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Somadina
by Akwaeke Emezi
Teenage Sòomadòina searches for her missing twin brother Jayaike in the Sacred Forest while learning to navigate her frightening new magical ability.
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| Thornbird by E. KennedyRyan Mayfair’s assumed name separates her from her father, serial killer Gabriel Thorn. She’s back in her hometown, where Thorn’s crimes loom large. As his execution draws near, the search for his victims intensifies, pulling Ryan in. Read-alikes: April Henry’s In the Blood; Sami Ellis’ Dead Girls Walking. |
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Rani Deshpande Takes the Wheel
by Arushi Avachat
Nineteen-year-old Rani Deshpande is on a mission to reinvent herself the summer before transferring to her new university. After a challenging freshman year, Rani can't help but feel like she's playing catch up. To that end, she's crafted a packed summer to get back on track: a dream internship, adventures with her hometown best friend, and regular driving lessons so that she can finally lose her passenger princess reputation - even if it means learning from her aggravating family friend (and childhood crush), Kush Khanna. Rani must learn to course-correct, no matter how bumpy or windy the road - and even if it includes a detour right into love.
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That Which Feeds Us: A Sunnie Reads Select: A Hawaiian Gothic
by Keala Kendall
A Sunnie Reads Select - A native Hawaiian teen travels to a luxury island resort in search of her missing twin and uncovers the dark side of paradise, in this riveting supernatural thriller. For the world's wealthiest, Kpaa Island Resort is more than a destination. It's the ultimate escape. With no cell service or Wi-Fi, the Hawaiian island is a coveted wellness retreat renowned for its persimmon orchard and promises of rejuvenation. But their dream vacation is Lehua's nightmare.
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Force of Nature
by Melissa Clark
This fresh, smart, and funny young adult debut with a speculative twist asks the question: What if Mother Nature was a teenage girl?
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Ambrosia Lee Drops the MIC
by Patricia Park
A Korean American former child actress decides to branch out and stand out in order to pursue her newfound love -- stand-up comedy. Here's another hilarious novel from the author of Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim and What's Eating Jackie Oh? Patricia Park's humorous new novel explores the complicated worlds of Hollywood and comedy clubs, body image standards, and what it takes to succeed.
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Holloway
by Elana K. Arnold
In August 2021, Nora, an autistic Jewish teen, travels to France with the remains of her mother, who died of COVID-19. There, Nora time travels to 1946, where she begins to understand the connections between the post-World War II era and contemporary times. This poignant novel explores complex family dynamics.
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The Saw Mouth
by Cale Plett
For fans of The Last Bookstore on Earth and Compound Fracture, a heart-pounding rural horror following a genderqueer teen who survives a near-apocalypse, only to be hunted by a mysterious monster whose very existence is entwined with their own. From a breathtaking new voice in YA, this story is for anyone haunted by the sins of past generations--and fighting to right them.
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An Expanse of Blue
by Kauakanilehua Mahoe Adams
Native Hawai’ian Aouli Smith, living in suburban Seattle, feels constantly scrutinized thanks to her high-achieving sister, religious expectations, and a controlling father. She begins falling for newcomer Nalu, but their relationship will only flourish if she lives her own truth. This nuanced, emotional coming-of-age story is told through verse.
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| Augusta Pine Does Not Exist by Emily Lloyd-JonesIn near-future Portland, Oregon, Augusta Pine spies for the government instead of facing murder charges for a hacking incident gone terribly wrong. When cyberterrorists attack the building she’s staying in, she must use her wits to protect the building’s residents. This propulsive thriller is both clever and heartfelt. |
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