| Infinity Alchemist by Kacen CallenderBrilliant alchemy student Ramsay caught self-taught Ash practicing alchemy illegally. The two strike a deal to find a legendarily powerful book together in exchange for exam tutoring. This romantic, fast-paced fantasy investigates what true power is and what people will do to gain it. |
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| Wander in the Dark by Jumata EmillWhen Black teen Amir fell asleep on Chloe’s couch, she was alive. But then she was stabbed, and he’s accused of murdering the rich white girl. Now Amir and his half-brother Marcel must set their problems aside to prove Amir’s innocence. Read-alikes: Francisco X. Stork’s I Am Not Alone; Nick Brooks’ Promise Boys. |
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| The Fox Maidens by Robin HaDespite her society’s limitations, Kai dreams of being a warrior like her father, who killed the nine-tailed fox demon. But are the rumors about her connection to that demon true? This compelling graphic novel reimagines Korean folklore with a contemporary view on identity and destiny. |
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| Even If It Breaks Your Heart by Erin HahnBull-riding champion Case mourns the tragic loss of his best friend Walker by tackling Walker’s unfinished list of goals. The item “Befriend Winnie Sutton” sparks a slow-burning romance with the talented barrel racer. This richly detailed rodeo drama will draw fans of emotionally intense stories. |
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| Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aid by Ngozi Ukazu and Mad RupertWhen Molly discovers her scholarship to her dream art school has fallen through, she assembles a ragtag softball team in hopes of getting an athletic scholarship instead. Fans of author Ngozi Ukazu’s popular Check, Please! series are sure to enjoy this heartfelt graphic novel. |
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| Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Elise BryantDungeons and Dragons nerd Reggie and shy new girl Delilah first meet on New Year’s Eve. Further chance encounters on Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day suggest some cosmic force is pushing them toward each other. Read-alikes: Kristy’s Boyce’s Dungeons and Drama; Leah Johnson’s Rise to the Sun. |
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| Going Dark by Melissa De la CruzInfluencer Amelia Ashley never boarded the flight home from Rome with her boyfriend Josh. Now Josh is under suspicion for her disappearance, and the hashtag #WhereIsAmeliaAshley is going viral. This suspenseful mystery uses blog posts, diary entries, and video descriptions in its fast-paced storytelling. |
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| Friday I'm in Love by Camryn GarrettMahalia’s mother couldn’t afford a sweet sixteen party for her, so Mahalia is determined to throw herself a fabulous coming-out extravaganza. That is, if financial woes, schoolwork, and tense friendships don’t ruin the day first. Read-alikes: Jen Larsen’s The Big Reveal; Mariko Tamaki’s Anne of Greenville. |
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| The Minus-One Club by Kekla MagoonAfter losing his sister in a car accident, Kermit receives an invitation to join a secret club for students who’ve lost loved ones. There, he grows closer to his crush Matthew while also figuring out his own path to healing. Read-alikes: Nic Stone’s Chaos Theory; Adam Silver’s History is All You Left Me. |
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| Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley WoodfolkTwo unnamed girls meet at a coffee shop and become friends. Before long, they are everything to each other and literally partners in crime. Can a relationship this intense ever last? This lyrical novel in verse explores a messy and passionate first love. |
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