| 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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No One Leaves the Manor
by Kelly McWilliams
A deliciously twisted, fast-paced YA horror, where debutante dreams become bloody nightmares--perfect for fans of House of Hollow and Their Vicious Games. It's 1921, and Mrs. Caroline Reginald Kane, the last surviving descendant of a family of oil barons, has invited four young debutantes to visit her at Greystone Manor. There, they'll compete for the ultimate prize: to become heir to her unspeakably vast fortune. But only one girl can win. And the manor is watching.
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| Witch's Inheritance by Paige HenderWhen Edie inherited her estranged grandmother’s house across the country in Maine, she also inherited the duty to perform the magic keeping forest goblins at bay. As she learns her family’s magic, dark secrets emerge. This moody, thrilling graphic novel is rooted in the Slavic folklore of Baba Yaga. |
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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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| 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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| 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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