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| Call of the Dragon by Natasha BowenWhen the corrupt king of Kwa offends the dragon gods, they revoke their blessings, allowing malicious shadow spirits to threaten the land. Now Moremi, her crush Nox, and her bully Zaye must locate the gods and reestablish their protection.
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| The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay by Ryan DouglassNick Carrington III flees Tulsa, Oklahoma after the 1921 massacre, landing at New York’s West Egg Academy. There he meets Jay, and their blossoming relationship challenges Nick’s entire worldview.
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| I Don't Wish You Well by Jumata EmillFour years ago, four football stars were slain by a masked assailant in Pryce’s hometown. When Pryce investigates the crime for a podcast, he discovers that the true killer might still be at large. Read-alikes: Mindy McGinnis’ A Long Stretch of Bad Days; Kacen Callender’s We Are Villains.
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Queen of Faces by Petra LordIn Caimor, a person’s consciousness can be transferred into a fabricated body, effectively evading death. When Annabelle is caught trying to steal a body for herself, she must choose between dying and becoming an assassin for people trying to quash rebellion. Read-alike: Jill Tew’s The Dividing Sky.
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Carnival Fantástico by Angela Montoya Welcome to the Carnival Fantastico, a spectacle of magic and mischief, and the perfect haven for a runaway. Using her tricks and razor-sharp wit, Esmeralda becomes the carnival's resident fortune-teller, aiming for the lead role in the Big Top Show. Ignacio has defected from the army and is on the hunt for evidence of his father's corruption. They strike a deal: she'll help him expose his father if he helps her secure the main act.
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| The Deep Dark by Lee Knox OstertagMags dutifully cares for her grandmother and makes blood sacrifices to the monster in their basement. When her childhood friend Nessa returns to town and a relationship blooms, Mags must face her deadly secret.
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Fustuk: A Graphic Novel by Robert Mgrdich ApelianThe odd one out in a family of talented chefs, seventeen-year-old Katah and his siblings strike a deal with a powerful div to save their mother's life in exchange for a dish that rivals their late father's.
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Lovely Recipe: (A Graphic Novel) by Myra Rose NinoTwo girls in their senior year of high school, who are opposites in personality, start to develop romantic feelings for each other as one teaches the other how to cook-- Provided by publisher.
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| Ash's Cabin by Jen WangAsh told their parents they wanted one last trip to their late grandfather’s ranch before it was sold. They didn’t say they planned to find their grandfather’s secret cabin and stay in the California wilderness forever. Read-alike: Jay Martin’s Lost Boy.
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| Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen PhamHoping to break her family’s curse, Valentina bargains with the spirit of Saint Valentine to find love within the year. Now she’s off to investigate that spark she felt with a lion dancer at the Lunar New Year celebration.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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