Recommendations based on Neverworld Wakeby Marisha Pessl

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  1. The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

    by Kiersten White
    A retelling of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza, exploring her complex relationship with Victor Frankenstein.

    Elizabeth Lavenza hasn't had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her "caregiver," and she is on the verge of being thrown into the streets . . . until she is brought ... (Goodreads)

  2. Into the Drowning Deep

    by Mira Grant
    A team of scientists and adventurers embark on a dangerous voyage to the Mariana Trench to uncover the truth about deadly mermaids.

    Seven years prior to the start of the story, the, Atargatis, is lost at sea. The ship was sent to the Mariana Trench by Imagine Entertainment, which specializes in filming B movies about mythical ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Night Film

    by Marisha Pessl
    A journalist's quest to uncover the truth behind a reclusive film director's dark legacy.

    Ashley Cordova, the daughter of legendary reclusive director Stanislas Cordova, commits suicide. With the belief that Stanislas Cordova was heavily involved in her death, disgraced investigative ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Special Topics in Calamity Physics

    by Marisha Pessl
    Blue van Meer navigates her senior year at an eccentric school, uncovering secrets and tragedies along the way.

    Blue van Meer is a film-obsessed, erudite teenager. She is the daughter of itinerant and arrogant academic Gareth van Meer, who, after the death of his amateur lepidopteran-catching wife (and Blue's ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Secret History

    by Donna Tartt
    A small group of misfit college students uncover a sinister secret and their lives become entangled with dangerous consequences.

    Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the ... (Goodreads)

  6. Windfall

    by Jennifer E. Smith
    A teenage girl wins the lottery and must navigate newfound wealth and its impact on her relationships.

    Let luck find you. Alice doesn’t believe in luck—at least, not the good kind. But she does believe in love, and for some time now, she’s been pining for her best friend, Teddy. On his eighteenth ... (Goodreads)

  7. Children of Blood and Bone

    by Tomi Adeyemi
    In a world where magic has been suppressed, a young girl fights to bring it back and overthrow the oppressive monarchy.

    The novel takes place in the fictional land of Orïsha, inhabited by two distinct people: divîners, who have the capability to become magical maji and are marked by white hair, and non-magical ... (Wikipedia)

  8. 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)

  9. 172 Hours on the Moon

    by Johan Harstad
    Three teenagers win a trip to the moon, but what they find there is beyond their wildest nightmares.

    After a prologue set in 2010, the book begins in 2012, after NASA has announced its intent to hold a contest for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18. Three winners will be selected from all over ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Girl Last Seen

    by Nina Laurin
    A missing girl returns after 10 years, but her story doesn't add up. Her friend, who was also abducted, tries to uncover the truth.

    Two missing girls. Thirteen years apart. Olivia Shaw has been missing since last Tuesday. She was last seen outside the entrance of her elementary school in Hunts Point wearing a white spring jacket, ... (Goodreads)

  11. Waiting for Tom Hanks

    by Kerry Winfrey
    A romantic comedy fanatic dreams of finding her own Tom Hanks in real life, but unexpected love may be closer than she thinks.

    Can a romcom-obsessed romantic finally experience the meet-cute she always dreamed of or will reality never compare to fiction, in this charming debut adult novel from Kerry Winfrey. Annie Cassidy ... (Goodreads)

  12. Field Notes on Love

    by Jennifer E. Smith
    Two strangers embark on a cross-country train journey together, discovering love and themselves along the way.

    "Utterly romantic." —Jenny Han,, NYT, bestselling author of, To All the Boys I've Loved Before,Two teens are thrown together on a cross-country train trip that will teach them about love, each other, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

    by April Genevieve Tucholke
    Haunted mansion, mysterious stranger, and a devilish bargain. A thrilling gothic tale of love, danger, and dark secrets.

    A gothic thriller romance, set against a creepy summer backdrop.,Nothing much exciting rolls through Violet White's sleepy, seaside town . . . until River comes along. River rents the guesthouse ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. A Shadow Bright and Burning

    by Jessica Cluess
    A young woman with magical powers is chosen to save England from a monstrous invasion. But her powers may be the very thing that destroys her.

    I am Henrietta Howel. The first female sorcerer. The prophesied one. Or am I? Henrietta Howel can burst into flames. When she is brought to London to train with Her Majesty's sorcerers, she meets her ... (Goodreads)

  15. Insignia

    by S.J. Kincaid
    A teenage gamer is recruited by the military to control drones in a war, but soon realizes the true cost of his actions.

    The earth is in the middle of WWIII in Insignia , the first entry in S. J. Kincaid's fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of Ender's Game . The planet's natural resources are almost ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion

    by Perry Moore
    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie adaptation of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" with concept art, interviews, and more.

    The ultimate visual companion and keepsake to the making of the stunning fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe based on the beloved children's classic by C.S. ... (Goodreads)

  17. The 13-Storey Treehouse

    by Andy Griffiths
    Two friends live in a treehouse with 13 floors, filled with wacky inventions and adventures.

    The book begins with the narrator and fictional depiction of the author, Andy Griffiths , giving an introduction to himself, his friend and illustrator Terry Denton , and their treehouse; the main ... (Wikipedia)

  18. I'll Be Your Blue Sky

    by Marisa de los Santos
    A woman inherits a house from a stranger and discovers secrets that lead her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

    The New York Times bestselling author revisits the characters from her beloved novels Love Walked In and Belong to Me in this captivating, beautifully written drama involving family, friendship, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. I Have Lost My Way

    by Gayle Forman
    Three strangers meet in Central Park and help each other find their way. A story of friendship, love, and self-discovery.

    A powerful display of empathy and friendship from the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of If I Stay . Around the time that Freya loses her voice while recording her debut album, Harun is making ... (Goodreads)

  20. Our Kind of Cruelty

    by Araminta Hall
    A twisted love story about a man's obsession with his ex-girlfriend and the dangerous game he plays to win her back.

    This is a love story. Mike’s love story. Mike Hayes fought his way out of a brutal childhood and into a quiet, if lonely life, before he met Verity Metcalf. V taught him about love, and in return, ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Loneliest Girl in the Universe

    by Lauren James
    Romy is the only surviving crew member on a spaceship destined for a new planet, until she receives a message from Earth that changes everything.

    Now in paperback, this surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twist that Entertainment Weekly called “compulsively unpredictable” will have readers hanging on until its shocking ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Stone Sky

    by N.K. Jemisin
    A climactic finale to a trilogy, featuring a powerful woman's journey to save her world from destruction.

    Following the events of, The Obelisk Gate, , the former inhabitants of Castrima-under are moving north after damage by rival comm Rennanis has compromised the mechanisms of the geode and made it ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Thirst No. 1: The Last Vampire, Black Blood, and Red Dice

    by Christopher Pike
    A young vampire, Sita, searches for her true identity while battling her thirst for blood and the evil creatures that hunt her.

    Includes: The Last Vampire Black Blood Red Dice, As to blood -,ah, blood, the whole subject fascinates me. I do like that as well, warm and dripping, when I am thirsty...., Alisa has been in control ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Printed Letter Bookshop

    by Katherine Reay
    Three women inherit a struggling bookshop and must navigate their own personal struggles while working together to save it.

    Books. Love. Friendship. Second chances. All can be found at the Printed Letter Bookshop in the small, charming town of Winsome. One of Madeline Cullen’s happiest childhood memories is of working ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. The Ice House

    by Minette Walters
    A body is found in an ice house on a country estate, leading to a web of secrets and lies.

    The people of Streech village had never trusted the three women living up at the Grange - not since Phoebe Maybury's husband suddenly, inexplicably vanished. Ten years later a corpse is discovered in ... (Goodreads)

  26. Three Things About Elsie

    by Joanna Cannon
    A poignant tale of an elderly woman's memories and secrets, as she navigates the challenges of aging and friendship.

    There are three things you should know about Elsie. The first thing is that she’s my best friend. The second is that she always knows what to say to make me feel better. And the third thing… might ... (Goodreads)

  27. Eve of Man

    by Giovanna Fletcher
    Eve is the first girl born in 50 years, and the only hope for humanity's survival. But is she really free to choose her own destiny?

    The Handmaid's Tale, meets, Scythe, in this gripping new dystopian trilogy written by UK-bestselling authors Giovanna and Tom Fletcher.,She survived against all odds. The first girl born in fifty ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. A Little Life

    by Hanya Yanagihara
    A powerful tale of four friends navigating life's hardships and the devastating effects of trauma.

    The novel follows the lives of four friends in New York City from college through to middle-age. It focuses particularly on Jude, a lawyer with a mysterious past, ambiguous ethnicity, and unexplained ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Passenger

    by Alexandra Bracken
    Time-traveling adventure of a girl who is forced to confront her past and future selves.

    “Expert . . ., Passenger, succeeds as an adventure, as a romance and as a comparison of cultural norms.” —,New York Times Book Review, "Riveting, romantic... Fans of, Outlander, will see so much of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Genuine Fraud

    by E. Lockhart
    A young woman with a mysterious past assumes different identities to escape her troubled past. But her lies catch up with her.

    From the author of the unforgettable, New York Times, bestseller, We Were Liars, comes a masterful new psychological suspense novel–the story of a young woman whose diabolical smarts are her ticket ... (Goodreads)