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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
TIGER LILYWorking with the darker threads of Barrie’s bittersweet classic, Anderson weaves an enchanting tale. Full review >
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THE DEMON CATCHERS OF MILANby Kat Beyer
This one goes to the head of the class. Full review >
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BLACK HEARTby 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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GIRL OF NIGHTMARESPulse-pounding thrills leavened with laughter. Full review >
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ABOVEby Leah Bobet
While readers who long for concrete answers may be frustrated, those willing to go along with this captivating exploration... Full review >
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THE DIVINERSby Libba Bray
Not for the faint of heart due to both subject and length, but the intricate plot and magnificently imagined details of... Full review >
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DEVINE INTERVENTIONAs the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts. Full review >
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THE GIRL IN THE CLOCKWORK COLLARby Kady Cross
Surprising, vivid and cohesive—the work of a pro. Full review >
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VESSELFrom the gripping first line, a fast-paced, thought-provoking and stirring story of sacrifice. Full review >
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RADIANT DAYSAn impressive blend of biography and magical realism. Full review >
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SERAPHINADragon books are common enough, but this one is head and talons above the rest. 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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FRIENDS WITH BOYSby Faith Erin Hicks & illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks
Readers will definitely want to have, know or be Maggie’s brothers—but she herself proves to be no slouch when it comes to... 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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WRAPPED UP IN YOUby Dan Jolley & illustrated by Natalie Nourigat
True to this series' winning formula, an enjoyable mix of terror, comedy and romance. Full review >
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ENCHANTEDAbsolutely delectable; if it has more fripperies and furbelows than are strictly speaking necessary, it makes up for that in... Full review >
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STORMDANCERby Jay Kristoff
Soars higher than the arashitora Kristoff writes about; superb. Full review >
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THE BRIDES OF ROLLROCK ISLANDBracing, powerful, resonant. Full review >
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TEAM HUMANby Justine Larbalestier ; Sarah Rees Brennan
Laugh-out-loud funny, heart-wrenchingly sad and fist-pump-in-the-air triumphant, this sparkling gem proves that vampires,... Full review >
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EVERY DAYAn awe-inspiring, thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender. 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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FROI OF THE EXILESThis epic has everything readers can ask for: great characters and a truly spectacular plot filled with romance, suspense,... Full review >
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SHADOWFELLProper fantasy, balanced between epic and personal; this promises to be an engrossing series, with intimations of bigger... Full review >
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BE MY ENEMYby Ian McDonald
More! More! (Science fiction. 12 & up) Full review >
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THE BROKEN LANDSby Kate Milford
Readers will be captivated. Full review >
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A CONFUSION OF PRINCESby Garth Nix
Space battles! Political intrigue! Engineered warriors! Techno-wizardry! Assassins! Pirates! Rebels! Duels! Secrets, lies,... Full review >
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PANDEMONIUMFrom the grief-stricken shell of her former self to a nascent refugee and finally to a full-fledged resistance fighter,... 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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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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THE GIRL WITH BORROWED WINGSInfused with an urgent hope, this glimmering love story exhilarates and refreshes. Full review >
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PASSENGERby Andrew Smith
Brilliant and remarkably unsettling. Full review >
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THE RAVEN BOYSThe magic is entirely pragmatic; the impossible, extraordinarily true. Full review >
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THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH FAIRYLAND AND LED THE REVELS THEREby Catherynne M. Valente & illustrated by Ana Juan
Heartless September sprouts a heart during this remarkable, awesome journey. Full review >
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DUST GIRLby Sarah Zettel
This cracking good mixture of magic and place will leave readers eagerly awaiting the sequel Full review >
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BITTERBLUEDevastating and heartbreaking, this will be a disappointment for readers looking for a conventional happy ending. But those... Full review >
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