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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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Infinity kings
by Adam Silvera
This electrifying conclusion to the Infinity Cycle finds Emil, the Infinity Son, and Brighton, the Infinity Reaper, facing off in an epic battle that threatens to destroy them both and everyone they love. Simultaneous and eBook.
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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-alikes: Kosoko Jackson’s The Forest Demands Its Due; Jumata Emill’s The Black Queen. |
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This day changes everything : a novel
by Edward Underhill
When fate throws queer teens Abby and Leo together during their high school marching band's trip to NYC, they become lost in the middle of Manhattan and embark on an epic adventure that turns into a day that changes everything, for both of them. Simultaneous eBook.
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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 Zhao Lan 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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