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Hard Wired
by Len Vlahos
What it's about: Fifteen-year-old Quinn is stunned and bewildered when he discovers that he's not the typical human guy he thought he was, but is actually the QUantum INtelligence Project, the world's first self-aware artificial intelligence.
Why you might like it: As Quinn is wrenched from his familiar virtual reality and plunged into the real world, he grapples with relatable questions about identity and belonging, while also dealing with wild sci-fi situations (like being installed in a killer robot body).
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| Lobizona by Romina GarberWhat it's about: 16-year-old Miami teen Manu and her mom, both undocumented immigrants from Argentina, live in hiding to avoid ICE, not to mention the criminals who killed Manu's father.
What happens: After her mom is arrested, Manu finds herself in an enchanted school for brujas (witches) and lobizones (werewolves) where she discovers the hidden heritage that makes her very existence dangerous.
Read it for: a secret magical world, feminist fantasy, and vivid Latin American folklore. |
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I'll Be the One
by Lyla Lee
Starring: singer and dancer Skye Shin, who defies her mother's fat-shaming to win a spot on a fiercely competitive K-pop competition show.
What happens: Skye is determined to win, both the contest and the heart of fellow competitor Henry Cho. But are her skills, charm, and persistence enough to conquer the judges' prejudice?
Further reading: For another body-positive rom-com, try Julie Murphy's Dumplin'; for another peek into the high-profile, high-drama world of K-pop, pick up Maurene Goo's Somewhere Only We Know.
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The Extraordinaries
by T.J. Klune
What it's about: When Nick has a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City's bravest super-powered Extraordinary, it's like a scene from his fanfiction -- except that in real life, Shadow Star doesn't fall in love with him. But maybe that could change if Nick becomes an Extraordinary, too…
Read it for: the diverse cast of characters and the funny, knowing spin on superhero stories.
Who it's for: seasoned superhero followers, fanfic-fluent readers, and anyone looking for upbeat LGBTQIA romances.
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Girl, Unframed
by Deb Caletti
What it's about: While spending the summer in California with her irresponsible actress mother, 16-year-old Sydney quickly kindles a romance with the lovable Nicco, but she can't shake the sense of impending disaster -- especially not while her mom's volatile boyfriend, Jake, is around.
How it's told: Each chapter begins with a list of courtroom evidence, keeping you guessing about the crime right up until the end.
For fans of: the multilayered plot, intensifying pace, and feminist perspective of Courtney Summers' Sadie.
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Girl, Serpent, Thorn
by Melissa Bashardoust
Featuring: Soraya, a cursed princess whose poisonous touch keeps her trapped inside the shah's gardens; Azad, the soldier who longs to rescue her; and Parvaneh, the alluring, demonic div whose secret knowledge could upend Soraya's world.
Why you might like it: This lush, twisty fantasy offers a blend of Zoroastrianism, European fairy tales, and the Persian epic The Shahnameh.
You might also like: Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me series or Laini Taylor's Strange the Dreamer duology.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Twin Falls Public Library201 4th Ave. ETwin Falls, Idaho 83301208-733-2964
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