Teen Scene
January 2026

Recent Releases
Eternal Ruin (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Tigest Girma
Eternal Ruin (Deluxe Limited Edition)
by Tigest Girma

Trapped with a violently unstable vampire and reeling from her sister's return, Kidan must master her house and protect the sacred artifact hidden inside ahead of the looming war that's brewing at Uxlay University--
Twin Tides by Hien Nguyen
Twin Tides
by Hien Nguyen

Long-lost twin sisters unravel the mystery behind their mother's disappearance and face the family betrayal that ultimately separated them in this breathtaking speculative young adult thriller. Heiress and influencer Caliste Ha lives a glamorous life in an LA high rise, her perfectly curated social media feed hiding the cracks in her family. Across the country, Aria Nguyen is barely surviving as a freshman and academic scammer at Georgetown University. They have never met. That changes with one unexpected and grim phone call. Their long-missing mother has been found dead in Les Eaux, Minnesota. Upon arrival in the sleepy town, Caliste and Aria discover another shocker--they are identical twins. Ready to unearth the secrets that led to their mother's death and their separation, they start looking for answers. But a vengeful ghost is haunting the waters, and an unknown enemy is watching their every move. Can Aria and Caliste unravel all the sinister mysteries of Les Eaux, or will the town's deadly secrets ultimately drag them under?
The Last Vampire by Romina Garber
The Last Vampire
by Romina Garber

As part of the inaugural senior class of Huntington Academy, eighteen-year-old Austen-loving Lorena hopes to find her own Mr. Darcy, but instead accidentally awakens William Pride, the world's last vampire, whose struggle between love and destiny could determine the fate of his kind.
We Fell Apart: A We Were Liars Novel by E. Lockhart
We Fell Apart: A We Were Liars Novel
by E. Lockhart

When eighteen-year-old Mathilda is invited to spend the summer with the father she has never met, she discovers far more than she expected within his seaside home-- Provided by publisher.
The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer
The House Saphir
by Marissa Meyer

Armand hires Mallory, who can talk to ghosts, to exorcise his ancestral estate. Mallory plans to swindle him out of his money, but instead she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, and Armand is a suspect. This creepy novel is a witty retelling of the Bluebeard myth.
 
There's Always Next Year
by Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson

On New Year’s Day, influencer Dom returns to Indiana hoping for viral success. Meanwhile, his cousin Andy is searching for evidence to stop gentrification in her town. As their paths collide, they must reckon with the truest versions of themselves. Read-alikes: Laura Taylor Namey’s With Love, Echo Park; Elise Bryant’s Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling.
 
Better in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance by Cassandra Clare
Better in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance
by Cassandra Clare

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite couples from her #1 New York Times bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles--one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world--or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a s ance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare's expansive Shadowhunters series. Don't miss a chance to reunite with: - Anna and Ari- Emma and Julian - Kieran, Mark, and Cristina- James and Cordelia- Thomas and Alastair- Sebastian and the Seelie Queen- Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series
Persephone's Curse
by Katrina Leno

The four Farthing sisters allegedly descend from underworld goddess Persephone, and Winnie Farthing might actually believe it. Because after banishing the ghost in their New York City brownstone to the underworld, the sisters accidentally open a rift between the worlds. This lyrical story infused with magical realism is, at heart, a family drama.
 
This Is How We Roll by Rosiee Thor
This Is How We Roll
by Rosiee Thor

Your friends gather around the table, character sheets at the ready. You dive into the fantasy: a dark dungeon crawling with enemies, the journey promising wealth or ruin, victory or defeat. Your party forges onward: roll Perception. . . . roll Stealth. . . . But not every question can be answered by the dice. Decisions like when to trust, how to love, and who we are can't be outsourced to a D20. We don't get skill modifiers in real life--and we definitely don't get fireball--but that doesn't mean we can't still find ways to access magic in our day-to-day. From exploring gender identity with an oath-bound paladin to playing out an in-game romance with your best friend, tabletop gaming paves the way for new relationships and shows us the richness of the worlds we inhabit, both fictional and real. Within these pages, adventure awaits--but first, it's time to roll for Initiative.
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