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Ask Me How I Got Here
by Christine Heppermann A novel in verse traces the experiences of a young woman who becomes pregnant after one careless night and decides to have an abortion but struggles with depression before reconnecting with a former teammate who is going through her own difficulties. A Court of Mist and Fury (Court of Thorn and Roses #2) by Sarah J. Maas Though Feyre now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, but as she navigates the feared NightCourt's dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms--and she might be key to stopping it. Dark Energy by Robison Wells When an aspiring reporter, a typecast actress and a guitarist who has been abandoned by his famous father all receive VIP invitations to a Hollywood party organized with sinister intentions against an A-list starlet, the celebrity's subsequent disappearance threatens everything they have worked to achieve. The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas Consumed by questions about a fateful, ghostly night that resulted in a cousin's demise, a death-row conviction and her move to a distant town, Tessa reunites with childhood friend Callie to confront the demons of their shared past and uncover a haunting truth. Dreamers Often Lie by Jacqueline West After waking up in the hospital, Jaye returns to school to discover a mysteriously familiar boy in her class and the trappings of Shakespeare's plays all around her. Faerie by Eisha Marjara Just days before her 18th birthday, Lila has resolved to end her life. The horror of becoming an adult, and leaving her childhood behind, has broken her heart. She likens herself to a half-human fairy creature who does not belong in the earthly world; but in the cold light of day she is a psychiatric patient at a hospital, where she is being treated for anorexia. Lila tells the story of how she ended up on the Four East wing: we flash back to her childhood in the eighties, growing up in a small town as the overweight brown kid of Punjabi immigrant parents. Faerie weaves these passages with Lila's downward spiral into life-threatening illness, her budding sexuality, and her complicated recovery in hospital that comes with a price. Great Falls by Steve Watkins When his older brother returns after tours in Iraq and Afghanistan with severe PTSD, Shane reluctantly agrees to accompany him on a camping trip that becomes a dangerous and life-risking journey as his brother disconnects from reality and succumbs to paranoia. The Head of the Saint by Socorro Acioli Having arrived in Candeia, Brazil, starving and footsore, after walking sixteen days to fulfill his dying mother's last wishes, young Samuel takes up residence in an enormous, broken statue of Saint Anthony and finds that he can hear the prayers of the townspeople, despite his lack of faith. How It Ends by Catherine Lo Jessica is a good student who hates school because she is bullied by the "cool" girls and she is startled and grateful when Annie, the new girl in her southern Ontario high school, seeks her out on the first day of tenth grade and defends her from the bullying--it is a friendship that both girls need, but one based on assumptions and misunderstandings that ultimately threaten to drive them apart. The Hunt (sequel to The Cage) by Megan Shepherd After being abducted from Earth and forced to work as human captives in a safari-themed environment called the Hunt, Cora works to develop her psychic powers to help her friends escape and return home. Lost in Love (City Love #2) by Susane Colasanti While Sadie uncovers her would-be soulmate's disturbing secret, Darcy struggles to choose between no-strings romance and two boys who want more, and Rosanna finds her relationship with a rich boyfriend compromised by her past. Mr. Fahrenheit by T. Michael Martin Longing to escape the town where his family grew up, Benji and his friends shoot down a flying saucer at the local quarry and confront old tensions when they decide to investigate the ship's mysteries on their own. The Memory Jar by Elissa Janine Hoole Waiting for her boyfriend, Scott, to awaken from a coma after their snowmobile accident, 17-year-old Taylor isn't sure what Scott will remember from the night of the crash--or what she wants him to remember.A novel in verse traces the experiences of a young woman who becomes pregnant after one careless night and decides to have an abortion but struggles with depression before reconnecting with a former teammate who is going through her own difficulties.When her father dies, Tessa is pulled back to the small Pennsylvania town where her life came apart when her father was sent to prison, her mother went to pieces, and her beloved older sister ran away, and where her testimony and that of her now-estranged friend Callie sent a serial killer to death row--a serial killer who may be getting a new trial as long buried secrets come to light. |
The Outliers
by Kimberly McCreight When Wylie's drama-prone friend Cassie appeals to her for help through a text message followed by a series of cryptic clues regarding her whereabouts, Wylie realizes that her friend is in far more serious trouble than she realized as she ventures deep into the Maine woods to uncover deadly secrets. Places No One Knows by Brenna Yovanoff Waverly Camdenmar, an overachiever in every way, seems perfect, yet perfection is exhausting. She has not slept in days and then one night she falls asleep and walks into someone else's life. She dream visits a boy she could never be with and is forced to decide what matters most to her. Please Don't Tell by Laura Tims Joy must deal with a blackmailer after the harm inflicted on her sister at a party by a perpetrator who ends up dead. Read Me Like a Book by Liz Kessler When Miss Murray takes over her English class, mediocre student Ashleigh Walker feels an urge to try harder and give her best, and before she knows it she is in love, so strong nothing can distract her from it. Savage by Thomas E. Sniegoski Sidney and her friends must race to find the origin of a storm that has hit their small island home turning every animal into savage weapons. Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here by Anna Breslaw When Scarlett's beloved TV show is canceled and her longtime crush, Gideon, is sucked out of her orbit and into the dark and distant world of Populars, Scarlett turns to the fanfic message boards for comfort. This time, though, her subjects aren't the swoon-worthy stars of her fave series -- they're the real-life kids from her high school. The Sleeping Prince (Sin Eater's Daughter #2) by Melinda Salisbury Using magic to control the golems he has raised, the legendary Sleeping Prince has woken, killed King Merek, and taken Lormere, and many of its people are refugees, including Errin and her sick mother--but there are those who oppose the Prince, and Errin, a skilled apothecary, may hold the key to ending his power. The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi Treated with scorn and fear in her father's kingdom because of a formidable horoscope, 16-year-old Maya commits herself to her education only to land in an arranged marriage that culminates in her sudden elevation to the throne, a situation that is threatened by dark secrets and Otherworldly magic. Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum Sixteen-year old Jessie, still grieving over her mother's death, must move from Chicago to "The Valley," with a new stepfamily but no new friends until an anonymous fellow student emails and offers to help her navigate the school's treacherous social waters. Tell Us Something True by Dana Reinhardt Convinced that his life is ruined when the girl he loves dumps him, 17-year-old River stumbles across a support group for teens and fakes a problem he does not have before falling for a groupmate. The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson When a scandal surrounding her father upsets all her carefully laid plans for her future, Andie must learn to accept a new relationship with her father and to embrace a little chaos in her life. Unrivaled (Beautiful Idiots) by Alyson Noel When an aspiring reporter, a typecast actress and a guitarist who has been abandoned by his famous father all receive VIP invitations to a Hollywood party organized with sinister intentions against an A-list starlet, the celebrity's subsequent disappearance threatens everything they have worked to achieve. Votes of Confidence: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections by Jeff Fleischer An in-depth introduction to the American election cycle. Fleischer explains the past, present, and future of American elections; how the election process actually works and why it matters; and how young people can become involved-- not just this year, but for years to come. You Got This!: Unleash Your Awesomeness, Find Your Path, and Change Your World by Maya S. Penn Girls rights activist, Maya Penn introduces her inspirational handbook for teens and young adults to help them discover their passions and maximize their full potential for a creative, successful life.After River Dean's girlfriend breaks up with him, he stumbles upon a teen group and unintentionally fakes an addiction. You Know Me Well by Nina LaCour & David Levithan Mark and Kate sit next to each other in school but are barely acquainted until they meet at a San Francisco club during Pride Week and connect over each one's forbidden love. |