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Specials
by Scott Westerfeld
A thrilling adventure story about a group of teenagers with superhuman abilities.
The third novel in the Uglies series begins two months after events in Pretties, when Tally Youngblood has become a member of an elite group of "Specials" - surgically enhanced super-humans - called ... (Wikipedia)
Pretties
by Scott Westerfeld
In a future society, Tally is transformed into a "pretty" and discovers the dark truth behind the operation.
The book begins with Tally, the main protagonist, as a Pretty debating what to wear to a bash. While attending the bash at which she is to be voted into the "Crims" clique, she is followed by someone ... (Wikipedia)
Touching Darkness
by Scott Westerfeld
The second book in the Midnighters series, where a group of teenagers with unique abilities fight against dark forces in a secret hour between midnight and dawn.
Touching Darkness begins shortly after, The Secret Hour, ends. It starts with Jessica's meeting Jonathan in the secret hour. As they return home, Jonathan discovers a "stiff" - non-midnighter - ... (Wikipedia)
Shadow Kiss
by Richelle Mead
Young vampire must protect her family from a mysterious enemy while dealing with her own complicated romantic life.
Rose, in shock over Mason's death, prepares with the rest of the novices for the Qualifying Exam, in which the novices protect the Moroi students from "attacks" by "Strigoi" (their Dhampir teachers). ... (Wikipedia)
An Abundance of Katherines
by John Green
A teenage boy's quest for love and self-discovery, learning to accept himself and find happiness.
Colin Singleton, a child prodigy living in Chicago , fears he will not maintain his genius as an adult. Over the span of his life, Colin has dated nineteen girls named Katherine, all spelled in that ... (Wikipedia)
Blood Promise
by Richelle Mead
An epic adventure to protect a friend, as two worlds clash and an ancient prophecy is fulfilled.
In Blood Promise , Rose leaves St. Vladimir's Academy to go after Dimitri, who has become Strigoi, and kill him. The only clue she has is that he might be somewhere in Siberia. After meeting an ... (Wikipedia)
Sunset
by Erin Hunter
A group of cats must navigate the challenges of survival and leadership in a changing world.
After fierce badgers attack destroys much of ThunderClan's camp, Brook Where Small Fish Swim (Brook) and Stormfur, old friends of ThunderClan, help to rebuild the camp. The battle is not without its ... (Wikipedia)
Nineteen Minutes
by Jodi Picoult
A small town is rocked by a school shooting, examining lives of those involved and the aftermath.
The story begins on March 6, 2007 in the small town of Sterling, New Hampshire , tracking the lives of a number of characters on an "ordinary day." The characters include Alex Cormier, a superior ... (Wikipedia)
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
by Christopher Moore
A retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, told through the eyes of his childhood best friend.
Biff is resurrected in the 20th Century to complete missing parts of the Bible , under the inefficient supervision of Raziel ; wherefore Biff narrates that he and Joshua (by Biff's account, the ... (Wikipedia)
Warm Bodies
by Isaac Marion
A zombie's story of overcoming his undead state to find true love.
Now a major motion picture from Summit Entertainment. R is having a no-life crisis—he is a zombie. He has no memories, no identity, and no pulse, but he is a little different from his fellow Dead. He ... (Goodreads)
Twilight
by Erin Hunter
A young cat's journey of courage and self-discovery as they battle to save their home.
Before there is peace, blood will spill blood... New territory brings new troubles for the fierce cats of the warrior Clans, who are still uncovering the secrets of their new home around the lake. ... (Goodreads)
This Lullaby
by Sarah Dessen
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, learning to let go of the past and embrace love.
Remy is an eighteen-year-old who is about to leave for college. Her father, a musician, wrote his one and only hit song the day she was born. The song, called "This Lullaby," became extremely ... (Wikipedia)
Graceling
by Kristin Cashore
Adventure story of a young girl who discovers her extraordinary abilities and the risks she must take to protect her kingdom.
This book tells the story of Katsa, a young woman with a "Grace", or power, which enhances her survival skills and makes her a highly efficient killer. It takes place in a world where Gracelings, or ... (Wikipedia)
Life As We Knew It
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
A teenage girl's struggle to survive an apocalyptic disaster, relying on her resilience and resourcefulness.
Miranda’s disbelief turns to fear in a split second when a meteor knocks the moon closer to the earth. How should her family prepare for the future when worldwide tsunamis wipe out the coasts, ... (Goodreads)
The Two Princesses of Bamarre
by Gail Carson Levine
A brave princess embarks on a perilous journey to save her beloved sister from an evil curse.
Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each other. Bamarre is plagued by a fatal disease called the Gray Death, which has ... (Wikipedia)
Dawn
by Erin Hunter
A group of cats face the dangers of the forest and a rival clan in their quest for survival.
Something terrifying is happening in the world of the Clans. Amid the destruction of the forest, cats are disappearing, including ThunderClan's beloved medicine cat apprentice, Leafpaw. Now the young ... (Goodreads)
Spirit Bound
by Richelle Mead
A teenage vampire's journey to save her loved ones and her own existence.
After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri's birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's - and to her best friend, Lissa. It is at long last graduation, and the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Stardust
by Neil Gaiman
A fantastical journey of discovery, romance and adventure in a magical world.
On the outskirts of Wall, a small town in rural England, the Faerie Market is held every nine years on the other side of the wall dividing Faerie — a mystical realm of magic — from our world and for ... (Wikipedia)
Please Ignore Vera Dietz
by A.S. King
An exploration of friendship and betrayal, and the repercussions of secrets.
Vera’s spent her whole life secretly in love with her best friend, Charlie Kahn. And over the years she’s kept a lot of his secrets. Even after he betrayed her. Even after he ruined everything. So ... (Goodreads)
Wintergirls
by Laurie Halse Anderson
A teenage girl struggles with anorexia and the lingering trauma of her best friend's death.
Lia Overbrook, an 18-year-old girl, just found out that her ex-best friend Cassie has died. Cassie had called Lia 33 times the night of her death. However, Lia never answered the phone. Cassie was ... (Wikipedia)
Forever
by Maggie Stiefvater
A supernatural romance between a mortal and an immortal, as they struggle to hold onto their love.
Shiver begins against the backdrop of winter, with the character of Grace Brisbane at age 11, who has been pulled from her backyard tyre swing by a pack of wolves. Saved from their attack by a ... (Wikipedia)
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
by Seth Grahame-Smith
A classic tale of love and manners, now with added zombies. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy fight the undead while navigating societal expectations.
In early 19th-century England, a zombie plague has spread across the country. Miss Elizabeth Bennet, a young woman, lives with her parents and four sisters. Mr. Bennet drills his daughters in martial ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Among the Hidden
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Luke is a third child in a society where having more than two children is illegal. He must hide or face severe consequences.
In a dystopian future, after a shortage of food and overpopulation, families are limited to two children. Luke Garner, a 12-year-old boy, lives on a farm with his mother, father, and two brothers. As ... (Wikipedia)
Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
A young boy embarks on an adventure with his beloved hunting dogs, learning valuable life lessons.
An old man named Billy Colman rescues a redbone hound under attack by neighborhood dogs. He takes it home with him so that its wounds can heal. In light of this event, he has a flashback to when he ... (Wikipedia)
Howl’s Moving Castle
by Diana Wynne Jones
A young woman embarks on an adventure to break a curse and reclaim her identity in a magical world.
18-year-old Sophie Hatter is the eldest of three sisters living in Market Chipping, a town in the magical kingdom of Ingary, where fairytale tropes are accepted ways of life, including that the ... (Wikipedia)
Bitterblue
by Kristin Cashore
Young Queen Bitterblue must unravel the secrets of her kingdom and confront a legacy of lies.
Enter the Graceling Realm and let it work its magic in this unforgettable novel from, New York Times, bestselling author Kristin Cashore. When Queen Bitterblue took the throne of Monsea, she was a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fire
by Kristin Cashore
A young girl's quest to find her place in a hostile world, learning to use her magical powers.
It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. The young King Nash clings to his throne while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. The mountains and forests are filled with spies ... (Goodreads)
Princess Academy
by Shannon Hale
A young girl's journey of self-discovery and empowerment, finding her own strength and potential.
Miri is a fourteen-year-old girl from Mount Eskel, an isolated territory of Danland, who has never been allowed to work with the rest of the villagers in the quarry that keeps the community alive. ... (Wikipedia)
Clockwork Princess
by Cassandra Clare
A thrilling conclusion to the Infernal Devices series, with a final battle between good and evil.
Two months after the events of the previous book , Tessa Gray is in the midst of preparing for her wedding to Jem Carstairs. Gabriel Lightwood arrives at the Institute and requests help in taking ... (Wikipedia)
