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| The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. AncrumHollis Brown believes he’s destined for a grim small-town life, until he meets Walt, a mysterious boy promising him a better future. Then Walt possesses Hollis, and even more unexpectedly, they start falling for each other. Read-alikes: Jimmy Cajoleas’ The Good Demon; Ryan Douglass’ The Taking of Jake Livingston. |
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| His Face Is the Sun by Michelle Jabès CorporaAs the pharaoh grows mysteriously ill, four people feel their fortunes shifting. A princess, a priestess-in-training, a farmer’s daughter, and a grave robber know rebellion is coming, and together they may be able to alter the future of their kingdom. This cinematic historical fantasy draws inspiration from ancient Egyptian history.
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| On Again, Awkward Again by Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame MbaliaSparks fly when Pacy and Cecil meet in the nurse’s office, of all places. Despite mishaps plaguing these two characters who don’t fit in with their boring classmates, their connection continues to deepen. Read-alikes: James Ramos’ The Wrong Kind of Weird; Elise Bryant’s Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling. |
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| Death in the Cards by Mia P. ManansalaShortly after Danika deals the death card to a classmate during a tarot reading, that classmate vanishes. Luckily, Danika is the daughter of a private investigator and a mystery novelist, so she has the skills to crack the case. This story rooted in Filipino American culture will draw fans of unputdownable mysteries.
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| I Loved You in Another Life by David ArnoldReeling from family tragedies, teens Evan and Shosh meet and form an immediate bond. Have their souls connected in the past? Their story, interspersed with others from 1832 Paris, 1953 Tokyo, and 2109 Oslo, is a poignant romance threaded with magic. |
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| The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot SchreferWhat happened before Ambrose and Kodiak were launched into space to rescue Ambrose’s sister? Despite being from countries engaged in a cold war, Ambrose and Kodiak warm up to each other as they solve the mystery behind their mission. Read-alikes: Robbie Couch’s If I See You Again Tomorrow; Shaun David Hutchinson’s A Complicated Love Story Set in Space. |
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| You've Reached Sam by Dustin ThaoKnowing Sam died in a car accident, Julie dials her boyfriend’s phone number anyway, hoping to hear his voicemail message. When Sam answers, deceased but existing “somewhere,” the two work together to move on from tragedy. This moving paranormal story paints a hopeful portrait of coping with death. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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