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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-alikes: Lauren Roberts’ Powerless; Margie Fuston’s The Revenant Games.
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| The Lovers, the Liars, and Me by DeAndra DavisOn Jaliya’s trip to Jamaica, she hopes to learn more about her mother, who ran off when Jaliya was very young. During her search, Jaliya finds herself falling for two people, both friends of her cousin Shevaughn. This lyrical novel is a gripping mystery and an emotional personal growth journey.
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| What Lies Beneath the Flowers by Natasha DíazTempted by a $25,000 reward, best friends Pippa and Bidi decide to find missing influencer Estella Aubergine. They infiltrate Estella’s posh private school, but Pippa’s impulsiveness clashes with Bidi’s practicality. This twisty and atmospheric mystery exposes deep truths about friendship, girlhood, and privilege. |
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Funerals Are for the Living
by Sami Ellis
A month ago, Junie Daniels was in a car crash that left her with a dead sister, fragmented memories of the accident, and a mother too checked-out to plan a funeral. The cheapest grave plot Junie can find is in the next town over. Sure, Williamsville is still proudly named after a slave master who was rumored to dabble in dark magic--but this is North Carolina, after all. When unexplained occurrences start happening at the graveyard, though, Junie and her best friend, Omari, investigate. And it's not long before Junie and Omari are taken...Williamsville wants both Daniels girls. But Junie will do anything to protect her sister--even if it's only her corpse.
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Armor for Liars
by S. E. Grove
In a world where magic is drawn from the realm of the dead, enchanters--always men--go to great lengths to steal it. Voyaging to the spirit realm, an enchanter will claim a dead woman's spirit as his own and make her a servant, a tool for his own magical ends. Enchanters maintain great secrecy around their practices, so only a wealthy elite have access to this power: members of a secret society shrouded within Commonwealth University, the nation's premiere institution for the study of enchantment. When Sam--the son of islander immigrants of modest means--dared to use magic to blend into the blueblood world of Commonwealth, it cost him his life. Now a spirit, he's determined to avenge his murder and uncover the secrets of the Cisneros Society from beyond the grave. When Sam encounters Clementine Quinn, a young woman disguised as a male student at Commonwealth, he quickly sees that Clem is putting herself in grave danger at the school. But as he tries to warn her of the peril, it becomes clear that his past and her fate are inextricably entwined.
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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. Read-alikes: April Henry’s In the Blood; Sami Ellis’ Dead Girls Walking. |
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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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| Buried Feelings by Kit RosewaterBefore Cam ended his friendship with Ivy, the two spent a summer seeking the hidden treasure hinted at in a queer history book. Two years later, Ivy restarts the hunt, spurring Cam into action, and leading them both to reckon with unresolved feelings. This banter-filled romance brims with whirlwind adventure. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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