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| The Lure of Wolves and Whispers by Amanda ConnollyAlthough magic is forbidden on Eireann, there is a workaround, thanks to a secretive group called the Whisperers. Maeve seeks magic to heal her gravely injured sister. The catch? She must now join the deadly competition to become the next queen. Read-alikes: Lauren Roberts’ Powerless; Margie Fuston’s The Revenant Games. |
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| The Lovers, the Liars, and Me by DeAndra DavisOn Jaliya’s trip to Jamaica, she hopes to learn more about her mother, who ran off when Jaliya was very young. During her search, Jaliya finds herself falling for two people, both friends of her cousin Shevaughn. This lyrical novel is a gripping mystery and an emotional personal growth journey. |
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| What Lies Beneath the Flowers by Natasha DíazTempted by a $25,000 reward, best friends Pippa and Bidi decide to find missing influencer Estella Aubergine. They infiltrate Estella’s posh private school, but Pippa’s impulsiveness clashes with Bidi’s practicality. This twisty and atmospheric mystery exposes deep truths about friendship, girlhood, and privilege. |
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I Am Not a Vampire (Anymore)by Darcy MillerBeing a teenager bites--literally. When a classmate develops a thirst for blood, one girl must confront her secret supernatural past before things turn deadly. Her past is back for blood. Turning human was supposed to mean finally getting a second chance at a normal life. But ever since moving to Sunrise Harbor, Florida, nothing has been normal.
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| Thornbird by E. KennedyRyan Mayfair’s assumed name separates her from her father, serial killer Gabriel Thorn. She’s back in her hometown, where Thorn’s crimes loom large. As his execution draws near, the search for his victims intensifies, pulling Ryan in. Read-alikes: April Henry’s In the Blood; Sami Ellis’ Dead Girls Walking. |
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| Augusta Pine Does Not Exist by Emily Lloyd-JonesIn near-future Portland, Oregon, Augusta Pine spies for the government instead of facing murder charges for a hacking incident gone terribly wrong. When cyberterrorists attack the building she’s staying in, she must use her wits to protect the building’s residents. This propulsive thriller is both clever and heartfelt. |
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Nimona by Noelle StevensonWhen exuberant, gleefully violent Nimona first offers to be his sidekick, villainous Lord Ballister Blackheart turns her down. Once she reveals that she's a shapeshifter, however, Blackheart is intrigued. But does she really have her powers under control? Adorably edgy cartoons provide the perfect visuals for this witty and heartfelt fantasy that overturns stereotypes about good and evil.
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Change of Plans by Sarah DessenFinley’s annual visit with her mom unexpectedly turns into a stay at a lake house with estranged family members. As Finley gets a job, makes new friends, and bonds with new-to-her family, she finds her whole outlook shifting. Fans of author Sarah Dessen’s big-hearted novels will appreciate this moving story.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Forsyth County Public Library
585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-781-9840ForsythPL.org |
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