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A Magic Steeped in Poison
by Judy I. Lin
Set in a fantasy kingdom, Ning, a young tea-maker, enters a competition to win a favor from the princess in an effort to save her sister's life. She soon finds herself the one in danger when she is faced with backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics and a mysterious boy with a shocking secret.
Series alert:
First of a two part series. Watch for the second book called A Venom Dark and Sweet
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Once Upon a K-Prom
by Kat Cho
What it's about:
Instead of going to prom, seventeen-year-old Elena Soo wants to spend her time saving the local community center. She's determined to keep her priorities straight even when her childhood best friend--who is now a K-pop superstar--returns to make good on their old pact to go to prom together.
Read it for: a dive into lasting friendships and romance.
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| As You Walk On By by Julian WintersBest friends Theo, Darren, and Jay have been daring each other to do funny and embarrassing stunts throughout high school.
After a promposal dare goes wrong, Theo hides out in a bedroom at a party, feeling targeted for being queer and less rich than his friends. One by one, partygoers visit him. Turns out everyone's been hurt, and everyone has been guilty of treating someone poorly.
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Mirror Girls
by Kelly McWilliams
Biracial twin sisters--one who presents as black and the other as white--are determined to put the ghosts of the past to rest and to uncover the truth behind their parents' murders in the Jim Crow South. Separated at birth, the sisters reunite as teenagers in the racially divided town of Eureka to embark on a mission cloaked in mystery and intrigue.
If you like this historical fantasy try Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby next.
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Warcross
by Marie Lu
A teen hacker and competitive bounty hunter who tracks down rule breakers of a wildly popular alternate-reality game accidentally glitches herself into a championship tournament, where she becomes an overnight sensation before being recruited as a spy for the game's billionaire developer.
Series alert: Look for the second book Wildcard in this two part series.
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Skin of the Sea by Natasha BowenIn this fast-paced young adult fantasy the reader follows Simi, a mermaid dedicated to collecting the souls of deceased people thrown from slave ships. Simi defies the gods by saving the life of Kola, a young boy tossed overboard while still alive. If she can't make things right, the fate of her fellow mermaids and even the entire world may be at stake.
Try these next: Kylie Lee Baker's The Keeper of Night or Liselle Sambury's Blood Like Magic. |
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Instant Karma
by Marissa Meyer
Perfectionist overachiever Prudence and her lazy, irresponsible classmate Quint end up working together at a coastal animal rescue, much to Pru's annoyance.
In a fateful twitst, Pru suddenly gains the ability to exact karmic justice on anyone she deems deserving -- anyone except Quint, who defies her expectations every time.
Why you might like it: A hating-to-dating romance and a hint of magic make it a breeze to read.
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All-American Muslim Girl
by Nadine Jolie Courtney
Allie Abraham easily keeps her family's Muslim heritage under the radar, since her hazel eyes and pale skin don't "look Muslim" to most people in her Georgia town. Yet as she digs deeper into her faith -- and begins dating Wells, the son of an anti-Muslim TV personality -- Allie finds it more and more difficult to keep quiet.
You might also like: Sheba Karim’s That Thing We Call A Heart, another thoughtful, own voices look at faith, identity, and romance.
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Opposite of Always
by Justin A. Reynolds
This time travelling story stars high school senior Jack, whose romance with college freshman Kate is clearly meant to be -- why else would her sudden death send him back in time to the night they met, kicking off a cycle of do-overs in which he tries, again and again, to save her?
Who it’s for: Combining time travel with witty dialogue and honest, heart-twisting emotion, The Opposite of Always will grab science fiction fans and realistic fiction fans alike.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Quinte West Public Library
7 Creswell Drive
Trenton, Ontario K8V 5R6
613-394-3381www.QWPL.ca |
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