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| Anger Is Only a Shadow by Elizabeth AcevedoAs Liliana awaits trial for her latest impulsive mistake, she notices her brother acting unusually. Visiting him while he’s away at college would violate the terms of her release, but she may be his only hope. This nuanced verse novel explores the complex realities of juvenile detention and mental illness.
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| Monster, Monarch, Maiden by Rae CarsonBria is rescued by the secretive Titus, saving her from a life of slavery. Now pledged to him as a shield maiden, Bria seeks to understand his mysterious quest, the nature of her own magical gift, and her burgeoning feeling for him. Read-alikes: Andy C. Naranjo’s Cursed Ever After; Rachel Greenlaw’s Compass and Blade. |
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Demonology for Overachievers by Lily AndersonDark academia takes a fresh twist in this novel, where a determined high school senior strikes a bargain with a demon to win a coveted scholarship--only to discover her rival has made the same deal. Merritt Maldonado has done everything right. But for every club she's founded, tree she's planted, and sport she's played, her academic nemesis Linus Lexington has been right there. By her side. Copying her every move. And now they're neck and neck for a coveted full ride scholarship. Desperate to gain an edge, Merritt finds herself making a deal with a demon. But when other applicants start dying in gruesome ways, Merritt realizes the demon is killing off her competition. And to make matters worse, she finds the demon's mark on Linus. Now Merritt and Linus' souls are tied to the same deadly demon. With bodies piling up, they have to work together to break the pact, stop the killings, and maybe admit that the bond they share isn't just supernatural.
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Lucy Kline, Necromancer by Tom O'DonnellFor fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and highly bingeable thrillers, Lucy Kline, Necromancer, is a Nancy Drew-style murder mystery mixed with the occult. It's been two years since Lucy's twin sister was presumed dead. As the only person who knew about Louisa's plan to sneak out on the night she was killed, Lucy still feels responsible for her sister's grim fate--despite the fact that it was Lucy who eventually cracked the case, putting Louisa's killer in jail. Or so she thought. When another girl who looks just like Louisa goes missing under similarly mysterious circumstances, and ghostly dreams begin to plague Lucy, she throws herself back into the investigation. The more clues she uncovers, the more her nightmares bleed into reality. And signs start to point to the impossible: necromancy. With the help of her classmate Howie and a retired medieval history professor, Lucy must find the culprit behind these disappearances and finally come to terms with the grief that's haunted her for years.
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We're All Going to Die Tonight! by Veronica BaneA twisty, off-the-rails mystery about seven teens, forced to spend a stormy--and deadly--night together. Perfect for fans of There's Someone Inside Your House and No Place Left to Hide. The members of the Coastal Canyon debate team have their reasons to hate each other: complicated pasts, thornier presents, a huge competition loss . . . Now they're stuck at an Airbnb together for a night during what feels like the storm of the century. Can it get any worse? Yes. Yes, it can. A flat tire, a severed landline, someone's unconscious, and there's a body outside. The night is unraveling, and it's becoming clear: No one is safe. But safe from who? A teammate? A teacher? Or is a stranger lurking in the woods? Seven students. Three teachers. One body. Lock all the doors and trust no one. After all, death isn't up for debate.
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Pretty Evil by Rebekah McKendryTo her fans, Mallori (heart over the i, thank you very much) is the ultimate teen pop star: platinum albums, a massive online following, and a glittery pink lifestyle to die for. But in her own life, Mallori Martin just wants to be her own person, free from the pressures of stardom—not to mention her mom-ager’s controlling hand. After a particularly vicious fight with said mom, Mallori wakes to find her gone, with no clue where or why. In desperation, Mallori calls the police—whose search uncovers not her missing mother but several bodies buried in the basement of their Hollywood Hills mansion. The bodies don’t stay secret for long, not with Mallori’s legions of fans watching her every move. With rumors flying about Mrs. Martin’s secret serial-killer lifestyle, Mallori flees the public eye, only to discover her mom was indeed living a double life: as a demon slayer. She’s been abducted, and Mallori can’t let that fight be their last conversation. So to get her back, Mallori will have to pick up where her mom left off, hacking her way through demons and boogeymen—with all her trademark sparkle.
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Dead Girls by Beck KubrickIn the cozy town of Clossdale, a serial killer rampages. Five girls missing in as many weeks. Bodies turning up on the forest floor. And all fingers point to one vile fiend: Ash Hargreeves. Except Ash didn't do it. She may be the daughter of the infamous Clossdale Killer, and these copycat killings aren't exactly convincing proof of her innocence--and okay, she's kind of a weirdo who has two friends total, but when the murders strike a little too close to home, Ash decides to take a stand. With the help of her besties, Ash is going to hunt down the killer, clear her mother's name, and stop there from being any more dead girls--now and forever. After all, WWJLCD: what would Jamie Lee Curtis do?
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Hollow Magic by Mars LauderbaughRaised in the world of fey, seventeen-year-old Rosefinch has the ability to lift curses with nothing but a twist of her fingers. But when a witch's magic is left long enough in the fey realm, it becomes supercharged, painful to use, and potentially even dangerous. Following a rumor that the village of Harp is home to a witch who might be able to help control her magic, Rosefinch discovers an ancient ruined castle with the inhabitants long gone; the only remaining soul a knight cursed to stand a frozen guard at the entrance. The magic she uses to free them melts more than just the ice, and soon, Rosefinch is falling for this charming stranger. But Thierry has secrets of their own, as do other members of the Harp family still hidden within the castle walls. The Harp witch’s wicked magic ripped this family apart for a reason, and Rosefinch must find a way to stop the curse or she'll lose Thierry―and the chance to learn the truth about her magic―forever. With mesmerizing art and a sweeping queer romance, this spellbinding fairy tale shows the power of found family and love where we least expect it.
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Mary Sue by Meghan FitzmartinFiction collides with reality when a teen fanfic writer's vampire OC comes to life in this young adult graphic novel. Written by the screenwriter of one of fandom's most popular series, Supernatural Cassie has a thriving online life writing vampire fanfic of her favorite show, but when her secret identity is exposed at school, things go from awkward to atypical--especially when Jessica, her hot vampire original character, steps out of the story and into the real world. From acclaimed screenwriter and comics writer Meghan Fitzmartin (Tim Drake: Robin, Supernatural), and popular artist, Lisa Sterle (Squad), Mary Sue is a hilarious and heartfelt collision of fandom and fantasy all in one genre-bending series.
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Wayfarers by Jeff ZentnerWhat do you do when there's nothing in this world you want more than to spend two more hours with someone and nothing in the world you want less than to only spend two more hours with someone? Sylvie said she wanted to live the van life after high school, but all she really wanted was to escape. With unlimited resources and an escape-artist golden retriever by her side, she keeps her eyes on the road to distract her from everything she left behind. Knox grew up on the edge of society, without a phone, a school, or a real name. He's never felt like he had a firm place to stand, but he's done writing his story in vanishing ink. On one of the worst days of Sylvie's life, Knox helps rescue her dog and breaks his arm in the process. To apologize, Sylvie offers him a ride. But Knox is keeping some big secrets, and so is Sylvie. They must decide: If the other person knew the whole story, would they take a chance on--and maybe even fall for--a wayfaring stranger?
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