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Anger Is Only a Shadow
by Elizabeth Acevedo
As Liliana awaits trial for her latest impulsive mistake, she notices her brother acting unusually. Visiting him while he’s away at college would violate the terms of her release, but she may be his only hope. This nuanced verse novel explores the complex realities of juvenile detention and mental illness.
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Monster, Monarch, Maiden
by Rae Carson
Bria is rescued by the secretive Titus, saving her from a life of slavery. Now pledged to him as a shield maiden, Bria seeks to understand his mysterious quest, the nature of her own magical gift, and her burgeoning feeling for him. Read-alikes: Andy C. Naranjo’s
Cursed Ever After; Rachel Greenlaw’s
Compass and Blade.
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Hawk & Sparrow
by Ayana Gray
Journalist Vesper attended the art museum’s exhibition to interview a famed inventor. Instead, she found him dead. Now she’s posing as a couple with sorcerer Maximilian, the main suspect, in order to infiltrate high society and catch the killer. This atmospheric mystery features a Victorian setting sprinkled with magic.
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Traitors' Nest
by Frances Hardinge
Although the godlike Players move castles around the world as they play the Great Game, Burr never thought the castle in his farming village would disappear. Then it does, sending Burr, his sisters, and his friends on a great adventure to protect their community. Read-alike: Rebecca Ross’
Divine Rivals.
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Your Boyfriend Needs an Exorcist
by Justine Pucella Winans
After dying in a car accident, Schuyler became an evil spirit, haunting her old house and crushing on Wren, who lives there. When Schuyler accidentally possesses Wren’s boyfriend, she’s torn: escape his body or enjoy the ride? This horror comedy weaves moments of emotional growth into its gory narrative.
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The Others
by Cheryl Isaacs
It’s not just Avery’s boyfriend who seems off. Ever since the fountain in the town square filled with water for the first time in decades, people seem zoned out. When Avery herself spots an unsettling reflection, it’s time to act. This creepy novel is a sequel to 2024’s
The Unfinished.
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The Dead of Summer
by Ryan La Sala
Returning to his island home after a year away, Ollie worries about the friendships weakened by his absence. Then a storm hits, spreading a zombie-like plague possibly linked to an old chemical spill, and Ollie needs his found family more than ever. This fast-paced novel blends body horror with ecological horror.
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Level Up by Daka HermonFrom the author of Hide and Seeker comes a new thriller where an iconic childhood game turns creepy. Keenan is used to running. He loves it. He is good at it. He is a track star, after all. Now he and his mother are escaping his father, trying to start a new life in Tennessee. But he has never been on the run like this before. This new town has monsters of its own. The students in his school seem to be under some sort of trance, and Keenan is the only one who isn't affected. Which means he is the only one who can do anything about it. It's time for Keenan to stop running and face his fears. He cannot let the monsters win.
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Tell the Ghosts I'm Gone by Kalynn Bayron From New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron comes a new horror novel about a group of teens with unique-and potentially deadly-gifts.
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Such a Lucky Girl by Wendy HeardThis twisty horror novel follows a magnetic young influencer who gets ensnared in a web of dark, jealousy-fueled magic. Three years ago, Bella dumped her best friend Kerry to follow her dreams of becoming an influencer. She burned her old life to the ground and never looked back. Leaving Kerry behind. Alone. Angry. When Kerry picks up a vintage self-help book on shadow work, she's fascinated by the suggested rituals. Get back at those who have wronged her? Yes, please. She has one person in mind, and that girl is smiling at her millions of followers, having forgotten Kerry long ago. But there's something tied to the book, something dark and ancient, and Kerry and Bella may not be ready for what is about to be unleashed.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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Forsyth County Public Library
585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-781-9840
ForsythPL.org
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