February 2013 young adult book releases: middle of the month

By Gregory GallowayYA Magical RealismRelease date: February 21, 2013Hardcover, 272 pagesDutton JuvenileAdam Strand isn’t depressed, but he is bored.  So he kills himself - 39 times.  No matter how he does it, he doesn’t stay dead.  He wakes up, physically unharmed, and becomes more determined to succeed.  When he diverts from his self-absorbed path, Adam begins to see what life is really made of.By Karen FinneyfrockYA ContemporaryRelease date: February 21, 2013Hardcover, 272 pagesViking ChildrensCelia Door enters her freshman year with a vengeance.  Her target is Sandy Firestone, the girl who did something unmentionable.  With giant books and dark eyeliner, Celia is ready to take Sandy down.  Meeting Drake is the last thing she expected, a new kid from NYC.  When Celia’s quest to take down Sandy threatens her relationship with Drake she has to decide if revenge is sweet enough to be worth the collateral damage.By P.C. Cast YA Paranormal - VampiresRelease date: February 19, 2013Hardcover, 160 pagesSt. Martin’s GriffinThe White City, 1893:  The World’s Fair in Chicago brings excitement.  Sixteen-year-old, Emily Wheiler, should be reveling in the excitement, but her whole life changed when her mother died.  Since she’s taken over as the Lady of Wheiler House, her father expects her to be a good hostess.  But when she meets a man at one of her father’s parties, her father forbids her to see him, or any other man, revealing a dark, violent side.  With nowhere else to turn, Emily is Marked by a vampyre and brought to the Chicago House of Night.  As she gains power, she also feels the need for vengeance against the man she trusted the most.View the list »
By Kiersten WhiteYA ParanormalRelease date: February 19, 2013Hardcover, 256 pagesHarperTeenFia had flawless instincts, her gut feeling is always right.  Her sister, Annie, is blind to the world, except she has visions of the future.  Their school uses their powers for corporate espionage.  Annie and Fia are forced to choose using their abilities for evil, or risking their lives by refusing to obey.  The two sisters are determined to protect each other, no matter what the cost.

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

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The links and list only provide 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 February 2013 releases from amazon.com.

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  • By Kiersten WhiteYA ParanormalRelease date: February 19, 2013Hardcover, 256 pagesHarperTeenFia had flawless instincts, her gut feeling is always right.  Her sister, Annie, is blind to the world, except she has visions of the future.  Their school uses their powers for corporate espionage.  Annie and Fia are forced to choose using their abilities for evil, or risking their lives by refusing to obey.  The two sisters are determined to protect each other, no matter what the cost.
  • By P.C. Cast YA Paranormal - VampiresRelease date: February 19, 2013Hardcover, 160 pagesSt. Martin’s GriffinThe White City, 1893:  The World’s Fair in Chicago brings excitement.  Sixteen-year-old, Emily Wheiler, should be reveling in the excitement, but her whole life changed when her mother died.  Since she’s taken over as the Lady of Wheiler House, her father expects her to be a good hostess.  But when she meets a man at one of her father’s parties, her father forbids her to see him, or any other man, revealing a dark, violent side.  With nowhere else to turn, Emily is Marked by a vampyre and brought to the Chicago House of Night.  As she gains power, she also feels the need for vengeance against the man she trusted the most.
  • By Karen FinneyfrockYA ContemporaryRelease date: February 21, 2013Hardcover, 272 pagesViking ChildrensCelia Door enters her freshman year with a vengeance.  Her target is Sandy Firestone, the girl who did something unmentionable.  With giant books and dark eyeliner, Celia is ready to take Sandy down.  Meeting Drake is the last thing she expected, a new kid from NYC.  When Celia’s quest to take down Sandy threatens her relationship with Drake she has to decide if revenge is sweet enough to be worth the collateral damage.
  • By Gregory GallowayYA Magical RealismRelease date: February 21, 2013Hardcover, 272 pagesDutton JuvenileAdam Strand isn’t depressed, but he is bored.  So he kills himself - 39 times.  No matter how he does it, he doesn’t stay dead.  He wakes up, physically unharmed, and becomes more determined to succeed.  When he diverts from his self-absorbed path, Adam begins to see what life is really made of.
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Rachel Desilets is not only a prolific reader, but also a Young Adult writer. She is drawn to the world of Young Adult literature. Her articles bring you the newest YA releases, gift ideas, and some indie authors who you might have missed.

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