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| Call of the Dragon by Natasha BowenWhen the corrupt king of Kwa offends the dragon gods, they revoke their blessings, allowing malicious shadow spirits to threaten the land. Now Moremi, her crush Nox, and her bully Zaye must locate the gods and reestablish their protection. This fast-paced Afrofantasy explores the role of the “chosen one.”
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Sibylline
by Melissa de la Cruz
Three teens infiltrate the magical ivy league in the first book of a heart-stopping dark academia romantasy series from bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.
Romantasy
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| The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay by Ryan DouglassNick Carrington III flees Tulsa, Oklahoma after the 1921 massacre, landing at New York’s West Egg Academy. There he meets Jay, and their blossoming relationship challenges Nick’s entire worldview.
This richly detailed spin on The Great Gatsby uses the Harlem Renaissance as a backdrop for its thought-provoking examination of prejudice.
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A Stage Set for Villains
by Shannon J. Spann
'Caraval' meets 'The Serpent and the Wings of Night' in this YA romantasy, where 18-year-old Riven Hesper infiltrates a mysterious theater run by irresistible and deadly godlike beings, and mortals compete for immortality in a ruthlessly lethal competition.
Romantasy
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Ms. Marvel: Remnants of the Past
by Saadia Faruqi
Ms. Marvel trips into a mystery that brings her from Jersey City to Lahore, Pakistan and back again, all on a chase for a magical artifact.
Romantic Comedy, Adventure
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| I Don't Wish You Well by Jumata EmillFour years ago, four football stars were slain by a masked assailant in Pryce’s hometown. When Pryce investigates the crime for a podcast, he discovers that the true killer might still be at large.
Read-alikes: Mindy McGinnis’ A Long Stretch of Bad Days; Kacen Callender’s We Are Villains.
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This Wretched Beauty: A Dorian Gray Remix
by Elle Grenier
A transfem aristocrat tumbles down a treacherous path in this suspenseful YA remix of The Picture of Dorian Gray, the tenth installment in the Remixed Classics series.
Historical Fiction, LGBTQ+
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| Few Blue Skies by Carolina IxtaMegacorporation Selva is allegedly responsible for the air pollution that's making Paloma’s father ill. When Paloma’s ex-boyfriend Julio unexpectedly invites her to collaborate on a research project about the pollution, her rekindling feelings throw her life into even more upheaval. This issue-oriented novel invites readers to deeply examine their own morals.
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Sparking Fire Out of Fate
by Brigid Kemmerer
Broken loyalties. Uncertain fates. Two kingdoms hanging in the balance... The exhilarating finale in bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer’s 'Forging Silver' series (2) will leave readers breathless!
Romantasy
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Love Me Tomorrow
by Emiko Jean
When seventeen-year-old Emma wishes for proof that love is real, she starts receiving letters from her true love in the future and attempts to uncover the identity of the sender in the past.
Romantic Comedy
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| Queen of Faces by Petra LordIn Caimor, a person’s consciousness can be transferred into a fabricated body, effectively evading death. When Annabelle is caught trying to steal a body for herself, she must choose between dying and becoming an assassin for people trying to quash rebellion.
Read-alikes: Andrea Tang’s Kingdom of Without; Jill Tew’s The Dividing Sky.
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Busted
by Jean Mills
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jonah inadvertently records a video of two of his hockey teammates play fighting. When one of them is seriously hurt, Jonah is conflicted about what to do.
Jean lives in Guelph, ON.
Sports Fiction, Hi-Lo
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No Brainer
by Lea Beddia
'No Brainer' shows the double standard for girls and school dress codes and the increased challenges faced by curvy girls, even if they are comfortable with their bodies and clothing choices. The themes of dress codes, body diversity and confidence are explored with humour and sensitivity as Liv sticks to her morals and challenges the administration at her school.
Lea Beddia lives in Joliette, QC.
Coming of Age, Hi-Lo
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The Curse of Heartwood Academy
by Marty Chan
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, fifteen-year-old Allie must spend the night in a haunted forest when the senior students at her new school force her into an initiation ritual.
Horror, Hi-Lo
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Dreams: Visions from the Fire (2)
by Wanda John-Kehewin
A bear and her cub, a mysterious silver ring, and a ghost from long ago... Join Damon as he unravels these mysteries through a vision quest in this graphic novel for young adults.
Wanda John-Kehewin is a Cree writer living in Coquitlam, BC.
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Fustuk: A Graphic Novel
by Robert Mgrdich Apelian
The odd one out in a family of talented chefs, seventeen-year-old Katah and his siblings strike a deal with a powerful div to save their mother's life in exchange for a dish that rivals their late father's.
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| Ash's Cabin by Jen WangAsh told their parents they wanted one last trip to their late grandfather’s ranch before it was sold. They didn’t say they planned to find their grandfather’s secret cabin and stay in the California wilderness forever. Read-alikes: Adam De Souza’s The Gulf; Jay Martin’s Lost Boy.
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| Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen PhamHoping to break her family’s curse, Valentina bargains with the spirit of Saint Valentine to find love within the year. Now she’s off to investigate that spark she felt with a lion dancer at the Lunar New Year celebration. This effervescent graphic novel blends romance with a coming-of-age story.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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