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| Invictus by Ryan GraudinScience Fiction. Born outside of time and rejected from the Corps of Central Time Travelers, 17-year-old Farway "Far" Gaius McCarthy has his work cut out for him as captain of the Invictus, traveling back in time to steal antiquities from history. Told in the alternating voices of Far's diverse crew, this "rollicking, bombshell-laden adventure" (Kirkus Reviews) is sure to hook fans of quirky, Doctor Who-style science fiction. |
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The cursed queen
by Sarah Fine
A companion to The Imposter Queen finds Ansa cursed with fire and ice by a vengeful witch queen and forced to fight the dark magic that threatens her relationship with the Krigere. By the author of the Guards of the Shadowlands series. Simultaneous eBook.
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The you I've never known
by Ellen Hopkins
A novel in both verse and prose by the best-selling author of Triangles follows the struggles of a girl who longs for a permanent home after years spent moving with her nomadic father, a situation that is shaped by a special friend and daunting revelations about the mother who abandoned her. Simultaneous eBook.
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| The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick NessFantasy. Mikey's small town is plagued by vampires, ghosts, and zombie deer, but the paranormal drama only targets kids with "unusual names and capital-D Destinies." As for Mikey, he just wants to deal with his OCD, survive his messed-up family, and graduate high school without becoming collateral damage in yet another looming apocalypse. Combining emotional depth with wry in-jokes, The Rest of Us Just Live Here is a great pick for seen-it-all fantasy fans. |
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| Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland StoneFiction. As one of the popular (and hyper-judgmental) queen bees at her school, 16-year-old Sam is careful to conceal her uncontrollable, obsessive thoughts. The strain of hiding is intense, however, and when Sam finds new friends among the members of a secret poetry group, she hopes it might finally be safe to open up. A steamy romance and an unexpected twist add spice to this sensitive, absorbing read. |
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| OCD, the Dude, and Me by Lauren Roedy VaughnFiction. Awkward, sarcastic high school senior Danielle is a social misfit who compulsively color-codes her collection of hats and Chuck Taylors. When eccentric new friends (and the philosophy of The Big Lebowski) challenge her to adjust her attitude, Danielle reluctantly starts to unravel the trauma of her past. For another flawed, complicated heroine coping with a troubled history, try Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King. |
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| Don't Touch by Rachel WilsonFiction. Anxiety isn't anything new for Caddie, but ever since her father left, she's convinced that she can bring him back if she can only keep from touching anyone. But while gloves and self-control are one thing, preventing herself from falling for classmate Peter is another. Even as she struggles, you'll be rooting for the sympathetic protagonist in this candid insider's view of OCD. |
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