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The Storm Runnerby Jennifer CervantesWhat it is: A contemporary adventure inspired by Mayan mythology. What it's about: Thirteen-year-old Zane must unravel an ancient prophecy, stop an evil god, and discover how the physical disability that makes him reliant on a cane also connects him to his father and his ancestry. What's inside: A dormant volcano in New Mexico that's a gateway to another world.
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| Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful by Arwen Elys DaytonWhat it is: six interconnected stories, all set in a future in which human genetic manipulation has astonishing -- and sometimes terrifying -- consequences.
What's inside: designer babies, cyborg convicts, a dolphin boy, and a powerful zealot who undergoes a dramatic change.
For fans of: Dhonielle Clayton's The Belles, TV's Black Mirror, and other stories that question perfection and make you think about what it means to be human (or humane). |
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| The Lying Woods by Ashley ElstonStarring: Owen Foster, who leaves his life of privilege in New Orleans to move back to his tiny Louisiana hometown after his father embezzles millions of dollars and disappears...but not without leaving a coded letter for Owen first.
Why you might like it: Alternating between Owen's predicament and a similar incident years earlier, this atmospheric, multilayered mystery ramps up the nail-biting tension with every chapter. |
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| Your Own Worst Enemy by Gordon JackWhat it is: a biting political satire about an out-of-control race for student body president.
The candidates: frustrated overachiever Stacey Wynn; secretive transfer student Julia Romero; and stoner Tony Guo (whose motives include the school's ban on chocolate milk).
Who it's for: Readers who feel frustrated with real-world politics might appreciate the combination of angst and outrageous humor in Your Own Worst Enemy. |
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Midnight at the Electric by Jodi Lynn AndersonWhat it's about: A puzzling old postcard and a very elderly tortoise are only two of the many connections between three teen girls in this genre-blending story. In 2065 Kansas, orphan Adri Ortiz trains to become a Mars colonist since she has no emotional ties on Earth; on the same Kansas farm in 1934, Catherine Goodspeed tries to help her family survive the deadly Dust Bowl; and in 1919 England, Lenore Allstock mourns her brother's death in World War I while writing to a distant friend. Why you might like it: Told through diaries and letters Midnight At The Electric offers memorable characters and a riveting, intertwining plot.
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| Little & Lion by Brandy ColbertWhat it's about: After a year at boarding school, Suzette is back in Los Angeles, hoping to reinforce her shaky bond with her brother Lionel (who has bipolar disorder.) She's also reeling from a shattered romance with her school roommate, which complicates her newfound feelings for her old friend, Emil.
Why you might like it: An inclusive supporting cast underscores the realistically messy emotions in this story about love, loyalty, and uneasy secrets. |
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| Now Is Everything by Amy GilesWhat it's about: Hours after surviving the accident that took her family, Hadley McCauley -- lacrosse captain, salutatorian, Ivy League-bound -- attempts suicide. Is it survivor's guilt, or is something else driving this seemingly perfect girl to the brink?
Who it's for: Alternating between past and present, Now is Everything draws back the curtain on the abuse that eroded Hadley's family; though it may be too intense for some, readers interested in trauma and survival will be riveted. |
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| Vanishing Girls by Lauren OliverWhat it's about: Before the accident, Nick and her sister Dara were inseparable. Afterwards, Nick can't remember what happened, and Dara, who was badly injured, won't talk to her. Then Dara disappears, and Nick is forced to confront her sister's shady secrets and her own frightening memories.
Read it for: family drama, psychological tension, and an unforgettable ending.
For fans of: E. Lockhart's We Were Liars or Courtney Summers' Sadie. |
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| History is All You Left Me by Adam SilveraWhat it's about: Griffin and Theo are no longer a couple by the time Theo drowns, yet Griffin is still forced to grapple with how Theo's death colors his understanding of both the past and the future.
Why you might like it: Dual timelines allow you to watch Griffin's romance and grief unfold simultaneously.
You might also like: For another poignant read about love, loss, and thorny questions, try Shaun David Hutchinson's We Are the Ants. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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