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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, Squid Games, or the game Frostpunk will devour this action-paced story. |
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All That It Ever Meant : a Novel
by Blessing Musariri
Reeling from the death of her mother, fourteen-year-old Mati's family leaves England to visit their native Zimbabwe, where Mati finds comfort in Meticais, a gender-neutral spirit or ghost who only she can see, and who helps her navigate her mercurial interpersonal relationships and feelings of grief.
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Begin Again
by Emma Lord
When her arrival at Blue Ridge State doesn't go as planned, aspiring self-help guru Andie Rose finds her voice as the anonymous Squire of the school's legendary pirate radio station, discovering that not all the best laid plans are necessarily the right ones.
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| Then Everything Happens at Once by M-E GirardBaylee's secret crush Freddie finally expresses his feelings just as Baylee starts dating Alex, whom she met online. Then the COVID-19 pandemic interrupts Baylee’s potential romances and raises concerns for her disabled sister’s safety. This thought-provoking novel with authentic characters will draw fans of coming-of-age stories. |
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| Saints of the Household by Ari TisonBrothers Jay and Max beat up their school’s soccer star to defend their cousin, resulting in school suspension and mandatory counseling. Now they must search their Bribri (Indigenous Costa Rican) roots to find a path from violence toward love and forgiveness. Read-alikes: Gary Lonesborough's We Didn’t Think it Through; Jared Thomas' My Spare Heart. |
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| My Flawless Life by Yvonne WoonAfter a scandal tanks her social status, Hana Yang Lerner becomes her elite private school’s fixer, cleaning up fellow students’ potential problems. When her former best friend is tangled up in a case, Hana must honestly confront her own messy past. Read-alikes: Faridah Abike-Iyimide's Ace of Spades; Dhonielle Clayton's The Rumor Game. |
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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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