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| Beth Is Dead by Katie BernetOn New Year’s Day, Jo and Amy find their gifted musician sister Beth murdered. If anyone can figure out whether their neighbor Laurie was involved, it’s Jo. This contemporary spin on Little Women will draw fans of the classic, though it stands on its own as a propulsive whodunit.
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| The Swan's Daughter by Roshani ChokshiAlthough Demelza was born without wings, she is part veritas swan and thus can discern people’s true intentions. Using her gift to help the cursed prince who needs to find true love could mean sacrificing her power forever. Read-alikes: Jessica Khoury’s The Forbidden Wish; Elizabeth Lim’s A Forgery of Fate. |
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Room to Breathe by Kasie WestWhen her father is investigated by the FBI, Indy's life begins to fall apart, including her friendships. When she finds herself locked in her school's bathroom with one of her ex-best friends, Beau, the two have one final chance to understand what went wrong.
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| 16 Forever by Lance RubinEvery time Carter is about to turn 17, he loops back in time to his 16th birthday, and everyone else moves on. Maggie continues to be drawn to him, despite knowing he’ll forget her when he jumps back in time. Maybe this time they’ll find the future together. Read-alike: Rachel Lynn Solomon’s See You Yesterday.
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| Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza VillaIf Rafie has to move to San Antonio, he’d better win the lead vocalist role in his new school’s mariachi band. Alas, the band already has a lead vocalist in Rey, an old flame from last year’s Mariachi Extravaganza Nacional. Despite their newfound rivalry for center stage, Rafie can't squash his feelings for Rey. |
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| The Glass Girl by Kathleen GlasgowBella, dealing with compounding hardships, took her first drink of alcohol at age 11. Now 15, she lands in the hospital with alcohol poisoning, and a forced stint in a recovery facility may finally be the path to a hopeful future. Read-alike: Jyoti Chand’s Fitting Indian.
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29 Dates by Melissa de la Cruz South Korean high school senior Ji-su just moved from Seoul to San Francisco, where she struggles to keep up with school and exciting new friendships while also going on a series of parent-ordered, matchmaker-arranged dates.
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| The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan MatsonBoth stranded at a bus station after a music festival, strangers Darcy and Russell strike out on an adventure before the next bus leaves in the morning. Their fateful whirlwind romance promises to alter the course of their lives forever. Read-alike: Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera’s What If It’s Us.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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