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The dark descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
by Kiersten White
A dark reimagining of Shelley's classic is told from the point of view of Elizabeth, Victor Frankenstein's adopted sister, who as they enter adulthood is challenged to manage her brother's dangerous temper and inclination to pursue depraved experiments. By the best-selling author of the And I Darken series.
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| Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful by Arwen Elys DaytonWhat it is: six interconnected stories, all set in a future in which human genetic manipulation has astonishing -- and sometimes terrifying -- consequences.
What's inside: designer babies, cyborg convicts, a dolphin boy, and a powerful zealot who undergoes a dramatic change.
For fans of: Dhonielle Clayton's The Belles, TV's Black Mirror, and other stories that question perfection and make you think about what it means to be human (or humane). |
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The devil's thief
by Lisa Maxwell
A sequel to the best-selling The Last Magician finds Esta and Harte on a cross-country chase through time to steal back the elemental stones they need to save the future of magic. By the author of Unhooked
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Once a king
by Erin Summerill
Told in two voices, young King Aodren works with Lirra, a Channeler, to dismantle his father's dark legacy and end the divide between Channelers--women with a magical ability--and people without magic
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| Empress of All Seasons by Emiko JeanWhat it's about: The empress of Honoku is chosen through a grueling competition: whoever survives the palace's enchanted seasonal rooms gets to marry the prince. Anyone can compete -- anyone but the monstrous yōkai, enemies of the emperor.
Featuring: Reluctant human prince Taro; half-human, half-yōkai Akira; and Mari, a yōkai in human guise who's been trained to win the competition at any cost.
Is it for you? This exciting standalone story will grab readers in search of Asian-inspired fantasy. |
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| Little & Lion by Brandy ColbertWhat it's about: After a year at boarding school, Suzette is back in Los Angeles, hoping to reinforce her shaky bond with her brother Lionel (who has bipolar disorder.) She's also reeling from a shattered romance with her school roommate, which complicates her newfound feelings for her old friend, Emil.
Why you might like it: An inclusive supporting cast underscores the realistically messy emotions in this story about love, loyalty, and uneasy secrets. |
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Code Name Verity
by Elizabeth Wein
Historical Spy Thriller. After crash-landing in France in 1943 and being captured by Nazis, a female wireless operator for the British (who goes by Queenie, Eva, Verity, and various other aliases) reveals bits of code in exchange for reprieve from torture...and to postpone her execution. Woven into Verity's confession is a powerful, gritty tale of war, friendship, espionage, and great courage -- one that reviewers describe as "gut-wrenching" (Booklist), "downright sizzling" (Horn Book), "heartbreaking" (VOYA), and "unforgettable" (Kirkus Reviews).
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If I Stay
by Gayle Forman
Fiction. Gifted cellist Mia awaits the verdict on her Juilliard audition and is brooding about the ways that leaving Oregon to pursue a career in music would complicate her life (for one, she'd be leaving her rocker boyfriend, Adam, behind). Then, when a peaceful drive with her family ends in a tragic accident, Mia is rushed to the hospital, comatose, and all of the choices she might make are distilled into one: whether to live or die. Told from Mia's perspective (while she is unconscious), this heartbreakingly beautiful story has all the drama and poignancy of The Fault in Our Stars, and will more than satisfy fans of full-blooded characters and masterful writing.
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| Vanishing Girls by Lauren OliverWhat it's about: Before the accident, Nick and her sister Dara were inseparable. Afterwards, Nick can't remember what happened, and Dara, who was badly injured, won't talk to her. Then Dara disappears, and Nick is forced to confront her sister's shady secrets and her own frightening memories.
Read it for: family drama, psychological tension, and an unforgettable ending.
For fans of: E. Lockhart's We Were Liars or Courtney Summers' Sadie. |
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| History is All You Left Me by Adam SilveraWhat it's about: Griffin and Theo are no longer a couple by the time Theo drowns, yet Griffin is still forced to grapple with how Theo's death colors his understanding of both the past and the future.
Why you might like it: Dual timelines allow you to watch Griffin's romance and grief unfold simultaneously.
You might also like: For another poignant read about love, loss, and thorny questions, try Shaun David Hutchinson's We Are the Ants. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Newmarket Public Library 438 Park Ave. Newmarket, Ontario L3Y1W1 905-953-5110www.newmarketpl.ca |
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