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| Anger Is Only a Shadow by Elizabeth AcevedoAs Liliana awaits trial for her latest impulsive mistake, she notices her brother acting unusually. Visiting him while he’s away at college would violate the terms of her release, but she may be his only hope. This nuanced verse novel explores the complex realities of juvenile detention and mental illness.
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Alex, by Proxy
by Karen Myna Cantor
Welcome to sixteen-year-old Alex's life, ripped straight from the headlines. Alex is a victim of Munchausen by proxy, but he's also a witty, sarcastic kid with unusually good crossword skills and a penchant for astronomy. At least he used to be. Now that he's recovered from years of illness induced by his mother, he sort of has to figure out who he is all over again. . . And most importantly, he'll have to decide if he can testify against the woman who gave birth to him.
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| Monster, Monarch, Maiden by Rae CarsonBria is rescued by the secretive Titus, saving her from a life of slavery. Now pledged to him as a shield maiden, Bria seeks to understand his mysterious quest, the nature of her own magical gift, and her burgeoning feeling for him. Read-alikes: Andy C. Naranjo’s Cursed Ever After; Rachel Greenlaw’s Compass and Blade. |
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| Hawk & Sparrow by Ayana GrayJournalist Vesper attended the art museum’s exhibition to interview a famed inventor. Instead, she found him dead. Now she’s posing as a couple with sorcerer Maximilian, the main suspect, in order to infiltrate high society and catch the killer. This atmospheric mystery features a Victorian setting sprinkled with magic.
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| Your Boyfriend Needs an Exorcist by Justine Pucella WinansAfter dying in a car accident, Schuyler became an evil spirit, haunting her old house and crushing on Wren, who lives there. When Schuyler accidentally possesses Wren’s boyfriend, she’s torn: escape his body or enjoy the ride? This horror comedy weaves moments of emotional growth into its gory narrative. |
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| The Others by Cheryl IsaacsIt’s not just Avery’s boyfriend who seems off. Ever since the fountain in the town square filled with water for the first time in decades, people seem zoned out. When Avery herself spots an unsettling reflection, it’s time to act. This creepy novel is a sequel to 2024’s The Unfinished. |
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| When Devils Sing by Xan KaurEvery 13 years, cicadas emerge from the ground in Carrion, Georgia, and people go missing. This year, four teens team up to investigate the disappearance of a local boy and uncover whether the town founder really did make a deal with the devil. Read-alikes: Jacqueline West’s Black Point; Clay McLeod Chapman’s Shiny Happy People. |
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| The Dead of Summer by Ryan La SalaReturning to his island home after a year away, Ollie worries about the friendships weakened by his absence. Then a storm hits, spreading a zombie-like plague possibly linked to an old chemical spill, and Ollie needs his found family more than ever. This fast-paced novel blends body horror with ecological horror.
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| These Vengeful Wishes by Vanessa MontalbanBack in her mother’s hometown, Ceci encounters the legend of a vengeful female spirit called La Cegua. La Cegua seems linked to everything: Ceci’s artistic obsessions, the town’s cursed founders, and her own mother’s secret history. Read-alikes: Cheryl Isaacs’ The Unfinished; Nino Cipri’s Dead Girls Don’t Dream. |
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If We Survive This
by Racquel Marie
Six months into a zombie apocalypse, Flora hears her father over the radio. En route to him with her injured brother Cain, they encounter Crisanta. She's Flora's crush and Cain's ex, further complicating everything. This gruesome novel pairs classic zombie horror with thoughtful representation of Flora's obsessive compulsive disorder.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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