Indie Only - YA, MG & Kids and Short Stories discussion

I've added several new books to the list. Any new submissions will go on the waiting list until we've reviewed those we have posted here. Please choose something you'd like to review and message the author for a copy. Post a message here to let me know which book you've chosen. Keep in mind, you should pick the kind of books you normally like to read. I will keep no more than 15 titles listed at one time. If a book sits here too long without much interest, I will replace it with something new to keep the list fresh.

YA Dystopian
Into Shadow Need FOUR reviewers
Post a comment here if you'd like to review Into Shadow
Message Tara for a copy.
T.D. Shields

YA Paranormal Urban Fantasy (novella)
Emerge: The Edge Need FOUR reviewers, preferably if you have read book one, Emerge
Post a comment here if you'd like to review this book and message me for a copy.
Melissa A. Craven

YA Dystopian
Awaken Need FOUR reviewers
Post a comment here if you'd like to review this book
Message Michelle for a copy.
Michelle Bryan

YA (Apocalyptic romance with a scifi twist)
Autumn in the Dark Meadows FOUR reviewers are needed, preferably if you've ready book one Autumn in the City of Angels
Post a comment here if you'd like to review this book and I'll set up a thread for this R&R. Message Kirby for a copy.
Kirby Howell

YA Fantasy (Epic)
Dreams and Shadows We need FOUR reviewers
Jeffrey Collyer
Post a comment here if you'd like to review Dreams and Shadows and I'll set up a thread for this R&R. Message Jeff for a copy.

YA Fantasy
P.A.W.S. We need THREE reviewers. Post a comment here if you'd like to review this book and message Debbie for a copy.
Debbie Manber Kupfer

YA Dystopian
The Institute We need THREE reviewers. Post a comment here if you'd like to review The Institute and message Kayla for a copy.
Kayla Howarth

YA Paranormal Romance
The Hybrid We need FOUR reviewers
Post a comment here if you'd like to review The Hybrid and I'll set up a thread for this R&R. Message Venus for a copy.
Venus Morales

YA and Middle Grades
Xavier: St Griswold College for Abandoned Boys Only TWO more reviewers needed!
Post a comment here if you'd like to review Xavier
Message E. M. Cooper for a copy.
E.M. Cooper

YA and Middle Grade
Ethan's Secret Needs Four reviewers
Post a comment here if you'd like to review this book
Message Patrick for a copy.
Patrick Hodges

YA Fantasy
The Sirens of Falkeld Needs FOUR reviewers
Post a comment here if you'd like to review this book
Message Julie for a copy.
Julie Tuovi

Young Adult
Dawn of the Dreamer Need FOUR reviewers
Post a comment here if you'd like to review Dawn of the Dreamer
Message L J for a copy.
L.J. Higgins

YA Paranormal romance, shifter
Shadowed Strength:Shadowed Series Book 1 Need FOUR reviewers
Post a comment here if you'd like to review Shadowed Strength
Message Wendi for a copy.
Wendi Wilson



New Adult/Young Adult Fantasy Romance
Will of Fate: Dual Court Kiss I Need four reviewers
Post a comment here if you'd like to review Will of Fate
Message Samantha for a copy.
Samantha Britt

Young Adult Fantasy Retelling (Novella)
Spinner Need FOUR reviewers
Post a comment here if you'd like to review this book
Message Tabi for a copy.
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We've got several books that are drawing reviewers. If a title sits here too long with no interest, I will replace it with something new.

Authors, since we are just getting started with this group, please help us by inviting readers and reviewers to our group. If you've worked with someone before and they did a great job, invite them. They might not review your book but if we all do this, we'll have all these threads going very soon.
Thanks for your help!
Melissa

Melissa wrote: "Choose the books you'd like to review and message me to let me know. Keep in mind, you should pick the kind of books you normally like to read.


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Hi, I would like to review Emerge.
SJ

S.J. wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Choose the books you'd like to review and message me to let me know. Keep in mind, you should pick the kind of books you normally like to read.


[book..."

Great! I've sent you a message with more details.

Hi, I would love to review Emerge if the book is still available :)

Cody-Leigh wrote: "Hi, I would love to review Emerge if the book is still available :)"

That's great! I'll message you with the details.

I would like to review Seawind.

Victor wrote: "I would like to review Seawind."

Welcome Victor! Message M. Blackwell for a copy osf Seawind and I'll add the R&R group for this title. You'll post links to your reviews there when you are done. I'll also add your title to our list.

I would like to review Whispers from the East

Melissa,

I have! I will notify you when I have the manuscript in hand.

Andrew wrote: "I would like to review Whispers from the East"

Great choice Andrew! She is on my list to read (so many books to get to!)
Have you been able to message her?

Victor wrote: "Melissa,

I have! I will notify you when I have the manuscript in hand."

Sounds good, can't wait to read your review.

I think it would be helpful to list the genre next to the title. Most I can figure out, but some are ambiguous.

Good point, I will do that.

I'll read and review Confederate Chipmunks & Carny Cooter. I'm not an author, just a rabid reader. I've emailed Bill.

Melissa,

M. Blackwell has furnished me with a manuscript!

I like stuff that isn't genre. Any possibilities?

Hi Melissa
I've reviewed Joshua's Island
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-rev...

E.M. wrote: "Hi Melissa
I've reviewed Joshua's Island
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-rev..."

Excellent! I'll post this to a thread for the book.

Andrew wrote: "I like stuff that isn't genre. Any possibilities?"

Andrew-

If you are looking for genre-bending books you might like The Rings of Saturn. It isn't indie but you do have to be comfortable with unconventional writing structure and atypical book construction to appreciate it.

On the indie front, you might like the New York Stories, short stories by Terence Clarke. Everyone in L.A. New York Stories is a favorite of mine.

Thanks for these.

The Rings of Saturn is on the list. It's the middle of the list, but it's there!

I will look for Terence Clarke.

Hi Everyone,
I've streamlined the list and added some new titles.
Author's if you see your book has been removed, please forgive me but we need to keep the list fresh. If your book is not grabbing the attention of readers, I will remove it. If you can bring in potential reviewers for your book, I will put you back on.
Also, if you have more than one book, I will only add one book at a time. when that has received four reviews, I will add your next book.
Thanks everyone!
Melissa

Melissa, I messaged you re: reviewing Emerge. If you've already gotten your 4th reviewer, let me know and I will pick a different book. Thanks!

I would like to review Whispers from the East by Amie Ali.

Martin wrote: "I would like to review Whispers from the East by Amie Ali."

Excellent choice and welcome to the group! if you haven't already, message Amie for a copy of the book and when you have your review completed, post a link to it in the thread for that book. And private message me with your confidential ratings on the following criteria:

Overall impression of the book (plot)
Writing style (professional and well developed)
Editing (polished and cohesive)
Character development (well rounded characters)
Cover design (Come on, we totally judge books by the cover!)

Here's my review of Emerge:
http://www.amazon.com/review/RPM59F1W...

I sent my ratings to Haley16.

Melissa, it was great. I loved it!

Wendi wrote: "Here's my review of Emerge:
http://www.amazon.com/review/RPM59F1W...

I sent my ratings to Haley16.

Melissa, it was great. I loved it!"

Wendi wrote: "Here's my review of Emerge:
http://www.amazon.com/review/RPM59F1W...

I sent my ratings to Haley16.

Melissa, it was great. I loved it!"

Thank you for the awesome review!

I would love to review Autumn in the City of Angels! I have already downloaded it with Kindle Unlimited! :)

Samantha wrote: "I would love to review Autumn in the City of Angels! I have already downloaded it with Kindle Unlimited! :)"

Wonderful! Please post your review on that thread when you're done and submit your confidential review to me.

Wanted to let potential reviewers know that Will of Fate: Dual Court Kiss I will be free tomorrow, August 30th!

Happy reading!
Samantha

Here's my review of Autumn in the City of Angels! Same review is published on Amazon, and should be available to see shortly :)

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Will send my confidential review soon!

I'll read Autumn in the City of Angels, if you still need reviewers for it!

Here's my review of Autumn in the City of Angels. What an amazing book!!! Thank you for the opportunity! (I posted the same review to Amazon as well). https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm reading PAWS. I'll review it when I'm done.

Paul wrote: "I'm reading PAWS. I'll review it when I'm done."

Excellent choice! I will open a thread for PAWS and you can post your review there when you're done. Thanks!

I can read the Institute, if it still needs reviews! It's already on my kindle!

Julie wrote: "I can read the Institute, if it still needs reviews! It's already on my kindle!"

That's great Julie! Just post your review in the thread for The Institute when you're done.

There are a couple on this list which I'd like to review. If I can just review one I'd really like to read Ethan's Secret. The other is Dawn of the Dreamer.

I sent you a review of Spinner.

Do you have any books for 9 to 12 year old readers that aren't on this list yet? The two MG/YA listed sound like YA to me because of the ages and themes. Thanks!