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Foolish hearts
by Emma Mills
Overhearing a conversation that places her on the wrong side of one of the meanest girls in school, Claudia is partnered with the girl for a writing assignment at the same time they compete for the same part in a school production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, discovering friendship and romance along the way. Simultaneous eBook.
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Things I'm seeing without you
by Peter Bognanni
"When tragedy strikes, Tess drops out of school and moves in with her funeral director dad, forcing her to examine life, death, and the boy she thought she knew and loved in a brand new light"
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Satellite
by Nick Lake
A teen born in space makes his first trip to Earth after being raised by teams of astronauts, a visit that proves to be more treacherous than anticipated. By the award-winning author of In Darkness. Simultaneous eBook.
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S.T.A.G.S.
by M. A. Bennett
Ignored and bullied at an elite boarding school where privileged students dictate the social order, a token scholarship student is unexpectedly invited by a ruling clique to an exclusive weekend retreat of outdoor hunting as part of her initiation into the group, a situation that turns deadly when she discovers that she is the intended prey. Simultaneous eBook.
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Kids like us
by Hilary Reyl
Living in France with his mother and sister for the summer, Martin, an American boy on the autism spectrum, falls for a French girl who he initially regards as a real-life incarnation of a favorite book character, an event that helps him see the girl as a real person at the same time he discovers that he is capable of actual love. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Giant Days, Volume One by John Allison; illustrated by Lissa Treiman Starring: Susan, Esther, and Daisy, three unlikely friends trying navigate their first year of college. Because whether you're having awkward personal revelations, dealing with gross dudebros, or surviving the flu in a dorm room, it's easier when you don't have to do it alone.
Who it's for: older teens looking for a snarky and relatable slice of university life.
Series alert: This collection is just the 1st of many: Volume 7 is due out later this month, and the series is still in progress. |
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| Through the Woods by Emily CarrollWhat it's about: A dismembered bride. A monster in human skin. A wolf outside your window. These familiar fairy tale themes get a visually arresting new spin in this collection of horror comics. Canadian artist Emily Carroll illustrates each chilling tale with bold colors (emphasis on blood red), careful details, and suspenseful pacing.
Is it for you? If you love the eerie atmosphere of Edward Gorey's art but prefer a more unsettling edge, don't miss this shiver-inducing read. |
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| Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant by Tony CliffIntroducing: Selim, a thoughtful, tea-drinking soldier, and Delilah Dirk, the infamous adventurer who sweeps him away into a world of swordfights, stealing, and intrigue.
Why you might like it: With sharp dialogue, an unconventional friendship, a swashbuckling heroine, and sumptuous illustrations, this historical adventure is hard to resist.
Series alert: Delilah and Selim's travels (and troubles) continue in Delilah Dirk and the King's Shilling. |
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| Nimona by Noelle StevensonWhat it's about: When gleefully violent Nimona first offers to be his sidekick, villainous Lord Ballister Blackheart turns her down. Once she reveals that she's a shapeshifter, however, Blackheart is intrigued. Nimona could be useful for overthrowing Blackheart's archenemies...but does she really have her powers under control?
Why you might like it: Adorably edgy cartoons provide the perfect visuals for this witty, heartfelt fantasy that defies stereotypes about good and evil.
Book buzz: An animated Nimona movie is already in the works. |
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| SuperMutant Magic Academy by Jillian TamakiWhat it is: A collection of black-and-white comics set at a highly unusual school (think Hogwarts meets Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters).
Featuring: bespectacled witch Marsha, who's hiding a crush on her fox-eared friend Wendy; feminist performance artist Frances; oblivious athlete Cheddar; and the reluctantly immortal Everlasting Boy.
Who it's for: fantasy and science fiction fans who appreciate surreal, darkly witty storytelling. |
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