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72 Hours of You
by Darianne Schramm
72 hours before someone dies, Sydney Hoffman sees a pink clock over their head, counting down their final minutes. Seeing death's status updates in real-time without being able to save anyone is . . . pretty much the worst. Which is why she never gets involved. But then she meets Peter Beckett, her optimistic, book-obsessed, and (annoyingly) attractive new classmate. When he discovers what Sydney can do, he convinces her she doesn't have to handle the countdowns alone. Together they make a plan to wander NYC, looking for pink clocks and helping strangers live their best final hours. The more people they secretly help, the more Sydney believes she can let go of the memories that haunt her and hold on to Peter instead. But then the universe deals a devastating blow, forcing her to reckon with what it truly means to live your last 72 hours with no regrets.
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Ashes at the Altar
by Ladarrion Williams
Malik Baron has learned a lot since he first came to Caiman University: History is power. Family is more than just blood. You can't escape your past. And magic always comes with a price. But nothing he's been taught could have prepared him for what this semester will bring. Even after he risked it all to trap the evil spirit Marinette that has been possessing his mother, her power continues to grow. And with her and the Bokors still at large, the cracks in the magical community have reached a breaking point. Just as Malik begins to get to know his father's family, the Bonclairs' power is challenged, leaving him to decide where his loyalties lie. And it's not just the future of Caiman at stake, but the very magic that runs in his veins. In the propulsive and emotional conclusion to this powerful trilogy, the future and the family Malik has fought so hard to build and protect is in greater danger than ever. But with the power of ancestors and the strength of his loved ones behind him, can he fight for what the world has always said is impossible for a Black boy like him--a happy ending?
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Avatar the Last Airbender Visual Dictionary
by Andrew Farago
Step into the extraordinary universe of Avatar The Last Airbender with this stunning, official in-world visual dictionary. Packed with breathtaking artwork, datafiles, and informative text covering the characters, locations, fauna, and technology of this incredible world, this definitive guide invites fans to immerse themselves within the four nations - from the icy shores of the Southern Water Tribe to the towering walls of Ba Sing Se and the heart of the Fire Nation itself. Discover Toph's revolutionary earthbending tactics, uncover the history of the Hundred Year War, meet unforgettable hybrid animals including the mighty komodo-rhino and the adorable turtle-ducks, as well as the mysterious creatures that inhabit the Spirit World. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the series for the first time, this is a must-have companion - a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the most beloved animated stories of all time.
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Between Classes
by Angelot Ndongmo
When eighteen-year-old Derell moves from Jamaica to Toronto to live with his father, he leaves behind his girlfriend and sick mother and steps into a world he doesn't recognize. At his new and very elite high school, Derell meets Amina, a gifted dancer, and the two click. But Amina is caught between her heart and her family's demands to date within their wealthy circle. That circle includes Malik, a flashy aspiring rapper who sees Derell as competition both in music and in love. Balancing the pressure of fitting in, clashes with Malik, and his father's new family, Derell has to decide whether or not to try to join in with the world of Amina's family and friends, all obsessed with money and status. This is a story that reflects the tensions within the Jamaican Canadian community where barriers of social class and status play out among both teens and adults.
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Blightfall
by Brandon Sanderson
After decades of war against alien oppressors, the humans of the Defiant Defense Force are finally free. Yet for Arturo Mendez, leader of Skyward Flight, freedom isn't what he thought it would be. His first postwar assignment seems simple: The DDF has found evidence of other settlements of humans who were isolated during their long war against the aliens, and Arturo and his flight of pilots are to escort a team of diplomats as they attempt to make contact. It's an easy mission--get in, guard the diplomats, and get out. But no element of this mission turns out to be simple. Blightfall is inhospitable, surrounded by mysterious debris and covered in giant, invasive forests that have swallowed most of the planet. Upon arrival, Arturo's team is attacked, and it quickly becomes clear that this human settlement isn't what it appears to be. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world and unsure who to trust, Arturo and his team must find allies and uncover long-buried secrets if they hope to escape and return home.
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The Bone Brides
by Marley Rose-Teter
Nola James can handle it. She can handle that her father is dead. She can handle that her friends, bored with her grief, left her behind. Nola James can handle it because she has to. Lumi--the love of her life and a faery changeling--is in danger. Not only is Lumi's human mother trying to kill her, but she's being hunted by veiled monsters that want to return her to the fae. Hiding out together in an abandoned cabin with only a skeleton rabbit for company is miserable, but Nola can handle that too. And she does. Until Lumi is abducted. In order to save her, Nola must enter the faery realm: a world at the bottom of a lake in which eyeless horses parade as brides, ghost-bees produce transformative honey, and skeletons dance in skin-colored cloaks. Aided by a witch-girl with uncertain motives, Nola uncovers the realm's terrifying power over changelings. Unless Nola can outplay an abyssal faery queen and find the courage to let the world see her own pain, Lumi will be trapped in faeryland forever.
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But I Hate Him
by Page Powars
Rory is academic royalty. As the heir to the most successful tutoring company in the world, he can be nothing less than perfect if he wants to gain his parents' approval. So it's simple. Rory studies harder than anyone else. He does not make mistakes. And he never loses. Except to Luca Melendez. The infuriatingly good-looking hockey player who wins every academic competition without even trying. When Rory has a very public meltdown, throwing a smoothie at Luca and shattering his own public image in the process - it feels like one more thing Luca ruined. To salvage his reputation, Rory has his sights set on winning the most cutthroat academic camp in the country, BRAIN. There is nothing standing between Rory and the final medal. Until, Luca Melendez shows up. This means war and Rory has the perfect plan: Make Luca fall in love with him. And then break Luca's heart right before the final competition.
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Capsized
by Charlotte Lillie Balogh
For high-achieving Margaret Douglas, rowing is everything--her friends, her family, and her way into college. As a senior and varsity captain, she has made many sacrifices to get where she is. But after she mysteriously disappears for the summer, rumors swirl: Was Margaret at Olympic training? Rehab? Under house arrest? Whatever happened, it clearly haunts her . . . and when she returns at the beginning of the season, Margaret discovers that the sisterhood she once knew has moved on without her. Meanwhile, spunky freshman and new girl Jo Bryant is only rowing because of her father: former Olympian, Boston legend, and the person Jo blames for her parents' divorce. Jo knows nothing about crew, or why Margaret's return has everyone at the boathouse whispering, but she does know that Margaret is the only person who doesn't treat her like a joke. For both girls, the varsity team is a sisterhood earned in five a.m. wake-ups and blistered hands. But there are secrets and scandals waiting to surface--and with the biggest race of the year on the horizon, Margaret, Jo, and their teammates are about to find out just how deep those secrets go.
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Cemetery Boys: Espíritu
by Aiden Thomas
New York Times-bestselling author Aiden Thomas returns to the beloved world of Cemetery Boys, this time following Julian--chaos magnet extraordinaire.
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The City of Slaughter
by Aden Polydoros
The World's Fair has packed up, the tents and food stalls disappeared. And the dybbuk, a restless spirit that possessed Alter, is gone. Life returns to normal for Frankie and Alter, as both boys inspire each other to start a detective agency--using skills from Frankie's dark past and Alter's desire to do good in their community. But when children start to go missing, Frankie is certain the supernatural is once again to blame, as they race to track down a sheyd, a demon-like entity. But in order to save his future with Alter, Frankie will have to confront his past.
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Corpse Creek: A Bleak Haven Novel
by Vincent Ralph
In 2008, Ethan's older brother drowned in Bleak Haven's cursed creek. While the coroner ruled out foul play, Ethan has always suspected that there's more to the story. Four years later, 18-year-old Ethan chooses the anniversary of the tragedy to finally return to the creek, attempting to gain the closure that has always eluded him. What starts as a healing process aided by his loyal friends turns sinister when something emerges from the shadows: a figure that looks unnervingly like Ethan's dead brother, begging for a sacrifice that could change everything. As Ethan digs deeper into the creek's dark history, he discovers that someone did return when all seemed lost. Maybe they were the 'miracle' child the news reports painted them as. Or perhaps they only came back because someone took their place. If that's true, Ethan really could bring his lost brother home. But how far is he willing to go...and at what cost?
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Cursebreaker (Standard Edition)
by R. M. Gray
At last, pirate Aster Oberon is setting sail--but danger is on the horizon. Armed with her crew of family and friends, Aster is pursuing the evil queen Morana in order to save the world as she knows it. Her heart is desperately torn between Will and Titus, but she'll have to put her feelings aside to destroy the Underling army once and for all. Unfortunately, Aster isn't the only one hunting. Morana is seeking three mythical treasures: a helm that reveals the entrance to Elysia, a key to unlock the gates, and a sword to vanquish the creature within. If Morana is successful in her search, she could destroy the barrier between the heavens and their realm. Now, Aster must race to find the relics first, if she has any hope of bringing peace to the Known World. But some things would rather stay hidden. When the discovery of the treasures comes at a devastating price, Aster must push past her deepest fears and step into her true power, or else risk dooming the world to darkness.
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Demon in the Sand (Titan of the Stars, Book 2)
by E. K. Johnston
After the horrific events on the Titan, where ancient aliens were released on the ship and massacred or possessed most of the travelers, Dominic finds himself on the surface of Mars amidst the wreckage of the ruined vessel. He made it out alive, along with a small number of other survivors -- including Ren, a smart and determined ship mechanic. Against all odds, Celeste also survived the crash . . . but that should be impossible, given she sacrificed herself to save the others . . . Dominic and Ren attempt to start a new life on the Mars colony, but the horrors follow them there. What starts out as a mild sickness among the colonists turns into a full-on outbreak -- and then, half-eaten bodies are found around the base. Could Celeste have been taken over by the aliens, and is she behind these mysterious deaths?
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Demonology for Overachievers
by Lily Anderson
Merritt Maldonado has done everything right. But for every club she's founded, tree she's planted, and sport she's played, her academic nemesis Linus Lexington has been right there. By her side. Copying her every move. And now they're neck and neck for a coveted full ride scholarship. Desperate to gain an edge, Merritt finds herself making a deal with a demon. But when other applicants start dying in gruesome ways, Merritt realizes the demon is killing off her competition. And to make matters worse, she finds the demon's mark on Linus. Now Merritt and Linus' souls are tied to the same deadly demon. With bodies piling up, they have to work together to break the pact, stop the killings, and maybe admit that the bond they share isn't just supernatural.
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Akane-Banashi, Vol. 17
by Yuki Suenaga
Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin'uchi exam--the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal--to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin'uchi. Three years have passed since the dissolution of the Shiguma School. Akane, who suddenly vanished from the world of Japanese rakugo, is discovered to be practicing rakugo in...Paris? What sort of performance will she put on in a city synonymous with art itself? As the purpose of her training abroad becomes clearer, Shiguma's Art grows ever closer. Then, back in Japan, Akane pushes forward as a futatsume, and her long-awaited first performance since she vanished is about to begin.
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