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Titan of the stars
by E. K. Johnston
Celeste is optimistic for the Titan's maiden voyage from Earth to Mars, while Dominic feels trapped on his dad's ship, and ancient aliens displayed for entertainment are released through an act of sabotage, in a science fiction horror story
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| A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth LimAfter Truyan’s father disappears, she supports her family by forging artwork. If marrying cursed half-dragon, half-human Elang might help her to locate her father, she’ll take that risk, too. This adventurous fantasy with a slow burn romance infuses a traditional "Beauty and the Beast" tale with Chinese mythology. |
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| We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer; illustrated by Joelle MurrayTabitha dreams of working as a princess during her summer at Sommerland theme park. Her reality? Working at the nacho stand. But character attendant James’ belief in Tabi changes everything. This upbeat graphic novel by the author of the popular Lunar Chronicles and Renegades series will draw fans of Disney magic. |
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| Best of All Worlds by Kenneth OppelXavier went to sleep at a lake house with his family, and woke up on a farm under an impenetrable dome. He’s surviving just fine until another family shows up, who may pose a greater threat than whoever put them all in this predicament. Read-alikes: Marieke Nijkamp’s At the End of Everything; Laura Bates’ No Accident. |
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| This Moth Saw Brightness by A.A. VacharatParticipating in a university’s clinical study on teen health sounds good to Wayne (who goes by D), especially after his crush Jane joins. When things turn strange, D teams up with his best friend and Jane to investigate the sinister motivations behind the research. This thought-provoking thriller is unputdownable. |
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| Hearts Still Beating by Brooke ArcherMara and Rory had a blossoming romance, until a virus turned Mara to a zombie called a Tick. Now treated and back to her conscious self, she and Rory have a lot to work through, especially as their community starts targeting former Ticks. Read-alikes: Erik J. Brown’s All That’s Left in the World; Lily Braun-Arnold’s The Last Bookstore on Earth. |
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| The Brightwood Code by Monica HesseIn 1918, phone line operator Edda forgot a secret code, and 34 United States soldiers perished. Back home, an anonymous phone caller reciting the code prompts Edda and her neighbor Theo to uncover what the caller wants. This suspenseful mystery sheds light on a little-known aspect of World War I history. |
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| Dragonfruit by Makiia LucierExiled for her father’s crime, Hanalei studies seadragons and their magical eggs. After escaping kidnappers wishing to exploit her expertise, she returns to her home island of Tamarind. Can she restore justice by finding a dragon egg to save Tamarind’s princess? Read-alikes: Rati Mehrotra’s Flower and Thorn; Joanna Ruth Meyer’s Wind Daughter. |
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| Brownstone by Samuel TeerIn 1995, Almudena spends the summer with the father she’s never met. Despite not speaking the same language, they build a relationship while renovating the rundown building where he lives. This moving graphic novel’s theme of transformation plays out in Almudena’s life and her father’s gentrifying neighborhood.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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Mary Riley Styles Public Library
120 N. Virginia Ave, Falls Church, Virginia 22046 703-248-5030 (TTY 711) www.mrspl.org
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