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Best Teen Books of 2015 for an Adrenaline Rush

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

MOST DANGEROUS

by Steve Sheinkin

Easily the best study of the Vietnam War available for teen readers. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WHAT WE SAW

by Aaron Hartzler

A powerful tale of betrayal and a vital primer on rape culture. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SCARLETT UNDERCOVER

by Jennifer Latham

This whip-smart, determined, black Muslim heroine brings a fresh hard-boiled tone to the field of teen mysteries Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE ASTROLOGER'S DAUGHTER

by Rebecca Lim

Teen and adult readers who like their mysteries gritty and literary, with a touch of magic: seek this one out. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

INK AND ASHES

by Valynne E. Maetani

This fantastic debut packs a highly suspenseful blend of action, intrigue, and teen romance. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

FALLOUT

by Gwenda Bond

A spectacular prose start for DC Comics' spectacular lady. Full review >

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