Recommendations based on The Madness Underneathby Maureen Johnson

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  1. The Name of the Star

    by Maureen Johnson
    A teenager's supernatural adventure through the streets of London, confronting dark forces of the past.

    Jack the Ripper is back, and he's coming for Rory next.... Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school just as a series of brutal murders mimicking the ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Last Little Blue Envelope

    by Maureen Johnson
    Ginny receives a final envelope from her deceased aunt, leading her on a journey to find closure and love.

    Ginny Blackstone thought that the biggest adventure of her life was behind her. She spent last summer traveling around Europe, following the tasks her aunt Peg laid out in a series of letters before ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Vanishing Stair

    by Maureen Johnson
    Stevie Bell continues her investigation into the murder at Ellingham Academy, but the stakes are higher and danger lurks around every corner.

    New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller! In, New York Times, bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s second novel in the Truly Devious series, there are more twists and turns than Stevie Bell ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Perfect Scoundrels

    by Ally Carter
    Teenage con artist Kat Bishop and her crew must pull off a heist to clear her father's name. Twists and turns abound.

    Kat Bishop can steal anything-including your heart. Intrigue, adventure, romance, and charm abound in this, New York Times, bestselling series. Katarina Bishop and W.W. Hale the fifth were born to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Bitter Kingdom

    by Rae Carson
    The final book in the trilogy follows Elisa as she battles to save her kingdom and the people she loves from destruction.

    “I love this series to pieces and so should you.”—Marie Lu, bestselling author of Warcross The third book in Rae Carson’s award-winning and, New York Times,–bestselling trilogy! In the deeply ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Scarlet

    by Marissa Meyer
    A re-imagining of the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood set in a futuristic world.

    Scarlet Benoit is a young girl living on her grandmother's farm in Rieux, France. Her grandmother has gone missing for many weeks and Scarlet is sure that she has been kidnapped rather than left on ... (Wikipedia)

  7. An Abundance of Katherines

    by John Green
    A teenage boy's quest for love and self-discovery, learning to accept himself and find happiness.

    Colin Singleton, a child prodigy living in Chicago , fears he will not maintain his genius as an adult. Over the span of his life, Colin has dated nineteen girls named Katherine, all spelled in that ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Saga, Volume 6

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    The sixth installment of the epic space opera graphic novel series, following the lives of a family caught in the midst of an intergalactic war.

    After a dramatic time jump, the three-time Eisner Award winner for Best Continuing Series continues to evolve, as Hazel begins the most exciting adventure of her life: kindergarten. Meanwhile, her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Vicious

    by V.E. Schwab
    Two former friends, locked in a cycle of revenge, use their superpowers to manipulate and destroy each other.

    Victor and Eli begin as college roommates and discover that near-death experiences, under the right conditions, can create superhuman abilities. When Victor tries to create his abilities, things go ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Ashes, Ashes

    by Jo Treggiari
    A post-apocalyptic world where a deadly virus has wiped out most of humanity. A young girl must survive and find her family.

    A thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and one girl's unyielding courage through the darkest of nightmares. Epidemics, floods, droughts – for sixteen-year-old Lucy, the end of the world came and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die

    by April Henry
    A girl wakes up in an unknown location with no memory of who she is or how she got there. She must uncover the truth before it's too late.

    “Take her out back and finish her off.” She doesn’t know who she is. She doesn’t know where she is, or why. All she knows when she comes to in a ransacked cabin is that there are two men arguing over ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Hunt

    by Andrew Fukuda
    Gene is a human in a world of vampires, and he must hide his identity to survive a deadly hunt.

    Don’t sweat. Don’t laugh. Don’t draw attention to yourself. And most of all, whatever you do, do not fall in love with one of them. Gene is different from everyone else around him. He can’t run with ... (Goodreads)

  13. Bittersweet

    by Sarah Ockler
    A figure skater must confront her past and future when her ex-best friend returns to town. A story of love, loss, and second chances.

    Once upon a time, Hudson knew exactly what her future looked like. Then a betrayal changed her life, and knocked her dreams to the ground. Now she’s a girl who doesn’t believe in second chances... a ... (Goodreads)

  14. Anna and the French Kiss

    by Stephanie Perkins
    A romantic comedy of a teenage girl and her unexpected summer romance in Paris.

    Anna Oliphant is a senior in high school who is forced by her father to attend the fictional boarding school 'School of America in Paris' – nicknamed SOAP by students. She is heavily against having ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Girl from Everywhere

    by Heidi Heilig
    Nix, a time-traveling pirate, must choose between saving her father and erasing her own existence.

    The Girl from Everywhere , the first of two books, blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility. Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Book of Broken Hearts

    by Sarah Ockler
    Jude's summer is turned upside down when she falls for a boy who is helping her father restore motorcycles, but he has a secret that could break her heart.

    When all signs point to heartbreak, can love still be a rule of the road? A poignant and romantic novel from the author of, Bittersweet, and, Twenty Boy Summer,. Jude has learned a lot from her older ... (Goodreads)

  17. Cloaked

    by Alex Flinn
    A modern retelling of "The Frog Prince" where a teenage girl must break a curse to save her family's hotel.

    Alex Flinn,, New York Times, #1 bestseller, is back with more magical modernized fairy tales! These three present-day takes on classic stories appear in one collection for the first time., Cloaked,: ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Bright Young Things

    by Anna Godbersen
    In the roaring twenties, three young socialites navigate love, scandal, and betrayal in the glittering world of Manhattan's elite.

    The year is 1929. New York is ruled by the Bright Young Things: flappers and socialites seeking thrills and chasing dreams in the anything-goes era of the Roaring Twenties., Letty Larkspur and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Daughter of Smoke & Bone

    by Laini Taylor
    A young woman discovers a secret world of angels, monsters, and a destiny she never knew was hers.

    Karou, a 17-year-old art student living in Prague , goes about her daily life attending classes and hanging out with her best friend Zuzana, while simultaneously trying to evade her ex-boyfriend ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Game

    by Barry Lyga
    A teenage boy struggles with guilt and trauma after committing a horrific crime. He seeks redemption through a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

    The second book in this thrilling, terrifying series by, New York Times, bestselling author Barry Lyga is perfect for fans of, Dexter,. Billy grinned. "Oh, New York," he whispered. "We're gonna have ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Wild Born

    by Brandon Mull
    Four children summon spirit animals and embark on a dangerous quest to save their world from evil forces.

    #1 New York Times bestseller Brandon Mull launches Scholastic's wildly popular multiplatform phenomenon.,Four children separated by vast distances all undergo the same ritual, watched by cloaked ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict

    by Laurie Viera Rigler
    A modern-day woman wakes up in the body of a Regency-era woman and must navigate the social norms and romantic entanglements of the time.

    In this Jane Austen inspired comedy, love story, and exploration of identity and destiny, a modern LA girl wakes up as an Englishwoman in Austen's time. After nursing a broken engagement with Jane ... (Goodreads)

  23. About That Night

    by Julie James
    A former thief and a prosecutor reunite after a one-night stand, but their pasts threaten their future together.

    He's Playing Games Though Rylann Pierce tried to fight the sparks she felt for billionaire heir Kyle Rhodes the night they met, their sizzling chemistry was undeniable. But after being stood up on ... (Goodreads)

  24. Cress

    by Marissa Meyer
    A girl's fight to reclaim her identity and save her kingdom from a tyrannical queen.

    The novel begins with an introduction to Crescent "Cress" Moon Darnel, a sixteen-year-old girl living in a satellite in space that has been her prison for most of her life. She is contacted by ... (Wikipedia)

  25. The Here and Now

    by Ann Brashares
    In a dystopian future, Prenna must navigate a world where time travel is possible but strictly regulated. She falls in love and uncovers a dark secret.

    An unforgettable epic romantic thriller about a girl from the future who might be able to save the world . . . if she lets go of the one thing she’s found to hold on to. Follow the rules. Remember ... (Goodreads)

  26. City of Dark Magic

    by Magnus Flyte
    A young musicologist travels to Prague to study Beethoven's manuscripts, but uncovers a sinister plot involving time travel, alchemy, and murder.

    Cosmically fast-paced and wildly imaginative, this debut novel is a perfect potion of magic and suspense, Once a city of enormous wealth and culture, Prague was home to emperors, alchemists, ... (Goodreads)

  27. Beastly Bones

    by William Ritter
    Abigail Rook and Jackaby investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in a small town, uncovering a dangerous secret society.

    I've found very little about private detective R. F. Jackaby to be standard in the time I've known him. Working as his assistant tends to call for a somewhat flexible relationship with reality . . . ... (Goodreads)

  28. Stuck in the Middle

    by Virginia Smith
    Joanie's life is turned upside down when her husband leaves her for a younger woman, forcing her to start over in her 40s.

    Joan Sanderson’s life is stuck. Her older sister, Allie, is starting a family, and her younger sister, Tori, has a budding career. Meanwhile, Joan is stuck at home with Mom and her aging grandmother. ... (Goodreads)

  29. Girl, Stolen

    by April Henry
    A blind girl is kidnapped by mistake and must use her wits to survive.

    Sixteen-year-old Cheyenne Wilder is sleeping in the back of the car while her stepmom fills a prescription for antibiotics. Before Cheyenne realizes what's happening, the car is being stolen. Griffin ... (Goodreads)

  30. What Really Happened in Peru

    by Cassandra Clare
    A short story about Magnus Bane's misadventures in Peru, where he accidentally causes a supernatural disaster.

    Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices know that Magnus Bane is banned from Peru—and now they can find out why. One of ten adventures in The Bane Chronicles. There are good reasons ... (Goodreads)