Recommendations based on When the Moon Was Oursby Anna-Marie McLemore

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  1. How to Save a Life

    by Sara Zarr
    Two girls from different worlds come together after a tragedy and learn to navigate grief, forgiveness, and the complexities of family.

    Jill MacSweeney just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she’s been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends—everyone who wants to support her. And ... (Goodreads)

  2. 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)

  3. A Conjuring of Light

    by V.E. Schwab
    The final battle between magic and darkness, as four Londons collide and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

    Witness the fate of beloved heroes and notorious foes in the heart-stopping conclusion to V.E. Schwab’s, New York Times, bestselling Shades of Magic trilogy. ,*Kirkus' Best Fiction of 2017*, This ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Star-Touched Queen

    by Roshani Chokshi
    A tale of love, magic, and destiny set in a fantastical world inspired by Indian mythology.

    A lush and vivid story steeped in Indian folklore and mythology, Roshani Chokshi's, The Star-touched Queen, is a novel that no reader will soon forget. An instant, New York Times, Bestseller! Fate ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Astonishing Color of After

    by Emily X.R. Pan
    After her mother's suicide, Leigh travels to Taiwan to meet her grandparents and uncovers family secrets through her mother's vividly colored bird visits.

    A stunning, heartbreaking debut novel about grief, love, and family, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Celeste Ng. Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. 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)

  7. The Archived

    by Victoria Schwab
    A girl discovers a hidden world of secrets and supernatural beings when she starts working in a library for the dead.

    Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books. Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures that only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. American Street

    by Ibi Zoboi
    A Haitian immigrant struggles to navigate life in Detroit while her mother is detained by immigration. She finds solace in a new friendship and romance.

    A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviews and multiple awards!, American Street, is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of, Everything, Everything,;, Bone ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Piecing Me Together

    by Renée Watson
    An African-American teen's journey to self-discovery and personal empowerment.

    Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner, New York Times, bestseller, "Timely and timeless." —Jacqueline Woodson,"Important and deeply moving." —John Green Acclaimed author Renee ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Bone Gap

    by Laura Ruby
    A mysterious young woman disappears, and two brothers must unravel the mystery of her disappearance.

    Everyone knows Bone Gap is full of gaps—gaps to trip you up, gaps to slide through so you can disappear forever. So when young, beautiful Roza went missing, the people of Bone Gap weren’t surprised. ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing

    by Mira Jacob
    An exploration of family, identity, and the power of self-discovery.

    Spanning India in the 70s to New Mexico in the 80s to Seattle in the 90s, The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing is a winning, irreverent debut novel about a family wrestling with its future and its ... (Goodreads)

  12. Juliet Takes a Breath

    by Gabby Rivera
    A young Puerto Rican woman's journey of self-discovery, exploring her identity and sexuality.

    Juliet Milagros Palante is leaving the Bronx and headed to Portland, Oregon. She just came out to her family and isn’t sure if her mom will ever speak to her again. But Juliet has a plan, sort of, ... (Goodreads)

  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. Our Dark Duet

    by Victoria Schwab
    A thrilling dystopian adventure that pits a young girl against her own inner demons.

    A New York Times bestseller The bestselling sequel—and conclusion—to Victoria Schwab’s instant #1, New York Times, bestseller, This Savage Song., Kate Harker is a girl who isn’t afraid of the dark. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The King's Men

    by Nora Sakavic
    A college student's journey to uncover the secrets of a mysterious society of men.

    Neil Josten is out of time. He knew when he came to PSU he wouldn't survive the year, but with his death right around the corner he's got more reasons than ever to live. Befriending the Foxes was ... (Goodreads)

  16. 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)

  17. The Book of the Unnamed Midwife

    by Meg Elison
    In a post-apocalyptic world, a midwife embarks on a dangerous mission to save the human race.

    When she fell asleep, the world was doomed. When she awoke, it was dead. In the wake of a fever that decimated the earth’s population—killing women and children and making childbirth deadly for the ... (Goodreads)

  18. Along for the Ride

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl spends the summer with her estranged father and stepmother, discovering love, friendship, and herself along the way.

    Auden West is a smart girl who didn't get the chance to enjoy the activities young children often got to do (such as riding a bike) when she was a child. After being accepted into Defriese University ... (Wikipedia)

  19. The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A collection of dark and twisted fairy tales, filled with magic, monsters, and unexpected twists.

    The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone , an original series! , Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, #1, New York Times,-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Lock and Key

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's struggles to find acceptance and security in a new home.

    After her drug and alcohol addicted mother abandons her, child services forces 17-year-old Ruby Cooper to move in with her sister, Cora, who had left for college when Ruby was young. Ruby is upset ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Across the Universe

    by Beth Revis
    Interplanetary journey of a teenage girl, struggling to stay alive and free from a totalitarian government.

    Hundreds of years in the future, the spaceship Godspeed travels toward a distant, earth-like planet with 100 cryogenically frozen settlers on board. Seventeen year old Amy, frozen along with her ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Glass Sword

    by Victoria Aveyard
    Mare Barrow's quest to find and recruit others with special abilities leads her to a dangerous mission that could change everything.

    Book 2 in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series! Perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series,, Glass Sword, is the high-stakes follow-up to the #1, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Nevernight

    by Jay Kristoff
    Adventure and revenge in a world of darkness and secrets, as a young woman embarks on a quest for justice.

    In a land where three suns almost never set, a fledgling killer joins a school of assassins, seeking vengeance against the powers who destroyed her family. Daughter of an executed traitor, Mia ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Priory of the Orange Tree

    by Samantha Shannon
    A world divided by religion and dragons, where a queen must unite the land to defeat an ancient evil.

    A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens. The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Scorpio Races

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A thrilling race between magical sea horses, set against a backdrop of danger and suspense.

    It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

    by Patricia A. McKillip
    An enchanting tale of a young woman's journey to save an ancient kingdom from an evil sorcerer.

    World Fantasy Award-Winner,Newly available in print and e-book editions,"Rich and regal.",—, The New York Times,, Young Sybel, the heiress of powerful wizards, needs the company of no-one outside her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Lirael

    by Garth Nix
    An orphan girl discovers her magical powers and embarks on a quest to save her kingdom.

    Lirael, the protagonist of the second and third books, is raised as a Clayr, part of a vast family of precognitive women who dwell in a remote glacier within the Old Kingdom. As she lacks the Clayr's ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Alanna: The First Adventure

    by Tamora Pierce
    A young girl disguises herself as a boy to achieve her dreams of becoming a knight.

    Alanna of Trebond and her twin brother Thom may be twins , but are very different; Alanna is a tomboy who dreams of being a knight, and Thom wishes to become a sorcerer. Unfortunately, Alanna is ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Solitaire

    by Alice Oseman
    Tormented by her own thoughts, a girl finds solace in a mysterious webcomic character.

    In, Solitaire, Alice Oseman has brought to life a vivid, clever, and heartfelt portrayal of what it's like to be a teenager today. This stunning debut novel—which the, Times, (London) called ",The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Of Course I Love You...! Till I Find Someone Better...

    by Durjoy Datta
    A love story between a boy and a girl, filled with drama, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

    Of Course I Love You is set in Delhi, 2006–2008, and revolves around nightclubs, colleges, relationships and friendships. Debashish "Deb" Roy is a college student who has dated and bedded many girls. ... (Goodreads)