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| The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéBillionaire Leontes Button sought to prove geniuses are made, not born, by adopting orphans and molding them into superstars. When he’s found murdered, his now-teenage children, any of whom might have cracked under the extreme pressure of their upbringing, must clear their names. Read-alikes: Jennifer Barnes’ The Inheritance Games; Katie Zhao’s How We Fall Apart. |
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| An Expanse of Blue by Kauakanilehua Mahoe AdamsNative 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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| How to Lose Yourself Completely by Peter BognanniAn adventure therapy program might help Chase, whose anxiety disorder has worsened since his older brother died. But when the wilderness guide abandons Chase and four other teens, their healing takes a backseat to the immediate, life-threatening obstacles they face. Read-alikes: Kaitlyn Hill’s Wild About You; Marieke Nijkamp’s At the End of Everything. |
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| You, Me, and Infinity by Deb CalettiWhen Margaret and Mars encounter each other in a therapist’s waiting room, his desire for connection bridges her quiet nature, and everything clicks. Then tragedy strikes, encouraging Margaret to honor Mars by reaching out to others on her own. This poignant story of love and loss is ultimately hopeful.
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| Breakout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola YoonNew kid Anthony invites five of his high-achieving classmates for a spring break vacation at his father’s luxury resort. When a tropical storm wreaks havoc, dark secrets begin to emerge. The superstar team of authors who collaborated on Whiteout and Blackout deliver this clever thriller. |
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| Medicine Wheels by Byron GravesAfter his mother’s arrest, Bryce moves to the Wolf Creek reservation with his grandparents. His family and community there support him through this scary, uncertain time, and his newfound enthusiasm for skateboarding connects him to his late father. Read-alikes: Charmaine Anne Li’s Crash Landing; Anton Treuer’s Where Wolves Don’t Die.
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| Where You'll Find Us by Jen St. JudeProm was a disaster, and now Cal and their girlfriend Ramona are lost in the woods. The farmhouse they find transports them to Amaranth, a land outside of time where queer teens gather. This touching novel upholds the presence of queerness throughout history while highlighting the inevitability of change. |
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| The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue by Zoulfa KatouhFollowing her mother’s death, Jihad sees everything in shades of gray. Further dismayed by her new school’s bullies and Islamophobes, Jihad begins using her mother’s sketchbook, which might be the key to restoring hope and color to her world. This unflinching novel uses magical realism to explore injustice and identity.
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| Shadow Reaper by Lynette NoniTo keep her city safe, Viri Solace hunts reapers, people who siphon the magic needed to keep the deadly blackmist at bay. Avenging her parents’ murder requires her to strike a dangerous deal with Reeve, her childhood friend who has become a reaper himself. Read-alikes: Kristen Ciccarelli’s Heartless Hunter; Siri Pettersen’s Iron Wolf. |
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Contact your librarian for great books for age 14 and up!
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