Welcome to the Spring YA Scavenger Hunt!

Welcome to the insane-tastic YA Scavenger Hunt! For those new to the fun-house, this tri-annual event was first organized by the fabulous Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to bonus material from their favorite authors … and a chance to win some awesome prizes!

If you came here looking for my bonus material, a sneak-peek teaser from WATERFELL (coming from Harlequin TEEN November 2013), you’ll have to keep hunting!

At this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content from each author, you also get a clue for the hunt. Add up the clues, and you can enter for our prize–one lucky winner will receive one signed book from each author on the hunt in my team! But play fast: this contest (and all the bonus material) will only be online for 72 hours — until noon PST on Sunday April 7th!

Check out the YA Scavenger Hunt page to find out all about the hunt. There are TWO contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter one or all! I am a part of the RED TEAM–but there is also a blue team for a chance to win a whole different set of twenty-five signed books!

If you’d like to find out more about the hunt, see links to all the authors participating, and see the full list of prizes up for grabs, go to the YA Scavenger Hunt homepage.

SCAVENGER HUNT PUZZLE

Directions: In my post, you’ll notice that I’ve hidden my favorite number in RED somewhere. Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on the red team, and then add them up.

Entry Form: Once you’ve added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number will qualify.

Rules: Open internationally, anyone below the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian’s permission to enter. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must submit the completed entry form by April 7th, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

ARE YOU GUYS READY?!?!

So for those of you who don’t know me, I’m the author of BLOODSPELL, a novel that dabbles in magic and dark romance. I’m also the author of the following forthcoming books–WATERFELL from Harlequin Teen (November 2013), ALPHA GODDESS from Skyhorse Publishing (Winter 2014), and THE ALMOST GIRL from Strange Chemistry (Spring 2014).

I am super-thrilled to be hosting the awesome HEATHER ANASTASIU for this leg of the YA Scavenger Hunt!

About Heather: Heather Anastasiu recently moved to Minneapolis with her family, and when she’s not busy getting lost exploring the new city, she spends most days writing at a café or daydreaming about getting a new tattoo.

Can I just say that I am IN LOVE with Heather’s insanely cool tattoo sleeves? Like I want to take her arms and hoard them for myself, but then I remind myself that she may actually need her arms, you know, for doing important things like writing all of the awesomeness. Speaking of writing, Heather’s featured book on this hunt is called SHUTDOWN, the third installment in the Glitch Trilogy. Check it out below!

Zoe and her fellow Resistance fighters are on the run, having lost their home, their protection, and their leader. They are outnumbered and outmatched by the powerful corporation that controls the world, and the cruel Chancellor is inches away from completing a scheme that would kill most of humanity. Zoe’s only remaining option is to chase the impossible dream of upending the Link system, freeing the world from the hardware that controls their thoughts and emotions, and hope it will trigger a revolution. Full of romance, high-adrenaline action and shocking twists, Shutdown is a heart-pounding conclusion to an exciting sci-fi adventure trilogy for young adults.

Find out more information about this exciting series by checking out Heather’s website or get your very own copies of the first two books in the GLITCH TRILOGY here! SHUTDOWN will be available from St. Martins Press July 2013.

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT

And now for the moment you all have been waiting for … Heather’s exclusive content … a bonus scene from SHUTDOWN!! Well, seek no more. ENJOY!

Hunt over. Exclusive content removed. For more information on Heather’s books, please click the links in this post.

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WHOA! Wasn’t that incredible? Makes you want to read more about these two, doesn’t it? Well, if you’re interested, be sure to click on the links above to Heather’s website to learn more about the GLITCH trilogy.

Don’t forget to enter the contest for a chance to win a ton of signed books by me, Heather Anastasiu, and more! To enter, you need to know that my favorite number is hidden somewhere in this post (hint: scroll up a few paragraphs – it’s in red, it’s the end date of the hunt, and it starts with S and ends with N). Add up all the favorite numbers of the authors on the red team and you’ll have all the secret code to enter for the grand prize! Also keep in mind that most of the authors are doing their own giveaways so there are many chances to win something unique and special.

While you’re here with me, be sure to enter the personal contest I’m hosting below. Up for grabs (international) is THE ARCS OF AWESOME GIVEAWAY, which includes ARCs of MIND GAMES by Kiersten White, PARALLEL by Lauren Miller, CREWEL by Gennifer Albin, THE GODDESS INHERITANCE by Aimee Carter, WHEN WE WAKE by Karen Healey, and PIVOT POINT by Kasie West. And just to sweeten the pot, I’ll throw in a signed copy of BLOODSPELL!

CONTINUE THE HUNT

If you’re ready to move on to the next author on the hunt, click HERE to head over to SCOTT TRACEY’S website.

Good luck and have fun!

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April 4, 2013 by admin | 191 Comments

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191 Comments on Welcome to the Spring YA Scavenger Hunt!

Caila ferrie
April 4, 2013 at 8:53 pm (11 years ago)

There are LOADS of books I’m looking forward to getting my hands on this year! Chosen at Nightfall by C.C. Hunter, Dead Silence by Kimberly Derting and Goddess by Josephine Angelini are on the top of the list. Thanks for the contest!
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Michelle Winebrenner
April 4, 2013 at 8:50 pm (11 years ago)

So many good books in your giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win them!
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Kassie
April 4, 2013 at 8:44 pm (11 years ago)

I LOVE to read and I am always jumping to something new. That is why this is so cool…I get to learn about so many other books to read. Elite is coming out soon and I am excited for that and I just finished Everneath and want to read book 2. 🙂 Thanks for being a part of this!
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Alex U.
April 4, 2013 at 8:11 pm (11 years ago)

There are so many! Sarah Dessen is coming out with a new book and I would love to read Eleanor & Park and The Murmurings, Pivot Point, When We Wake… It’s a really long list. Thank you for this awesome giveaway!
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booksgalore24
April 4, 2013 at 8:11 pm (11 years ago)

Its hard to narrow down exactly all the books I am looking forward to. (I don’t believe this comment box would fit them all…. 😉 ) I am such a YA-Addict but its something I have come to terms with…haha. Love your books – Bloodspell was great!
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S
April 4, 2013 at 8:08 pm (11 years ago)

I can’t wait for Divergent #3!
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Camila Lorusso
April 4, 2013 at 8:01 pm (11 years ago)

Cool giveaway
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bhwrn1
April 4, 2013 at 8:00 pm (11 years ago)

Sentinel by JLA!
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Liliana
April 4, 2013 at 7:43 pm (11 years ago)

Hmm, there are SO many! Well, I still haven’t read Asunder, Mind Games, or Boundless, OH, With All My Soul…I really want to read that last one!
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Becky M.
April 4, 2013 at 7:29 pm (11 years ago)

So many…but I guess I’ll go with the most recent, Kelley Armstrong’s The Rising (and Omens, too)
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HeatherM
April 4, 2013 at 7:13 pm (11 years ago)

I cannot wait to read Clockwork Princess and Shutdown. I just finished The Goddess inheritance. LOVED IT!!
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Kayla Prada
April 4, 2013 at 6:57 pm (11 years ago)

I’m most excited to read Emblaze, Chosen at Nightfall, Thirst No. 5, Hot Blooded, The Rising, Sweet Peril, and many more!! Thank you for the giveaway!
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Maud Grefte
April 4, 2013 at 6:50 pm (11 years ago)

I have some last books in a series lying around (Inheritance, Fire Study, Mockinjay and so on) so I’m very existed to finish those series 🙂
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briana
April 4, 2013 at 6:38 pm (11 years ago)

I have too many to count but the ones that comes to mind are If I Should Die, Emerald Green, Eternal Echoes, and Phoenix.
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pliterario
April 4, 2013 at 6:29 pm (11 years ago)

Uh, such a hard question! Hmm… there are many books I’m eager to read. Mind Games is definitely one of them. Ink by Amanda Sun too. Is it possible that I’ve just frozen?! It’s because I want so many! xD
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Dervla Candon
April 4, 2013 at 6:28 pm (11 years ago)

Goddess-Josephine Angelini, Retribution of Mara Dyer-Michelle Hodkin, Untold-Sarah Rees Brennan
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Tamara
April 4, 2013 at 6:18 pm (11 years ago)

I’m excited for a lot of books, but The Eternity Cure and The Elite are at the top of my list. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
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tobemelanie
April 4, 2013 at 6:09 pm (11 years ago)

Horde by Anne Aguirre!
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Emily Huff
April 4, 2013 at 6:03 pm (11 years ago)

I am so excited about If I Should Die by Amy Plum.
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Kim
April 4, 2013 at 5:51 pm (11 years ago)

Oh boy … my list is growing every day! I’m always on the look out for something new to read and your books are definitely on the list. I’m also anxious to read The Elite and Divergent 3. My list could go on and on. : )
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_Sandra_
April 4, 2013 at 5:25 pm (11 years ago)

Definitely last book in Divergent trilogy and Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo. Thanks for a giveaway! 🙂
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Stephanie Ziegler
April 4, 2013 at 5:24 pm (11 years ago)

Honesty, I’m the only woman in the world that hasn’t read 50 Shades yet. Looking forward to reading those sometime.
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Corey G.
April 4, 2013 at 5:18 pm (11 years ago)

I’m looking forward to Insomnia! Great Giveaway!
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smiling_ina
April 4, 2013 at 5:16 pm (11 years ago)

I’m super excited about A Touch Menacing by Leah Clifford, 3:49 by Gretchen McNeil, Moonset and Phantom Eyes by Scott Tracey, and whole bunch more. 😀

Thanks so, so much for your wicked awesome giveaway!!!

Oh, and my Goodreads name is smiling_ina
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jennifer
April 4, 2013 at 5:08 pm (11 years ago)

there are so many books. i have so many series im reading(table flip) but i have to wait.

I really want to read the last book of divergent

bitter kingdom
if I should die
second book of the throne of glass
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Fly to the Sky
April 4, 2013 at 5:04 pm (11 years ago)

I really want to read The Girl with the Iron Touch!! It’s coming out in May!!!! =D
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Taherah
April 4, 2013 at 4:58 pm (11 years ago)

I’m really looking forward to reading Thornhill by Kathleen Peacock, Origin by J.L.A, GG6 by Ally Carter, and MANY more! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Jacqueline
April 4, 2013 at 4:38 pm (11 years ago)

Great giveaway!!! I’m looking forward to the third book in Amy Plum’s triology.
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gabby amorelli
April 4, 2013 at 4:24 pm (11 years ago)

Goddess by Josephine Angelini
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Kellani
April 4, 2013 at 4:18 pm (11 years ago)

I’ve read Clockwork princess, am still looking forward the The Elite and Snakeroot :3
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Bonnie (@missbonnie13)
April 4, 2013 at 4:09 pm (11 years ago)

There are so many fantastic books being released this year I don’t even know where to begin! I’m actually really excited for the Crewel sequel. It comes out this year right?? Hope so. 🙂
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Amanda Webb (@awac4ever)
April 4, 2013 at 4:07 pm (11 years ago)

Any book by Jennifer Armentrout! I’ve decided that I’ve become a little bit obsessed with her writing! 🙂
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Gaby
April 4, 2013 at 4:05 pm (11 years ago)

So many books! Divergent 3, Origin, Sentinel…
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clothes_w
April 4, 2013 at 4:02 pm (11 years ago)

I’m excited to read Dan Brown’s Inferno.
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Robin the Book Nerd
April 4, 2013 at 3:51 pm (11 years ago)

I’m excited for Shayla Black new book in May!
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Michelle @ In Libris Veritas
April 4, 2013 at 3:50 pm (11 years ago)

I’m excited to finally get around to reading Scarlet by Marissa Meyer.
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Kim @ Kimberly's Novel Notes
April 4, 2013 at 3:49 pm (11 years ago)

There are so many great book coming out this year. I am most excited for all of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s new books. and Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins. Thank for the awesome giveaway 😀
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Natalie
April 4, 2013 at 3:39 pm (11 years ago)

I’m excited for a lot of books this year, but I’ve been waiting for Margaret Atwood’s new one for a while!
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Britney Gulbrandsen
April 4, 2013 at 3:36 pm (11 years ago)

I have so many I’m looking forward to. The first two that come to mind are The Program and Divergent #3
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Salma
April 4, 2013 at 3:28 pm (11 years ago)

A lot of the trilogies I started are finishing this year, so I’m excited to read the final installments, but the book I’m looking forward to the most is The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead.
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Kate Weber
April 4, 2013 at 3:17 pm (11 years ago)

There are so many books I’m looking forward to. Isla and the Happily Ever After, Going Vintage, The Program, and so many others! Thanks for the contest!
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Juhina
April 4, 2013 at 3:06 pm (11 years ago)

I really like the Glitch trilogy. Already read Glitch and Override! Can’t wait for Shutdown. Thanks for the little bonus scene! The books I’m most excited about are Divergent #3 by Veronica Roth, Jennifer Echol’s Dirty Little Secret, Thornhill by Kathleen Peacock and some other titles!

– Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf
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sofia (@tobesurrounded)
April 4, 2013 at 2:44 pm (11 years ago)

I’m quite excited about a lot of books this year! Siege and Storm, Thornhill, The Fiery Heart – any book with a badass heroine and a strong plot, basically.
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Cyny
April 4, 2013 at 1:36 pm (11 years ago)

Probably The Collector and Fiery Heart 🙂 Oh and Origin, I need to know lol
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Sarah
April 4, 2013 at 1:03 pm (11 years ago)

That is an awesome ARC giveaway!
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Mary H
April 4, 2013 at 12:15 pm (11 years ago)

I’ve already read some good ones, but I still can’t wait for Jennifer Echols’s 3 new releases, The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead, and If I Should Die by amy Plum.
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nat cleary (@natcleary)
April 4, 2013 at 11:18 am (11 years ago)

Thanks so much for the chance. Some amazing books there 🙂 There are so many Im looking forward to like Divergent 3. My wishlist is sooo long!!!
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eli yanti
April 4, 2013 at 10:29 am (11 years ago)

wow I love this event very much, thanks for the giveaway. So many books, your book 2 in bloodspell series is on My TBR and next book by A.G. Howard, I love Splintered
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Jen
April 4, 2013 at 10:15 am (11 years ago)

There are so many books I’m excited for this year it’s okay control. too many series ending. My tbr is insane
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ruthsic
April 4, 2013 at 9:50 am (11 years ago)

I am excited to read a lot of books. But I am most excited to read the Beautiful Creatures (finally will start with the series)
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