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| | | | | "Nic has been messed up since her older sister went missing. Enter Jenna, who is searching for connections between her sister's disappearance and Nic's. They decide to work together to uncover what happened, but the deeper they get the harder it becomes. A twist ending completely turns the tables on this tightly written thriller."
Kimberly McGee, Lake Travis Community Library, Austin, TX
NoveList read-alike: Night Will Find You by Julia Heaberlin | |
| | | The Devils by Joe Abercrombie"In an alternative medieval Europe, a young monk is tasked to lead a disparate group of supernatural beings on a holy quest using very unholy methods. Abercrombie's endlessly quotable wit, deft character work, crackling dialog, and gift for large cinematic action set pieces are on full display. This novel about found families will absolutely draw in new readers."
Gregg Winsor, Johnson County Library, KS
NoveList read-alike: The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston |
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| One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune"Alice is more comfortable behind a camera than living her life. When her Nan has surgery, Alice takes her for rest and relaxation at their favorite lake cottage. Alice falls for their handyman neighbor Charlie, who brings her out of her shell and lets her discover who she really is in this fun and flirty romance."
Jacquie Daddato, Cherry Hill Public Library, NJ
NoveList read-alike: Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan |
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| The Names by Florence Knapp"This debut novel is told in three alternating storylines based on three different names that the main character could have been given at birth. What results is a beautiful and nuanced story of a family attempting to survive and overcome domestic abuse and forge their own identities in the process."
Jessica Sweetland, Manchester Public Library, CT
NoveList read-alike: The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller |
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| The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson"In this modern take on a classic small-town mystery, book club members get drawn into amateur sleuthing when money to repair the town's community center goes missing. The characters are well drawn and likable, the setting is cozy, and the motives are plentiful. The mystery twists and turns with several reveals leading to a satisfying conclusion."
Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, OH
NoveList read-alike: The Mystery of the Crooked Man by Tom Spencer
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