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Summer of no regrets  by Kate Mallinder

Summer of no regrets

Kate Mallinder

"After their exams, four sixteen-year-old best friends pledge to live a summer regret-free, doing what they want to do however much it scares them: Sasha agrees to spend the holiday with her father in Geneva, having not seen him for six years, but is not...

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Where shadows meet  by Patrice Caldwell

Where shadows meet

Patrice Caldwell

"When Favre sacrifices her wings for love, it triggers tragic consequences that reverberate through time, and a thousand years later, crown princess Leyla embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her friend without awakening an ancient evil."--Provided by...

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Chaos King  by Kacen Callender

Chaos King

Kacen Callender

"Ever since he rose up against his father and saved New Anglia from destruction, Ash has been struggling to adapt to his new life. He has nightmares every night, haunted by strange black orbs and his screaming dead mother. Ash is sure she's trying to warn him...

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Not that kind of hero  by Alexia Casale

Not that kind of hero

Alexia Casale

"Orla has always been the sidekick, never the hero . . . Until, that is, she secures a funded place at an elite drama course and puts her own dreams first for once in her life. Suddenly, Orla is centre-stage and loving it! But the drama crowd are experienced...

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Otherworldly  by F. T. Lukens

Otherworldly

F. T. Lukens

"Ellery doesn't believe in magic. Sure, they've been stuck in a five-year winter, but there's got to be a scientific explanation for that. They're more concerned with working hard to send money back to the family farm than with whether there's a goddess out...

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Sweet nightmare  by Tracy Wolff

Sweet nightmare

Tracy Wolff

"For Clementine, life at a deadly academy for rogue paranormals is upended when a hurricane takes aim for the school, unleashing nightmares and secrets"--Provided by publisher.

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Heiress takes all  by Emily Wibberley

Heiress takes all

Emily Wibberley

"Seventeen-year-old Olivia Owens isn't thrilled that her dad's getting remarried...again. She's especially not thrilled that he cheated on her mom, kicked them out of their Rhode Island home, and cut Olivia out of her rightful inheritance. But this former...

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Briarcliff prep  by Brianna Peppins

Briarcliff prep

Brianna Peppins

"Avielle 'Avi' LeBeau faces friendship breakups, relationship drama, a nightmare roommate, and anxiety during her sophomore year at Briarcliff Prep"--

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Vengeance road  by Erin Bowman

Vengeance road

Erin Bowman

"When her father is murdered for a journal revealing the location of a hidden gold mine, eighteen-year-old Kate Thompson disguises herself as a boy and takes to the gritty plains looking for answers -- and justice. What she finds are untrustworthy strangers,...

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Portrait of a shadow  by Meriam Metoui

Portrait of a shadow

Meriam Metoui

"A missing sister. A mysterious boy. And a painting that holds the truth beneath its peeling edge... Inez is missing, but missing things can always be found. Mae knows this as a fact, even though the police investigation has come to a standstill, even though...

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The keeper  by David Baldacci

The keeper

David Baldacci

"Vega Jane and her friend Delph have taken the map that Quentin Harris left them and set out from the town of Wormwood, determined to brave the Quag and find freedom on the other side--but the Quag was designed to keep the town people in, and it is filled with...

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The cursed melodies  by Connie Glynn

The cursed melodies

Connie Glynn

"Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond. But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature...

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Lucha of the forgotten spring  by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Lucha of the forgotten spring

Tehlor Kay Mejia

"Fresh off her triumph in the Night Forest, Lucha Moya is back in Robado to settle unfinished business. The stunning fantasy duology about addiction, power, and love comes to a close in tale of treacherous villains, environmental disaster, and a love triangle...

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The tinker's daughter  by Josephine Angelini

The tinker's daughter

Josephine Angelini

"Jonara had been a good girl her entire life, and that's what nearly gets her killed. Being the only virgin for miles made her the perfect candidate for a sacrifice to the village dragon. But lucky for Jonara, this dragon is different, off virgins entirely,...

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Watch me  by Tahereh Mafi

Watch me

Tahereh Mafi

"James Anderson had a plan. Or half of one. All that matters is that he managed to do what his older brother, the famous Aaron Warner Anderson, never did: infiltrate Ark Island, the last refuge of The Reestablishment. In the past decade no outsider has...

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Before I fall  by Lauren Oliver

Before I fall

Lauren Oliver

"After she dies in a car crash, teenaged Samantha relives the day of her death over and over again until, on the seventh day, she finally discovers a way to save herself."--Provided by publisher.

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Zenith  by Sasha Alsberg

Zenith

Sasha Alsberg

"Most know Androma Racella as the Bloody Baroness: a powerful mercenary whose reign of terror stretches across the Mirabel Galaxy. To those aboard her fearsome glass starship the Marauder, she's just Andi, their captain and protector. When a routine mission...

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The Meadowbrook murders  by Jessica Goodman

The Meadowbrook murders

Jessica Goodman

"Told in alternating voices, seventeen-year-old Amy becomes the prime suspect in the murder of two students, including her best friend, and reluctantly teams up with school newspaper editor Liz to find the truth."--Provided by publisher.

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Mystery royale  by Kaitlyn Cavalancia

Mystery royale

Kaitlyn Cavalancia

"Named in the will of a wealthy man as potential beneficiaries, a group of teenagers must solve a murder to win the magical inheritance."--Provided by publisher.

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Everything glittered  by Robin Talley

Everything glittered

Robin Talley

"In Prohibition-era Washington, three best friends investigate their beloved headmistress's murder as dark secrets and new feelings start to arise among them"--

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The ghost of you  by Michael Gray Bulla

The ghost of you

Michael Gray Bulla

"... an emotional novel that follows a transgender teen who must grapple with a friendship fracturing and a new romance blossoming, all while being haunted by a devastating loss. Caleb's world broke the day his brother died of a drug overdose. Now in the...

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How to get over your (best friend's) ex  by Kristi McManus

How to get over your (best friend's) ex

Kristi McManus

""Hannah Taylor has lived in her best friend Braelyn's shadow all through high school. But when she meets Seth, the handsome and charming newcomer, she wonders if, for once, she might finally be in the spotlight. Until Braelyn and Seth meet, and Brae sweeps...

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Shut up, this is serious  by Carolina Ixta

Shut up, this is serious

Carolina Ixta

"Belén Dolores Itzel del Toro wants the normal stuff: to experience love or maybe have a boyfriend or at least just lose her virginity. But nothing is normal in East Oakland. Her father left her family. She's at risk of not graduating. And Leti, her...

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Messy perfect  by Tanya Boteju

Messy perfect

Tanya Boteju

"Cassie Perera is a star student in St. Luke's junior class. But the new school year brings an unwelcome surprise--the return to St. Luke's of Cassie's former friend, Ben, who left a few years ago after a homophobic bullying incident Cassie knows she didn't do...

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Fallen Academy  by Leia Stone

Fallen Academy

Leia Stone

"Family is everything to Brielle, so when she learns about an opportunity to free her mother from Demon City, she takes it. No matter how dangerous, Brielle will do anything to unite her family in Angel City. All is going according to plan, until her brother's...

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My return to the Walter boys  by Ali Novak

My return to the Walter boys

Ali Novak

"Jackie Howard returns to the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed space--and got it. But she doesn't know where things stand with her and Cole Walter after that goodbye kiss. Over the summer, she stopped texting him. She never stopped thinking...

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Holy terrors  by Margaret Owen

Holy terrors

Margaret Owen

"It has been almost two years since she defeated the vengeful spirit of her mother, but Vanja Ros - no longer Schmidt - has finally made a name for herself. She is a God Daughter, a (reformed) thief, and now a folk hero. She stands up for those with nothing,...

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The family I'm in  by Sharon G. Flake

The family I'm in

Sharon G. Flake

"John-John and Caleb, friends since childhood, ... have come face-to-face with the struggles and triumphs of growing into young men. They're living in a world where many Black boys are up against generational expectations, fears of the future, and how to...

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The song that sings us  by Nicola Davies

The song that sings us

Nicola Davies

"Harlon was raised to protect her younger siblings, twins Ash and Xeno, and their outlawed ability to communicate with animals. But when the sinister Automators attack their mountain home they are separated and forced to journey alone through the ice fields...

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Let the light in  by Jenny Downham

Let the light in

Jenny Downham

"Leah and Charlie's family are lost in grief - so much so that it pushes them down difficult and perilous paths which eventually collide, sending shockwaves through their community. This astounding, compulsive novel considers power, money, art, love, and the...

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Spell of the sinister  by Danielle (Novelist) Paige

Spell of the sinister

Danielle (Novelist) Paige

"Ever since Cinderella disappeared with Prince Mather the queendoms have been in disarray. Now with her magical power completely unchecked, Galatea intends to exact revenge on humans for using the Entente. Her plan? Send Bari off to find a new prince and take...

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Into the light  by Claudia Gray

Into the light

Claudia Gray

"As several crises all hurtle toward their thrilling and shocking conclusions, fan-favorite Jedi Knights and Padawans must band together to save the galaxy from the Nihil, the Nameless, and perhaps worst of all, a mysterious blight that turns everything in its...

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Damien Ike and the fallen house of Draven  by Dee (Children's author) Benson

Damien Ike and the fallen house of Draven

Dee (Children's author) Benson

"Damien Ike is fortunate. As the son of the most powerful mage in the land, he should have a bright future ahead of him. But as Damien approaches adulthood, he can't help but worry that there is no sign of his magic developing. And yet to survive beyond a few...

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A room with a view  by E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster

A room with a view

E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster

"Lucy's rigid, middle-class life is meticulously mapped out for her. Boredom and monotony await, along with a perfectly respectable marriage to her perfectly respectable fiance, Cecil Vyse. But an indulgent holiday to Florence changes the course of her life...

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Rez ball  by Byron Graves

Rez ball

Byron Graves

"These days, Tre Brun is happiest when he is playing basketball on the Red Lake Reservation high school team--even though he can't help but be constantly gut-punched with memories of his big brother, Jaxon, who died in an accident. When Jaxon's former...

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The ancient's game  by Loni Crittenden

The ancient's game

Loni Crittenden

"Sixteen-year-old Kellan DuCuivre is the descendant of traitors. She never knew her family or which one of them betrayed the isle of Nanseau. Like all people of her class orphaned after the war, Kellan is forbidden from carving magic into metal, a trade known...

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Bane of Asgard  by Cinda Williams Chima

Bane of Asgard

Cinda Williams Chima

"As the two sides prepare for an apocalyptic battle, Eiric, Reginn, and Liv find allies and enemies in unexpected places and draw on new strengths as they seek to prevent the destruction of the last of the Nine Worlds"--Provided by publisher.

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Under all the lights  by Maya Ameyaw

Under all the lights

Maya Ameyaw

"A songwriter wrestles with instant stardom and his bisexuality in this raw and propulsive novel for fans of If This Gets Out and Alice Oseman's I Was Born for This. After one of his songs goes viral, Ollie Cheriet gets the opportunity of a lifetime: a...

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The Cinderella service  by Lynda (Novelist) author. Taylor

The Cinderella service

Lynda (Novelist) author. Taylor

"In the midst of World War Two, New Zealand faces a labour shortage as its men leave to serve overseas. To fill the gap, young women are called upon to work the land, becoming the nation's 'land girls'. Emerald (Emma) is one of those who answer the call,...

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Whisper of the tide  by Sarah Tolcser

Whisper of the tide

Sarah Tolcser

Caro and Markos must decide if their love is more important than the fate of Akhaia when a powerful Archon offers to help Markos fight for the throne if Markos will marry his daughter.

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Red flags  by Sophie Jo

Red flags

Sophie Jo

"Beth Reekles Poppy is known for her high standards. Why bother with relationships when boys don't ever seem to live up to her expectations? One red flag and she's out. Cam is known for quickly developing the ick. He's never dated anyone for long - a week...

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Vendetta  by Catherine Doyle

Vendetta

Catherine Doyle

"Sophie Gracewell's only plans for the summer involve working at her family's diner, hanging out with her best friend Millie, and generally keeping a low profile after the drama of her father's arrest last year. But when five mysterious Italian brothers...

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Every last breath  by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Every last breath

Jennifer L. Armentrout

"Every choice has consequences - but Layla Shaw faces tougher choices than most. Light or darkness. Wickedly sexy demon prince Roth, or Zayne, the gorgeous, protective Warden she never thought could be hers. Hardest of all, Layla has to decide which side of...

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While we're young  by K. L. Walther

While we're young

K. L. Walther

"Grace, Isa, and Everett used to be an inseparable trio before their love lives became a tangled mess. For starters, Grace is secretly in love with Everett, who used to go out with Isa before breaking her heart in the infamous Freshman Year Fracture. And, oh...

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A touch of blood  by Sajni Patel

A touch of blood

Sajni Patel

"Before Manisha, the youngest of three sisters, was sent to hide on the floating mountain, her eldest sister, Eshani, made a deal with the shades. In order to save her people in the midst of a tragic war, she exchanged her life for theirs. Now, years later,...

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The shadow bride  by Shelby Mahurin

The shadow bride

Shelby Mahurin

"Celie's life is over. She took her final breath trying to save the people she loves-including the powerful and enigmatic vampire king, Michal, who refused to let her go. When Celie wakes, she cannot walk in the sun; she can hear her friends' heartbeats and...

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Fearless  by Lauren Roberts

Fearless

Lauren Roberts

"Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya... And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate - and the fate of those around her - forever. In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins? Be swept...

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In want of a suspect  by Tirzah Price

In want of a suspect

Tirzah Price

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that London's first female solicitor in possession of the details of a deadly crime, must be in want of a suspect. The tenacious Lizzie Bennet has earned her place at Longbourn, her father's law firm. Her work keeps her...

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Up all night

Up all night

"A collection of thirteen short stories by young adult authors, all revolving around the theme of staying up late into the night."--Provided by publisher.

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Rival Darling  by Alexandra Moody

Rival Darling

Alexandra Moody

"When seventeen-year-old Violet is left heartbroken by the captain of her school's ice hockey team, she vows to never date a jock again. But, in an attempt to prove she's moved on, she turns to the most unlikely person-her ex's biggest rival, the notorious...

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Inferno  by Catherine Doyle

Inferno

Catherine Doyle

"Still reeling from the traumatic Mafia faceoff that shattered her broken family even further, Sophie is determined to piece her life back together. But Nic, the Falcone brother who represents everything she's trying to forget, won't give up on their love -...

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Mafiosa  by Catherine Doyle

Mafiosa

Catherine Doyle

"A blood war rages on the streets of Chicago. After a shocking tragedy that leaves Sophie utterly alone and vulnerable, she has nowhere to go except into the protection of an infamous Mafia family. Now she must live a dangerous double life, pretending to be a...

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This song is about us  by Sara Barnard

This song is about us

Sara Barnard

"The Kerbs are a four-piece pop rock band on the verge of breaking big the moment that frontman, Drew, turns 18 at the end of the summer. But Drew and his long-term girlfriend Ruby have a decision to make: go public right from the start or keep their...

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Fair & sinister heart  by Lauren Blackwood

Fair & sinister heart

Lauren Blackwood

"After eighteen-year-old Snow White bites an apple, she discovers the Queen's poison sent her subconscious to the Land of Diamant, a world crafted from gems, and to escape and save others she must find the mythical Ruby Heart."--Provided by publisher.

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The boy I love  by William (Horror fiction writer) Hussey

The boy I love

William (Horror fiction writer) Hus...

"At just nineteen, Stephen has already survived a year at the front. Now he is returning to the trenches to lead a platoon, despite his wounds. Broken-hearted from the loss of his first love, Stephen wonders what he's fighting for. Then he meets Private Danny...

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So over this  by David Fenne

So over this

David Fenne

"Hunted from all sides, Steven and Freya must survive this new world together if they have any chance of setting things right and saving their friends. But is there still salvation in old foes? Or is it just them against the world? So Over This takes the...

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Kaitiaki  by Tihema Baker

Kaitiaki

Tihema Baker

"The truth of Jason's heritage haunts him. He has the power to decide the future of humanity, but something draws him instead to the past, where only ghosts await him. Meanwhile, the war between the Storm and the Watchers rages on. When enemies join forces,...

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Payback  by Michael Botur

Payback

Michael Botur

A tribe of brave teens. A dome filled with enemies. And a machine watching humankind destroy itself.Freed from prison in 2041, Eden Shepherd is ready to return to her family and work out what went wrong in Moneyland. Mum is here to help - but Eden's dad has...

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Moneyland  by Michael Botur

Moneyland

Michael Botur

"12 friends. 12 million bucks. 12 months.No food. No adults. No backing out.It's 2037, and humans worldwide are losing their jobs to artificial intelligence. Everyone needs money to survive, including Eden Shepherd, who agrees to spend a year inside a biodome...

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100 stories from the Tokyo ghost café  by Julian Sedgwick

100 stories from the Tokyo ghost café

Julian Sedgwick

"Abducted by spirits from his village, lost boy Akira must make the long journey in north Japan to find his family and save his young sister, before time runs out. Voyaging deeper and deeper into a Japan between the worlds, Akira and his companions encounter a...

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Burn  by Julianna Baggott

Burn

Julianna Baggott

"Inside the Dome, Partridge, having taken his father's place as leader of the Pures, realizes that things are not as clear as he thought while outside, Pressia and Bradwell continue their efforts to heal the Wretches, unsure if they can still trust their...

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Soulbinder  by Sebastien De Castell

Soulbinder

Sebastien De Castell

"Kellen and his murderous squirrel cat, Reichis, are on their own. They've heard rumour of a mythical monastery, known as the Ebony Abbey. It's a place that outsiders can never find - but Kellen is getting desperate. He's been told that the monks inside the...

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Charmcaster  by Sebastien De Castell

Charmcaster

Sebastien De Castell

"Kellen, Reichis and Ferius are on their way to Gitabria, a city where amazing inventions are dreamed up and sold across the land of the Seven Sands. But when the three of them stumble across a tiny mechanical bird, magically brought to life, they quickly...

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Us dark few  by Alexis Patton

Us dark few

Alexis Patton

"Khalani is a prisoner. Takeshi is a guard. Both are slaves to the Underground. Enter Braderhelm Prison, where only the wicked remain."--Provided by publisher.

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Wings of starlight  by Allison Saft

Wings of starlight

Allison Saft

" It's been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can't help being intrigued by Winter's stoic beauty. But under the watchful...

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Lost in a book  by Jennifer Donnelly

Lost in a book

Jennifer Donnelly

"Smart, bookish Belle, a captive in the Beast's castle, has become accustomed to her new home and has befriended its inhabitants. When she comes upon Nevermore, an enchanted book unlike anything else she has seen in the castle, Belle finds herself pulled into...

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What's eating Jackie Oh?  by Patricia (Fiction writer) Park

What's eating Jackie Oh?

Patricia (Fiction writer) Park

"A Korean American teen tries to balance her dream to become a chef with the cultural expectations of her family when she enters the competitive world of a TV cooking show"--

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When we ride  by Rex Ogle

When we ride

Rex Ogle

"Diego Benevides works hard. His single mother encourages him to stay focused on school, on getting into college, on getting out of their crumbling neighborhood. That's why she gave him her car. Diego's best friend, Lawson, needs a ride--because Lawson is...

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Camila Núñez's year of disasters  by Miriam Zoila Pérez

Camila Núñez's year of disasters

Miriam Zoila Pérez

"Cuban American Camila Núñez' has always been afraid of the future. She's been working hard to keep her anxieties in check, but with so many new experiences--her first queer love, trouble with her dogwalking job, her mother's judgments about her body, learning...

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Hangry hearts  by Jennifer Chen

Hangry hearts

Jennifer Chen

"Julie and Randall, former best friends turned rivals due to their feuding families, reconnect while working on a community-service project, leading to rekindled feelings and secret dates, but their budding romance is threatened when their families discover...

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Lovely dark and deep  by Elisa A. Bonnin

Lovely dark and deep

Elisa A. Bonnin

"Branded with a red stripe on her uniform for using dark magic, Faith and the other probationary students at Ellery West investigate the ancient forest that swallowed her best friend."--Provided by publisher.

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The deathly Grimm  by Kathryn Purdie

The deathly Grimm

Kathryn Purdie

After returning from the Forest Grimm, Clara and Axel seek to regain a sense of normalcy, but when the trees start enticing villagers into the forest, they must venture back in to uncover the dark curse at its core.

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Hunterlore  by Dana Claire

Hunterlore

Dana Claire

"For Liam Hunter, monster hunting is a way of life--a family tradition passed down for generations. But when campers are murdered in the woods, their hearts ripped from their chests, Liam finds himself facing his most terrifying adversary yet--his own mother...

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A bright heart  by Kate Chenli

A bright heart

Kate Chenli

"When sixteen-year-old Migshin wakes up two years before her murder, she seeks to prevent all the horrors she unwittingly set in motion, but the timeline has changed, forcing her to use her intellect and wit to ensure the wrong man does not once again become...

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Touch of death  by Taylor Munsell

Touch of death

Taylor Munsell

"Death is permanent. Even if it hasn't happened yet. With just a touch, George experiences a person's future death. High school is hard enough, but sixteen-year-old death witch Georgiana "George" Colburn can't seem to catch a break. Even Jen's ghost, the...

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Sunrise on the reaping  by Suzanne Collins

Sunrise on the reaping

Suzanne Collins

"As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard...

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The prince & the guard  by Kiera Cass

The prince & the guard

Kiera Cass

"Before America Singer was chosen to compete in the Selection... She was in love with a Six named Aspen Leger... And there was another girl in Prince Maxon's life."--Back cover.

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The beasts we bury  by D. L. Taylor

The beasts we bury

D. L. Taylor

"Mancella, heir to the throne, emerged from the mysterious Broken Citadel with a strange and violent magic: she can summon an army of animals, but only by killing them first. Silver is a charming thief who plans to manipulate Mancella in order to pull off a...

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The road to after  by Rebekah Lowell

The road to after

Rebekah Lowell

"Eleven-year-old Lacey rediscovers life and the soothing power of nature and art after she, her little sister, and mom escape from their controlling and abusive father."--Provided by publisher.

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On the wings of la Noche  by Vanessa L. Torres

On the wings of la Noche

Vanessa L. Torres

Seventeen-year-old Noche, who serves as an avian guide to the afterlife, suffers inner turmoil between falling for a new boy in town and letting go of her late girlfriend's soul.

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The forest of a thousand eyes  by Frances Hardinge

The forest of a thousand eyes

Frances Hardinge

"The hungry Forest is moving forward like an army, a green and constant threat to the humans living in and on an increasingly crumbling Wall. Feather, accompanied only by her scaled ferret, Sleek, must avoid the Forest's tentacles, and the many dangerous...

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The last Namsara  by Kristen Ciccarelli

The last Namsara

Kristen Ciccarelli

"Asha is a dragon-slayer. Reviled by the very people she's sworn to protect, she kills to atone for the wicked deed she committed as a child - one that almost destroyed her city, and left her with a terrible scar. But protecting her father's kingdom is a...

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A door in the dark  by Scott Reintgen

A door in the dark

Scott Reintgen

"Ren has proved she's one of the best wizards in her generation. But top marks mean nothing if she fails to get into one of the major houses at Balmerick University. Enter the impossibly rich Theo Brood. Fate has the two of them crossing paths at the public...

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Blood moon bride  by Demet Divaroren

Blood moon bride

Demet Divaroren

"Rehya is a hunter with uncanny magical abilities - and magic has long been outlawed in Mennama Valley. Every winter, on the night of the Blood Moon, young women enter forced marriages for the valley's advancement and prosperity. But this year Governor Kyra...

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Run away with me  by Brian Selznick

Run away with me

Brian Selznick

""I'm going to call you Danny. What are you going to name me?" "Angelo." Danny is spending his sixteenth summer in Rome. As his mother spends the day at work in a mysterious museum, he wanders the ancient sites and streets. Soon after his arrival, he...

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A witch's guide to love and poison  by Aamna Qureshi

A witch's guide to love and poison

Aamna Qureshi

Bisma knows three things to be true: the Enchanted Forest will always be her home, she would go to the ends of the Earth to protect her sisters, and Xander Chapman is the most irritating guy she's ever met. Since finding a home in the Enchanted Forest, Bisma -...

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In the company of killers  by Elora Cook

In the company of killers

Elora Cook

"Seventeen-year-old Tasha Nicastro lives a life of glitz and glamour, but she has no idea her family harbours a dark truth. Tasha might look like your classic high school mean girl, but behind the designer clothes is a sharpshooter who knows how to bring...

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Handle with care  by Louisa Reid

Handle with care

Louisa Reid

"No one knows Ruby is pregnant - not even Ruby herself. So when she gives birth at school on a miserable February morning, her world is thrown into chaos. Keeping the baby isn't an option, but keeping quiet about who the father of her child definitely is;...

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