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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRLThough this novel begs inevitable thematic comparisons to John Green's The Fault in Our Stars (2012), it stands on its own... Full review >
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BOY21A story that, like Finley, expresses a lot in relatively few words. 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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ILLUMINATESmart, well-crafted and sophisticated; without a doubt, this belongs on the top of the stack of the current crop of angel... Full review >
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EMBRACEA must-read for paranormal fans young and old. Full review >
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND MEWhile in the end there are some plotlines left untied in slice-of-life fashion, the bittersweet resolution of the main... Full review >
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TITANICA thorough and absorbing recreation of the ill-fated voyage. Full review >
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GUY LANGMAN: CRIME SCENE PROCRASTINATORby Josh Berk
Realistic grief, humor, camp, crime investigation—and plenty of good boner jokes. Full review >
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LOVE AND HAIGHTA well-framed historical, with a wholly realized setting and believable, rich, likable characters. (Historical fiction.... Full review >
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ICHIROby Ryan Inzana & illustrated by Ryan Inzana
Beautiful and thought-provoking; questions unanswered will linger in readers' minds. Full review >
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THE GLASS COLLECTORby Anna Perera
A novel of hope and redemption in the most unlikely of settings. Full review >
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THE FINAL FOURby Paul Volponi
Compelling characters and solid sports action. Full review >
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PEACEWEAVERAlthough it depends not a whit on the previous book, it may well drive new readers to it, so they can spend more time in... 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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NO-NAME BABYWith its authentic depiction of the hardships of early-20th-century life and well-rounded characters, this is an agreeable,... Full review >
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ANOTHER JEKYLL, ANOTHER HYDEby Dina Nayeri & Daniel Nayeri
A high-stakes conclusion that satisfies. Full review >
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VODNÍKby Bryce Moore
A shy boy blossoms in this surprisingly witty debut. Full review >
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EREBOSby Ursula Poznanski & translated by Judith Pattinson
The mystery is unraveled thanks to a too-obvious clue, but the scary climax, a romantic subplot and plenty of thoroughly... Full review >
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