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I'll never tell
by Abigail Haas
A headlines-inspired thriller follows the experiences of a college student whose life is upended by her best friend's murder during spring break and an ensuing investigation that declares her the chief suspect.
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Love from A to Z
by S.K. Ali
What it's about: When they meet on the spring break trip to Qatar, Adam and Zayneb discover that they have a lot in common: both Muslim, both mourning, and both harboring big secrets. Soon, they're taking turns sharing from their journals, leading to clashes and connection alike.
Why you might like it: this realistic romance captures not only the exhilaration and heartache of love, but also offers an insider's perspective on growing up Muslim.
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Island
by Patrick Downes
When seventeen-year-old Rad comes home to find his father dead and his twin brother alive and alone, he confronts his brother and his family's complicated past before he calls the police.
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| Wilder Girls by Rory PowerWhat it’s about: Ever since the Tox infected the Raxter School for Girls, killing some and leaving others distorted, the survivors have been under strict quarantine -- but that doesn’t stop student Hetty from venturing into the Tox-ravaged woods in search of a missing friend.
Is it for you? The gruesome mutations and brutal violence of the Tox might be too much for some readers, but those who like things dark and disturbing will be hooked by this dystopian/horror hybrid. |
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| Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemoreFeaturing: the Nomeolvides women, keepers of the garden at La Pradera estate and bearers of both a gift and a curse: they can make flowers grow with their bare hands, but if they fall in love, their beloved is doomed to disappear.
What happens: Estrella Nomeolvides finds a mysterious boy in the garden, prompting the family to unearth some long-buried secrets.
You might also like: Lana Popović’s Wicked Like a Wildfire, another lush and leisurely paced tale of magical realism. |
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| Burn Baby Burn by Meg MedinaThe setting: New York City, 1977, when disco music wafts from radios, a serial killer called Son of Sam is on the loose, and high school grad Nora López is trying to hang on to her family and her hopes for the future.
What happens: Money is tight and her delinquent brother's behavior is getting more frightening, but Nora’s relationship with co-worker Pablo is getting hotter than the sizzling summer weather.
Read it for: intense emotions and vivid atmosphere. |
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| The Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam RiveraWhat it’s about: After getting caught with her Papi’s credit card, “Princesa” Margot Sanchez has to give up partying with her prep school friends in order to work at her family’s Bronx grocery store, which leads to a new understanding of herself, her family, and her Puerto Rican heritage.
Who it’s for: readers who enjoy characters who aren’t always likable, but are just as flawed, messy, and fascinating as real people. |
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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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