Teen Scene
February 2024
Recent Releases
Our Cursed Love
by Julie Abe

Cam and Remy thought drinking the banned soulmate elixir they found during their Tokyo trip would seal their fate. Except now Cam has forgotten who Remy is, and Remy has six days to cure him. This magical fantasy will charm cozy romance fans.
So Let Them Burn
by Kamilah Cole

Five years ago, Faron vanquished her island’s colonizers, thanks to powers bestowed by the gods. When her sister unexpectedly bonds to an enemy dragon, Faron must decide between saving her country again or rescuing her sister. Read-alikes: Lauren Blackwood’s Wildblood; Tanvi Berwah’s Monsters Born and Made.
Okay, Cupid
by Mason Deaver

Already on probation for kissing a human, cupid Jude must ace their next assignment: repairing the rocky relationship between Alice and Huy, best friends destined for love. Then Jude starts falling for Huy. This book will grab fans of slow-burn LGBTQIA romances.
Ghost Roast
by Shawneé Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs; illustrated by Emily Cannon

Chelsea, grounded after a wild night out, is spending her summer working for her father’s ghost-removal business. Discovering she can speak with ghosts, Chelsea investigates a 19th-century mystery linked to her current-day crush. Read-alikes: Monica Gallagher’s GFF, Ghost Friends Forever; Sarah Glenn Marsh’s The Girls Are Never Gone.
A Drop of Venom
by Sajni Patel

Monster slayer Pratyush hopes killing the Serpent Queen will bring his freedom. But that queen is his lost love Manisha, imbued with deadly powers after being pushed into a viper pit. This urgent Medusa retelling explores themes of sexual violence and vengeance.
Seven Minutes in Candyland
by Brian Wasson

In addition to selling candy to his fellow high schoolers, Kalvin makes money dispensing relationship advice to classmates, including his crush. Can Kalvin fix other people’s problems while still maintaining his own relationships? Read-alikes: Ben Philippe’s Charming as a Verb; Emery Lee’s Meet Cute Diary.
Lunar New Year Love Story
by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham

A disastrous date and a spilled family secret prove that Valentina’s family is cursed to be heartbroken forever. Still, she strikes a bargain with Saint Valentine to find love within the year. This vividly detailed graphic novel blends romance and a coming-of-age story. 
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
Washington-Centerville Public Library Centerville Library
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Centerville, OH 45458
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Centerville, OH 45459
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