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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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| Hawk & Sparrow by Ayana GrayJournalist Vesper attended the art museum’s exhibition to interview a famed inventor. Instead, she found him dead. Now she’s posing as a couple with sorcerer Maximilian, the main suspect, in order to infiltrate high society and catch the killer. This atmospheric mystery features a Victorian setting sprinkled with magic.
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| Traitors' Nest by Frances HardingeAlthough the godlike Players move castles around the world as they play the Great Game, Burr never thought the castle in his farming village would disappear. Then it does, sending Burr, his sisters, and his friends on a great adventure to protect their community. Read-alikes: Rebecca Ross’ Divine Rivals; Jamie Pacton’s The Hyacinth Labyrinth. |
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| Your Boyfriend Needs an Exorcist by Justine Pucella WinansAfter dying in a car accident, Schuyler became an evil spirit, haunting her old house and crushing on Wren, who lives there. When Schuyler accidentally possesses Wren’s boyfriend, she’s torn: escape his body or enjoy the ride? This horror comedy weaves moments of emotional growth into its gory narrative. |
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The Unfinished
by Cheryl Isaacs
Avery, a Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk) teen, is haunted by a deep, black pond she found in the woods. Then her crush goes missing. Can Avery’s Elders help her break the curse of the malevolent waters and save her town? This harrowing novel weaves creepy suspense into Avery’s cultural exploration.
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| When Devils Sing by Xan KaurEvery 13 years, cicadas emerge from the ground in Carrion, Georgia, and people go missing. This year, four teens team up to investigate the disappearance of a local boy and uncover whether the town founder really did make a deal with the devil. Read-alikes: Jacqueline West’s Black Point; Clay McLeod Chapman’s Shiny Happy People. |
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| The Dead of Summer by Ryan La SalaReturning to his island home after a year away, Ollie worries about the friendships weakened by his absence. Then a storm hits, spreading a zombie-like plague possibly linked to an old chemical spill, and Ollie needs his found family more than ever. This fast-paced novel blends body horror with ecological horror.
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| These Vengeful Wishes by Vanessa MontalbanBack in her mother’s hometown, Ceci encounters the legend of a vengeful female spirit called La Cegua. La Cegua seems linked to everything: Ceci’s artistic obsessions, the town’s cursed founders, and her own mother’s secret history. Read-alikes: Cheryl Isaacs’ The Unfinished; Nino Cipri’s Dead Girls Don’t Dream. |
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Make Me a Monster
by Kalynn Bayron
Meka is more comfortable around death than most people, considering she grew up in her family’s funeral home. But a sudden tragedy, and the mysterious occurrences afterward, have her questioning everything about her family and their business. This chilling tale is a contemporary riff on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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