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| The Hazel Woodby Melissa AlbertWhat it's about: After years on the road with her mother, running from their freakishly bad luck, Alice is resourceful, tough, and angry -- qualities she'll need after her mom is kidnapped. Desperate to rescue her, Alice looks for clues from a forbidden source: Tales from the Hinterland, the cult-classic book of sinister fairy tales written by her grandmother.
Who it's for: readers who relish dreamy, disturbing, and sophisticated fantasy.
Book buzz: This debut novel had a movie deal before it even hit bookshelves. |
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All We Can Do Is Waitby Richard LawsonWhat it's about: Keeping vigil in the waiting room of Massachusetts General Hospital in the hours after a bridge collapse rocks the city, a group of teens endure painful secrets and fears for their injured loved ones while struggling to resolve the difficulties of their pasts and the uncertainty of their futures.
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The Traitor's Gameby Jennifer A NielsenWhat it's about: Embroiled in a cruel immortal king's palace politics in spite of having spent three years in exile, the daughter of a high-ranking official is kidnapped by a group of rebels who require her to search for a lost weapon capable of destroying the throne, a plan that she endeavors to sabotage despite conflicting loyalties. By the best-selling author of the Ascendance Trilogy.
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| When My Heart Joins the Thousandby A.J. SteigerWhat it's about: Surviving the foster care system as a person on the autism spectrum hasn't been easy for Alvie, but she's got an apartment, a job, and soon she'll be 18 and emancipated. She doesn't need any complications -- complications like Stanley, a guy with a rare medical condition who understands Alvie like no one else.
Reviewers say: "A gorgeous love story of depth and raw emotion" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| Giant Days, Volume Oneby 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 Woodsby 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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| Nimonaby 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 Academyby 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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