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Flyweight
by Courtney Ellis
After the First World War, struggling mother Lucy Cotter takes a job at a boxing club run by fellow female boxer Siobhan McCarthy. As Lucy discovers a talent and passion for the sport, she must decide whether risking public backlash is worth fighting for her family and her place in the ring. Inspired by true events, Flyweight is a story of courage, resilience, and women's fight for equality.
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Empire
by Sabaa Tahir
As war and ancient darkness threaten a collapsing empire, Prince Quil Farrar, Sirsha Westering, and Cero bet-Dafra must confront dangerous enemies, hidden truths, and their own inner demons. Their intertwined journeys will determine the fate of their people and a world teetering on the brink of destruction. Empire is an epic fantasy of loyalty, sacrifice, love, and rebellion.
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| Trust Fall by Lynn PainterJulia’s small-town Nebraska family inherited a big-city fortune from their friend Lou. Now Julia’s living in Lou’s posh Manhattan home and navigating a complicated relationship with his great-nephew Damion. Fans of author Lynn Painter’s banter-filled romantic comedies will appreciate this charming rags-to-riches story. |
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House of Dragons
by K. A. Linde
Struggling to find her place in society, seventeen-year-old Kerrigan, half-Fae and half-human, competes in the dragon tournament alongside a dark Fae prince who questions the entire order of their world.
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Our Strange Duet
by Erin A. Craig
A talented young soprano, Christine Daaé finds herself torn between the steadfast affection of her childhood friend Raoul and the mysterious allure of the Phantom. As her fame grows, so does the rivalry between the two men, forcing Christine to choose the future she truly wants. Our Strange Duet is a romantic reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera told from Christine's perspective.
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| Children of Owl by Darcie Little Badger; illustrated by Abigail RajunovIn Lipan Apache lore, Owl is the son of the “father of birds,” and Maisie’s encounter with him suggests looming tragedy. Alongside her cousins, Maisie investigates the supernatural forces at work in hopes of preventing disaster. |
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| The Pools by E. LockhartLexie moves to a small New England town hoping for a fresh start and soon falls for a boy named Chester. But when a local hot springs legend comes true and people begin transforming into birds, her life is turned upside down once again. Blending poetry and prose, this lyrical novel explores love, change, and self-discovery. |
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| Everything New Again by Renée WatsonNot only is Bliss one of very few Black people in her small Oregon town, she also grew up in a funeral home. When newcomer Solomon arrives, he feels seen by fellow outsider Bliss, and a deep connection develops. |
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Everything's Not Lost
by Frederick Joseph
After the death of her sister, sixteen-year-old Ella Washington struggles with grief, bipolar disorder, and bullying while searching for hope. Through art, friendship, and cherished memories, she learns to find light in even the darkest moments.
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