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Daughter of the Underworld
by Katharine Corr
Journey into the Underworld, with its jealousy, betrayal and deception, where children are plucked from obscurity to dedicate their lives to different gods, in a feminist enemies-to-friends-possible-lovers romantasy and first part of a duology inspired by ancient Greek myth.
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| This Place Kills Me by Mariko TamakiElizabeth, beloved member of the Wilberton Academy’s exclusive Theatrical Society, is found dead after her premier performance as Juliet. New girl Abby, perhaps the last to see Elizabeth alive, doubts the authorities who rule the death a suicide. Read-alikes: Karen M. McManus’ Nothing More to Tell; Christopher Sebela’s Pantomime. |
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Starstrike
by Yoon Ha Lee
Teen mecha pilot Hwa Young returns to her rebel roots to fight against the Imperial force, but as she grapples with her warring allegiances, who can she really trust?
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The Whisperings
by Joel A. Sutherland
Burn our bodies down meets delicious monsters in this terrifying new young adult horror by acclaimed Canadian master of the macabre Joel A. Sutherland. Joana and her younger brother Peter aren't used to setting down roots. Ever since the violent murder of their mother, their father can't stay in one place for long, haunted by the literal ghosts of the past. He has what he calls "the whisperings," and will do anything to protect his children from the horrors that torment him.
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Don't Let the Forest In
by CG Drews
Andrew obsessively writes grisly fantasy stories; Thomas illustrates their vivid scenes. When their fictional monsters come to life in the woods surrounding their boarding school, the two must fight back or be destroyed by their creations. Fans of gruesome horror will appreciate this intense story exploring bullying and trauma.
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The Unfinished
by Cheryl Isaacs
Avery, a Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk) teen, is haunted by a deep, black pond she found in the woods. Then her crush goes missing. Can Avery’s Elders help her break the curse of the malevolent waters and save her town? This harrowing novel weaves creepy suspense into Avery’s cultural exploration.
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| Immortal Dark by Tigest GirmaHoping to locate her kidnapped sister, Kidan enrolls in Uxlay Academy, where she can get close to the suspect, a vampire named Susenyos. She’s supposed to hate Susenyos, but she finds herself fascinated with him instead. Read-alikes: Sharina Harris’ Sign of the Slayer; Jenni Howell’s Boys With Sharp Teeth. |
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The Dark Becomes Her
by Judy I. Lin
Ruby simply ignores the spirits she sees, until one attacks her sister Tina. Teamed up with other teens sharing her gift, Ruby must fight an ancient malevolent force to save the entire community, including Tina. This unputdownable book blends body horror with Taiwanese folklore.
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| Flawless Girls by Anna-Marie McLemoreUnsettled by the elite finishing school Alarie House, Isla left immediately. When her sister Renata graduates and returns home raging and unrecognizable, Isla must return to Alarie House to find out what happens there. This lyrical book highlights the horror of how women are pressured to achieve perfection.
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