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| I'll Find You Where the Timeline Ends by Kylie Lee BakerMina, the descendent of a Japanese dragon god, possesses time magic that could help her find her sister, lost somewhere in the timeline. Teaming up with handsome rogue Kim Yejun, also looking for someone, means risking her very existence. Read-alikes: Kate Chenli’s A Bright Heart; Vanessa Len’s Once a Villain.
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Wheel of Wrath
by A. A. Vora
When the barriers separating the upper and lower realms are destroyed, four teens must choose sides in the war that ensues and learn how the very makeup of the universe may be the key to ending the conflict--
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Firebird
by Elizabeth Wein
Daughter. Pilot. Traitor? Nastia is no traitor. She is a fearless pilot, the daughter of revolutionaries, and now, as the Second World War descends on Russia, she must fight alongside her male peers to defend the glorious Motherland. But all is not as it seems. As Hitler's army moves forward and the battles begin, secrets are revealed and everything that Nastia once knew is challenged. Union Square & Co.'s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.
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Abuzz
by Amy Chase
Sparks and stingers will fly in this modern queer reimagining of Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing! Shakespeare's beloved romcom Much Ado About Nothing gets a modern update with an LGBTQ cast and the same classic miscommunications! Feuding senior students Ben and Beatriz drag half of Messina High into their never-ending arguments, making things difficult as budding sweethearts Hero and Claudio are asked to pick sides in the battle. All the while, the bad kids, led by outcast DJ, are plotting to capitalize on the chaos and rule the school for themselves. With college letters and prom night on the horizon, will these students find their happy ending or feel the sting of total rejection?
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| Break Wide the Sea by Sara HollandAnnie, cursed by the finfolk to become a man-eating monster if her heart is broken, witnesses monstrous traits emerging as she grieves her lost parents. Meeting Silas, rumored to be part finfolk, makes her question everything she believes. This seafaring tale steeped in folklore is rich with intrigue and emotion. |
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| There's Always Next Year by Leah Johnson and George M. JohnsonOn New Year’s Day, influencer Dom returns to Indiana hoping for viral success. Meanwhile, his cousin Andy is searching for evidence to stop gentrification in her town. As their paths collide, they must reckon with the truest versions of themselves. Read-alikes: Laura Taylor Namey’s With Love, Echo Park; Elise Bryant’s Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling.
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Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1: New World Rising
by Jeremy Adams
The Green Lantern Corps reunites to face a cosmic threat that could shatter the very fabric of the universe! A new era for the Green Lantern Corps begins! As John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, Jessica Cruz, Guy Gardner, Jo Mullein, and more legendary Lanterns unite once again, they find themselves in the middle of a galactic crisis unlike any before. The rise of the Fractal Lanterns and their enigmatic leader, Sorrow, threatens to forge a new power battery that could disrupt the cosmic balance. From the ruins of Thanagar to battles against Red Lantern pirates, the Corps must unravel a dangerous mystery before the universe is plunged into chaos. Writers Jeremy Adams and Morgan Hampton, alongside artist Fernando Pasarin, deliver an action-packed epic full of interstellar warfare, deep lore, and the unbreakable will of the Green Lanterns! Collects Green Lantern Corps #1-5.
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The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky: (National Book Award Finalist)
by Josh Galarza
A National Book Award Finalist! A Kids Indies Introduce/Next List Selection!Perfect for fans of Mark Oshiro and Adam Silvera comes a fiercely funny and hopeful story of one boy's attempts to keep everything under control while life has other plans.Ever since cancer invaded his adoptive mother's life, Brett feels like he's losing everything, most of all control. To cope, Brett fuels all of his anxieties into epic fantasies, including his intergalactic Kid Condor comic book series, which features food constellations and characters not unlike those in his own life. But lately Brett's grip on reality has started to lose its hold. The fictions he's been telling himself - about his unattractive body, the feeling that he's a burden to his best friend, that he's too messed up to be loved - have consumed him completely, and Brett will do anything to forget about the cosmic-sized hole in his chest, even if it's unhealthy. But when Brett's journal and deepest insecurities are posted online for the whole school to see, Brett realizes he can no longer avoid the painful truths of his real-life narrative. As his eating disorder escalates, Brett must be honest with the people closest to him, including his new and fierce friend Mallory who seems to know more about Brett's issues than he does. With their support, he just might find the courage to face the toughest reality of all.
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| Persephone's Curse by Katrina LenoThe four Farthing sisters allegedly descend from underworld goddess Persephone, and Winnie Farthing might actually believe it. Because after banishing the ghost in their New York City brownstone to the underworld, the sisters accidentally open a rift between the worlds. This lyrical story infused with magical realism is, at heart, a family drama.
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