Teen Scene
April 2026

Recent Releases
Busted by Jean Mills
Busted
by Jean Mills

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jonah inadvertently records a video of two of his hockey teammates play fighting. When one of them is seriously hurt, Jonah is conflicted about what to do.
The Curse of Heartwood Academy by Marty Chan
The Curse of Heartwood Academy
by Marty Chan

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, fifteen-year-old Allie must spend the night in a haunted forest when the senior students at her new school force her into an initiation ritual.
The Cursed Queen's Daughter by Elly Blake
The Cursed Queen's Daughter
by Elly Blake

A warrior daughter of the forest king strives to protect her family and bring her long-lost mother home, even as she begins a romance with the son of the king of shadows-- Provided by publisher.
16 Forever by Lance Rubin
16 Forever
by Lance Rubin

Every time Carter is about to turn 17, he loops back in time to his 16th birthday, and everyone else moves on. Maggie continues to be drawn to him, despite knowing he’ll forget her when he jumps back in time. Maybe this time they’ll find the future together. Read-alikes: Morgan Matson’s Gradchanted; Rachel Lynn Solomon’s See You Yesterday.
 
Gaslit by Megan Davidhizar
Gaslit
by Megan Davidhizar

When a night of babysitting turns fatal, a girl burdened with survivor's guilt becomes increasingly convinced that someone is responsible for the gas leak that killed her family member--and that she was the intended target all along-- Provided by publisher.
The Thrashers by Julie Soto
The Thrashers
by Julie Soto

SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER AN INDIE NEXT PICK FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTEREither you're in or you're out. Welcome to the Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High. They're everything everyone wants to be. Jodi Dillon was never meant to be one of them. Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher are rich, sophisticated, and love attention. Jodi feels out of place, but Zack's her childhood best friend, so she's in. Then Emily Mills, who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, dies--and the whispers about the Thrashers begin. As Emily's journal surfaces, detectives close in, and Jodi faces an impossible choice: betray her friends or protect herself. But as eerie messages and strange occurrences escalate, it becomes clear--Emily isn't done with them yet. A twisty thrill-ride of unforgettable drama and suspense that encapsulates the vulnerability of adolescents playing adult games (Ali Hazelwood) from USA Today bestselling author Julie Soto, The Thrashers will keep you up at night desperate to read just one more page. A tour-de-force YA debut from Julie Soto. - Alexa Donne For fans of Karen McManus and Kara Thomas, The Thrashers had me holding my breath, sweaty-palming my e-reader, and dying to flip each page to see what would happen next. - Susan LeeExpertly plotted and full of flawed, morally gray characters you still can't help rooting for, The Thrashers is one of the best books I've read this year. - Evelyn Skye
Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
Cobourg Public Library
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Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5P4
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