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    GIRLS MADE OF SNOW AND GLASS

    SEPT. 5, 2017

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GIRLS MADE OF SNOW AND GLASS

by Melissa Bashardoust

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE DOOR TO JANUARY

by Gillian French

Chilling and suspenseful, this paranormal thriller with a touch of romance will keep readers on the edges of their seats. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WARCROSS

by Marie Lu

A stellar cyberpunk series opener packed with simmering romance and cinematic thrills. Full review >

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    SEPT. 5, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

MASK OF SHADOWS

by Linsey Miller

Gory, well-plotted, suspenseful on every page, and poised for the sequel. Full review >

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    OCT. 3, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

RINGER

by Lauren Oliver

Speculative fiction at its core, Oliver’s novel is also a reflection on the nature of humanity as explored through the... Full review >

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    SEPT. 12, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WHEN I CAST YOUR SHADOW

by Sarah Porter

A haunting tale of possession that explores the ghostly landscape of dreams and nightmares—but more importantly, the... Full review >

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    THE DIRE KING

    AUG. 22, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE DIRE KING

by William Ritter

A humorous, energetic, action-packed, and magical conclusion. Full review >

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    AN ENCHANTMENT OF RAVENS

    SEPT. 26, 2017

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    DISAPPEARED

    SEPT. 26, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DISAPPEARED

by Francisco X. Stork

A tense thriller elevated by Stork’s nuanced writing and empathy for every character, including the villains—superb. Full review >

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    ODD & TRUE

    SEPT. 12, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ODD & TRUE

by Cat Winters

Winters has woven an intricate and innovative pattern of structure, genre, and history that cannot fail to capture readers’... Full review >

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