TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE LIST

by Siobhan Vivian

The issue is seldom front and center in books for teens, but Vivian refuses to falsify or avoid the uncomfortable realities... Full review >

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GUY LANGMAN: CRIME SCENE PROCRASTINATOR

by Josh Berk

Realistic grief, humor, camp, crime investigation—and plenty of good boner jokes. Full review >

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RIPPER

by Stefan Petrucha

While some may guess the plot twist, Petrucha nonetheless provides both a well-crafted romp through yesteryear’s New York... Full review >

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GIL MARSH

by A.C.E. Bauer

What’s ultimately lacking, though, is a compelling link between myth and contemporary tale. Full review >

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND ME

by Madeleine George

While in the end there are some plotlines left untied in slice-of-life fashion, the bittersweet resolution of the main... Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

RUBY REDFORT LOOK INTO MY EYES

by Lauren Child

Fizzy style fails to buoy a slow-moving plot. Fans of Child’s other works, however, will likely still be interested in... Full review >

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THE OBSIDIAN BLADE

by Pete Hautman

Part science fiction, part adventure, part mystery, but every bit engrossing; be sure to start the hold list for the sequel Full review >

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BLACK HEART

by Holly Black

If you haven’t discovered this series yet, get going; if you’re already a fan, why are you even reading this review? (Urban... Full review >

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I HUNT KILLERS

by Barry Lyga

Still there is much to satisfy the blood-and-gore lust of older teen CSI and serial-killer fans. Full review >

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