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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
THE DEMON CATCHERS OF MILANby Kat Beyer
This one goes to the head of the class. Full review >
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GIRL OF NIGHTMARESPulse-pounding thrills leavened with laughter. Full review >
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DON'T TURN AROUNDGirl with the Dragon Tattoo for preteens and teens, a surefire hit. Full review >
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THE OBSIDIAN BLADEby 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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THE HERO'S GUIDE TO SAVING YOUR KINGDOMInventive and hilarious, with laugh-out-loud moments on every page. Full review >
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MOONBIRDB95 is a 4-ounce, robin-sized shorebird, a red knot of the subspecies rufa. Each February he joins a flock that lifts off... Full review >
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THE CHAOSRich in voice, humor and dazzling imagery, studded with edgy ideas and wildly original, this multicultural mashup—like its... Full review >
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FOURMILEby Watt Key
Deeply moving and fast-paced, this life-affirming effort is a worthy addition to the bookshelves of sturdy readers. Full review >
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STORMDANCERby Jay Kristoff
Soars higher than the arashitora Kristoff writes about; superb. Full review >
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THRONE OF GLASSThis commingling of comedy, brutality and fantasy evokes a rich alternate universe with a spitfire young woman as its... Full review >
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BE MY ENEMYby Ian McDonald
More! More! (Science fiction. 12 & up) Full review >
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BURN MARKby Laura Powell
This smart, stylish series opener raises the bar for paranormal fiction, leaving readers impatient for the next installment. Full review >
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BOY21A story that, like Finley, expresses a lot in relatively few words. Full review >
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BEYOND COURAGEThorough, deeply researched and stylistically clear, this is a necessary, exemplary book. Full review >
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THIS IS NOT FORGIVENESSby Celia Rees
Though the portrayal of Rob’s deteriorating mental state is raw and often uncomfortable, in the end, the honest, uncensored... Full review >
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A MILLION SUNSby Beth Revis
Setting and plot are the heart and soul of this ripping space thriller, and they’re unforgettable. Full review >
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PASSENGERby Andrew Smith
Brilliant and remarkably unsettling. Full review >
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STREET DREAMSby Tama Wise
No simple coming-out story, this many-layered effort is gritty, warm and ultimately hopeful. Full review >
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