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| The Lure of Wolves and Whispers by Amanda ConnollyAlthough magic is forbidden on Eireann, there is a workaround, thanks to a secretive group called the Whisperers. Maeve seeks magic to heal her gravely injured sister. The catch? She must now join the deadly competition to become the next queen. Read-alike: Lauren Roberts’ Powerless. |
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Our Wicked Gifts
by Kathryn Foxfield
Cicely is the black sheep daughter of the powerful Winter family, who made a cruel bargain in exchange for riches and ruthless magic. Soren is the boy her family banished to the underworld. Their fates intertwine when Cicely's loathsome Uncle Dorian winds up dead at a masquerade ball. Once overlooked for her lowly gift of discovering secrets, Cicely is now her family's only chance at survival, tasked with finding the killer before he takes out every last Winter.
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Too Perfect to Die
by Juliana Goodman
Bring It On, but with murder, this heart-pounding YA thriller follows Jonty, a star cheerleader forced to track down a killer and achieve her dream--before it's too late. With competition this fierce, bodies are bound to hit the mat...
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| Thornbird by E. KennedyRyan Mayfair’s assumed name separates her from her father, serial killer Gabriel Thorn. She’s back in her hometown, where Thorn’s crimes loom large. As his execution draws near, the search for his victims intensifies, pulling Ryan in. |
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| Augusta Pine Does Not Exist by Emily Lloyd-JonesIn near-future Portland, Oregon, Augusta Pine spies for the government instead of facing murder charges for a hacking incident gone terribly wrong. When cyberterrorists attack the building she’s staying in, she must use her wits to protect the building’s residents. This propulsive thriller is both clever and heartfelt. |
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| Ladies of the Knight by Fiona MarchbankAlthough George hasn’t found a knight willing to take her on as a squire, she’s not giving up on her dreams. When she finally gets a chance with grumpy tournament champion Serafina, the unlikely duo discover they have much to learn from each other. Read-alikes: ND Stevenson’s Nimona; Anna Kopp’s The Marble Queen. |
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The Weight of One Pomegranate
by Brynne Rebele-Henry
After her older sisters death, seventeen-year-old Isadora navigates her grief by learning more about her artistic sister, and as she uncovers long-hidden secrets, she begins to discover more about herself.
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Lovestuck
by Farah Naz Rishi
A touch of magic meets a romantic mystery in this delightful YA rom-com, where a love-cynical teen with the ability to manipulate emotions gets in over her head when she accidentally curses the school bad boy into falling in love with her.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton Texas 75006 4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas 75010 |
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