October 2025 list by Angie R. |
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The Butterfly Assassin
by Finn Longman
Trained and traumatised by a secret assassin program for minors, Isabel Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But old habits die hard, and it's not long until she blows her cover, drawing the attention of the guilds – the two rival organizations who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel is either a potential asset...or a threat to be eliminated.
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Cruel Kings and Mean Queens
by Terry Deary
Readers can discover all the foul facts about Cruel Kings and Mean Queens, including which king died after falling off the toilet, why people thought King John was a werewolf and why Queen Anne's feet were covered in garlic.
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Cry Out Loud
by Tara O'Connor
A horror story about an Irish girl who discovers members of her extended family plan to sacrifice her as part of a generational blood rite and travels back in time to try and break the murderous cycle.
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Dream by the Shadows
by Logan Karlie
The Kingdom of Noctis is plagued by a curse that spreads through dreaming, and Esmer Havenfall must venture into the deadly dream world to save her family while falling in love with the prince of darkness.
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The Executioner's Three
by Susan Dennard
A group of small-town teens try to solve a supernatural murder mystery involving an old forgotten poem, legends from the past and a blood curse.
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Fearful
by Lauren Roberts
Set during the time of "Fearless," a mysterious figure arrives in the kingdom of Ilya to witness the fight for the throne and the price it costs those sworn to defend the land.
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House of Embers
by K.a Linde
Kerrigan Argon never asked to be a hero. But after falling from the land of the gods with only her mate and her mother's bangle, destiny refuses to let her go.
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The Infinite Glade
by James Dashner
War has finally ignited. The Remnant Nation is done waiting. Their mission: destroy the Godhead and everything she stands for. But as Sadina and the islanders fight to protect the Goddess—who claims to be their only hope for Evolution's survival—the battle reveals unfathomable truths leaving behind devastation that will change the islanders' future forever.
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Lemons and Lies
by Alexis Castellanos
Valeria Morales' senior year is not off to a great start. Her twin brother Adrian isn't talking to her, she's realizing all of her friends were actually his friends, and now she's failing math. Enter Gage Magnussen. Gage isn't looking to take on any tutoring gigs now that his standing as valedictorian is at risk after letting a catastrophic breakup distract him—not to mention his demanding parents expect Gage to coordinate their yearly charity auction alongside his cheating ex. So Valeria offers him a deal: If he helps her pass, she'll take over event planning AND pretend to be his girlfriend. A win-win-win!
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Lessons in Power
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
For Tess Kendrick, a student at the elite Hardwicke School, making problems disappear runs in the family. But Tess has another legacy, too, one that involves power and the making of political dynasties. When Tess is asked to run a classmate's campaign for student council, she agrees. But when the candidates are the children of Washington D.C. elite, even a high school election can have life-shattering consequences.
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My Fair Monster
by Adrienne Rivera
Born into a family of beauty queens, seventeen-year-old Corie Nielson has the looks and charm befitting of Miss Teen Indiana. But when the local horror show announces a monster costume contest that promises to make all her dreams come true, Corie can't help but think: What's one more thing? Surely, she can manage her family's high expectations while also using her pageant skills to launch her into horror stardom. All she has to do is convince grumpy special effects makeup artist Everett Robbins to partner up and turn her into a pageant-worthy monster.
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Sisters in the Wind
by Angeline Boulley
Ever since Lucy Smith's father died five years ago, 'home' has been more of an idea than a place. She knows being on the run is better than anything waiting for her as a '"ward of the state'. But when the sharp-eyed and kind Mr. Jameson with an interest in her case comes looking for her, Lucy wonders if hiding from her past will ever truly keep her safe.
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Tinker Bell
by Jen Calonita
In the latest adventurous addition to the Enchanters series, Tinker Bell teams up with unlikely allies and travels to London to uncover the cause of Never Land's mysterious decay, only to return with new friends and face pirates, betrayal and heartbreak as she fights to save the island she loves.
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Truth Cursed
by Angie Dickinson
Cressida Hoth has been cursed by her mischievous aunts and banished to a finishing school, which is a front for a rebel spy ring, and after completing training, she is selected for a mission to infiltrate the kingdom's royal court
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