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| Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher Mariel, Robin Hood’s uptight granddaughter, is grumpy about the ambush that led to her father’s capture. And her feelings about Clem, the chatty healer who's become part of the rescue mission, are changing by the minute. This witty, action-packed romance is a queer twist on the Robin Hood tradition. |
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| Dead Below Deck by Jan GangseiMaggie and two friends set sail with heiress Giselle to deliver her family’s old yacht to its new owners in Grand Cayman. When security footage reveals Giselle was thrown overboard, Maggie becomes the prime suspect. This unputdownable thriller unspools in reverse order, with news reports and diary entries interspersed. |
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Promchanted by Matson, MorganWhile at Disneyland before prom, Stella and Reece push through a hidden door in Sleeping Beauty's castle and find themselves in the middle of the story. They must put aside their differences to get the fairytale back on track and return home.
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| Darkly by Marisha Pessl When seven teens accept internships at a foundation dedicated to legendary board games, they unknowingly enter a potentially deadly competition. Dia, an intern from Missouri, will eagerly solve diabolical puzzles for the £1,000,000 prize. Fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes' The Inheritance Games will enjoy this creepy thriller. |
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Navigating with you by Jeremy WhitleyNeesha Sparks is a disabled, vocal community activist with a passion for costume design. Gabby Graciana is an optimistic surfer - and, like Neesha, a new kid at school. When the two girls discover that they like the same manga series, Navigator Nozomi, they become more than just fellow new kids. . This slice-of-life romance follows the two girls as they adventure across North Carolina to find each book. Neesha and Gabby find more than just the books though-they find acceptance, friendship, understanding, and love
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| Frontera by Julio Anta Mateo can survive the perilous journey across the Sonoran Desert to his grandmother in Phoenix, Arizona, thanks to help from Guillermo -- turns out the ghost of a person who perished crossing the desert 70 years ago makes the most knowledgeable guide. |
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| When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao Hoping to save her family’s lantern business, Liya secretly grants the wishes customers write on their paper lanterns. Arranging a meet-cute between elders sends Liya to Kai’s bakery, where their strained friendship blossoms into something beautiful. Read-alikes: Nina Moreno’s Our Way Back to Always; Loan Le’s A Pho Love Story. |
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| A Crooked Mark by Linda Kao After working with his dad to find and execute people marked by the Devil, Matthew’s first solo assignment arrives on his 17th birthday. As he befriends -- and then falls for -- his target Rae, he begins questioning his mission. This darkly humorous paranormal novel pairs suspense with thought-provoking character growth. |
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Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen PhamA disastrous date and a spilled family secret prove that Valentina’s family is cursed to be heartbroken forever. Still, she strikes a bargain with Saint Valentine to find love within the year. This vividly detailed graphic novel blends romance and a coming-of-age story.
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| Last Chance Dance by Lakita Wilson Single for the first time in four years, Leila signs up for the Last Chance Dance. She’ll choose her date from three unrequited crushes and one computer-generated wild card. But more than finding a date, Leila needs to find herself again. Read-alike: Rhiannon Richardson’s The Meet Cute Project. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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