New & Notable Books for Teens: June 2012

by Martha Brockenbrough

As 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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by Russell Freedman

A marvel of history writing that makes complicated history clear and interesting. Full review >

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by Michael Carroll

Readers beguiled with the Super Human trilogy can plunge immediately into the Quantum Prophecy trilogy, to which this has... Full review >

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by Nora Price

Well plotted, skillfully written. Full review >

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by Kady Cross

Surprising, vivid and cohesive—the work of a pro. Full review >

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by 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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by Boaz Yakin & illustrated by Joe Infurnari

Among the most historically and culturally significant battles ever fought, Marathon gets righteous due—and so does its... Full review >

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by C.J. Omololu

Overall, nicely done. Full review >

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by Elizabeth Scott

Told through the perspective of a well-defined and likable protagonist, this text shines a bright light on the importance of... Full review >

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by Trish Doller

At its heart, this too-timely novel is purely honest. Full review >

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by Catherine Knutsson

Nevertheless, it's an absorbing read populated by characters hardly ever found in teen novels. Full review >

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by Heather Cocks & illustrated by Jessica Morgan

For most of the lowlife celebrities skewered, fame will be justly fleeting, but this novel should have a longer shelf life,... Full review >

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by Kody Keplinger

With her third novel, this young author continues to evolve; a talent to watch. Full review >

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by Tara Hudson

A creditable second act; genre fans won’t be disappointed. Full review >

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by Laura Powell

Thriller, magic, mystery, love and betrayal: in the cards and in these pages. Full review >

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by Diana Renn

A proficient caper spiced up by Violet's eye for art Full review >

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by Patrice Kindl

While the happy ending comes as no surprise, the path to it is funny as well as satisfying, with many nods to Jane Austen... Full review >

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by Huntley Fitzpatrick

Though the resolution is rushed, it is also satisfying—just as satisfying as Sam and Jase's first night together Full review >

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by Courtney Summers

Unusual and absorbing. Full review >

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by Natasha Friend

Artful and satisfying. Full review >

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by Jennifer Estep

The strongest installment thus far—Estep delivers. Full review >

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by Sarah Wylie

Ever since Danielle and her mother survived a horrific car crash, her mother has made her "nine lives" part of the family... Full review >

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by Emmy Laybourne

Lord of the Flies this ain't, but it is a pretty decent adventure story, and readers will eagerly await the second volume Full review >

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by Jane McLoughlin

Sensitive coming-of-age thriller. Full review >

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