Teen Scene
January 2023
Recent Releases
Road of the Lost
by Nafiza Azad

Enchanted to forget her true heritage, Croi, a brownie who has been glamoured to be invisible to humans, is summoned to the Otherworld where she travels a perilous path to find out who she really is and where she belongs. 
A Thousand Heartbeats
by Kiera Cass

Soon to be forced into a loveless marriage for political gain, Princess Annika of Kadier finds unexpected love against all odds in the arms of the enemy - a soldier determined to reclaim the throne for his people. 
The Truth About Everything
by Bridget Farr

Homeschooled fifteen-year-old Lark secretly attends high school against the wishes of her antigovernment, conspiracy-theorist, Doomsday-prepping parents.
The Wolves are Watching
by Natalie Lund

The night little Madison disappears from her crib, Luce sees a pair of eyes...and feels certain they belong to a wolf.  In town, people are quick to blame Madison's mom. But when Luce's English teacher shares an original script about the disappearance of another little girl back in 1870, Luce begins to notice similarities that she can't ignore.
Eight Nights of Flirting
by Hannah Reynolds

Determined to have a boyfriend this Hanukkah, Shira Barbanel, an absolute disaster at flirting, makes a deal with her former-crush: flirting lessons in exchange for career connections. But when things don't go as planned, she must learn to trust her heart. 
Retro Reads
Check out these awesome books from the not-so-distant past.
 
The Bridesmaid
by Hailey Abbott

Working in the family business as an assistant to numerous weddings, Abby is certain that marriage, or anything associated with it, is not for her. But when her sister declares that she is getting married and wants Abby as her maid of honor, Abby must find the strength to get through yet another social fiasco just waiting to happen! 
The Name She Gave Me
by Betty Culley

In this deeply emotional story, 16-year-old Rynn secretly decides to search for her biological family. Then she learns that she has a younger sister in foster care two towns away - a discovery that could tear her adoptive family apart. 
The Red Palace
by June Hur

In 1758 Joseon (Korea), 18-year-old palace nurse Hyeon works closely with a young police inspector to uncover the truth surrounding the murder of eight palace nurses when all the evidence points to the Crown Prince himself. 
Only a Monster
by Vanessa Len

When she discovers that her family are monsters with terrifying, hidden powers, Joan must embrace her own monstrousness if she is to save herself and her family from a legendary monster slayer who will do anything to bring her family down. 
Wrong Side of the Court
by H. N. Khan

Dreaming of being the worlds first Pakistani to be drafted into the NBA, 15-year-old Fawad Chaudhry must convince his mother to let him try out for the basketball team while dealing with the neighborhood bully. 
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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