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Under This Red Rock
by Mindy McGinnis
Neely grapples with her inner demons as her monsters, including a little girl under her bed and a man in her closet, defy her control. Seeking solace from her family's history of mental illness and the recent suicide of her brother, she takes a job as a tour guide in caverns, hoping for respite from her haunting visions. There, she encounters Mila, whose confidence contrasts sharply with Neely's insecurities. As their bond deepens, Neely's infatuation with Mila grows, leading her to follow her into a world of drugs, exacerbating her hallucinations.
Tragedy strikes when Mila is found murdered, and Neely's memories of the night blur, raising suspicions about her involvement. With her grip on reality slipping and her monsters becoming more pronounced, Neely must confront the possibility that she might be responsible for Mila's death, unraveling the mystery while battling her inner demons.
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| The Encanto's Daughter by Melissa de la CruzMJ Rodriguez has spent her life hiding in the human world, keeping a heavy secret. She’s half-encanto. As the only child of King Vivencio of the Sirena Court, she’s also next in line for the throne. And now, upon her estranged father’s sudden death, MJ must claim her place as rightful heir.
In wondrous Biringan, the road to the throne is paved with thorns. Without a reigning monarch, the realm has spiraled into disarray. MJ has to win over a backstabbing council that objects to a half-human ruler. And when it looks like her father’s passing wasn’t natural but possibly inflicted by a curse, she must hunt down the sorceress behind this merciless magic.
In a bind, MJ forges an unlikely alliance with the striking Sir Lucas of the feared Sigbin Court, and soon, she loses her heart to the mysterious knight. But with peril looming over Biringan, the princess must decide if she can both open herself to love and carry the weight of the crown. |
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The No-Girlfriend Rule
by Christen Randall
Hollis Beckwith navigates senior year with her boyfriend Chris, seeking stability in their relationship despite its lack of excitement. To prove herself worthy of Chris's affection, Hollis delves into learning his favorite tabletop roleplaying game, Secrets & Sorcery. However, Chris's "No Girlfriends at the Table" rule forces her to seek her own gaming group.
Finding solace and camaraderie in Gloria Castañeda's all-girls game of S&S, Hollis discovers a newfound confidence through her character's persona. As she forms bonds with her fellow players, particularly with Aini Amin-Shaw's bard character, Hollis experiences a growing romantic attraction that challenges her previous contentment and blurs the lines between fantasy and reality.
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The Perfect Guy Doesn't Exist
by Sophie Gonzales
Ivy Winslow has the house to herself for a week while her parents are away. She’s planning to use this newfound freedom to binge-watch her favorite fantasy TV show, H-MAD, and hang out with her best friend, Henry. She’ll also have to avoid her former best friend-turned enemy (and neighbor), Mack. But things quickly go awry when Ivy wakes up to find Weston, the gorgeous, very fictional main character of H-MAD in her bedroom, claiming to be her soul mate.
Ivy realizes that her fanfic writing has somehow brought Weston as she’s imagined him to life. But it turns out that the tropes she swoons over in her stories are slightly less romantic in reality, and her not-so-fictional crush is causing some real-world problems. To figure out why Weston is here and what to do with him, Ivy decides to team up with Henry and (against her better judgment) Mack. But with Mack back in her life, Ivy starts to wonder if Weston, her “perfect guy”, is the one who’s truly perfect for her... or if that was someone else all along.
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Icarus
by K. Ancrum
Icarus Gallagher, a skilled thief driven by revenge against Mr. Black for his mother's death, operates under strict rules to maintain emotional distance. However, when caught by Mr. Black's son, Helios, instead of turning him in, Helios seeks an unexpected friendship, shattering Icarus's barriers. As their bond deepens, they unravel the secrets of their families' entanglement, revealing the gilded cage that has ensnared them. Despite Icarus's desire for freedom and his growing affection for Helios, his father's thirst for vengeance threatens to force a painful choice between escape and love, risking his ultimate triumph or downfall in the process.
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Where Sleeping Girls Lie
by Faridah áAbâikâe-âIyâimâidâe
Starting her high school journey at Alfred Nobel Academy, Sade Hussein, previously homeschooled, faces a tumultuous beginning when her roommate, Elizabeth, vanishes after their first night. As suspicions swirl around her, Sade finds herself drawn into the circle of the school's popular clique, the 'Unholy Trinity,' which introduces her to Persephone, captivating her in unexpected ways. Amidst academic catch-up and grappling with familial grief, Sade becomes embroiled in the mystery surrounding Elizabeth's disappearance, further complicated by the discovery of a student's death.
Delving deeper into the academy's secrets, Sade realizes there's more to her new environment and peers than meets the eye, unveiling layers of deception and hidden truths that parallel her own complex past. As she navigates through the shadows of Alfred Nobel Academy, Sade confronts the daunting reality that these secrets may not only challenge her perception but also jeopardize her safety and sanity.
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Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal
by Gretchen Schreiber
Ellie Haycock has always separated her life into sections: Ellie at home and Ellie at the hospital. At home, Ellie is a proud member of her high school’s speech and debate team alongside her best friend and her boyfriend. At the hospital, Ellie has a team of doctors and a mom who won’t stop posting about the details of her illness online. It’s not hard for Ellie to choose which of the two she prefers.
But this latest hospital stay is different. Ellie becomes close with a group of friends, including Ryan, a first-timer who’s still optimistic about the doctors that Ellie stopped trusting years ago. Despite their differences, she can’t seem to keep him out of her head. Ellie’s life has never been ordinary—but maybe this time it will be extraordinary.
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The Prisoner's Throne
by Holly Black
Sequel to The Stolen Heir.
Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, Oak will have to decide whether to attempt regaining the trust of the girl he’s always loved or to remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign—even if it means ending Wren, too. With a new war looming on the horizon and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oak’s guile nor his wit will be enough to keep everyone he loves alive. It’s just a question of whom he will doom.
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Losing Hit Points
by Kristopher Mielke
After Rumour came out as trans, Journey—her best friend—dropped her. When a D&D game brings them face-to-face, Journey must confront their shame and their suppressed romantic feelings. Losing Hit Points is a nerdy queer romance book set against the backdrop of a tabletop Dungeons & Dragons game. A romantic story filled with goblins, adventure, and the healing power of admitting our mistakes.
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