Recommendations based on Playlist for the Deadby Michelle Falkoff

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. 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)

  2. Everlasting

    by Alyson Noel
    A girl discovers she has the power to reincarnate and must navigate the consequences of immortality.

    Their darkest enemies now defeated, Damen and Ever are free to embark upon their final quest—to free Damen from the poison lingering in his body. If they can just find the antidote, they’ll finally ... (Goodreads)

  3. One Man Guy

    by Michael Barakiva
    A teenage boy navigates his first love with another boy while balancing his Armenian-American identity and family expectations.

    A heartfelt, laugh-out-loud-funny story of romance, family, and self-discovery. Alek Khederian should have guessed something was wrong when his parents took him to a restaurant. Everyone knows that ... (Goodreads)

  4. 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)

  5. Night Star

    by Alyson Noel
    A group of immortals struggle with their past and present while searching for a way to save their dying friend.

    After fighting for centuries to be together, Ever and Damien's future hinges on one final showdown that will leave readers gasping for breath. Don't miss this explosive new installment of the ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Catastrophic History of You and Me

    by Jess Rothenberg
    After Brie dies, she finds herself in an afterlife where she must come to terms with her past and learn to let go.

    Dying of a broken heart is just the beginning.... Welcome to forever. Brie's life ends at sixteen: Her boyfriend tells her he doesn't love her, and the news breaks her heart—literally. But now that ... (Goodreads)

  7. You Against Me

    by Jenny Downham
    A story of two families torn apart by a sexual assault accusation, told from the perspectives of the accused's sister and the victim's brother.

    If someone hurts your sister and you're any kind of man, you seek revenge, right? If your brother's accused of a terrible crime but says he didn't do it, you defend him, don't you? When Mikey's ... (Goodreads)

  8. Tricks

    by Ellen Hopkins
    A novel in verse about five troubled teenagers and their struggles with addiction, abuse, and love.

    In the novel Tricks , the story begins with five teenagers, all residing in various parts of the United States. The first character, Eden Streit, lives with her father, mother, and younger sister, ... (Wikipedia)

  9. The Lake of Souls

    by Darren Shan
    The tenth book in the Cirque du Freak series, following the adventures of Darren Shan and his friends as they journey to the Lake of Souls.

    Before the events of Killers of the Dawn , Darren returns to the Cirque du Freak with Harkat, and after many months of numbness, finally breaks down and accepts Mr Crepsley's passing. Several months ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Perfect Scoundrels

    by Ally Carter
    Teenage con artist Kat Bishop and her crew must pull off a heist to clear her father's name. Twists and turns abound.

    Kat Bishop can steal anything-including your heart. Intrigue, adventure, romance, and charm abound in this, New York Times, bestselling series. Katarina Bishop and W.W. Hale the fifth were born to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Dark Flame

    by Alyson Noel
    Immortal Ever Bloom struggles with her dark side as she tries to save her soulmate from the Shadowland.

    In Alyson Noël’s most darkly seductive Immortals novel yet, Ever fights for control of her body, her soul—and the timeless true love she’s been chasing for centuries. Ever is trying to help Haven ... (Goodreads)

  12. A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray

    by Ann M. Martin
    A stray dog's journey through life, from puppyhood to old age, facing challenges and finding love and friendship along the way.

    Squirrel is a mixed-breed dog who lives in a shed behind the summer home of a wealthy family, the Merrions. She lives with her mother, Stream, and brother, Bone. Squirrel and Bone were the only two ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Truthwitch

    by Susan Dennard
    Two friends on a mission to protect their kingdom from an ancient power.

    Two best friends use their magic to save the world from war and corruption in Susan Dennard's New York Times bestselling YA fantasy, Truthwitch. On a continent ruled by three empires, some are born ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Allies of the Night

    by Darren Shan
    Darren Shan and Mr. Crepsley must team up with the vampire hunters to defeat the vampaneze lord.

    Darren, Harkat, and Mr. Crepsley (Vancha going back to Vampire Mountain to inform the other Princes and Generals of their encounter with the Vampaneze Lord) go to Mr. Crepsley's hometown once again ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Hunters of the Dusk

    by Darren Shan
    The hunters of the dusk, a group of vampire hunters, must face their deadliest enemy yet. A thrilling and action-packed adventure.

    The pursuit begins....Darren Shan, the Vampire Prince, leaves Vampire Mountain on a life or death mission. As part of an elite force, Darren searches the world for the Vampaneze Lord. But the road ... (Goodreads)

  16. UnSouled

    by Neal Shusterman
    A young boy discovers that he was born without an immortal soul, embarking on a journey to save the world.

    Teens fight for their humanity in this thrilling third book in the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology by Neal Shusterman. Connor and Lev are on the run after the destruction of the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Into the Still Blue

    by Veronica Rossi
    A group of survivors struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world while searching for a safe haven.

    The race for survival comes to a thrilling close in the earth-shattering conclusion to Veronica Rossi's New York Times bestselling Under the Never Sky trilogy. Their love and their leadership have ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Prince

    by Kiera Cass
    A princess embarks on a quest to win the heart of a prince and secure her kingdom's future.

    Before thirty-five girls were chosen to compete in the Selection... Before Aspen broke America's heart... There was another girl in Prince Maxon's life... Don't miss this thrilling 64-page original ... (Goodreads)

  19. Heist Society

    by Ally Carter
    A group of teenage thieves join forces to pull off a daring heist.

    When Katarina Bishop was three, her parents took her on a trip to the Louvre…to case it. For her seventh birthday, Katarina and her Uncle Eddie traveled to Austria…to steal the crown jewels. When Kat ... (Goodreads)

  20. UnDivided

    by Neal Shusterman
    A group of teens set off on a journey across a broken nation to restore freedom and justice.

    Teens control the fate of America in the fourth and final book in the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology by Neal Shusterman that Horn Book Magazine calls “ambitious, insightful, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Gathering

    by Kelley Armstrong
    A group of supernatural beings gather to solve a mystery and confront their past.

    The setting for The Gathering is a small medical-research town called Salmon Creek on Vancouver Island . Salmon Creek was built by St. Cloud Corporation, the owners of the town and surrounding park. ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Obsidio

    by Amie Kaufman
    The final book in the Illuminae Files trilogy, following the survivors of two spaceships as they fight for their lives and uncover a conspiracy.

    Kady, Ezra, Hanna, and Nik narrowly escaped with their lives from the attacks on Heimdall station and now find themselves crammed with 2,000 refugees on the container ship, Mao. With the jump station ... (Goodreads)

  23. UnWholly

    by Neal Shusterman
    A teenage cyborg's journey to discover the truth of their identity and their place in a post-apocalyptic world.

    It’s finally here. The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling Unwind , which Publishers Weekly called a “gripping, brilliantly imagined futuristic thriller.” Thanks to Connor, Lev, and Risa—and their ... (Goodreads)

  24. Eliza and Her Monsters

    by Francesca Zappia
    A reclusive teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, as she navigates her secret online fandom.

    “A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us, Eliza and Her Monsters is absolutely magical.”—Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times– bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends This ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Holding Up the Universe

    by Jennifer Niven
    A story of two teens, each facing their own set of challenges, learning to accept and embrace themselves.

    Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed "America's Fattest Teen." But no one's taken the time to look past her weight to get to know who she really is. Following her mom's death, ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Rise of Nine

    by Pittacus Lore
    A group of nine extraordinary teens join forces to save the world from an alien invasion.

    Marina and Six, along with Ella (previously unknown member of the Garde) and Crayton (her Cêpan) are on a plane heading towards India, where they hope to find another member of the Garde: Number ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

    by Jesse Andrews
    A teenage boy's unconventional journey of friendship and healing in the face of death.

    Greg Gaines is a senior at Benson High School. A social loner, he navigates high school life by gaining everyone's acquaintance but staying clear of any particular clique. His only real friend is ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Anna Dressed in Blood

    by Kendare Blake
    Cas, a ghost hunter, falls in love with Anna, a vengeful spirit who kills anyone who enters her home.

    Cas Lowood has inherited an unusual vocation: He kills the dead. So did his father before him, until he was gruesomely murdered by a ghost he sought to kill. Now, armed with his father's mysterious ... (Goodreads)

  29. Reconstructing Amelia

    by Kimberly McCreight
    A mother unravels the truth behind her teenage daughter's death, uncovering secrets from the past.

    In Reconstructing Amelia , the stunning debut novel from Kimberly McCreight, Kate's in the middle of the biggest meeting of her career when she gets the telephone call from Grace Hall, her daughter’s ... (Goodreads)

  30. Before I Die

    by Jenny Downham
    A teenage girl's journey to live life to the fullest before succumbing to a terminal illness.

    Tessa is diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia . Despite four years of chemotherapy , she has discovered that her cancer is terminal and her doctors give her a short time to live. Tessa, with ... (Wikipedia)