| The Black Girl Survives in This One: Horror Stories by Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J. Fennell, editorsWerewolves, cults, and demons are no match for the protagonists in this fast-paced short story collection centering Black girls fighting evil and breaking curses. Popular authors including Zakiya Dahlia Harris and Justina Ireland deliver horror stories packed with suspense and social commentary. |
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| The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly JacksonBel wishes everyone could move past her mother Rachel’s mysterious disappearance sixteen years ago. But then Rachel reappears, perfectly timed with the filming of a true crime documentary, and Bel realizes it’s time to uncover the truth. Read-alikes: Tomi Oyemakinde’s The Changing Man; Vincent Ralph’s Are You Watching? |
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| The Breakup Lists by Adib KhorramJackson makes lists of people’s annoying qualities, specializing in his sister Jasmine’s exes. When it’s Liam’s turn, things get complicated, because Jackson is falling for Liam himself. This emotionally intense romance will draw fans of author Adib Khorram’s Kiss & Tell and Darius the Great duology.
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| Otherworldly by F.T. LukensEllery stopped believing in deities when the eternal winter destroyed their faithful family’s farm. Nevertheless, hoping to find the winter’s cause, they strike a magical deal with Knox, a familiar who wishes to remain in the human realm. Read-alikes: Jasmine Skye’s Daughter of the Bone Forest; Gabe Cole Novoa’s The Wicked Bargain. |
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| Chronically Dolores by Maya Van WagenenAn unfortunate incident related to Dolores’ chronic illness, interstitial cystitis, has left her a social outcast. When Dolores meets glamorous Terpsichore at a friendship workshop, the two scheme to win Dolores’ friends back and prove Terpsichore’s overprotective mother wrong. Read-alikes: Heather Kamins’ The Moth Girl; Bethany Mangle’s Conditions of a Heart. |
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| Cooking with Monsters: The Beginner's Guide to Culinary Combat by Jordan Alsaqa and Vivian TruongHana Ozawa is a future warrior chef, studying to fight -- and then cook! -- fearsome beasts. Will she be good enough to impress her mentors and her crush Olivia? This funny and fast-paced comic features dynamic battles and mouth-watering food with manga-style artwork. |
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| Jumper by Melanie CrowderInspired by real experiences, this action-packed adventure follows 19-year-old wildfire fighter Blair Scott as she makes the risky choice to hide her type 1 diabetes in pursuit of becoming a smokejumper, someone who parachutes into fire zones. |
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| Diamond Park by Phillippe DiederichFlaco, Magaña, Tiny, and Susi leave Houston on a fun little trip to pick up a 1959 Chevy Impala. Things go south, Susi is arrested for murder, and Magaña and Flaco head to Mexico to find the drug trafficker they believe is guilty. Read-alikes: Francisco X Stork’s I Am Not Alone; Angeline Boulley’s Firekeeper’s Daughter. |
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| A Million to One by Adiba JaigirdarWith plans to steal a rare, jewel-encrusted book, Irish thief Josefa embarks on the maiden voyage of the the RMS Titanic along with her team: Emilie, the forger; Hinnah, the contortionist; and Violet, the actor, each with her own motive for joining the heist. A countdown at the start of each chapter enhancecs the urgency in this suspenseful, character-driven tale. |
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| At the End of Everything by Marieke NijkampWhen the U.S. goes into lockdown because of a deadly new strain of the plague, a diverse group of incarcerated teens are abandoned to survive on their own. This gripping thriller is layered with explorations of ableism, racism, transphobia, and issues surrounding juvenile justice. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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