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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Two teenage boys explore friendship, identity, and family, with unexpected results.
The book is divided into six sections. In each part we see the two main characters, Aristotle and Dante, discovering more about themselves, more Aristotle than Dante. 15-year-old Aristotle "Ari" ... (Wikipedia)
Illuminae
by Amie Kaufman
Two teens fight for survival amidst a galactic war, set against a backdrop of espionage and deception.
This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded. The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a ... (Goodreads)
More Than This
by Patrick Ness
Young adult discovers a mysterious afterlife and must make choices that will determine his ultimate fate.
The book begins with a 16-year-old boy, Seth Wearing, drowning. He finds himself in what he assumes is a hell made for him, as it resembles the Southern English town he was born in before moving to ... (Wikipedia)
Release
by Patrick Ness
A day in the life of Adam Thorn, as he navigates through love, loss, and self-discovery in a small town.
It’s Saturday, it’s summer and, although he doesn’t know it yet, everything in Adam Thorn’s life is going to fall apart. Relationships will change, he’ll change, but maybe, just maybe, he’ll find ... (Goodreads)
All the Bright Places
by Jennifer Niven
Two teens struggling to find hope in the face of depression and grief, discovering the power of love.
Theodore Finch and Violet Markey are two teenagers who badly want to escape from their small Indiana town. Violet is a popular girl who is secretly dealing with survivor's remorse, and Finch is a boy ... (Wikipedia)
The Ask and the Answer
by Patrick Ness
A dystopian society where a rebel uprising is met with oppressive totalitarianism.
Resuming directly after The Knife of Never Letting Go , Todd Hewitt is captured by the Mayor's army in Haven, renamed New Prentisstown, but his only concern is for Viola. He is forced to live in the ... (Wikipedia)
Uprooted
by Naomi Novik
A young woman's battle to save her home from a magical force, while uncovering secrets of her past.
“Our Dragon doesn’t eat the girls he takes, no matter what stories they tell outside our valley. We hear them sometimes, from travelers passing through. They talk as though we were doing human ... (Goodreads)
The Art of Being Normal
by Lisa Williamson
Two British teens navigate the complexities of gender identity and acceptance in high school.
A young adult novel about two transgender teens who figure out how to navigate life with help from each other. "A life-changing and life-saving book." — Philip Pullman, On the first day at his new ... (Barnes & Noble)
This Song Will Save Your Life
by Leila Sales
A teenage girl discovers her passion for music and finds a place to belong.
Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski’s strong suit. All throughout her life, she’s been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation. When a final attempt at popularity ... (Goodreads)
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
by Maggie Stiefvater
A magical journey to save a lost kingdom and find one's true identity.
The third installment in the all-new series from the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater! Blue Sargent has found things. For the first time in her life, she has friends she can ... (Goodreads)
Gemina
by Amie Kaufman
Sci-fi adventure of a crew of misfits, stranded on a mysterious space station.
Moving to a space station at the edge of the galaxy was always going to be the death of Hanna’s social life. Nobody said it might actually get her killed. The sci-fi saga that began with the breakout ... (Goodreads)
We Are the Ants
by Shaun David Hutchinson
A coming-of-age story of a young gay man who must make a life-altering decision.
From the “author to watch” ( Kirkus Reviews ) of The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley comes a brand-new novel about a teenage boy who must decide whether or not the world is worth saving. Henry Denton ... (Barnes & Noble)
Carry On
by Rainbow Rowell
Follows two boys on their journey of magical self-discovery as they battle evil forces.
Simon Snow is an 18 year old orphaned magician returning to Watford School of Magicks for his eighth and final year. Raised among the "Normals" (humans without magical powers) Simon was discovered as ... (Wikipedia)
The Raven King
by Maggie Stiefvater
Young adults embark on a mysterious journey, unraveling secrets of a supernatural world.
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)
All the Crooked Saints
by Maggie Stiefvater
The Soria family can perform miracles, but they come at a cost. Three cousins must confront their own darkness to save themselves and their town.
Here is a thing everyone wants:, A miracle.,Here is a thing everyone fears:,What it takes to get one.,Any visitor to Bicho Raro, Colorado, is likely to find a landscape of dark saints, forbidden ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Wolves in the Walls
by Neil Gaiman
Lucy hears wolves in the walls of her house, but no one believes her until it's too late.
Lucy hears sneaking, creeping, crumpling noises coming from inside the walls. She is sure there are wolves living in the walls of her house. But, as everybody says, if the wolves come out of the ... (Goodreads)
Norse Mythology
by Neil Gaiman
Epic tales of the gods and goddesses of Norse mythology, set in a world of giants, dwarfs, and monsters.
“Remarkable.… Gaiman has provided an enchanting contemporary interpretation of the Viking ethos.”—Lisa L. Hannett, Atlantic Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why
by G. Willow Wilson
Kamala Khan, a teenage Muslim girl with shape-shifting powers, faces a new villain and questions the purpose of her superhero identity.
Who is the Inventor, and what does he want with the all-new Ms. Marvel and all her friends? Maybe Wolverine can help! Kamala may be fan-girling out when her favorite (okay maybe Top Five) super hero ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
The Initiation / The Captive Part I
by L.J. Smith
A teenage girl is initiated into a secret society, but soon finds herself held captive by its leader.
A chance encounter brings sixteen-year-old Cassie Blake to fall for the mysterious Adam Conant. After meeting him, she rids herself of the idea of a relationship with him because she thinks they’ll ... (Wikipedia)
Am I Normal Yet?
by Holly Bourne
Evie is a teenager with OCD trying to fit in with her friends while navigating the ups and downs of adolescence.
All Evie wants is to be normal. She’s almost off her meds and at a new college where no one knows her as the girl-who-went-crazy. She’s even going to parties and making friends. There’s only one ... (Goodreads)
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
by Becky Chambers
An intergalactic adventure filled with unlikely friendships and epic space battles.
Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space-and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe-in this light-hearted debut space ... (Goodreads)
The Shadowhunter's Codex
by Cassandra Clare
A guide to the world of Shadowhunters, detailing their history, culture, and laws.
This book is Clary Fray's personal copy of the 20th edition of The Shadowhunter's Codex , which contains the history of the Nephilim, or Shadowhunters, as well as information they have compiled. , ... (Wikipedia)
The Sleeper and the Spindle
by Neil Gaiman
A brave princess embarks on a daring quest to save her kingdom from a sleeping curse.
A thrillingly reimagined fairy tale from the truly magical combination of author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell – weaving together a sort-of Snow White and an almost Sleeping Beauty with a ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Crown's Game
by Evelyn Skye
Two enchanters compete in a magical duel to become the Imperial Enchanter, but their growing feelings for each other complicate the game.
"Gorgeous and richly imagined."—Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series "Teeming with hidden magic and fiery romance."—Sabaa Tahir, #1, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly
by Stephanie Oakes
Minnow Bly escapes a cult, but not before losing her hands. She navigates life outside the cult and confronts its leader.
With a harrowing poetic voice, this contemporary page-turner is perfect for fans of Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak, Julie Berry's All The Truth That's in Me, and the works of Ellen Hopkins. The ... (Goodreads)
History Is All You Left Me
by Adam Silvera
Grief-stricken teen learns to heal and forgive after the death of his best friend.
"This book will make you cry, think, and then cry some more." ,—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of, Everything, Everything,, From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, More ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
by J.K. Rowling
A wizarding world adventure, filled with magical creatures and unexpected surprises.
In 1926, British wizard and "magizoologist" Newton "Newt" Scamander arrives in New York City . He encounters Mary Lou Barebone, the non-magical ("No-Maj" or " Muggle ") head of the New Salem ... (Wikipedia)
