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| The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéBillionaire Leontes Button sought to prove geniuses are made, not born, by adopting orphans and molding them into superstars. When he’s found murdered, his now-teenage children, any of whom might have cracked under the extreme pressure of their upbringing, must clear their names. Read-alike: Jennifer Barnes’ The Inheritance Games |
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| An Expanse of Blue by Kauakanilehua Mahoe AdamsNative Hawai’ian Aouli Smith, living in suburban Seattle, feels constantly scrutinized thanks to her high-achieving sister, religious expectations, and a controlling father. She begins falling for newcomer Nalu, but their relationship will only flourish if she lives her own truth. This nuanced, emotional coming-of-age story is told through verse. |
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| How to Lose Yourself Completely by Peter BognanniAn adventure therapy program might help Chase, whose anxiety disorder has worsened since his older brother died. But when the wilderness guide abandons Chase and four other teens, their healing takes a backseat to the immediate, life-threatening obstacles they face. |
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If All the Stars Go Dark by S. G. PrinceAfter his graduation, eighteen-year-old Keller Hartman joins an elite galactic unit, and despite his partner Lament Bringer's initial distrust, the two work together with a team of specialists to uncover a cult leader's dangerous secrets while navigating growing feelings between them.
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| Breakout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola YoonNew kid Anthony invites five of his high-achieving classmates for a spring break vacation at his father’s luxury resort. When a tropical storm wreaks havoc, dark secrets begin to emerge. The superstar team of authors who collaborated on Whiteout and Blackout deliver this clever thriller. |
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Midnight on the Celestial by Julia AlexandraAfter failing her trial to keep her magic, eighteen-year-old spirit-summoner Roe boards the luxurious Celestial to earn a retrial, navigating treacherous colleagues, dark supernatural dangers, and a sinister conspiracy while fighting to uncover the ships secrets and reclaim her power.
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A Deadly Inheritance by Kelley ArmstrongAfter discovering she's an heiress to a billion-dollar corporation, seventeen-year-old Liliana finds herself at a new boarding school where she must navigate secret societies and a deadly competition. Not to mention two handsome boys. The Reappearance of Rachel Price meets The Inheritance Games series in this new YA thriller from bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.
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| The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue by Zoulfa KatouhFollowing her mother’s death, Jihad sees everything in shades of gray. Further dismayed by her new school’s bullies and Islamophobes, Jihad begins using her mother’s sketchbook, which might be the key to restoring hope and color to her world. This unflinching novel uses magical realism to explore injustice and identity. |
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| Shadow Reaper by Lynette NoniTo keep her city safe, Viri Solace hunts reapers, people who siphon the magic needed to keep the deadly blackmist at bay. Avenging her parents’ murder requires her to strike a dangerous deal with Reeve, her childhood friend who has become a reaper himself. Read-alikes: Kristen Ciccarelli’s Heartless Hunter |
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Contact your librarian for great books for age 14 and up!
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