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New & Notable Books for Teens: June 2012 (page 3)


Cover art for A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTMARE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 5, 2012

"With her third novel, this young author continues to evolve; a talent to watch. (Fiction. 15 & up)"
Family breakups are the pits; six months into hers, Whitley Johnson is a one-girl disaster--partying more and loving it less. Coping isn't her strong suit. Read full book review >
Cover art for ARISE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 5, 2012

"A creditable second act; genre fans won't be disappointed. (Paranormal romance. 12 & up)"
This sequel to Hereafter (2011) finds Amelia still dead but not loving it. Touching Joshua Mayhew remains a thrill, but whenever things heat up, Amelia tends to de-materialize, which definitely puts a crimp in their romance. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE MASTER OF MISRULE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 12, 2012

"Thriller, magic, mystery, love and betrayal: in the cards and in these pages. (listing of tarot cards, author's note) (Urban fantasy. 13 & up)"
Creepy, tarot-infused magic and mayhem take center stage in part two of this unusual duology that began with The Game of Triumphs (2011). Read full book review >
Cover art for TOKYO HEIST
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 14, 2012

"A proficient caper spiced up by Violet's eye for art. (Fiction. 12-14)"
A van Gogh heist, a trip to Japan and a yakuza attack: Could there be a better summer? Read full book review >
Cover art for KEEPING THE CASTLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 14, 2012

"While the happy ending comes as no surprise, the path to it is funny as well as satisfying, with many nods to Jane Austen along the way. (Fiction. 13 & up)"
A romp of a Regency romance told through the discerning voice of a witty teenage beauty whose family needs her to marry for money. Read full book review >
Cover art for MY LIFE NEXT DOOR
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012

"Though the resolution is rushed, it is also satisfying--just as satisfying as Sam and Jase's first night together. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
Good-girl Samantha finds herself when she falls for the boy next door. Read full book review >