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| Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions by Navdeep Singh DhillonStarring: Sunny, a Sikh teen whose deceased brother left a journal inspiring Sunny to be more impulsive. He starts by taking off his turban, cutting his hair, and shaving his beard.
Enter: Mindii Vang, who interrupts Sunny’s plan to ditch his friend and attend prom instead of a fan convention. She adds rash decisions to Sunny’s list and opens up about her own grief.
Who it’s for: fans of John Green and Sandhya Menon, and anyone who appreciates fandom. |
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| This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh MafiThe rightful heir: 18-year-old servant Alizeh faces relentless persecution because she is Jinn. But the ice running through her veins marks her as the heir to a lost kingdom.
The crown price: Prince Kamran’s unforgettable encounter with Alizeh promises to upend his own life, and possibly alter the course of history.
Series alert: This romantic fantasy based on the Persian epic poem the Shahnameh is the first in a new trilogy by the author of the Shatter Me series. |
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| At the End of Everything by Marieke NijkampWhat it is: a fast-paced thriller about a group of incarcerated teens abandoned when the U.S. goes into lockdown because of a deadly new strain of the plague.
Starring: Logan, a nonverbal neurodiverse girl; Emerson, a nonbinary teen rejected by their family; and Grace, who struggles with her leadership role.
Read it for: the gripping survival tale layered with explorations of ableism, racism, transphobia, and issues surrounding juvenile justice. |
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| I Must Betray You by Ruta SepetysThe set-up: Cristian Florescu, a 17-year-old Romanian, is coerced into spying on an American diplomat family in exchange for medicine for his sick grandfather. Instead of complying, he attempts to undermine the dictator terrorizing his country.
How it’s told: from Cristian’s point of view, interspersed with his poetry and secret police memos.
Is it for you? This suspenseful and thought-provoking ‘80s-set thriller reverberates with a hopeful message about young people’s power to create political change. |
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| Cold by Mariko TamakiThe question: What led to the death of Todd, a bullied gay teen found frozen in the park with a head wound? Police suspect Todd’s teacher was involved.
The quest: Todd’s classmate Georgia, also queer, wonders if something she witnessed is related to Todd’s death. She vows to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Todd observes his own murder investigation as a ghost.
For fans of: atmospheric and introspective mysteries like Malinda Lo’s A Line in the Dark. |
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| An Assassin's Guide to Love & Treason by Virginia BoeckerFeaturing: Katherine (aka Kit), a girl who disguises herself as a boy as part of a plan to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I; and Toby, the spy who's tasked with foiling the assassination.
What happens: Suspicions (and sparks) ignite when Toby and Kit are cast in an exclusive royal performance of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
For fans of: the delicious historical detail and inclusive attitude of A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee. |
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| A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly JacksonFive years ago: Sal Singh murdered his girlfriend Andie Bell, and the tragedy continues to haunt their town. But is the story even true?
Enter: Pippa Fitz-Amobi, who aims to prove Sal’s innocence as her senior project. With each discovery she makes, what started as an academic undertaking begins to place Pip in real danger.
Series alert: This suspenseful book, perfect for fans of true crime podcasts and Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious, kicks off a now completed trilogy.
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| A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor NameyThe cookie crumbles: Lila Reyes is a baker whose long-term plans are dashed when her boyfriend breaks up with her, her best friend lets her down, and her abuela passes away.
Tea for two: Lila’s family sends her to England for the summer for a change of scenery. She’d rather be back in Miami, but tea seller Orion Maxwell might help her appreciate England’s charms.
Will it hit the spot? This upbeat story balances self-discovery and romance with enticing foodie details. |
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| The Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben PhilippeStarring: smart, sarcastic, hockey-loving Montreal transplant Norris Kaplan, who's sweating through eleventh grade in Austin, Texas, as the only Haitian French Canadian person in his class.
Read it for: Norris' fish-out-of-water observations and sitcom-based stereotypes about Americans (which might just make you question your own assumptions about the people around you).
Book buzz: This 1st book by Canadian author Ben Phillipe won the 2020 William C. Morris Award for a debut novel; if you like this one, don't miss Philippe's equally funny follow-up, Charming As a Verb. |
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| The Price Guide to the Occult by Leslye WaltonWelcome to: Anathema Island, home to a long line of witches, where Nor Blackburn is attempting to keep her magical abilities under wraps.
What happens: Nor’s abusive mother returns, offering to cast malicious spells for a price. Now Nor must overcome her impulses to self-harm, lean into her powers, and fight against her mother’s cruel magic.
Author alert: This is the second novel from author Leslye J. Walton, who debuted with The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Atlantic County Library System | 40 Farragut Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Phone: (609) 625-2776 | www.atlanticlibrary.org
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Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, Maureen Kern, Chairwoman |
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