New & Notable Books for Teens: April 2012

by Eve Marie Mont

A smart and rewarding ode to literature. Full review >

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by Elizabeth Hand

An impressive blend of biography and magical realism. Full review >

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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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by J. Anderson Coats

Brilliant: a vision of history before the victors wrote it. Full review >

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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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by Robin LaFevers

A page turner—with grace. Full review >

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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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by Marc Aronson

Written with the authority of a fine writer with an inquiring mind, this dramatic story is history writing at its best. Full review >

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by Nalo Hopkinson

Rich in voice, humor and dazzling imagery, studded with edgy ideas and wildly original, this multicultural mashup—like its... Full review >

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by Catherine Jinks

A breathless escapade, featuring several horror-show tropes leavened with hints of satire. Full review >

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by Gemma Halliday

Suspenseful fun. Full review >

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by Megan McCafferty

A sparkling, imaginative romp that is nevertheless plenty provocative. Full review >

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by John Barnes

Overall, accessible, gripping and poignant. Full review >

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by Michele Jaffe

A compellingly sinister page-turner. Full review >

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by Chris Lynch

The best Vietnam War novels yet for this age range. Full review >

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by 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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by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Readers of this multifaceted, well-crafted tale will eagerly await Sage’s further adventures. Full review >

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by Saundra Mitchell

A high-quality, absorbing drama. Full review >

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by Tom Leveen

Artful. Full review >

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by Jackson Pearce

A purely satisfying look at mourning and sexuality—and even their connection. Full review >

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by Stephanie Burgis

Recommended for readers who like their fantasy seasoned with feisty characters and nonstop action. Roll over, Jane Austen!... Full review >

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by Joseph Delaney & illustrated by Patrick Arrasmith

A good balance between dark action and emotional costs. Full review >

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by Amanda Hocking

Hocking sure knows how to bring it. Full review >

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by Kimberly Pauley

A worthwhile adventure and an easy sell for feline fanciers who already know what their pets are saying. Full review >

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by Zoë Marriott

A dark yet very fresh fairy-tale reinvention. Full review >

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by Aidan Chambers

This quietly understated performance captures the wistfulness of music in a minor key and is ultimately successful in its... Full review >

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