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| Fateless by Julie KagawaForced to steal an ancient artifact, skilled thief Sparrow accidentally releases a mythical Deathless King bent on destruction. Though she and assassin Raithe make an unlikely team, they may be able to challenge their fates and stop the devastation. Read-alikes: Tahereh Mafi’s This Woven Kingdom; Katy Rose Pool’s There Will Come a Darkness. |
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Glorious rivals
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Players move into the next round of the Grandest Game, where millions of dollars in prize money are on the line--and new relationships, motivations, and threats come to light.
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Under the fading sky
by Cynthia Kadohata
Sixteen-year-old Elijah thinks his vaping habit is harmless until it becomes a crippling addiction of nightmarish dimensions.
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Bones at the crossroads
by LaDarrion Williams
Malik Baron, a Black teenager with magical powers, returns to Caiman University for his sophomore year, only to face new threats, family secrets, and the challenges of mastering his powers while uncovering his true legacy.
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| A Mastery of Monsters by Liselle SamburyAugust’s brother disappears, leaving her a note claiming monsters are real and leading her to the Learners’ Society. This secretive group will train August to prevent a shapeshifter from becoming permanently monstrous. Fans of dark academia and flawed characters will enjoy this intricately plotted fantasy. |
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Powerless
by Lauren Roberts
To avoid being exiled as an Ordinary, Paedyn pretends to be psychic. A chance encounter with the prince lands her in the Purging Trials, a deadly contest where Elites showcase their supernatural abilities. This BookTok favorite is ideal for fans of The Hunger Games series and author Sarah J. Maas’ books.
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The Headmaster's List
by Melissa De la Cruz
Unable to remember anything about the car crash that killed a fellow elite prep school student, 18-year-old Spencer Sandoval goes to dangerous lengths to uncover the truth about what really happened.
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My Contrary Mary
by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows
What it is: a historical fantasy set in Renaissance France, featuring inventive magic, snarky humor, and sly references to modern pop culture.
Starring: Mary, Queen of Scots, whose secret shapeshifting ability is punishable by death; her loyal fiancé Francis, the French dauphin; and Ari, daughter of Nostradamus, who finds herself tangled in the treacherous web of the French court.
Series alert: Newcomers can start with this series opener, while fans of the authors' earlier Jane trilogy will relish returning to the same quirky alternate history setting.
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| This Day Changes Everything by Edward UnderhillHailing from different states, Abby and Leo arrive in New York to march with their bands in the Thanksgiving parade. After getting lost in Manhattan, they turn what could be a catastrophe into a scavenger hunt. This upbeat LBGTQIA+ romantic comedy will appeal to fans of “one fateful day” stories. |
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| Under the Surface by Diana UrbanOn the first day of their school trip to Paris, Ruby and her friends head to an exclusive party in the Catacombs. There, they quickly realize someone is lurking, and he’s much scarier than the millions of bones underground. Read-alikes: Gabriella Lepore’s Bad Like Us; Keely Parrack’s Don’t Let In the Cold. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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