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| Ariel Crashes a Train by Olivia A. ColeIf Ariel doesn't complete her tapping, counting, and chanting rituals, the violent "crocodile" in her mind might take over. Thankfully, Ariel’s older sister Mandy recognizes these behaviors as symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. This compassionate novel in verse traces an honest journey to self-acceptance. |
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| The Encanto's Daughter by Melissa de la CruzAfter MJ's father dies, she inherits the throne as ruler of the Encantos, fairies from Filipino mythology. But MJ lives in California with her human mother, so she has a lot to learn about controlling a magical kingdom and her own powers. Read-alikes: Julie Kagawa’s The Iron King; Tahereh Mafi’s This Woven Kingdom. |
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| A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah FaizalDespite humble beginnings, Arthie Casimir gained power collecting the secrets of influential humans and vampires frequenting her teahouse. Arthie's scheme to infiltrate vampire society and overthrow the colonizing monarchy will thrill fans of heist novels and found family. This fast-paced fantasy opens a duology. |
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| Snowglobe by Soyoung ParkIn a frozen post-apocalyptic world, the masses toil to heat the Snowglobe, the home of live-streaming celebrities. When Jeon Chobahm becomes the replacement for a deceased star, she uncovers the Snowglobe's sinister secrets. Fans of Snowpiercer and Squid Games will devour this action-paced story. |
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| Tender Beasts by Liselle SamburySunny Behre, a student at the posh Toronto private school bearing her family’s name, embraces her role as the golden child. But her loyalty is put to the test when clearing her brother’s name in a murder case means uncovering family secrets. Read-alike: Kosoko Jackson’s The Forest Demands Its Due. |
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Meet basketball star Bethany, a late bloomer with a crybaby reputation, and aspiring filmmaker Jacob, recently dumped by Bethany's bestie for being too emotionally distant. Bethany and Jacob agree to secretly date, just to get some practice. But what started as pretend becomes undeniably real.
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I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys Cristian Florescu, a 17-year-old Romanian, is coerced into spying on an American diplomat family in exchange for medicine for his sick grandfather. Instead of complying, he attempts to undermine the dictator terrorizing his country. This suspenseful and thought-provoking ‘80s-set thriller reverberates with a hopeful message about young people’s power to create political change.
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Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Shortly after they both become prefects, Chiamaka and Devon -- the only two Black students at Niveus Academy -- are targeted by an anonymous texter called Aces. Somehow, Aces knows their deepest secrets, and as the stakes shift from devastating to deadly, Devon and Chi have to band together to make it through.
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| In Nightfall by Suzanne YoungSiblings Theo and Marco are spending the summer in tiny Nightfall, Oregon. Although their grandmother’s superstitions about darkness seem odd, their new friends’ horrific stories suggest something monstrous really is lurking in Nightfall. This action-packed horror novel balances gore with sincere emotional heft. |
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| Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amelie Wen ZhaoLan makes a meager living singing for the Elantians, the people who conquered her kingdom. When magician Zen reveals Lan’s hidden power, she joins in a quest that may restore -- or destroy -- the Last Kingdom. Read-alikes: S. Jae-Jones' Zhara; Elizabeth Lim's Six Crimson Cranes. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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