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Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot
by Patricia C. Wrede
Two cousins in Regency England exchange letters detailing their adventures with magic, romance, and a mysterious chocolate pot.
A great deal is happening in London and the country this season. For starters, there's the witch who tried to poison Kate at the Royal College of Wizards. There's also the man who seems to be spying ... (Goodreads)
Briar's Book
by Tamora Pierce
An epic fantasy adventure of a young girl's quest to save her kingdom from magical forces.
To Briar, the Mire is familiar territory, having been first a street-rat and then a thief in Deadman's District, the poorest quarter of his native Hajra, before his magic was discovered by the great ... (Wikipedia)
Shades of Milk and Honey
by Mary Robinette Kowal
A romantic tale set in a world where magic is commonplace, following the life of a talented artist and her search for love.
The fantasy novel you’ve always wished Jane Austen had written Shades of Milk and Honey is exactly what we could expect from Jane Austen if she had been a fantasy writer: Pride and Prejudice meets ... (Goodreads)
Terrier
by Tamora Pierce
An adventure of discovery, as a young girl discovers her true strength and courage to save her beloved city.
The story is told in the form of a series of journal entries made by Beka Cooper as she trains to become a Provosts Dog, a nickname for the police men and women in the employ of the Lord Provost of ... (Wikipedia)
White Cat
by Holly Black
Cassel Sharpe is the only non-magical member of his family of curse workers. When he discovers a dark secret, he must navigate dangerous alliances to protect himself and those he loves.
Although Cassel Sharpe comes from a large family of workers who are well connected to one of the major crime families, he believes himself to have no worker abilities. He is the youngest son with a ... (Wikipedia)
Rosemary and Rue
by Seanan McGuire
A woman must confront an ancient faerie court to save her family and friends.
October "Toby" Daye, a changeling who is half human and half fae, has been an outsider from birth. After getting burned by both sides of her heritage, Toby has denied the Faerie world, retreating to ... (Goodreads)
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
by Jacqueline Kelly
A young girl in rural Texas discovers her passion for science and nature.
In the summer of 1899, Calpurnia Virginia Tate is about to turn twelve and worries about the adult responsibilities that loom on the horizon. She would much rather swim in the river near her family's ... (Wikipedia)
The Fairy Godmother
by Mercedes Lackey
A young girl's journey to uncover her mysterious past and the magical power that lies within.
It is about a young woman named Elena, the daughter of a wealthy gentleman. After the death of her mother, her father married a devious social climber with two daughters of her own. Not long after ... (Wikipedia)
Okay for Now
by Gary D. Schmidt
A young boy struggles to find his place in a new town, but with the help of a kind librarian and John James Audubon's illustrations, he discovers his own talents and strengths.
Douglas "Doug" Swieteck is a fourteen-year-old boy living somewhere on Long Island in 1968 during the Vietnam War . After Doug's dad is fired for mouthing off to his boss, the Swietecks move to the ... (Wikipedia)
Gregor the Overlander
by Suzanne Collins
A young boy's heroic quest to save his family and the world of Underland.
Eleven-year-old Gregor is left home alone in his family's New York City apartment to watch his sister and grandmother. When Gregor's baby sister Boots falls through an old air duct grate in the ... (Wikipedia)
Wonderstruck
by Brian Selznick
Two stories from different eras intertwine, revealing hidden connections between a deaf girl and a runaway boy.
Ben’s story starts in Gunflint Lake, Minnesota in June 1977. He was born deaf in his left ear. Ben’s mom, Elaine, was the town librarian, but died in a car crash. He now lives with his aunt and uncle ... (Wikipedia)
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
by N.K. Jemisin
Yeine Darr is summoned to the city of Sky, where she must compete for the throne against two powerful cousins.
Yeine Darr was born to Kinneth Arameri, who was heir to the Arameri throne but abdicated twenty years before the start of the story to marry Yeine's father, a Darre man. Kinneth was disowned by ... (Wikipedia)
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)
A Wizard Abroad
by Diane Duane
Nita and Kit travel to Ireland to help a young wizard, but find themselves caught up in a battle against ancient evil.
To give Nita a vacation from magic–and to separate her from Kit, her partner in wizardry--Nita's parents pack her off for a monthlong stay with her eccentric aunt in Ireland. But the Old World is ... (Goodreads)
The Alienist
by Caleb Carr
A gripping murder-mystery set in 19th century New York, exposing the dark underbelly of the city.
Narrated from the first-person perspective of John Moore, a crime reporter for, The New York Times, , the novel begins on January 8, 1919, the day that Theodore Roosevelt is buried. Moore has dinner ... (Wikipedia)
Everything You Are
by Kerry Anne King
A woman discovers secrets about her past and family while navigating the challenges of love and motherhood.
From the bestselling author of, Whisper Me This, comes a haunting and lyrical novel about the promises we make and the forgiveness we need when we break them., One tragic twist of fate destroyed ... (Barnes & Noble)
Angel
by James Patterson
A detective investigates a series of murders that seem to be connected to a mysterious and beautiful woman.
It has been a week since the love of Max's life, Fang, has left the flock. Max is suffering from mild depression at her mother's house. She reveals that Dylan is becoming more wise to her, and ... (Wikipedia)
Romanov
by Nadine Brandes
Anastasia "Nastya" Romanov possesses a magical spell that could save her family and change the course of history.
My name is Anastasia . . . The history books say I died . . . They don’t know the half of it. Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov was given a single mission: to smuggle an ancient spell into her suitcase on ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Vine Witch
by Luanne G. Smith
A vine witch awakens from a curse to find her vineyard in disarray. She must use her powers to uncover the truth and save her livelihood.
A, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestseller., ,“Cleverly crafted…,The Vine Witch, is a grown-up fairy tale with a twisty-turn-y story line of magic, love, and betrayal that holds your ... (Barnes & Noble)
Song of the Wanderer
by Bruce Coville
A young boy travels through a magical world to find his missing father and discovers his own hidden powers.
One unicorn dwells on Earth. Hundreds fight in Luster. Their legends are recorded in The Unicorn Chronicles. Book II: Song of the Wanderer Cara must return to Earth to save her grandmother, the ... (Goodreads)
The Golem's Eye
by Jonathan Stroud
A young magician's pursuit of a powerful, ancient creature threatens to unleash an ancient evil.
Two years after the events of the first novel, Nathaniel (alias John Mandrake ) serves in London’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, working to eliminate the anti-magician Resistance. Under pressure from ... (Wikipedia)
The Hound of Rowan
by Henry H. Neff
Max McDaniels discovers he has magical powers and is sent to Rowan Academy to train. He uncovers a dangerous plot threatening the school.
Max McDaniels lives a quiet life in the suburbs of Chicago, until the day he stumbles upon a mysterious Celtic tapestry. Many strange people are interested in Max and his tapestry. His discovery ... (Goodreads)
Skybreaker
by Kenneth Oppel
Airship pirates, lost treasure, and a daring adventure above the clouds. A thrilling ride for fans of steampunk and action-packed stories.
Using reward money from the discovery of Vikram Szpirglas' pirate base , Matt Cruse is attending the Airship Academy in Paris . While travelling through a storm in the Indian Ocean , his training ... (Wikipedia)
The Lost Years
by T.A. Barron
Merlin embarks on a journey to discover his true identity and purpose, facing challenges and making allies along the way.
THE SAGA BEGINS... A raging sea tosses a boy upon the shores of ancient Wales. Left for dead, he has no memory, no name, and no home. But it is his determination to find out who he is - to learn the ... (Goodreads)
Maximum Ride, Vol. 1
by NaRae Lee
A group of genetically enhanced kids, led by Max, escape from a lab and embark on a journey to find their true identities.
Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it’s like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the “flock”—Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel—are just like ordinary ... (Goodreads)
Death in a White Tie
by Ngaio Marsh
A murder mystery set in high society London, where a young man's death leads to a web of secrets and lies.
A body in the back of a taxi begins an elegantly constructed mystery, perhaps the finest of Marsh's 1930s novels.The season had begun. Debutantes and chaperones were planning their luncheons, teas, ... (Goodreads)
A Spy in the House
by Y.S. Lee
A young woman in Victorian London becomes a spy for a women's detective agency, uncovering secrets and solving mysteries.
Introducing an exciting new series! Steeped in Victorian atmosphere and intrigue, this diverting mystery trails a feisty heroine as she takes on a precarious secret assignment. Rescued from the ... (Goodreads)
Maximum Ride, Vol. 2
by NaRae Lee
Maximum Ride and her flock of genetically enhanced kids continue their quest to save the world from evil scientists and their own dark past.
Having recovered Angel, Max and the flock head to New York City to pursue a lead regarding their true identities. But where the flock goes, erasers are sure to follow! Even more troubling, though, is ... (Goodreads)
Island of Glass
by Nora Roberts
Three strangers with unique abilities must find three keys to unlock the Island of Glass and defeat an evil goddess.
As the hunt for the Star of Ice leads the six guardians to Ireland, Doyle, the immortal, must face his tragic past. Three centuries ago, he closed off his heart, yet his warrior spirit is still drawn ... (Goodreads)
Untold
by Sarah Rees Brennan
A collection of short stories that explore the untold tales of beloved fairy tale characters.
A modern, magical twist on the Gothic romance and girl detective genres, the Lynburn Legacy books will appeal to fans of both Beautiful Creatures and the Mortal Instruments series. Reviewers have ... (Barnes & Noble)
