I would've ever hoped to have read/imagined."
"I found the story and it's previous books, to not only be enchanting but also beautifully written, with extreme detail and a very good description of current and past land marks and locations, Tessa's London and Williams Wales made me inspired to travel."
"This book really helps you understand James and Tessa in suck a deep sense."
"Charlotte and Henry's love was explained more and left me smiling."
"Absolutely love the whole clockwork series."
"I don't want to give it away, so I will just say that the thing I didn't like was later redeemed by Cassandra because of all the other events that happen. I did take a peek at Cassandra's web page though, and am happy to say 2 more Shadowhunter type series are in the works, so I will just have to hold on to that!"
"I think it's beyond comprehension that a force is about to annihilate your race & you call a council meeting to argue about it. I also wish the mundane servants could have made more practical use of their second sight. I was stunned at the choice Jem made, but after finishing the book, I understand it better."
"I read this series before the Mortal Instruments, which are set it the same world but present day, and I have to say I like this set more (although both are on my favorites list!). I loved the Mortal Instruments as well, but I don't feel like I would have fully experienced them without reading these, as the Mortal Instruments didn't delve as deep into some of the important aspects of the shadow world (like the parabatai connection between shadowhunters)."
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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
An 18th-century romantic adventure for the modern age written by This Monstrous Thing author Mackenzi Lee — Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda meets the 1700s. But when one of Monty’s reckless decisions turns their trip abroad into a harrowing manhunt, it calls into question everything he knows, including his relationship with the boy he adores. Witty, dazzling, and intriguing at every turn, The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue is an irresistible romp that explores the undeniably fine lines between friendship and love. Austen, Wilde, and Indiana Jones converge in this deliciously anachronistic bonbon.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ). Monty is a hero worthy of Oscar Wilde.” (Booklist (starred review) ). (Shelf Awareness (starred review)).
Reviews
"I adore the relationship between Monty and his sister Felicity, but the romantic story in this book is that of Monty and his best friend Percy, whom he has loved from afar for years."
"The three main characters are fabulous, from the clueless Monty whom you want to slap one minute and kiss the next (and hug, cradle, and protect), his love and best friend Percy, to his sister Felicity who proves herself to be so much more than whom everybody thought she was."
"I read part of the book physically and listened to to part of it on audible."
"As I don't have patience and wanted to do something while waiting, I opened the Amazon Kindle app on my phone and began reading this book. I don't know why I haven't used this app until now (I've been reading e-books only from my Kindle) but it's amazing and I must say I read faster from my phone (that or the book was just too good). In any case, I had little knowledge about the action in the book as I did not read the summary, but I trust the goodreads ratings and my fellow YouTubers."
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the good characters seemed like people you would like to know, while the bad guys were truly unlikable."
"I picked up this novel hoping for adventure, scandal, and romance."
"A fun and refreshing read."
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Hunting Prince Dracula (Stalking Jack the Ripper)
In this New York Times bestselling sequel to Kerri Maniscalco's haunting #1 debut Stalking Jack the Ripper, bizarre murders are discovered in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. "An entertaining debut full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of historical fiction and mystery." "Maniscalco has created a serious, sharp-minded, and forward-thinking protagonist in Audrey Rose, whose fearlessness will endear her to readers looking for an engaging historical thriller. * "This audiobook has everything: a true-life tale that has intrigued readers for 100-plus years, a young woman who balks at the constraints put upon women during the Victorian era, a marvelous yet somewhat gruesome mystery, and a narrator who brings you down into Spitalfields as Jack the Ripper earns his name. "Audrey is a young woman eager to use her brains and willing to flaunt society's rules....This mystery pays homage to classics like Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [and] will satisfy those readers looking for historical mystery, a witty heroine, and a little romance."
Reviews
"I love how this series takes stories we’ve all heard growing up, reimagines them and not only makes you want to dine on history books for the actual time period these tales were set in but transports you into a fantastic tale of girl power, romance, friendship, and mystery."
"I cannot wait to read more in this series and I hope Kerri Maniscalco continues her great writing and turning these excellent books with main characters Audrey Rose and Thomas into more nail biting adventures!"
"This was another delightful spin on a classic tale."
"Great series."
"I wasn't 100% sold on this book when I bought it."
"bought for Granddaughter."
"Fun, witty and exciting book!"
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Best Teen & Young Adult Dystopian

The Hunger Games Box Set: Foil Edition
All three Hunger Games books in one gorgeous package! “Fans will be happy to hear that Mockingjay is every bit as complex and imaginative as Hunger Games and Catching Fire." “At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange, the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter." “Unfolding in Collins' engaging, intelligent prose and assembled into chapters that end with didn't-see-that-coming cliffhangers, this finale is every bit the pressure cooker of its forebears. * “This concluding volume in Collins's Hunger Games trilogy accomplishes a rare feat, the last installment being the best yet, a beautifully orchestrated and intelligent novel that succeeds on every level."
Reviews
"All in all, this is a really good book which are a great gift for every Hunger Games fan!"
"Catching Fire is different than most of the other young adult fiction books, because of the character development, and the relationship from book to movie."
"She unwillingly and reluctantly has become the symbol of the rebellion and the rebel leaders urge her to exploit this via video feeds to the 12 Districts. Katniss at first feigns infirmity but eventually caves in after negotiating an agreement with the rebel leaders that they will not harm Peeta or the other Hunger Games survivors if they assume leadership."
"I know what you're saying what took you so long to read this book, to be honest I just have a crazy insane TBR list and it just kept getting pushed back. So when my son got The Hunger Games for Christmas on DVD we watched Christmas Night and I knew immediately I had to read the book afterwards."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Space Opera

Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi Leia, Princess of Alderaan (Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi)
The never-before-told story of how young Leia Organa comes to join the rebellion against the evil Empire, from best-selling author Claudia Gray. Claudia Gray is the author of Star Wars: Bloodline and Defy the Stars , as well as the Firebird series, the Evernight series and the Spellcaster series.
Reviews
"So while it is a part of the canon material, it is considered ancillary to the main story. This book is set about 3-4 years before A New Hope when Leia is 16, and undergoing the trials to be named the heir to Alderaan. Of course, her father Bail has shown up since the prequel movies in the canon material, but this book really established who he was and his thoughts on the Rebellion more than any of the other books, shows, and movies have. Given when it was set, the book includes, or at least mentions many things that would bear out in the original trilogy. Overall the book does a great job of making Leia not quite the character she was in A New Hope but showing how much of that person was within her."
"It's as good as Gray's other Leia-centered book "Bloodline," and the two novels together cover pretty much all the facets of Leia's complex, luminous character."
"Honestly this didn't feel like Leia to me."
"Wow!"
"The voice of Leia here was somewhat annoying to me but the plot is solid and this is a fun read."
"Stories like these only enrich the characters that we have grown to love over the years in the star wars universe."
"Another excellent book from Claudia Gray in the Star Wars universe."
"Great book."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Time Travel Fiction

The Wrinkle in Time Quintet Boxed Set (A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time)
A Wrinkle in Time is soon to be a major motion picture from Disney, directed by Ava DuVernay, starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling. Many Waters ―Meg Murry, now in college, time travels with her twin brothers, Sandy and Dennys, to a desert oasis that is embroiled in war. “A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books of all time. “A book that every young person should read, a book that provides a road map for seeking knowledge and compassion even at the worst of times, a book to make the world a better place.” ― Cory Doctorow on A Wrinkle in Time.
Reviews
"I had purchased the first four books of the series (different edition) a few years back at the local used book store and was looking the complete the series. I noticed that the price was at $10.99 and thought that was a great deal but I hesitated for a day or two and the next time I checked, it was up to $23 (still, technically, a decent price considering that each of these books costs over $5, individually). I was angry with myself for not jumping at the super low price, so I kept checking back. Well, a day or so later, it went back down to $10.99 and I went for it."
"I remember reading the first book in the set as a child and loving it."
"It takes you to the unknown while teaching good and evil as encountered by the young people in the stories."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Alien Science Fiction

Cinder
See where the futuristic YA fairytale saga all began, with the tale of a teenage cyborg who must fight for Earth's survival against villains from outer space. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world's future. “This series opener and debut offers a high coolness factor by rewriting Cinderella as a kickass mechanic in a plague-ridden future.” ― Kirkus Reviews on Cinder. “First in the Lunar Chronicles series, this futuristic twist on Cinderella retains just enough of the original that readers will enjoy spotting the subtle similarities. But debut author Meyer's brilliance is in sending the story into an entirely new, utterly thrilling dimension .” ― Publishers Weekly, starred review for Cinder. “Singing mice and glass slippers are replaced with snarky androids and mechanical feet in this richly imagined and darkly subversive retelling of ‘Cinderella. Marissa didn't actually go to Stadium High School, but she did attend Pacific Lutheran University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Creative Writing.
Reviews
"I have bought this book for many friends as it is a fun adventure to get lost in."
"It was the Cinderella story (with other fairytales hovering in the background), but at the same time it was its own thing. Living in a future where a horrible disease can kill you at any moment and there is constant threat of war from the Lunar empire, things are looking bleak. However, she still loves her youngest stepsister, has a quick mind, and dreams of escape."
"The premise is quite intriguing: Cinderella is a cyborg and lives in a future Beijing with her wicked stepmother and two step-sisters, only one of which isn't appalling. The (Evil) Queen of the Moon, Levana, is set on marrying the Crown Prince, Kai so she can rule EVERYTHING. And she's the long lost lunar princess who is the only one who can overthrow Levana's totalitarian regime and bring liberty to her people. Peony is a plot device put there simply to tug at one's heart strings when she dies. 2) If Kai were really a prince of an entire realm he'd be too busy running things to spend time hiking down to Cinder's book on his own to flirt with her. These all seem like relatively minor points but these are all setting contrivances made in order that Kai and Cinder would cross paths as much as possible throughout the book. It adds a bit of a forced layer to the narrative and makes the world building less complex and believable. Sure the target demographic might not care about these little holes in the story, I know I wouldn't as a kid, but I think the overall result still lessens an otherwise excellent read."
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