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| Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell; illustrated by Faith Erin HicksWhat it's about: It's Halloween, and high school seniors Deja and Josie are working their final shift at Omaha's best pumpkin patch. Outgoing Deja wants to make their last night together as exciting as possible -- and that means getting shy Josie to finally talk to the girl of his dreams.
Book buzz: Popular creators Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks team up for the first time in this fast-paced graphic novel packed with charmingly awkward characters and cozy fall colors. |
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These witches don't burn
by Isabel Sterling
Possessing secret elemental magic that allows her to control fire, earth, water and air, a Salem, Massachusetts teen witch is forced to team up with her ex-girlfriend to counter a deadly outbreak of dark magic. A first novel.
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| Pet by Akwaeke EmeziWelcome to: Lucille, a utopian town where people called “angels” have banished society’s “monsters,” creating a safe haven for all...or so it appears.
What happens: Jam, a thoughtful trans girl who rarely speaks out loud, accidentally summons Pet, an uncanny, sharp-clawed creature who demands Jam’s help in the hunt for a hidden monster.
Is it for you? This disquieting story will shake you up and make you reconsider the world around you. |
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| Butterfly Yellow by Thanhhà LaiWhat it's about: two unlikely companions traveling through early 1980s Texas with very different goals -- Vietnamese Hang is searching for her brother, who was evacuated to the U.S. during the Viet Nam War, while American LeeRoy is chasing his rodeo-riding dreams.
Read it for: well-drawn characters; an honest look at grace and grief in the aftermath of war.
About the author: This historical novel is the first young adult book from award-winning author Thanhhà Lai. |
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| Frankly in Love by David YoonWhat it's about: Knowing that his strict Korean immigrant parents won't approve when he falls for a white girl, Frank Li tells his parents he’s dating fellow second-gen teen Joy, who does the same, freeing them both to pursue their real relationships At least, that's the plan...
Read it for: fake-dating romantic comedy; smart, geeky humor; an own voices perspective on identity, race, and family.
Did you know? Debut author Frank Yoon is married to Nicola Yoon, author of The Sun Is Also a Star. |
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| Devils Unto Dust by Emma BerquistThe setting: 1877 Texas, where a raging sickness is turning people into terrifying, flesh-eating “shakes.”
What happens: In order to protect her family, Daisy “Willie” Wilcox leaves the safety of her hometown and, with only two shake hunters for company, ventures across the desert on a harrowing mission.
You might also like: Justina Ireland’s Dread Nation, another alternate-history zombie story that’s gritty, gripping, and just gory enough to satisfy horror fans. |
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| Sawkill Girls by Claire LegrandThe setting: Sawkill Rock, home to wealthy people, beautiful horses, and a legendary monster that preys on young women.
Featuring: outsider Zoey, who refuses to give up on her missing best friend; newcomer Marion, whose sister just disappeared; and privileged Val, who might be trapped by her family's dark legacy.
Read it for: atmospheric, magic-tinged horror starring diverse teen girls who band together to battle evil. |
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| There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie PerkinsStarring: high school senior Makani, who barely has time to adjust from her recent move before her new classmates begin dropping dead, the apparent victims of a serial killer.
What’s inside: relatable characters and swoon-worthy love interests alongside shady secrets and grisly serial murders.
For fans of: slasher flicks -- this thrilling read is being made into a Netflix movie. |
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| The Agony House by Cherie Priest; illustated by Tara O'ConnorWhat it’s about: Old houses can be weird and creaky, but Denise suspects that spirits are behind the eerie occurrences in the tumbledown Victorian her family is renovating -- and that the 1950s comic she found in the attic might contain clues about how the house became haunted.
Why you might like it: This graphic novel hybrid features savvy use of color as well as a paranormal mystery and a distinctive New Orleans setting. |
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Court of shadows
by Madeleine Roux
As seventeen-year-old Louisa struggles to control her new changeling powers while settling into her role as a maid at Coldthistle House, Mr. Morningside plans a fete for human guests, Upworlders, and a man claiming to be Louisa's father
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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