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A conspiracy of stars
by Olivia A. Cole
Wanting nothing more than to follow in the footsteps of her prestigious scientist parents and study the secrets of the jungle, Octavia is alarmed by the extremist views of a newly elected Council leader, who sanctions an attack on the jungle's indigenous people. By the author of Panther in the Hive. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Girls with sharp sticks
by Suzanne Young
A new series set in a subversive near future follows a group of students at the Girls of Innovations Academy, where lessons about obedience and troublesome personal interests give way to dark secrets and the truth about their identities. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Grand theft horse
by Greg Neri
Recounts the experiences of horse trainer Gail Ruffu, who stole a racehorse in order to save it, and ended up taking on the whole racing industry to fight for the humane treatment of animals
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An affair of poisons : no one looks kindly on the killer of a king
by Addie Thornley
A reimagining of the infamous 17th-century poisoning scandal involving Louis XIV finds a young alchemist discovering her mother's secret criminal activities before teaming up with an illegitimate royal in a rebellion against a murderous underground society. A first novel.
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Bloodleaf
by Crystal Smith
Surrounded by spirits and banned from using her blood-magic, an unwanted heir to the throne flees from a devastating assassination attempt and finds unexpected happiness and love while posing as a commoner in another land. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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| To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra ChristoWhat it is: an dark and bloody twist on The Little Mermaid.
Featuring: Princess Lira, a vicious siren who rips out the hearts of human princes; and Prince Elian, a seafaring human who hunts murderous sirens.
What happens: After Lira is unwillingly turned into a human, the two mortal enemies team up in pursuit of their shared goal: to find a crystal with the power to take down the brutal, merciless Sea Queen. |
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| The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi HeiligWelcome aboard: the schooner Temptation, which can sail to any time or place, real or imaginary, as long as there's a map.
What happens: 16-year-old captain's daughter Nix begins to worry when her father finds a map to 1868 Honolulu, just before Nix's mother died giving birth to her. Could meddling in her past impact her future...or endanger her very existence?
Series alert: this gripping, genre-blending book is followed by a sequel, The Ship Beyond Time. |
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| Isle of Blood and Stone by Makiia LucierWhat it's about: Eighteen years ago, the princes and royal navigator of St. John del Mar were kidnapped and murdered...or so it seemed. Now, newly discovered maps indicate that all three might still be alive, and it's up to Elias (the navigator's son), Ulises (the princes' brother) and Mercedes (a royal cousin) to find them.
Why you might like it: With sea serpents, sweeping intrigue, and simmering romance, what's not to like?
Look for: the companion book, Song of the Abyss, due out in July. |
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| The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily SkrutskieIn a world...where floodwaters cover the earth and genetically modified sea monsters called Reckoners are used as protection from marauding pirates, 17-year-old Reckoner trainer Cassandra Leung is captured by pirate queen Santa Elena and ordered to train a stolen Reckoner pup.
Read it for: thrilling sea monster battles, a touch of romantic angst, and a complex, believable heroine.
Don't miss: the sequel, The Edge of the Abyss. |
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| Song of the Current by Sarah TolcserWhat it's about: Though she's never heard the river god speak, Caro comes from a long line of wherrymen, and she's sure that sailing the river is her destiny. Destiny takes a turn, however, when her father's arrest forces Caro to transport a mysterious crate -- a crate which contains a frustrating boy named Tarquin. Series alert: packed with world-building so vivid you can almost hear the rushing water, this fantasy duology concludes in Whisper of the Tide. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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