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| Little Thieves by Margaret OwenWhat it is: a daring retelling of "The Goose Girl," featuring a clever thief named Vanja. One year ago, she stole Princess Gisele's identity and began stealing jewels from newfound aristocratic acquaintances. Now a curse threatens to transform her into those jewels if she can't find a way to return them.
Featuring: gods, monsters, queer characters, found family, and twisty adventure.
For fans of: heist stories like Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows duology.
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Spells Trouble
by P. C. Cast
Beginning their training as the protectors of Gates to different worlds, two twin descendants of their community’s witch founder are shattered by the death of a loved one before discovering that the town has become infested by ancient mythological monsters.
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Off the Record
by Camryn Garrett
Winning a contest to write a celebrity profile for a professional magazine, 17-year-old Josie enters a rising star’s world of tours, production stress and eccentric stylists before a young actress’s terrible secret leads to a difficult choice.
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These Hollow Vows
by Lexi Ryan
To save her sister from the sadistic king of the Unseelie court, Brie makes a deal to steal three magical relics from the Seelie court and finds herself caught between two dangerous faerie courts and their seductive princes.
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| War Girls by Tochi OnyebuchiWhat it is: a remix of the actual events of the Biafran War of the 1960s, set in 2172 Nigeria with child soldiers fighting in mech suits.
How it's told: in shifting perspectives between Onyii and Ify, sisters on opposite sides of the war. Onyii is a practical caretaker, Ify an ingenious hacker. Both live with trauma while dreaming of peace.
Who it's for: fans of Paolo Bacigalupi, Marie Lu, and the Pacific Rim films. |
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| The Fountains of Silence by Ruta SepetysThe setting: 1957 Spain, ruled by fascist dictator Francisco Franco.
Starring: aspiring photographer Daniel Matheson, on a visit to Spain with his oil tycoon father, and Ana, a hotel maid. They are drawn to each other, but Daniel's photographs exposing the sinister regime highlight the stark contrast between their lives.
Is it for you? This haunting, atmospheric novel, interspersed with historical source materials, is ideal for fans of well-researched historical fiction. |
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| Jackpot by Nic StoneWhat it's about: Rico Danger is seeking a woman who hasn't claimed her jackpot-winning lottery ticket. She appreciates popular, rich classmate Zan helping with her quest, but developing feelings for him was not part of the plan.
The question: Could Rico, focused on helping keep her family financially afloat, ever fit into Zan's wealthy world?
Read it for: funny, engaging romance alongside thoughtful exploration of issues of race, class, and privilege. |
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| Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O'ConnellOn again: Frederica Riley is captivated by the charm, confidence, and floppy hair of her girlfriend, the effortlessly cool Laura Dean.
Off again: Laura breaks Freddie's heart over and over, but Freddie keeps coming back for more. Maybe a psychic and an advice columnist can finally free Freddie from this toxic cycle.
Who it's for: readers drawn to an angst-filled graphic novel exploring the pain of offering a tender heart to a callous person. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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