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Teen & Tween Scene October & November 2026 |
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The Siren
by Tomi Adeyemi
The new novel from acclaimed, three-time instant #1 New York Times-bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi blends shocking contemporary storytelling with a sinister dark academic flair to create a blockbuster about rage, longing, and a woman's darkness that will leave readers breathless. Nothing is more intoxicating than power. . . When Emery steps foot onto Dartmouth's campus, she knows what she has to do: keep her scholarship, take her meds, and pray no one ever finds out about the past she left behind. But that all changes when Emery meets an intoxicating girl named Roux, her disarming stepbrother named Eli, and the mystical band of girls Roux calls The Sirens. Each Siren is as beautiful as the last, and their lives on campus are shrouded in extravagance and secret parties. Before the girls became Sirens, they were outcasts, yet under Roux, their wildest dreams come true. When Roux offers Emery the chance to join them, Emery will do whatever it takes to make it in. Even if it costs Emery her life.
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Empire
by Sabaa Tahir
The gripping conclusion to the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic fantasy duology that began with HEIR, from the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-winning author Sabaa Tahir. A falling empire.An ancient evil. A lost homeland. A lie that could destroy the world. In the crumbling Martial Empire, crown prince Quil Farrar and his aunt, Empress Helene, are losing a war against the vicious Kegari horde. Quil's armies dwindle, his faith falters, and the woman he loves vanished months ago, leaving him brokenhearted. Torn between his duty to his people and his desire to discover Sirsha's fate, Quil embarks on a dangerous quest for aid--from the most treacherous of allies. Sirsha Westering finds herself tethered to Div, an ancient evil unleashed by a terrible tragedy. Div delights in tormenting Sirsha, hungering for her magical heart. Even as Sirsha struggles for control of her own fate, she is desperate to shield Quil from Div's destructive power. But Div won't release Sirsha without a fight. To earn her freedom, Sirsha must uncover Div's past--and face horrors in her own. Cero bet-Dafra, former right hand of the Kegari leader, Aiz, now finds himself pitted against her. As Aiz slips further into violence and delusion, Cero must discover if his people have any hope of a future or if they're condemned to an unending cycle of violence. His journey will force him to confront hidden truths, ancient secrets, and a lie that could destroy the world. In Empire, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir returns to the expansive world of fury and vengeance of Heir, weaving a story of legacy and rebellion, loyalty and freedom, and what it means to confront the monsters that lurk within us all.
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The Scorpion and the Night Blossom
by Amélie Wen Zhao
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The first book of a dark and opulent fantasy duology set in a world at war with demons--perfect for readers who love epic battles, dangerous magic, and high-stakes adventure. Continue the story in The Dragon and the Sun Lotus, available now A sweeping romantasy . . . fast-paced and brimming with a gritty allure.--Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna A mesmerizing blend of danger, spellbinding magic, and lush world-building . . . plunges readers into a world of deadly trials and ravenous demons.--Isabel Iba ez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore n'yng's family apart, leaving her mother barely alive, and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and m --beautiful, ravenous demons--roam, feasting on the souls of humans. n'yng's only hope now is the Immortality Trials. If she can complete every Trial in the magical competition, she has the chance to save her mother's life. But the Trials are deadly, and the longer n'yng survives, the clearer it is that certain contestants are out for her blood. Even odder, though, is the handsome rival who seems intent on protecting her life. Survival is key, but n'yng will need to figure out if she can trust the stranger she's falling for, or if he's the most dangerous player of all.
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Us in Ruins
by Rachel Moore
Margot is on the quest to uncover and reassemble an ancient--and cursed--vase, with the help of a boy who went missing in 1932, because it's the only way to put back together her broken heart in this standa-lone adventure rom-com, perfect for fans of What the River Knows and The Lost City.The mythical Vase of Venus Aurelia hasn't been seen since 1932, but Margot Rhodes is determined to change that.Drawn by the vase's supposed magical properties, Margot embarks on her school's archaeological trip to Pompeii. Sure, it's her first time holding a shovel, but she's got something no one else does: lost teenage explorer Van Keane's journal.Poring over the poetic entries that serve as a map to the vase's missing shards, Margot finds herself falling in love with the boy who wrote it a century ago. She's shocked when her search leads her to a statue that looks exactly like Van, and then the statue comes to life.Catapulted into the present, Van is nothing like the wordsmith Margot imagined. He's all sharp edges, intent on retrieving the relic for all the wrong reasons. But it takes two to survive Venus's death-defying challenges, and, together, Margot and Van must excavate the treasure--and their buried pasts--before their story ends in ruins.With a blend of humor, magic, and love, Rachel Moore crafts another stand-alone adventure rom-com full of double- and triple-crosses, hilarious shenanigans, and frustration-fueled banter, where the best treasure is true love.
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This Fatal Kiss
by Alicia Jasinska
Spirit away with dark magic and flirty, polyamorous romance in this whimsical fantasy--and witness a sinister plan take shape in a BONUS chapter added to this special deluxe paperback edition that features gorgeous sprayed edges Cursed to haunt the river running through the magical spa town where she drowned, Gisela is a water nymph who dreams of returning to the living world and the family she left behind. All it takes to regain her humanity is a kiss from a mortal...but everyone sees her as a monster. And then there's Kazik, the brooding, interfering, spirit-hunting grandson of a local witch. He's determined to rid the world of unholy creatures like Gisela. After Kazik botches Gisela's exorcism, she strikes up a deal. She won't tell the other spirits that he's losing his magic, if he agrees to play matchmaker and helps her get a kiss. But Gisela's plan goes awry when Kazik also falls for the devilishly handsome young man that she sets her heart on--someone who could be linked to Gisela's troubled past. This delectable quest through the spirit world is cozily crafted with a hauntingly opulent atmosphere and a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers story told in multiple perspectives. Young adult readers are sure to kick their feet and squeal with glee at hilarious banter, scrumptious culinary delights, and endearing sisterhood and found family. An enchanting read for fairy tale enthusiasts and fans of queer romance.
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House of Dragons
by K. A. Linde
Struggling to find her place in society, seventeen-year-old Kerrigan, half-Fae and half-human, competes in the dragon tournament alongside a dark Fae prince who questions the entire order of their world.
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Hunting the Strange: A Mystery Royale Novel
by Kaitlyn Cavalancia
Mullory Prudence was supposed to die. Not only that, she was never supposed to inherit Xavier Stoutmire's moody magic. But nothing about the Mystery Royale went according to plan. Now Mullory's left with more questions than answers, the most pressing one being how to use her mother's grave-defying shadow. And when her mother sends her on a dizzying scavenger hunt that spans everywhere from the Stoutmire estate (now all the more glamorous in its winter splendor) to a hidden magical corner of Coney Island, she'll have to team up with unlikely allies to find her way. Family secrets and threats abound in this thrilling sequel to Mystery Royale as Mullory returns to Stoutmire manor amidst new powers, puzzling questions, and an even deadlier mystery. One thing she knows for certain: the games are far from over.
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Few Blue Skies
by Carolina Ixta
A CALIBA GOLDEN POPPY AWARD WINNERFew Blue Skies is another captivating, powerful, and beautiful novel from Carolina Ixta. Every sentence will break your heart and fill you with hope at the same time. Readers will be inspired to seek out the truth and stand up strong for their communities against the devastation caused by corporations and those who abuse their power. --Tiffany Jewel, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorThis award-winning novel weaves a tender story about love and hope, following a teen as she works to protect her family and community from a major corporation taking over her town. Available in paperback Paloma Vistamontes is heartbroken. A year ago, her ex-boyfriend, Julio Ramos, broke up with her after his father's death, a tragedy that drove Paloma and him apart. Ever since then, the mountains have felt flatter, the sky farther away.Now, her hometown of San Ferm n, a place where honest people work on farms and in factories, is in danger. Selva, a massive e-commerce conglomerate, threatens to open one of their warehouses beside her high school.This isn't the first time they've done this. Since Selva arrived, they've opened warehouses everywhere where there used to be green spaces. Because of them, the air pollution is so bad that school is often canceled. Many people, including Paloma's ever-practical Ma, want to leave.But Paloma wants nothing more than to stay. Because when the smog clears, there is still hope. That hope drives Paloma to reconnect with Julio to expose and challenge the dangers that Selva introduces to communities like their own.Can they stop Selva from destroying everything they know? Is there still a chance for their budding romance?
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Sons of Day & Night: Volume 1
by Mariposa Aristeo
Not even death can tell them apart. In the wild and lush kingdom of Twinsbane, everyone has a look-alike, and each twin is cursed to die when their double breathes their last. When an ancient plague arises, the kingdom's only hope is to sever these deadly ties. Yet King Daccias refuses to relinquish the cure, a legendary potion called the Separator. Waruu, an orphan determined to break these ties, discovers he's the king's doppelgänger. He's certain that if he can switch places, he can save the kingdom. But if anyone learns his true identity, he'll lose everything--including the people he's desperately trying to protect. King Daccias wants nothing more than for his subjects to cease threatening to behead him if he doesn't hand over the Separator. Intent on catching those opposing him, he finds himself ensnared in his own trap. If he doesn't break loose, the kingdom will rest in the hands of an insolent boy who knows nothing about the truth behind the events unfolding around him. To save their kingdom, both Waruu and Daccias must face their greatest enemy--each other.
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Under a Fire-Red Sky
by Geraldine McCaughrean
With World War II on their doorstep, four teens evade evacuation and remain in London, attempting to aid the Fire Service and keep each other safe during the Blitz.
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Gachiakuta 8
by Kei Urana
In this hit gritty action manga, a young boy is framed for murder and cast off the edge of a floating city into the abyss, where he grapples with the monsters that the elite high above would rather forget. The more the rich glitter, the higher the price paid by the poor... With an anime adaptation from the studio behind Mob Psycho 100 and the writer behind Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga, Gachiakuta is the dystopian epic critics are calling the next big shonen series The Raiders have revealed their hand: they plan to take down the Sphere, and Zodyl wants Rudo's cooperation. But what could he possibly be planning? Meanwhile, the Cleaners are fighting for their lives against their Raider opponents, and some battles are going better than others... But the real battle is just beginning...
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The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 7
by Mokumokuren
Standing before the horrific leg-lined fissure in Ashidori, Hikaru prepares to step inside as Yoshiki looks on. Will he return safely, or will their plan to close the hole leave Hikaru stranded on the other side? Meanwhile in Udekari, Tanaka and his newly recruited assistant test their own method for sealing away the supernatural. As dangerous as leaving the holes open would be, closing them could prove to be fatal...
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Girl Crush, Vol. 7
by Midori Tayama
In the super-competitive world of K-pop idol trainees, perfection isn't enough. You've got to have heart Tenka Momose was a quiet and withdrawn child, but before long she realized that the most effective way to protect herself wasn't hiding from other kids--it was being the best at everything After years of armoring herself with excellence, Tenka lives safely atop her cool-girl pedestal, admired and idolized by everyone. But her flawless composure is suddenly shaken by a very average schoolmate's impressively big dreams. At first Tenka is scornful of Erian Sato's ambition to become a K-pop idol, but the other girl's passion is so irresistible that Tenka soon finds herself with idol dreams of her own Tenka and Sua may have made it on the LJH special-project team, but that's only their first challenge. In order to get a spot at the audition for the new three-company idol group, they're going to have to crush the next monthly evaluation. But seeing Tenka in action is giving Sua a lot of feelings about her own experience as an idol trainee. Will she be able to get her head in the game in time for the evals, or will all the stress goad her into making a career-ending bad choice?
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I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 4
by Umi Takase
Being in love with your best friend is hard enough but turns out, being a good friend can be even harder. Akira is ready to make up with Hime, and although Hime feels the same, she knows they need to talk about something more. She's kept her love secret for too long. It's time to tell the truth. After struggling with their identities, Hime and Akira are finally ready to accept themselves and each other. Now all that's left is to finally make up and be honest about their feelings. Will they be able to express themselves correctly and reconcile? The emotional rollercoaster of a series comes to a heartwarming and hopeful conclusion!
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity 10
by Saka Mikami
Two rival schools stand next door to each other: one for elite ladies, one for good-for-nothing boys. But one of those boys might just be a naturally chivalrous diamond in the rough, and one of those girls might be a little more open-minded than is proper... This cute and twisty manga spin on Romeo and Juliet is the latest hit in Japan, coming to print from a successful digital-first release! The lady of the house, wise and virtuous... Subaru convinces the girls who spotted Kaoruko and Rintaro on their date to meet the Chidori boys for themselves. While the hangout goes well enough at first, an outburst from Ayu threatens the progress made. Thankfully, the group manages to talk it all out, and now that their friends have been introduced to each other, it's time for the next hurdle in Kaoruko and Rintaro's relationship: visiting Rintaro's home together!
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