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| Ariel Crashes a Train by Olivia A. ColeIf Ariel doesn't complete her tapping, counting, and chanting rituals, the violent "crocodile" in her mind might take over. Thankfully, Ariel’s older sister Mandy recognizes these behaviors as symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. This compassionate novel in verse traces an honest journey to self-acceptance. |
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| The Encanto's Daughter by Melissa de la CruzAfter MJ's father dies, she inherits the throne as ruler of the Encantos, fairies from Filipino mythology. But MJ lives in California with her human mother, so she has a lot to learn about controlling a magical kingdom and her own powers. Read-alikes: Julie Kagawa’s The Iron King; Tahereh Mafi’s This Woven Kingdom. |
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| A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah FaizalDespite humble beginnings, Arthie Casimir gained power collecting the secrets of influential humans and vampires frequenting her teahouse. Arthie's scheme to infiltrate vampire society and overthrow the colonizing monarchy will thrill fans of heist novels and found family. This fast-paced fantasy opens a duology. |
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| Snowglobe by Soyoung ParkIn a frozen post-apocalyptic world, the masses toil to heat the Snowglobe, the home of live-streaming celebrities. When Jeon Chobahm becomes the replacement for a deceased star, she uncovers the Snowglobe's sinister secrets. Fans of Snowpiercer, Squid Games, or the game Frostpunk will devour this action-paced story. |
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| Then Everything Happens at Once by M-E GirardBaylee's secret crush Freddie finally expresses his feelings just as Baylee starts dating Alex, whom she met online. Then the COVID-19 pandemic interrupts Baylee’s potential romances and raises concerns for her disabled sister’s safety. This thought-provoking novel with authentic characters will draw fans of coming-of-age stories. |
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| My Flawless Life by Yvonne WoonAfter a scandal tanks her social status, Hana Yang Lerner becomes her elite private school’s fixer, cleaning up fellow students’ potential problems. When her former best friend is tangled up in a case, Hana must honestly confront her own messy past. Read-alikes: Faridah Abike-Iyimide's Ace of Spades; Dhonielle Clayton's The Rumor Game. |
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| In Nightfall by Suzanne YoungSiblings Theo and Marco are spending the summer in tiny Nightfall, Oregon. Although their grandmother’s superstitions about darkness seem odd, their new friends’ horrific stories suggest something monstrous really is lurking in Nightfall. This action-packed horror novel balances gore with sincere emotional heft. |
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10 Things I Hate About Pinky
by Sandhya Menon
The chaotic one: Pinky, a passionate but impulsive activist. To show her parents she’s capable of making good choices, she approaches her respectable frenemy with a fake dating scheme.
The ordered one: Samir, a driven planner. Pinky secures him an internship with her corporate lawyer mother in exchange for his cooperation. He can handle Pinky’s weirdness for one summer, right?
Shared universe alert: This heartfelt romantic comedy takes place in the same world as author Sandhya Menon’s When Dimple Met Rishi.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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