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| Fateless by Julie KagawaForced to steal an ancient artifact, skilled thief Sparrow accidentally releases a mythical Deathless King bent on destruction. Though she and assassin Raithe make an unlikely team, they may be able to challenge their fates and stop the devastation.
Read-alikes: Tahereh Mafi’s This Woven Kingdom; Katy Rose Pool’s There Will Come a Darkness. |
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The Whisperings
by Joel A. Sutherland
'Burn Our Bodies Down' meets 'Delicious Monsters' in this terrifying new young adult horror by acclaimed master of the macabre Joel A. Sutherland.
Sutherland lives in Courtice, ON.
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| Very Dangerous Things by Lauren MuñozAlthough the criminology-focused J. Everett High School always fakes crimes for its students to solve, this year’s game ends with an actual poisoning. Can top student Dulce set aside her grudge to clear her ex-best friend Sierra’s name?
Read-alikes: Lauren Munoz’s Suddenly a Murder; Kara Thomas’ The Champions. |
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Legendary Frybread Drive-In : Intertribal Stories
by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Featuring the voices of both new and acclaimed Indigenous writers and edited by bestselling Muscogee author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of interconnected stories serves up laughter, love, Native pride, and the world’s best frybread.
Smith is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation.
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The Executioners Three
by Susan Dennard
A group of small-town teens try to solve a supernatural murder mystery involving an old forgotten poem, legends from the past, and a blood curse.
Contemporary Fantasy
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Songs for Ghosts
by Clara Kumagai
Caught between cultures, relationships, and family, seventeen-year-old Japanese-American Adam finds new purpose after discovering a hundred-year-old journal written by a young woman in Nagasaki, leading him to a homestay in Japan, where he unravels the mystery of her identity and his own.
Romace; Asian American & Pacific Islander Fiction
Clara Kumaga is from Canada, Japan, and Ireland.
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Once a Villain
by Vanessa Len
The unstoppable love and high stakes of 'Divine Rivals' meets the intricate worldbuilding and propulsive thrills of 'This Savage Song' in this high-octane, cross-genre finale to the 'Only a Monster' trilogy -where a breathless race against time and an all-knowing enemy is the only chance for Joan, Aaron, and Nick to restore the world they love.
Only a Monster (3)
Contemporary Fantasy
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A beautiful and terrible murder
by Claire M. Andrews
Perfect for fans of 'Stalking Jack the Ripper', this historical murder mystery follows the cunning Irene Adler as she teams up with mysterious Sherlock Holmes to discover who is murdering Oxford's elite students in the All Souls class. Irene Adler (1)
Thriller & Suspense: Crime
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Sugar Crash
by Melinda Di Lorenzo
Zoe Harmon doesn't remember what life was like before she had type one diabetes. Yeah, it's annoying sometimes, but living with her insulin pump sure beats being dead. When she accepts a ride to a school camp from her former best friend, a crash sends them flying off a remote mountain road. Stranded without her phone or insulin, Zoe's life in on the line.
Action & Adventure: Survival Stories
Melinda Di Lorenzo lives in the lower mainland in BC.
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The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood & Boyfriends
by J. L. D'Amato
Nineteen-year-old Brennan, a college freshman who becomes a vampire after a suicide attempt, navigates his new life in an underground vampire society, keeps his secret from Cole, the cute campus librarian, and deals with rising dangers while balancing his humanity and growing feelings for Cole.
Romance: LGBTQ+; Fantasy
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Roar of the Lambs
by Jamison Shea
What would you do if you knew how the world comes to an end? Winnie and Apollo find themselves plagued with visions of the apocalypse, one caused by Apollo's cousin. But will their attempts at avoiding this violent future only bring them closer to it?
From the author of 'I Feed Her to the Beast' duology comes a gothic thriller perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson and Tochi Onyebuchi.
Thriller & Suspense: Supernatural
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Crowns of Blood and Salt
by Kay Adams
Dive into the depths of the sequel to the fast-selling 'Heirs of Bone and Sea', and witness the Queen of Vodaeard and Princess of Death's mission to save their loved ones and defeat a great evil once and for all. Dark Depths (2)
Fantasy: Epic
Kay Adams lives in Toronto, ON
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Empty Heaven
by Freddie Kèolsch
After a scarecrow deity inhabits their friend, a group of teens must outmaneuver townspeople under the thrall of ancient magic as they try to reverse the possession. 'Empty Heaven' is a propulsive and original love story, a darkly funny tribute to the power of queer found family, and a haunting exploration of the hidden horrors of beautiful places.
Horror: LGBTQ+
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Influenced
by Sarah Littman
Tenth grader Lainey struggles with her anxiety and shifting friendships after her twin brother moves away, but when her confident friend Bliss goes missing, Lainey uncovers a web of secrets about Bliss's hidden struggles.
Fiction: Technology
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The L.O.V.E. Club
by Lio Min
"Three estranged high schoolers are pulled into a video game to pursue the disappearance of their friend"
Science Fiction, Fantasy
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Spy x family. (14)
by Tatsuya Endō
"The midterm exams-with stella stars and tonitrus bolts on the line-are over. Has Anya's hard work studying classical language paid off? Also, in hopes of advancing her plan B at the class gala, Anya asks Damian to be her dance partner! The midterm exams-with stella stars and tonitrus bolts on the line-are over. Has Anya's hard work studying classical language paid off? Also, in hopes of advancing her plan B at the class gala, Anya asks Damian to be her dance partner!"
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Green Lantern 4 : Civil Corps
by Jeremy Adams
The universe is at a crossroads with the rise of the Fractal Lanterns! A new aspect of the emotional spectrum has sent the Green Lanterns into chaos leaving people like Hal Jordon, John Stewart, and Guy Gardner to pick up the pieces!
Collects issues #16-18, 'Green Lantern: Civil Corps Special' #1, and 'Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum Special' #1.
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Daredevil: Last Rites (4)
by Saladin Ahmed
After literally tearing himself apart to escape from Hell, Matt Murdock’s soul has been fractured - each portion corrupted and twisted into the image of one of the seven deadly sins!
Collects issues #16-20.
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Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (2)
by Jordie Bellaire
Avalon is in peril and the evil Lady Kale has returned. Only through the power of magic and friendship can Gwen, Fallon, and Tamara save Avalon and restore order to their beloved kingdom.
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Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III (4)
by Daniel José Older
The Battle of Eriadu has begun! But the forces of light and life are massively outnumbered by the invading army. It will take everything they have for the Jedi and their allies to save Eriadu, and the galaxy, from Nihil domination.
Collects issues #14-16 and 'The Batte of Eriadu' one-shot.
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Tripping over You (1)
by Suzana Harcum
Follow the long and winding romantic relationship between an energetic theater kid, Milo, and his withdrawn classmate, Liam.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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