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  1. The Poet X

    by Elizabeth Acevedo
    A young girl in Harlem discovers her love for slam poetry as a way to express herself and navigate the challenges of her conservative Dominican family.

    Xiomara Batista is a fifteen-year-old Dominican teenager living in Harlem, who loves to write poetry. Though she longs to share it with the world, her religious mother is only concerned with her ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Strange the Dreamer

    by Laini Taylor
    A young man's quest to discover the secrets of a lost city and his mysterious dreams.

    The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around— and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. Since he was five years old he’s been ... (Goodreads)

  3. A Very Large Expanse of Sea

    by Tahereh Mafi
    A young Muslim girl navigates high school in the aftermath of 9/11, facing racism and Islamophobia while falling in love.

    Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature! From the, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Sun Is Also a Star

    by Nicola Yoon
    An unlikely romance between two teenagers of different backgrounds, testing the limits of fate.

    Natasha lives in New York City with her parents Samuel and Patricia, and her brother Peter, all of whom are illegally in the country. Natasha and her family are set to be deported back to Jamaica. ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Caraval

    by Stephanie Garber
    Sisters journey through a mysterious, magical world to save each other from an arranged marriage.

    The acclaimed, New York Times, bestseller! Welcome, welcome to, Caraval, — Stephanie Garber’s sweeping tale of the unbreakable bond between two sisters. It’s the closest you'll ever find to magic in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. When Dimple Met Rishi

    by Sandhya Menon
    An Indian-American teenage girl's unexpected journey to find love, independence, and her true self.

    Dimple Shah has it all figured out. With graduation behind her, she’s more than ready for a break from her family—and from Mamma’s inexplicable obsession with her finding the “Ideal Indian Husband.” ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Prince and the Dressmaker

    by Jen Wang
    A young prince hires a dressmaker to create stunning dresses for him, but must keep his secret from the world.

    After creating a shocking dress for a young lady attending the 16th birthday party of Crown Prince Sebastian of Belgium, the young seamstress Frances is hired by a mysterious client. The client, who ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Foolish Hearts

    by Emma Mills
    When Claudia accidentally overhears the breakup of the school's popular couple, she gets involved in their lives and learns about love and friendship.

    A contemporary young adult novel by Emma Mills about a girl whose high school production of, A Midsummer Night's Dream, leads her to new friends—and maybe even new love., When Claudia accidentally ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

    by Mackenzi Lee
    An 18th-century adventure of love, friendship, and self-discovery as a young man travels Europe.

    A Kirkus Prize nominee and Stonewall Honor winner with 5 starred reviews! A New York Times bestseller! Named one of the best books of 2017 by NPR and the New York Public Library! "The queer teen ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Ignite Me

    by Tahereh Mafi
    Struggling to save the world from a tyrant, a young girl discovers her true power.

    The heart-stopping third installment in the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, which Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Hollow City , called "a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Crooked Kingdom

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A gang of criminals must band together to take down a powerful adversary.

    In the prologue, a Grisha man named Emil Retvenko is kidnapped by a winged Shu man. The book commences in a gambling parlor known as Club Cumulus where Jesper and Nina keep Jan Van Eck's lawyer, ... (Wikipedia)

  12. What If It's Us

    by Becky Albertalli
    Two boys meet in a New York City summer and fall in love, but their relationship is tested by distance and missed connections.

    A New York Times , USA Today , and Indie bestseller! Critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine their talents in this smart, funny, heartfelt collaboration ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

    by Becky Albertalli
    A teenager's struggle to come to terms with his sexual identity while keeping a secret from his family and friends.

    Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the ... (Goodreads)

  14. We Are Okay

    by Nina LaCour
    A teenage girl's journey to confront her past and find closure.

    You go through life thinking there’s so much you need…,Until you leave with only your phone, your wallet, and a picture of your mother. Marin hasn’t spoken to anyone from her old life since the day ... (Goodreads)

  15. To Kill a Kingdom

    by Alexandra Christo
    A siren princess must steal the heart of a human prince to gain her own legs, but their journey together leads to unexpected feelings and danger.

    Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Wicked King

    by Holly Black
    A power struggle ensues as Jude tries to maintain control over the Faerie realm, while navigating her complicated relationship with Cardan.

    The enchanting and bloodthirsty sequel to the, New York Times, bestselling novel, The Cruel Prince —, now in paperback! You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. A Gathering of Shadows

    by V.E. Schwab
    A combination of magic and science, as characters navigate a dangerous new world.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling author V.E. Schwab "Addictive and immersive,, A Gathering of Shadows, cements this series as a must-read." —,Entertainment Weekly, grade A Four months have passed ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Rose Society

    by Marie Lu
    Adelina Amouteru seeks revenge against those who wronged her, using her powerful abilities to manipulate illusions and control minds.

    Bestselling author and, New York Times, proclaimed "hit factory" Marie Lu delivers another heart-pounding adventure in this exhilarating sequel to, The Young Elites. , Once upon a time, a girl had a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Leah on the Offbeat

    by Becky Albertalli
    Leah, a high school senior, navigates friendships, love, and self-discovery while dealing with the pressure of coming out to her friends.

    Leah Burke—girl-band drummer, master of deadpan, and Simon Spier’s best friend from the award-winning Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda —takes center stage in this novel of first love and senior-year ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Female of the Species

    by Mindy McGinnis
    A dark and gritty tale of a teenage girl seeking revenge for her sister's murder, exploring themes of violence, justice, and morality.

    Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a riveting contemporary YA novel that examines rape culture through alternating perspectives. A stunning, unforgettable page-turner. Alex Craft ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Raven Boys

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    Four friends on a supernatural quest to find a magical Welsh king.

    The Raven Cycle follows the story of Blue Sargent, Richard Gansey III, Adam Parrish, Ronan Lynch, and Noah Czerny as they attempt to find the sleeping Welsh King Owain Glendower who is buried on the ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Call Me By Your Name

    by André Aciman
    A tender story of first love, exploring the complexities of identity, sexuality and desire.

    The narrator, Elio Perlman , recalls the events of the summer of about 1987, when he was seventeen and living with his parents in Italy . Each summer, his parents would take in a doctoral student as ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Impulse

    by Ellen Hopkins
    A teenage girl's struggle to overcome trauma, while discovering her true identity.

    From the book jacket: Conner Sykes : Conner is the perfect boy. He's handsome, has amazing grades, and is amazing at sports. His family seems like the poster family for the magazines. He and his twin ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Dream Thieves

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A thrilling supernatural adventure where a group of teenagers must protect the magical power of dreams.

    Now that the ley lines around Cabeswater have been woken, nothing for Ronan, Gansey, Blue, and Adam will be the same. Ronan, for one, is falling more and more deeply into his dreams, and his dreams ... (Goodreads)

  25. Muse of Nightmares

    by Laini Taylor
    The sequel to Strange the Dreamer, follows the aftermath of the devastating events and the journey to redemption and forgiveness.

    The highly anticipated, thrilling sequel to the, New York Times, bestseller,, Strange the Dreamer, from National Book Award finalist Laini Taylor, author of the bestselling Daughter of Smoke & Bone ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. The Last Magician

    by Lisa Maxwell
    In a world where magic is dying, a thief travels back in time to save it. But she must navigate dangerous alliances and betrayals to succeed.

    Stop the Magician. Steal the book. Save the future. In modern-day New York, magic is all but extinct. The remaining few who have an affinity for magic—the Mageus—live in the shadows, hiding who they ... (Goodreads)

  27. Girl Made of Stars

    by Ashley Herring Blake
    Mara's world is shattered when her twin brother is accused of rape. She must navigate the complexities of loyalty, love, and trauma.

    Twin siblings Mara and Owen attend a weekend party with their peers from Pebblebrook High School. There, Owen meets up with his girlfriend, Hannah. Mara sees Charlie, her former girlfriend, holding ... (Wikipedia)

  28. It's Kind of a Funny Story

    by Ned Vizzini
    A young man's struggle with mental illness, finding his path to recovery.

    Craig Gilner, the narrator, is 15 years old and lives with his family in a middle-class Brooklyn neighborhood. He attends the prestigious Executive Pre-Professional High School, having studied ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Scythe

    by Neal Shusterman
    An exploration of morality in a world where death is obsolete, forcing people to choose mortality.

    Late on a cold day in November, Scythe Faraday visits Citra Terranova's house. At first, Citra assumes that the scythe is there to glean (kill permanently) one of her family members. As it turns out, ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Dear Martin

    by Nic Stone
    An African American student's reflections on racial injustice, sparked by the shooting of an unarmed black teen.

    Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning debut. Justyce McAllister is ... (Goodreads)