| It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly BourneThere's no such thing as happily ever after, as far as Audrey's concerned. After her parents' divorce and a painful breakup of her own, she begins a project to deconstruct rom-coms, all while trying to resist the charms of flirty cinema coworker Harry. For savvy romance fans who like to criticize well-worn tropes and savor them at the same time. |
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| These Violent Delights by Chloe GongA bloody and fantastical retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in 1920s Shanghai. Featuring Juliette Cai, ruthless heir to the Chinese Scarlet Gang; her ex, Roma Montagov, leader of the rival Russian White Flowers; and rumors of a guài -- a monster -- inflicting madness on people across the city. Combining the intensity of Shakespeare's tragedy with an intriguing mystery and a cast of unrepentant criminals, These Violent Delights offers historical fantasy with an edge. |
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| Master of One by Jaida Jones and Dani BennettAfter a sorcerer forces foul-mouthed thief Rags to steal a treasure from the trap-filled Lost-Lands of the extinct fae, Rags awakens the handsome, not-so-extinct fae prince Shining Talon, kicking off a chain reaction of revelations and revolution. Witty dialogue, winsome romance, an inclusive cast of narrators, and a fast-paced plot will keep you riveted to this series opener. |
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| The Cousins by Karen M. McManusGull Cove Island is the luxe resort where cousins Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story have been summoned. The cousins hope to learn why their reclusive grandmother, the resort's owner, disinherited their parents years ago. But will uncovering the disturbing truth about their family mean revealing their own secrets? Clear your schedule before reading this latest twisty tale from the author of One of Us Is Lying -- you won't want to put it down. |
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This Is How We Fly
by Anna Meriano
Grounded for the summer by her sometimes-evil stepmother, seventeen-year-old vegan, feminist, gender-questioning, biracial Ellen Lopez-Rourke gets permission to join a Harry Potter inspired Quidditch team. While playing the full-contact sport with her fiercely inclusive team, Ellen has room to explore her identity. This contemporary retelling of "Cinderella" touches on social equity and inclusion, clashing family dynamics, and finding your own voice.
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| Super Fake Love Song by David YoonEven though he prefers D&D and cosplay to loud music, 17-year-old Sunny Dae doesn't correct Cirrus Soh, the impossibly cool new girl, when she mistakenly thinks he's in a rock band. Getting closer to Cirrus leads Sunny to keep up the deception, and as he forms a makeshift band and pretends to be confident, he almost believes it himself...until his scheme falls apart. |
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The Winter Duke
by Claire Eliza Bartlett
Longing to escape and prove herself a scholar, Ekata unexpectedly inherits a dukedom when the rest of her family succumbs to a bizarre sleeping sickness, forcing her to learn new skills in diplomacy, war and love.
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Winter, White and Wicked
by Shannon Dittemore
On an island cursed by eternal winter, Sylvi agrees to run a late-season haul for a smuggler, but when they reach their destination, Sylvi must decide if she can abandon her cherished solitude and anonymity--and the favor of the icy spirit Winter--to join with the rebels.
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The Starlight Claim
by Tim Wynne-Jones
Haunted by nightmares after the disappearance of his best friend, Nate is chased from his home by three escaped prisoners before finding his survival skills tested by a blizzard in the frigid wilderness and devastating family secrets.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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