| 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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Adventure Is Out There!: A Twisted Tale
by Liz Braswell
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - What if it was Ellie who went UP to Paradise Falls? Adventure is out there in this tale inspired by Disney*Pixar's Up from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney films in new ways. Sixteen-year-old Ellie McGill is fed up. Sure, for some, life in small town Americana is idyllic. Nothing but picket fences and USO dances and holiday parades. But Ellie has long dreamed of towering mountains, tangled jungles, and most of all...traveling to the incredible South American landmark, Paradise Falls. Ellie thought these dreams made her strange, until she met her sweet best friend Carl (when he promptly broke his leg in her clubhouse). Carl is Ellie's closest confidante. He's also the only one able to talk her off a ledge. But things between them seem weird lately as Ellie grows increasingly frustrated with his quiet way of doing things. And is it just her, or are there new feelings bubbling up between them? Then Ellie begins her dream internship at the local zoo, where the flashy millionaire owner organizes an expedition to Paradise Falls to collect new specimens. But the star newcomer, a bird given to him by Charles Muntz himself, doesn't adjust well to his new home and Ellie is put in charge of its seemingly hopeless recovery. Carl advises Ellie to lay low, to not make waves. But that's not something Ellie has ever been good at. And when an opportunity comes for a last minute, emergency rescue mission, she decides to take it. Will Ellie's impulsiveness finally get the better of her? Or will she get the adventure she always wanted . . . and at what cost?
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The Ruins Beneath Us
by Sasha E. Sloan
Lyria and her mother have been on the run from the human kingdom of Verdinae for as long as she can remember. She's an elf born with magic--a double offense in a kingdom determined to eradicate both. Under her mother's watchful protection, Lyria learns the rules that keep her alive: stay inside, stay hidden, stay safe, and above all stay calm, lest her magic flair out of control. But when she finds a human boy being attacked by a deadly monster in the forest, Lyria risks everything by using magic to save him. She doesn't expect his broken body to survive, and she definitely doesn't expect him to be the crown prince. Offered a position at the palace as the royal apothecary, Lyria seizes the chance to step into the light and prove to her mother she can control her unwieldly magic. But Verdinae is not the paradise it at first seems. The nobles are ruthless, the secrets are deadly, and Cygnus--the brooding royal healer--seems determined to expose Lyria's every flaw. As she navigates a world of glittering gowns, deadly secrets, and stolen kisses, Lyria must keep her identity hidden. . . even from the prince who's falling for her. But beneath the palace lies a darkness far more dangerous than any secret. And when Lyria and Cygnus uncover a hidden world that could change everything, she must decide who to trust and how much she's willing to risk for a love that was never meant to be
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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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Storm Breaker: An Epic Enemies-To-More Slow-Burn Dystopian Romantasy
by Nisha J. Tuli
Endure the storm. Earn your place. For nineteen-year-old Poet Graves, New Manhattan has always promised safety, if she obeys. Raised within the ruling Houses and betrothed to a powerful heir, she enters Amery Academy knowing her future has already been decided. But Amery is nothing like she imagined. Its trials are brutal, its loyalties conditional, and its rules designed to expose weakness. As Poet struggles to survive, she must hide the truth that could get her executed: the storms don’t fear her, they answer back. When a dangerous outsider from beyond the city walls enters the academy, Poet is drawn to him despite everything she’s been taught to believe. He threatens the life she’s been promised. And choosing him could cost her not just her future, but her freedom.
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On the Fence
by Kasie West
Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han, this contemporary rom-com looks at what happens when the tomboy falls for the boy next door. Charlie Reynolds can win any game. Raised by a single dad and three older brothers, she's used to outrunning, outscoring, and outwitting everyone in her life--including her longtime neighbor and honorary fourth brother, Braden--just to feel like one of the boys. But she doesn't know the first thing about being a girl. When she starts working at a boutique to pay off a speeding ticket, she finds herself in a strange world of makeup, lace, and BeDazzlers. Boys seem to like the new, girly Charlie, but she's not so sure. At night, she starts talking to Braden through their shared fence. It's the only place she can be herself, whoever that is.Then she starts falling for Braden. Hard. Charlie has always competed to win, but for the first time in her life, this isn't a game she can risk losing.
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Contact your librarian for great books for age 14 and up!
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