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Divergent
by Veronica Roth
In a dystopian future-era Chicago, 16-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she uncovers powerful secrets and truths about her identity, her family and the order of her society.
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Divergent "I would recommend this book because it is written really well, leaves you in constant suspense, and is almost impossible to put down" -- 8th grade volunteer. |
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The Diabolic
by S. J Kincaid
Growing up alongside a galactic senator's daughter she is sworn to protect, Nemesis is forced to assume her charge's identity when a power-mad Emperor attempts to thwart a rebellion against his corrupt forces. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Diabolic
"If you like sci-fi, powerful female protagonists, twisted monarchies, and fast-paced plots, you would enjoy this book. I definitely recommend it. The plot had me on the edge of my seat until the last sentence" -- 12th grade volunteer. |
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Naruto v.1
"Yes [I would recommend this book], because you can learn about Japan and their culture by reading this book!" -- 8th grade volunteer. |
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The 100
by Kass Morgan
Sent from cities in orbit around Earth's toxic atmosphere to recolonize the planet, 100 juvenile delinquent teens endure a brutal crash landing on the savagely beautiful planet, where they struggle to form a tentative community and scavenge for resources while learning how to trust and love each other. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous.
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The 100
"I would recommend this book because it is set up well and is a great read. It is definitely rated for someone who doesn't really mind violence in books" -- 8th grade volunteer. |
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Aurora rising : Aurora cycle_01
by Amie Kaufman
Relegated by a misguided act of heroism to a squad comprised of his school's hopeless misfits, a graduating cadet in a 24th-century space academy rescues a centuries-hibernating girl from interdimensional space only to be swept up in an interstellar war millions of years in the making. By the best-selling authors of the Illuminae Files. Simultaneous eBook.
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Aurora Rising
"Found family is this book's most prominent trope. Any teenager or Young Adult can relate to these well-rounded characters. The characters are what drive this story. If you're looking for some of the best characters in YA sci-fi today, you should definitely give Aurora Rising a read" -- 12th grade volunteer. |
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Now I rise
by Kiersten White
A sequel to the best-selling And I Darken finds a vengeful Lada striking out at anyone who stands in her way and finding herself unexpectedly rejected by her skillful brother, Radu, who reluctantly works as a spy for a power-hungry Mehmed. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Now I rise
"I would recommend the book if you've read the first one, And I Darken. I liked Now I Rise better. I was more connected to the characters, and more emotionally invested in the story" -- 11th grade volunteer. |
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I'll be there
by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Raised by an unstable father, Sam has long been the voice of his silent younger brother, Riddle, but everything changes when Sam meets Emily and, welcomed by her family, the brothers are faced with normalcy for the first time
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Ill Be There
"10/10 1000% recommend reading this book and it's sequel "Just call my name" I read a lot of young adult realistic fiction, and some YA mystery. This has a bit of both worlds, and is amazingly written. It is one of my all time favorite books, and I would definitely recommend this book again and again!" -- 12th grade volunteer. |
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The maze runner
by James Dashner
Sixteen-year-old Thomas wakes up with no memory in the middle of a maze and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape
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The Maze Runner
"I would recommend this book to people who like post-apocalyptic books because that is when it takes place. It is a really good book and an interesting read" -- 8th grade volunteer. |
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Tales from the Hinterland
by Melissa Albert
In this companion book to "The Hazel Wood" and "The Night Country," the author presents a collection of dark fairy tales by Alice's reclusive grandmother Althea Proserpine
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Tales from the Hinterland
"Yes [I would recommend this book] because it is a good addition to the Hazel Wood series" -- 11th grade volunteer. |
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Words on fire
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Avoiding the occupying Cossack soldiers who would force everyone to become Russian, a farm girl from Lithuania helps her family preserve her culture, literature and religion when she is forced to leave her parents behind to escape with an important package.
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Words on Fire
"I would definitely recommend this book to everyone in the world, as I have to many people already. It is one of my favorites if not my favorite book of all time" -- 7th grade volunteer. |
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Shadow and bone
by Leigh Bardugo
Orphaned by the Border Wars, Alina Starkov is taken from obscurity and her only friend, Mal, to become the protegé of the mysterious Darkling, who trains her to join the magical elite in the belief that she is the Sun Summoner, who can destroy the monsters of the Fold
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Shadow and Bone
"I would definitely recommend this book. It's very much a classical young adult novel. The magic system is unique and interesting, and it sets up a lot of great character development. Even if you read it just to understand the TV series, it's a good way to spend your time" -- 11th grade volunteer. |
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Scythe
by Neal Shusterman
Forced to become trained killers in a disease-free world where people can only die if eliminated by professional assassins, teens Citra and Rowan reluctantly train under a master reaper who informs them that the one who successfully kills the other will become his apprentice. By the best-selling author of the Unwind dystology. Simultaneous eBook.
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Scythe
"I would 100% recommend this book. I love everything about it. Excellent worldbuilding, memorable characters, and one of the most compelling plots I've read in a very long time" -- 12th grade volunteer. |
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And I darken
by Kiersten White
Ever since Lada Dragwlya and her brother, Radu, were wrenched from their homeland of Wallachia and abandoned by their father to be raised in the Ottoman courts, Lada has known that being ruthless is the key to survival, and when she meets Mehmed, the heir to the very empire that Lada has sworn to fight against, complications arise as Lada, Radu and Mehmed form a toxic triangle that strains the bonds of love and loyalty to the breaking point. Simultaneous eBook.
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And I Darken
"I would definitely recommend this book to others! The plot is easy to follow, but nothing is super obvious. It is very well written and has a detailed appendix in the back so you can learn the definition of words you are unfamiliar with" -- 11th grade volunteer. |
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Zane and the hurricane : a story of Katrina
by W. R. Philbrick
Visiting New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits, mixed-race 12-year-old Zane Dupree is rescued by two African-American locals before facing the limited supplies and responses that threaten their survival. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg.
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Zane and the Hurricane: a Story of Katrina
"I would definitely recommend this book! It takes you through a journey that was viewed by people that were in the crisis of Hurricane Katrina" -- 7th grade volunteer. |
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Carry on : the rise and fall of Simon Snow
by Rainbow Rowell
Simon Snow's final year at the Watford School of Magicks is overshadowed by a painful breakup, an overprotective mentor, a roommate's disappearance and a plethora of monsters. By the best-selling author of Attachments. Simultaneous eBook.
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Carry On: the Rise and Fall of Simon Snow
"Yes, yes YES. This starter of the Simon Snow Trilogy is a great start for readers who enough fantasy, action, and a touch of romance!" -- 12th grade volunteer. |
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Call down the hawk
by Maggie Stiefvater
In a world where dreamers have the ability to pull the wonders and catastrophes of their dreams into reality, a thief becomes inextricably tied to the dream objects she pursues while a hunter races to prevent destructive dreaming. By the award-winning author of the Raven Cycle series.
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Call Down the Hawk
"I would recommend this book, even if you haven't read the Raven Cycle. I've never read a book with such a concept as brining dreams to reality. It's also very well written, I always wanted to read more" -- 12th grade volunteer. |
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Three times lucky
by Sheila Turnage
Making a home in a small North Carolina town where she washed up as a baby during a hurricane 11 years earlier, sixth-grader Mo taps the power of her strong will and tough attitude when a lawman arrives in town to investigate a murder case that threatens to destabilize Mo's adopted family. A first novel.
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Three Times Lucky
"I would recommend this book! It is a thrilling mystery story that makes you want to keep turning the pages. It has suspense, shock, and funny moments" -- 7th grade volunteer. |
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Wayward son
by Rainbow Rowell
A highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Carry On finds an overwhelmed Simon joining Penny and Bax on a trip to the American West in a vintage convertible, only to be confronted by dragons, vampires and gun-toting skunks. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations
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Wayward Son
"After the first one of course, but yes. This book has a slightly slower pace then the first book. Though it is slower, it is still action packed!" -- 12th grade volunteer. |
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Cress
by Marissa Meyer
Working to overthrow Queen Levana, a fugitive Cinder and her companions search for Rapunzel-like hacker Cress, who has been trapped on a satellite since childhood and who has received orders from Levana to foil Cinder's efforts. By the best-selling author of Scarlet.
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Cress
"I would recommend it as long as you read the first two books. It won't make much sense otherwise. I did really enjoy it though, definitely my favorite of the series so far. I'm enjoying the characters, and I'm excited to see how the plot progresses" -- 12th grade volunteer. |
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