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| Love, Hate & Other Filters by Samira AhmedStarring: 17-year-old Maya Aziz, who knows what she wants from college (film school) and dating (her longtime crush Phil), but worries that her protective Indian American parents won't let her follow her dreams – especially after their family is threatened by anti-Muslim violence in the wake of a terrorist attack.
Author alert: This is author Samira Ahmed's debut, and it's already getting buzz for its humor, insight, and authentically drawn characters. |
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| The Cruel Prince by Holly BlackWhat it's about: After being kidnapped and adopted by the faerie warrior who murdered her parents, human teen Jude grew up experiencing a blend of privilege and anti-human scorn, leaving her with a fierce desire to prove herself as a knight of the Faerie Court.
For fans of: Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses series and other dark, intricately plotted fantasies packed with political intrigue.
Series alert: The Cruel Prince is the 1st in a new trilogy from popular author Holly Black. |
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| Don't Cosplay with My Heart by Cecil CastellucciWhat it's about: While facing painful family problems, a distant best friend, and an awkward love triangle, Edan Kupferman finds strength in cosplaying Gargantua, her favorite character from the Team Tomorrow comics.
Who it's for: No matter what fandoms you're in, you'll root for the relatable Edan as she fends off "fake geek girl" accusations and plans her San Diego Comic-Con debut. |
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| Truly Devious by Maureen JohnsonWhat it's about: Sixteen-year-old true-crime enthusiast Stevie Bell arrives at Ellingham Academy (an unusual school for exceptional students) with one goal: to solve a kidnapping that took place there in 1936. Cracking the cold case proves complicated, however, when a present-day murderer begins targeting Ellingham students.
Series alert: Hold on tight and prepare for some cliffhangers in this atmospheric, multilayered mystery: Truly Devious is just the 1st in a trilogy. |
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American Heart by Laura MoriartyWhat it's about: A timely young adult debut imagines a United States that enforces registries and detainment camps for Muslim Americans, in a story tracing the experiences of a teen whose perceptions of right and wrong are transformed by her relationship with a fugitive. Author alert: A powerful and thought-provoking YA debut from New York Times bestselling author Laura Moriarty.
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Assassin's Heart
by Sarah Ahiers
What it's about: Working as an official assassin in her kingdom's highest-ranking clan, Lea pursues a forbidden relationship with a boy from a rival clan that she believes is responsible for her parents' murders.
Series alert: Assasin's Heart is a new series from Author Sarah Ahiers. Check out the sequel, Thief's Cunning.
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Seeker
by Arwen Dayton
What it's about: Taking her Oath after a lifetime of training to be a Seeker who protects the weak and wronged in a near-future world, Quin is shattered to discover that her family and the boy she loves are not the people she thought they were.
For fans of: Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses series and other dark, intricately plotted fantasies packed with political intrigue.
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| Crimson Bound by Rosamund HodgeWhat it's about: Straying from the forest path has heavy consequences for Rachelle: she's unwillingly "bloodbound" to a wolfish creature and imbued with deadly supernatural powers. After channeling her abilities into a job as the king's assassin, Rachelle finds herself torn between her feelings for the king's son and for fellow bloodbound Erec.
Try this next: Cruel Beauty, another captivating, fairy tale-inspired fantasy from author Rosamund Hodge. |
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| Grave Mercy by Robin LaFeversWhat it's about: Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes a brutal arranged marriage and finds refuge at the convent of St. Mortain, where the nuns train female assassins and serve the god of Death. Ismae's first mission is to infiltrate Brittany's high court...but can she follow her orders to kill without question?
Why you might like it: An uncompromising heroine, a heart-rending love story, and a richly described historical setting bring depth to this enthralling 1st in the His Fair Assassin series. |
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The Kiss of Deception
by Mary Pearson
What it's about: A debut entry in a new trilogy introduces Princess Lia, who flees an unwanted marriage and expectations about her supernatural legacy only to be pursued by her jilted fiancé and a ruthless assassin.
For Fans of: Kristin Cashore's Graceling, readers who love fiercely independent heroines, skillful world-building, and multi-layered plots will be swept away by both of these romantic fantasy adventures.
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