Recommendations based on Croakby Gina Damico

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  1. The List

    by Siobhan Vivian
    Every year, a list is posted in the high school girl's bathroom, ranking the prettiest and ugliest girls. The impact on those named is profound.

    An intense look at the rules of high school attraction — and the price that's paid for them. The remarkable New York Times bestseller! It happens every year before homecoming — the list is posted all ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Reality Boy

    by A.S. King
    A young man struggles with the aftermath of being a reality TV star as a child. He confronts his past and learns to move forward.

    In this fearless portrayal of a boy on the edge, highly acclaimed Printz Honor author A.S. King explores the desperate reality of a former child "star" struggling to break free of his anger. Gerald ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Barely Breathing

    by Rebecca Donovan
    A teenage girl struggles to cope with the aftermath of a traumatic event and finds solace in an unexpected friendship.

    Emma’s struggle with an abusive home life came to a heart pounding conclusion in the final chapters of "Reason to Breathe". Now everyone in Weslyn knows Emma’s secret, but Carol can’t hurt Emma ... (Goodreads)

  4. Hold Me Closer, Necromancer

    by Lish McBride
    Sam discovers he's a necromancer and is pulled into a dangerous world of magic, monsters, and power struggles.

    Sam leads a pretty normal life. He may not have the most exciting job in the world, but he's doing all right—until a fast food prank brings him to the attention of Douglas, a creepy guy with an ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Flat-Out Love

    by Jessica Park
    A young woman learns the power of family, friendship, and love in the face of personal tragedy.

    Chosen as a 2014 YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults, He was tall, at least six feet, with dirty blond hair that hung over his eyes. His T-shirt read Nietzsche Is My Homeboy. So, that was Matt. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. I Hunt Killers

    by Barry Lyga
    Jazz, son of a notorious serial killer, uses his knowledge to help the police catch a new killer. But can he escape his own dark past?

    What if the world's worst serial killer...was your dad? Jasper "Jazz" Dent is a likable teenager. A charmer, one might say. But he's also the son of the world's most infamous serial killer, and for ... (Goodreads)

  7. Every Day

    by David Levithan
    A story of love, identity and acceptance, as a person wakes up in a different body each day.

    Every Day is about the story of A, a person who wakes up occupying a different body each day. As described by Frank Bruni of The New York Times , "A. doesn't have a real name, presumably because they ... (Wikipedia)

  8. The Goddess Test

    by Aimee Carter
    A girl must pass a series of tests to become immortal and marry a god. But the cost may be too high.

    Every girl who had taken the test has died. Now it's Kate's turn. It's always been just Kate and her mom—and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to ... (Goodreads)

  9. Battle Royale

    by Koushun Takami
    High school students forced to fight to the death in a dystopian society.

    Battle Royale takes place in a fictional fascist Japan in the year 1997. The state, known as the Republic of Greater East Asia (,大東亜共和国,, Dai Tōa Kyōwakoku,) , arose after an alternate World War 2 ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Starters

    by Lissa Price
    A young girl's fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic world where the elderly rent the bodies of the young.

    Starters takes place in a futuristic Los Angeles , where a biological weapon has killed everyone not vaccinated against it. The only ones that survive the attack are either under 20 or over 60 years ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Splintered

    by A.G. Howard
    A teenage girl's journey into a dark and dangerous Wonderland, uncovering its secrets.

    This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl’s pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. One for the Murphys

    by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
    A young foster child's struggles to find her place in a tumultuous world.

    Twelve-year-old Carley Connors can take a lot. Growing up in Las Vegas with her fun-loving mother, she's learned to be tough. But she never expected a betrayal that would land her in a foster care. ... (Goodreads)

  13. Okay for Now

    by Gary D. Schmidt
    A young boy struggles to find his place in a new town, but with the help of a kind librarian and John James Audubon's illustrations, he discovers his own talents and strengths.

    Douglas "Doug" Swieteck is a fourteen-year-old boy living somewhere on Long Island in 1968 during the Vietnam War . After Doug's dad is fired for mouthing off to his boss, the Swietecks move to the ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Once a Witch

    by Carolyn MacCullough
    A young witch without powers must save her family from a dangerous foe. Along the way, she discovers her true potential.

    Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin's magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Winter

    by Marissa Meyer
    A young girl's battle to save her kingdom from the icy grip of a powerful queen.

    Due to Princess Winter's refusal to use the Lunar gift, the ability to manipulate what others see and do, she has Lunar sickness, a state of mental illness that causes occasional hallucinations. ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Bittersweet

    by Sarah Ockler
    A figure skater must confront her past and future when her ex-best friend returns to town. A story of love, loss, and second chances.

    Once upon a time, Hudson knew exactly what her future looked like. Then a betrayal changed her life, and knocked her dreams to the ground. Now she’s a girl who doesn’t believe in second chances... a ... (Goodreads)

  17. Widow's Web

    by Jennifer Estep
    Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, must navigate a web of deceit and danger to protect her loved ones from a vengeful enemy.

    The seventh book in the hugely popular, Elemental Assassin, series by, New York Times, and, USA TODAY, bestselling author Jennifer Estep—Gin Blanco is back and ready for action. I used to murder ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. What's Left of Me

    by Kat Zhang
    In a world where everyone is born with two souls in one body, Eva and Addie are different. Eva refuses to fade away, causing a dangerous struggle for control.

    The Hybrid Chronicles books are set in an alternate universe society in which at birth every body possesses two ' souls ', or human identities. One of these identities is supposed to fade away with ... (Wikipedia)

  19. By a Thread

    by Jennifer Estep
    Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, must protect her friends and family from a new enemy targeting them.

    When killing people is your job, there's no such thing as a vacation. Then again, how often does an assassin live long enough to enjoy her retirement? In this line of work, you either get lucky or ... (Goodreads)

  20. Kiss of Fire

    by Rebecca Ethington
    A young woman discovers she is a rare and powerful being, hunted by those who fear her abilities. She must navigate a dangerous world to survive.

    It was one kiss... ... and it very nearly ended my life. Secrets are dangerous, and sometimes they can kill. My secret may not be that bad, but it sure has put a wrench in my high school plans. I am ... (Goodreads)

  21. Hidden

    by Sophie Jordan
    A girl with a rare ability to become invisible is hunted by a secret organization. She must fight to survive and protect those she loves.

    Fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Colleen Houck will love this epic tale of forbidden romance and nail-biting action from, New York Times, bestselling author Sophie Jordan., In the climactic finale to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Girl in the Clockwork Collar

    by Kady Cross
    Steampunk adventure featuring a girl with a clockwork collar, a kidnapping, and a race against time to save her.

    In New York City, 1897, life has never been more thrilling-or dangerous Finley Jayne and her "straynge band of mysfits" have journeyed from London to America to rescue their friend Jasper from the ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Bunker Diary

    by Kevin Brooks
    A teenage boy is kidnapped and held captive in an underground bunker with no hope of escape.

    I can't believe I fell for it. , It was still dark when I woke up this morning. , As soon as my eyes opened I knew where I was. , A low-ceilinged rectangular building made entirely of whitewashed ... (Goodreads)

  24. Ace of Shades

    by Amanda Foody
    Enne Salta travels to the City of Sin to find her missing mother, but gets caught up in a dangerous game of underworld politics.

    “ Ace of Shades has it all …an utter delight.”—Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn “A rich, satisfying, complicated story. One of the best fantasy series I’ve read in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Last Breath

    by Rachel Caine
    A young woman with a rare lung disease must fight for her life when she becomes the target of a deadly conspiracy.

    With her boss preoccupied researching the Founder Houses in Morganville, student Claire Danvers is left to her own devices when she learns that three vampires have vanished without a trace. She soon ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Promise

    by Jessica Sorensen
    A young woman struggles to keep a promise to her dying mother, while navigating the complexities of love and family secrets.

    My name is Gemma Lucas and my life's a mess. Alex is gone, my dad's trapped in his own mind, and my mom's working for the dark side. Not to mention Nicholas refuses to quit haunting me. The world has ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Darkness Before Dawn

    by J.A. London
    In a world where vampires and humans coexist, a girl must choose between her love for a vampire and her loyalty to her human friends.

    At seventeen, Dawn Montgomery knows that monsters really do come out at night—after all, they are her job. It’s just after the thirty-years war between vampires and humans, and as an ambassador ... (Goodreads)

  28. Tenth Grade Bleeds

    by Heather Brewer
    Vladimir Tod, a teenage vampire, navigates high school while dealing with his bloodthirsty nature and a dangerous vampire hunter.

    In Tenth Grade Bleeds , it's another sucky year at Bathory High for Vladimir Tod. The evil vampire D'Ablo is hunting for the ritual that could steal Vlad's powers. His best friend Henry doesn't want ... (Goodreads)

  29. Dragon Flight

    by Jessica Day George
    A young girl named Creel befriends a dragon and embarks on a journey to save her kingdom from an evil king.

    With the Dragon Wars over, Creel finds herself bored with life as a seamstress. Then word comes that a bordering country has been breeding dragons in preparation for an invasion. Never one to sit ... (Goodreads)

  30. Kaleidoscope Hearts

    by Claire Contreras
    A second chance romance between two childhood friends, who must navigate their past and present to find their way back to each other.

    He was my older brother's best friend. He was never supposed to be mine. I thought we would get it out of our system and move on. One of us did. One of us left. Now he’s back, looking at me like he ... (Goodreads)