January 2013 young adult book releases: middle of the month part two (Photos)

These books are being released on in the middle of January 2013. For other new releases, please see the links at the bottom of the article. Stay tuned for more January releases. Alternatively, more January releases can be found on the goodreads.com list.

“Touch of Death” by Kelly Hashway (Touch of Death #1)
Release date: January 15, 2013
Jodi Marshall had a normal life; junior in high school, amazing boyfriend, and great best friend. Next thing she knows, there’s a stranger stalking her. Alex introduces himself, and with him comes the tale of how Jodi isn’t human. She’s a necromancer, with a deadly kiss to humans and a touch that can raise the dead. Worse, Alex sought out her because she’s supposed to be the savior of their race.

“Uses for Boys” by Erica Lorraine Scheidt
Release date: January 15, 2013
It was Anna and her mother against the world, but when her mother searches for a new husband, Anna has to find a new family. She does - with boys. Other girls forsake her, but one girl, Toy, befriends her. While Anna finds a little comfort there, it is really with her new boy, Sam, who makes Anna realize what she’s missing. His family eats together, they laugh together, and they tell stories to each other. Anna realizes she has something to offer, and something to lose.

“Vortex” by Julie Cross (Tempest #2)
Release date: January 15, 2013
Jackson Meyer dedicates himself to his role as an agent for Tempest. While working for the CIA division that handles time-travel threats, he lost his relationship with Holly; the girl he traveled back in time to save. Eyewall, the opposing division of the CIA, emerges and attacks the Tempest. Someone finds out about Jackson and Holly’s erased relationship, putting both of their lives at risk.

“Star Cursed” by Jessica Spotswood (The Cahill Witch Chronicles #2)
Release date: January 18, 2013
The Brotherhood is still persecuting witches. The leader of the divided Sisterhood, Cate, needs to find her Prophesied powers before it’s too late. When her friend, Sachi, is arrested for using magic, Cate is confronted by a war-thirsty Sister. But she doesn’t want to be a weapon, and she doesn’t want her friends involved in the Sisterhood’s attempt to overthrow the Brotherhood. Maura and Tess join the Sisterhood, proving that they will do whatever it takes to lead the witches to victory; even if it means overthrowing Cate.

These are only brief summaries of the stories. For more information and reviews, please check out the individual titles on goodreads.com. You can purchase any of the January 2013 releases from amazon.com.

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