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This Is Why They Hate Us
by Aaron H. Aceves
Trying to get over his crush by pursuing other romantic prospects as his deep-seated fears and anxieties boil over, Enrique Quique Luna realizes that living his truth can come at a high cost.
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| Lightlark by Alex AsterThe deadly game: Once every 100 years, the island Lightlark hosts the Centennial, during which six realms' leaders fight to break the curses tormenting their people.
Enter: Isla Crown, the ruler of Wilding. Her people are cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. To save them, she must embrace betrayal, even if that means betraying her own heart.
Series alert: This suspenseful fantasy, perfect for fans of Marie Lu and Marissa Meyer, is the first in a series. |
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Fractured Path
by Jennifer Cervantes
In 1960s San Francisco, budding artist Blake is plagued by bad luck, prompting confusing visions of a family heirloom that could be the key to everything, including her newfound powers.
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Zyla and Kai
by Kristina Forest
Told in alternating perspectives, this epic star-crossed love story follows Zyla, a cynic about love, and Kai, a hopeless romantic, as they run away together while on a school trip, leaving their friends and family confused.
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The Loophole
by Naz Kutub
When a magical heiress grants him three wishes due to his kindness, Syyed embarks on a wild ride to find his long-lost love for one last, desperate chance at rebuilding his life.
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| The Honeys by Ryan La SalaMeet: Mars, a genderfluid teen whose twin sister Caroline died horrifically during a visit home from the Aspen Conservancy, an exclusive summer camp.
What happens: Mars heads to Aspen and is drawn to "the Honeys," Caroline's friends and the camp's beekeepers. Mars suspects these unnervingly alluring girls are connected to their sister's death.
Why you might like it: This lush horror novel uses bees to make sharp social commentary while creating intensifying dread in a seemingly beautiful setting. |
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The Dragon's Promise
by Elizabeth Lim
Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined. She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood.
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| Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManusWhat it is: an edge-of-your-seat thriller from author Karen M. McManus (One of Us Is Lying) about Brynn, a high school senior reexamining a cold case that took place at her posh private school.
What happens: Brynn lands an internship with a true crime TV show and investigates the death of her favorite teacher at St. Ambrose. Three suspicious students -- including Brynn's former best friend Tripp -- escaped charges at the time, but Brynn will uncover the truth. And you won't see it coming. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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