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Is November flying by for everyone else? It’s Thanksgiving here in the U.S. on Thursday, and it caught me by surprise. (I mean, yay turkey and pie, but also where did November go?) If it’s already the third week of November, then it’s almost Christmas, which means it’s almost time for VBC’s annual list of the Best Books of 2018. We need your help, though. Which books would you put on the list? Our... 
One Dark Throne (Three Dark Crowns #2) Kendare Blake Published: Sept. 19, 2017 (HarperTeen) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference previous events. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
Daughter of the Burning City Amanda Foody Published: July 25, 2017 (Harlequin Teen) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: copy purchased by reviewer Reviewed by: Beth Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Gomorrah is a traveling festival perpetually surrounded by black smoke. A city and a circus, all in one—where the “respectable” folks come to see the “sin” that takes place in such a place. The same... 
Sorry for being MIA yesterday. We had some technical issues, but we’re back up and come bearing books! (Reviews kick back in tomorrow, too!) It’s Win It Wednesday—quickly becoming my favorite day—and today we’re offering Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. VBC’s Jo is the one who got me hooked on this series, and we had a specific request on Facebook for us to giveaway books by Sarah J. Maas. It’s an... 
From VBC HQ: We love Rachel Caine. (You should love her, too.) The Morganville Vampires series is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and you know we had to be a part of it. Rachel is here to talk about what makes it special, drop a few keywords for a scavenger hunt, and giveaway some sweet prizes. Morganville: The Fans It’s a funny thing. When I started writing Morganville Vampires, I really only expected...
