| I Loved You in Another Life by David Arnold
Reeling from family tragedies, teens Evan and Shosh meet and form an immediate bond. Have their souls connected in the past? Their story, interspersed with others from 1832 Paris, 1953 Tokyo, and 2109 Oslo, is a poignant romance threaded with magic. |
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| The Blackwoods by Brandy ColbertCousins Hollis and Ardith Blackwood grew up in the spotlight, thanks to the Black Hollywood dynasty their great-grandmother Bebe established. Everything changes when Bebe’s death shines unwanted light on the cousins’ secrets. Told in three perspectives, this compelling family saga examines the cost of fame. |
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| Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin HicksAlix’s angry outbursts are jeopardizing her hockey career. She turns to Ezra, the perpetually calm theater kid, to teach her how to handle tense situations, and their unlikely friendship gradually blossoms into something more. Read-alikes: Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper series; Ngozi Ukazu’s Check, Please! series. |
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| Beholder by Ryan La SalaThe sole survivor of a mysterious massacre at an artsy New York City party, Athan Bakirtzis investigates the tragedy and its connection to secret societies, his missing grandmother, and his own supernatural gift. Fans of queer-positive horror will love this unflinchingly gruesome tale. |
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| Curious Tides by Pascale LacelleEmory and her best friend Baz unravel the secrets behind the strange ritual at Aldryn College for Lunar Magics that left seven students dead -- including Baz’s sister -- and imbued Emory with powerful magic. This fast-paced dark academia mystery opens a duology. Read-alikes: Kayla Cottingham’s My Dearest Darkest; Kate Alice Marshall’s The Narrow. |
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| Before Takeoff by Adi AlsaidWaiting for delayed flights, James and Michelle meet and wander the Atlanta airport, discussing vulnerable and philosophical topics, until a surreal series of disasters sows chaos. Alongside its clever exploration of human nature, this unique fantasy incorporates suspense and romance. |
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| Scout's Honor by Lily AndersonPrudence Penny reluctantly agrees to train new Ladybird Scouts as punishment for breaking curfew. This darkly humorous fantasy follows these proper and community-oriented young women who secretly hunt interdimensional monsters invisible to most people. Read-alikes: Kelly deVos’ Eat Your Heart Out; Kate Williams’ The Babysitters Coven. |
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| Vinyl Moon by Mahogany L. BrowneMoving from California to Brooklyn for a fresh start away from an abusive boyfriend, Angel embarks on a healing journey that includes reading inspiring Black literature and immersing herself in Brooklyn’s hip hop history. Read-alikes: Shannon C.F. Rogers’ I’d Rather Burn Than Bloom; Lane Clarke’s Love Times Infinity. |
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| She Gets the Girl by Rachael LippincottAlex and Molly, college freshmen and total opposites, concoct a plan to help each other win the favor of the girls they’re crushing on, only to fall for each other. Fans of heartfelt romantic comedies will gravitate to this angst-filled story.
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| The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden ThomasTeo, the trans son of the goddess Quetzal, faces off against other young heroes in a competition where the victor gains fame and glory, but the loser is sacrificed to the sun god. This suspenseful duology opener draws on Mexican folklore. Read-alikes: Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman’s All of Us Villains; Anna-Marie McLemore and Elliott McLemore’s Venom & Vow. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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