Nikki and Ivy met on a Twilight fansite and after talking for only a short time, they realized that if they didn’t collaborate together on this, they’d live to regret it. Ivy is the yaReads technical goddess. She has a Bachelor of Information Technology and now works for herself doing web design. Nikki is our editorial genius and has a Bachelor of Journalism, and a Masters degree in Writing and Literature. She is currently a high school English teacher.

We are very passionate about Young Adult fiction and live to read. Together we hope to provide a comprehensive understanding of the latest, and greatest young adult reads around. We promise to deliver an honest, raw approach to your reading recommendations. And if you disagree with us, we’d love to hear your thoughts. We love constructive criticism here at yaReads, so please feel free to make your voice heard.

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Meet the Team

Ivy, Tech Geek Favorite Books: The Jessica Darling Series, Anna & the French Kiss, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Ruby Oliver series Favorite Author: Megan McCafferty, Laini Taylor

Nikki, Editor Favorite Books: Perfect Chemistry Series, Morganville Vampires, The Bronze Horseman, Wuthering Heights and Richelle Mead’s Succubus series. Favorite Author: Can’t pick just one. Please don’t make me do it!

Kiona, American Reviewer Favorite Books: Alanna the Lioness: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce Favorite Author: Richelle Mead, Cassandra Clare, Suzanne Collins and Tamora Pierce

Nichole, American Reviewer Favorite Books: Harry Potter, Mortal Instruments, Twilight, Hunger Games, Strange Angels, Cassie Palmer series, The Morganville Vampires, Vampire Academy, The Seven Realms series. Favorite Author: You want me to choose ONE favorite author? I don’t even think that’s possible. If I had to choose…….J.K. Rowling? I guess there’s no books more brilliant than the Harry Potter books, but I still feel like I’m cheating my other favorite authors! Such a hard decision! Bio: Last year Nichole graduated from a local community college with her AA. She is currently a Junior at the Evergreen State College. She is currently working on her BA with an emphasis on English/Literature. She is planning on applying to the MIT (Master’s In Teaching) program for her MA in hopes to become a high school English teacher.

Stephanie, Forum Moderator Favorite Books: The Mortal Instruments, Harry Potter, Study Series, Glass Series, Vampire Academy Favorite Author: Maria V. Snyder, Cassandra Clare

Tegan, Forum Moderator Favorite Books: Wicked Lovely(series) by Melissa Marr,The Perfect Cut by Julia Burtinshaw, Empress of the World by Sara Ryan, Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty, Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause Favorite Author: Melissa Marr, Maggie Stiefvater