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Top Five Summer Reads for Teen Girls

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                       Summer vacation is just around the corner and this means more time for leisurely reading. Chances are you have been searching for books to read by the pool or in my case by the lake.  In no particular order here are my top five summer reads for teen girls. 1. Every Bride Needs A Groom : Janice Thompson This is a hilarious romantic comedy about a girl who wins her dream wedding dress the day her boyfriend breaks up with her.  The plot unfolds from this point with believable characters and a surprisingly good aesop as well. It is written from the 1st person narration and truly feels as if an actual character is narrating the story.  This book has no violence or frightening scenes. 13+      2. The Girls of Fire and Thorns : Rae Carson Shifting over to the high fantasy genre, The Girl of Fire and Thorns is an excellent high fantasy that stands on its own. ...
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Why Are Female Leads in YA so Bland?

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