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    SAINTS AND MISFITS

    JUNE 13, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SAINTS AND MISFITS

by S.K. Ali

This quiet read builds to a satisfying conclusion; readers will be glad to make space in their hearts—and bookshelves—for... Full review >

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    LITTLE & LION

    AUG. 8, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

LITTLE & LION

by Brandy Colbert

Readers will empathize with Suzette as she explores both her sexuality and the tricky line between honesty and betrayal. Full review >

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    ONCE AND FOR ALL

    JUNE 6, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ONCE AND FOR ALL

by Sarah Dessen

Romance, humor, kindhearted characters, and a touch of painful reality make this another sure bet for Dessen fans. Full review >

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    I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE

    MAY 30, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE

by Maurene Goo

Plot-driven as the K dramas Goo’s protagonist seeks to emulate, her funny, engaging narrative also delivers powerful... Full review >

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    WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI

    MAY 30, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI

by Sandhya Menon

Heartwarming, empathetic, and often hilarious—a delightful read. Full review >

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    WHO'S THAT GIRL

    JULY 11, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WHO'S THAT GIRL

by Blair Thornburgh

A light, funny romance that offers few surprises but a fair degree of satisfaction Full review >

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    SONG OF THE CURRENT

    JUNE 6, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SONG OF THE CURRENT

by Sarah Tolcser

Tolcser blends the right amount of epic fantasy, sea voyage, and romance for a rollicking, swashbuckling adventure.... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    LUCKY IN LOVE

    JULY 25, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

LUCKY IN LOVE

by Kasie West

There’s a wealth of profoundly topical, thematic territory to explore in lottery wins; this iteration, with its cast of... Full review >

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