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"'I'm a bit old for fairy tales,' I say. 'Don't you think?' 'No one is too old for fairy tales,' says Mark." ~ from Nick Lake's There Will Be Lies
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New and Recently Released!
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| All Fall Down: An Embassy Row Novel by Ally CarterSuspense. Everyone says her mom's death was an accident, but 16-year-old Grace knows it was murder. Even after years of being called "crazy," Grace can't forget the scarred face of the man who shot her mother. Though she's hoping to start over in Adria, the European country where her grandfather is the U.S. ambassador, Grace has trouble fitting in among the teenage sons and daughters of the international elite. And after she spots a familiar, unforgettably scarred face, Grace's thirst for revenge is anything but diplomatic. Mean girl social drama combines with high stakes action in this twisty, suspenseful series opener from the author of the popular Gallager Girls and Heist Society series. |
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| Hellhole by Gina DamicoFantasy. Max Kilgore might be stressed out and geeky, but he's generally a good guy. Yet it only takes one little misstep on Max's part to conjure up Burgundy Cluttermuck, a track-suit-wearing, junk-food-eating devil. Burg won't budge from Max's basement unless Max meets his demands -- which include a free mansion and a hot tub. If Max succeeds, Burg will heal his sick mom. But if he doesn't deliver, the consequences will be bloody. Packed with "wry wit and constant dark humor" (Kirkus Reviews), this irreverent tale of a deal with the devil gone wrong is great pick for fans of Maureen Johnson's Devilish or A.M. Jenkins' Repossessed. |
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| I Was Here by Gayle FormanMystery. After months of slowly losing touch with her best friend Meg, Cody is surprised to receive an email from her -- and horrified to realize that the email is a time-delayed suicide note. Even in her grief, Cody can't help wondering: Why would Meg kill herself after she'd finally made it out of their stifling small town? Could Meg's death be connected to the encrypted files on her laptop? And can Cody trust her growing feelings toward Ben, the guy who broke Meg's heart? Similar to Nina LaCour's Hold Still, I Was Here takes a realistic look at the unanswered questions of suicide and the ache of loss. |
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| The Shadow Cabinet by Maureen JohnsonParanormal Thriller. Just as she's starting to get used to her London boarding school, American student Rory's secret identity makes it too dangerous for her to stay. Along with her fellow Shades (London's underground, ghost-busting police force), Rory has to stay on the run if she hopes to rescue two lost friends -- one kidnapped, one trapped between life and death -- and elude the death-obsessed occultists who want to take advantage of her supernatural powers. Start with the previous books in the Shades of London series (The Name of the Star and The Madness Underneath) to get the full impact of the skillful world-building and seriously creepy villains in this paranormal page-turner. |
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| There Will Be Lies by Nick LakeFiction. Seemingly out of nowhere, 17-year-old Shelby's sheltered life is beginning to implode. First, she gets injured when she's hit by a car. Next, her (usually cautious) mother pulls her out of the hospital and takes her on the road, claiming that they're being chased by a violent figure from her past. And now, when Shelby closes her eyes, she finds herself in the mythological landscape of the Dreaming, where a coyote sends her on an urgent quest. Taut pacing and unpredictable revelations will keep readers on their toes as they, like Shelby, try to figure out where the truth lies when fantasy and reality overlap. |
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The Boy in the Black Suit
by Jason Reynolds
Fiction. Devastated by his mom's death and his dad's spiral into alcoholism, high school senior Matt finds comfort in a job the local funeral home. Strangely, witnessing the pain of others helps him cope with his own grief. Also, it beats slinging fried chicken at the Cluck Bucket -- although Matt is irresistibly drawn to Lovey, the tough, intriguing girl who works there. Readers who enjoy the believable characters and authentic urban setting of this "vivid, satisfying and ultimately upbeat tale" (Kirkus Reviews) will definitely want to try author Jason Reynolds' previous book, When I Was the Greatest.
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| The Butterfly Clues by Kate EllisonSuspense. The death of her older brother, Oren, has only heightened Lo's obsessive-compulsive tendencies, which now include wandering through "Neverland," the dangerous neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, where Oren died of a drug overdose. While exploring Neverland one night, Lo narrowly avoids being shot; when she later discovers that she stumbled upon a young woman's murder, Lo becomes obsessed with finding the girl's killer. The Butterfly Clues offers not only a fast-paced suspense story, but also a realistic portrayal of a complex heroine. |
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| Fake ID by Lamar GilesMystery. He's gone by Steven, Logan, Tyler, and Tony, but you can call him Nick. Nick's dad's criminal activity landed their family in Witness Protection, and his dad's continued shady habits keep them on the move. Nick is starting to settle into their latest home in Stepton, Georgia, when his friend and fellow high school journalist Eli turns up dead. The police say it was suicide, but Nick and Eli's sister Reya aren't buying it. In a shocking, action-packed investigation, Nick and Reya work to uncover the secrets that got Eli killed -- but can they do it without exposing Nick and his family? |
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I'll Give You the Sun
by Jandy Nelson
Fiction. When they were 13, dreamy Noah and his daring twin sister Jude were inseparable. By the time they're 16, they can hardly stand each other. What happened in between? Alternating perspectives (between brother and sister, past and present) reveal each sibling's experiences of artistic exploration, heartrending loss, and exhilarating first love, illuminating how Noah and Jude's strong relationship was shattered…and how it might be rebuilt. Author Jandy Nelson's lush, stylized language overflows with vivid images and "brims with emotion" (Publishers Weekly), making I'll Give You the Sun an unforgettable experience Winner - Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults.
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| Far From You by Tess SharpeMystery. Years ago, a car accident left Sophie with permanent injuries and an OxyContin addiction, but it's the recent murder of her best friend Mina that truly leaves Sophie feeling destroyed. She's the only witness to Mina's death, but due to her history with drugs, no one believes her story. As Sophie begins her own search for Mina's killer, she's forced to confront memories of their close and sometimes turbulent relationship, including the heartbreaking events leading up to the murder. Readers who like intricate plots and realistically rough-edged characters will be riveted by this raw, beautifully written mystery. |
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This one summer
by Mariko Tamaki
The team behind Skim presents the sumptuous graphic tale of a young teen whose latest summer at a beach lake house is overshadowed by her parents' constant arguments, her younger friend's secret sorrows and the dangerous activities of older teens.
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| Mojo by Tim TharpMystery. Finding the murdered body of a classmate in the garbage is horrifying, of course. But for chubby high school loser Dylan, it might also be his ticket to popularity. Certain that his amateur detective skills will earn him respect at school, Dylan (aided by his eccentric buddies Audrey and Randy) investigates a connection between the murder and the disappearance of a teen girl from the wealthy side of town. Sharp, snarky humor and intriguing twists will keep you turning pages in this dark yet quirky tale of drugs, lies, betrayal, and murder. |
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