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American royals by Katharine McGeeAn alternate-history tale reimagines America as a monarchy and follows the experiences of a princess who struggles with her feelings for an off-limits boy, while her handsome twin brother is pursued by two very different girls. By the best-selling author of the Thousandth Floor trilogy. Available in the library
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Permanent Record by Mary H. K. ChoiForging an unexpected connection after a chance meeting, a Brooklyn graveyard-shift deli worker and an overwhelmed social-media star help each other discover who they are and who they want to be outside the expectations of family and fans. Available in the library
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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 David Yoon is married to Nicola Yoon, author of The Sun Is Also a Star. Available in the library |
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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. Audiobook on Hoopla |
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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. Audiobook on Hoopla eBook on Overdrive |
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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. Audiobook on RB Digital eBook on Overdrive |
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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. Audiobook on RB Digital and Hoopla |
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| House of Furies by Madeleine RouxWhat it’s about: In 1809 England,17-year-old Louisa finds a much-needed job at Coldthistle House, only to learn that the boardinghouse attracts the worst kind of evil-doers -- and that it’s up to the supernatural staff to dish out bloody judgment.
It is for you? A slow-burning pace makes this gruesome, gothic read a perfect choice for those who love digging into historical horror.
Series alert: Louisa’s tale continues in Court of Shadows and Tomb of Ancients. eBook on Hoopla |
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