Teen Scene
July 2025
Recent Releases
Amelia, If Only
by Becky Albertalli

Thinking she’s in love, Amelia drags three of her friends on a road trip to meet her favorite YouTuber. Along the way, Amelia discovers her feelings for her friend Natalie run deeper than those for her internet obsession. 
A Forgery of Fate
by Elizabeth Lim

After Truyan’s father disappears, she supports her family by forging artwork. If marrying cursed half-dragon, half-human Elang might help her to locate her father, she’ll take that risk, too. This adventurous fantasy with a slow burn romance infuses a traditional "Beauty and the Beast" tale with Chinese mythology.
Best of All Worlds
by Kenneth Oppel

Xavier went to sleep at a lake house with his family, and woke up on a farm under an impenetrable dome. He’s surviving just fine until another family shows up, who may pose a greater threat than whoever put them all in this predicament. 
This Moth Saw Brightness
by A.A. Vacharat

Participating in a university’s clinical study on teen health sounds good to Wayne (who goes by D), especially after his crush Jane joins. When things turn strange, D teams up with his best friend and Jane to investigate the sinister motivations behind the research. This thought-provoking thriller is unputdownable.
Lovely dark and deep
by Elisa A Bonnin

Ellery West and its school for magic has always been home for Faith, until she and another student walk into a forest and only Faith walks out, but when a dark magic keeps hurting students, Faith works to stop it.
Hangry hearts
by Jennifer Chen

Julie Wu and Randall Hur used to be best friends before their once-close families became rivals, bringing heartbreak to their families when they start dating, as love, family and food collide in a Romeo and Juliet-inspired romance. 
Skipshock
by Caroline O'Donoghue

Margo is a troubled schoolgirl heading to a new boarding school in a new city on a train when she meets Moon, a salesman, and their fates become linked as she must pass as a traveling salesman moving between worlds.
Audre & Bash are just friends
by Tia Williams

In need of inspiration for her self-help book, sixteen-year-old straightlaced Audre hires seventeen-year-old easygoing Bash to be her fun consultant for a summer full of daring experiences and undeniable romance.
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