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Oxford Blood
by Rachael Davis Featherstone
Eva’s dream of attending Oxford University’s Beecham College quickly sours when her friend and fellow candidate George turns up dead during interview week. Now she must solve his murder before she's blamed for it -- and before she becomes the next victim. Fans of dark academia will enjoy this thought-provoking and twisty mystery.
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Love Makes Mochi
by Stefany Valentine
Seventeen-year-old goth fashion designer Lilyn travels to Tokyo to study under a legendary tailor, but as she struggles to blend her dark aesthetic with traditional Japanese style, she finds both inspiration and unexpected romance with Yua, her mentors rebellious, rainbow-haired daughter.
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Dragon Cursed: A Slow-Burn Dragon Romantasy
by Elise Kova
The moment you see a dragon is usually your last... Since the dragons emerged-along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people-there's only one human city that remains standing: Vinguard. But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the threat from within. For there is no worse fate than being dragon cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you'll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything-and everyone-you love. Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities. And I'm terrified that I might be next. There's only one other person who might suspect my secret. He's like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden. Because Lucan definitely knows something. And if I'm dragon cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.
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Enchanted to Meet You
by Cara Stout
Fake dating and fake royalty lead to real love in this contemporary rom-com debut set at an amusement park, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and fairytale happily ever afters.Once upon a time in a fake castle not so far away . . . Imogen Rogers dreams of happily-ever-afters--but she can't seem decide what she wants her story to be. She spends her summer hopping from job to job--or getting fired, literally. But when her best friend and soon-to-be investigative reporter suggests that she go undercover at Fairytale Gardens, Imogen is intrigued. And when she gets cast as the fake-royalty theme park's Princess, it turns out . . . the tiara fits.Tristian Walsh was born to be Prince Charming--his parents built Fairytale Gardens with Tristian and his brothers in mind. But since his mom died, it feels like the magic has gone and this heir to the make-believe throne wants more. Can he escape a life that's already been written for him?When you're pretending to fall in love, one kiss can blur the lines between fairytale and real life. And when reality steps in, only Imogen and Tristian can choose how this story ends.
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Armaveni: A Graphic Novel of the Armenian Genocide
by Nadine Takvorian
A bold, autobiographical graphic novel chronicling one girl's quest to uncover her family's history during the Armenian genocide. Nadine loves stories and her mother loves to tell them--all but one. Nadine would give anything to learn about her family's history in Armenia and Turkey--where they came from and how they came to America--but it is just too painful for her parents. All Nadine knows is that they were caught up in the Armenian genocide. Until one day the dam bursts. And through that flood of stories and memories, and a trip back to their people's homelands, Nadine discovers a key to unlocking her own heritage and the courage to speak up when injustice rears its head again. Told in interwoven historical, contemporary, and fantastical sequences, Armaveni is a gripping graphic novel debut and a much-needed historical document.
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Ancient Lives and Hidden Places
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Daughter of Sparta
by Claire M. Andrews
Seventeen-year-old Daphne has spent her entire life honing her body and mind into that of a warrior, hoping to be accepted by the unyielding people of ancient Sparta. But an unexpected encounter with the goddess Artemis, who holds Daphne's brother's fate in her hands, upends the life she's worked so hard to build. Nine mysterious items have been stolen from Mount Olympus. If Daphne cannot find them, the gods' waning powers will fade away, the mortal world will descend into chaos, and her brother's life will be forfeit. Guided by Artemis's twin--the handsome and entirely-too-self-assured god Apollo--Daphne's journey will take her from the labyrinth of the Minotaur to the riddle-spinning Sphinx of Thebes, team her up with mythological legends, such as Theseus and Hippolyta of the Amazons, and pit her against the gods themselves. A reinterpretation of the classic Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo, Daughter of Sparta by debut author Claire Andrews turns the traditionally male-dominated mythology we know into a heart-pounding and empowering female-led adventure.
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| How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia ArlowRecently heartbroken, Shani is spending winter break doing an paleontology internship at the Smithsonian. She intends to stay focused on fish fossils, but when she gets snowed in with prickly May on Christmas Eve, the two Jewish girls begin to connect. This cozy, character-driven rom-com is perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Kelly Quindlen. |
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Bloodline
by Katy Moran
Warring kingdoms, bloody feuds, and a boy's battle for survival. Step back into the Dark Ages with this riveting epic adventure. In the wilds of Dark Age Britain, a bard abandons his son, Essa, in a village trapped between two feuding kingdoms. As the once-nomadic boy grows rooted in the life of the Wolf Folk, forging allegiances and young love, King Penda of Mercia threatens to attack, thrusting Essa into the violent and cunning world of the tribal rulers. Joined by unlikely friends, unsure of whom to trust -- or even of who he is -- Essa sets off on a dangerous journey, using his newfound intuitive gifts to guide them as a deadly battle brews. Will his desperate efforts to save his loved ones bring him closer to understanding why his father has never returned? Fast-paced and full of intrigue, this debut novel transports readers to a time of blood and steel, when peace was fleeting and won only at a cost.
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| The Lost Dreamer by Lizz HuertaIndir descends from the Dreamers, who share their spirit world visions with the king. Saya, also a seer, is unfamiliar with the Dreamers’ practices. Together, they must face chaotic forces to protect both the Dreaming and the Waking world. This epic duology opener takes inspiration from Mesoamerican history.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E Jefferson St
Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837
(517) 627-7014https://gladl.org |
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