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  1. Always and Forever, Lara Jean

    by Jenny Han
    A young girl navigates the ups and downs of first love and family.

    Now in her final year of high school, Lara Jean Song Covey is excitedly looking forward to attending school with her boyfriend, Peter Kavinsky, at the University of Virginia (UVA). Peter has been ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Starry Eyes

    by Jenn Bennett
    Zorie and Lennon, former best friends, get stranded in the wilderness and must confront their past and feelings for each other.

    In this romantic dramedy from the author of, Alex, Approximately, a teen girl’s way-too-ordinary life is driven off the beaten path when she’s abandoned in the wilderness with her worst adversary—the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Unexpected Everything

    by Morgan Matson
    A summer of surprises and new beginnings, as a teenage girl discovers the importance of family and friends.

    Andie had it all planned out. When you are a politician’s daughter who’s pretty much raised yourself, you learn everything can be planned or spun, or both. Especially your future. Important ... (Goodreads)

  4. My Plain Jane

    by Cynthia Hand
    A retelling of Jane Eyre with a supernatural twist, featuring ghosts, secret societies, and a witty narrative voice.

    Move over, Charlotte Brontë. The authors of the New York Times bestselling My Lady Jane are back with an irreverent spin on Jane Eyre —a tale of mischief, romance, and supernatural mayhem perfect for ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Last Namsara

    by Kristen Ciccarelli
    Asha, a dragon-slayer, must confront her past and the secrets of her kingdom to save her people and herself.

    Kristen Ciccarelli’s debut fantasy explores an intricately woven world of deception, inner darkness, and dragons that fantasy fans won’t be able to resist. In the beginning, there was the Namsara: ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Love, Life, and the List

    by Kasie West
    Abby wants to experience more in life, so she creates a list of things to do. Along the way, she falls in love with her best friend.

    What do you do when you’ve fallen for your best friend? Funny and romantic, this effervescent story about family, friendship, and finding yourself is perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Second Chance Summer

    by Morgan Matson
    A family's summer vacation is an opportunity to heal old wounds, gain new perspectives and create lasting memories.

    Sandwiched between two exceptional siblings, Taylor Edwards never felt like she stood out—except for her history of running away when things get too complicated. Then her dad receives unexpected, ... (Goodreads)

  8. Leah on the Offbeat

    by Becky Albertalli
    Leah, a high school senior, navigates friendships, love, and self-discovery while dealing with the pressure of coming out to her friends.

    Leah Burke—girl-band drummer, master of deadpan, and Simon Spier’s best friend from the award-winning Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda —takes center stage in this novel of first love and senior-year ... (Goodreads)

  9. Geekerella

    by Ashley Poston
    A modern retelling of Cinderella, where a geeky girl wins a chance to meet her favorite actor and falls in love.

    Cinderella goes to the con in this fandom-fueled twist on the classic fairy tale. Part romance, part love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who ... (Goodreads)

  10. Three Dark Crowns

    by Kendare Blake
    Three sisters compete for the throne, each possessing a deadly power.

    When kingdom come, there will be one. In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. ... (Goodreads)

  11. Eliza and Her Monsters

    by Francesca Zappia
    A reclusive teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, as she navigates her secret online fandom.

    “A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us, Eliza and Her Monsters is absolutely magical.”—Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times– bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends This ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Warcross

    by Marie Lu
    A teenage hacker's thrilling journey in a virtual world with danger and excitement.

    18-year old Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter for a living, which entails capturing individuals who are suspected of betting on Warcross, the largest internet game in the world, in which players ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Since You've Been Gone

    by Morgan Matson
    A young girl embarks on an adventure of self-discovery, learning to open her heart to the possibilities of the world.

    It was Sloane who yanked Emily out of her shell and made life 100% interesting. But right before what should have been the most epic summer, Sloane just…disappears. All she leaves behind is a to-do ... (Goodreads)

  14. Onyx and Ivory

    by Mindee Arnett
    A tale of two former lovers, one a rebel and the other a princess, who must unite to save their kingdom from dark magic.

    “At once fresh, at once classic, Onyx and Ivory is a page-turning blend of monsters, magic, and romance.” —Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of Truthwitch Acclaimed author Mindee ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Lucky in Love

    by Kasie West
    Maddie wins the lottery and her life changes overnight. But can money buy happiness and true love?

    Maddie's not impulsive. She's all about hard work and planning ahead. But one night, on a whim, she buys a lottery ticket. And then, to her astonishment —,She wins!,In a flash, Maddie's life is ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Foolish Hearts

    by Emma Mills
    When Claudia accidentally overhears the breakup of the school's popular couple, she gets involved in their lives and learns about love and friendship.

    A contemporary young adult novel by Emma Mills about a girl whose high school production of, A Midsummer Night's Dream, leads her to new friends—and maybe even new love., When Claudia accidentally ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Listen to Your Heart

    by Kasie West
    Kate's life is planned out until she starts receiving secret notes from a secret admirer, leading her to question everything she thought she knew.

    Talking to other people isn't Kate Bailey's favorite activity. She'd much rather be out on the lake, soaking up the solitude and sunshine. So when her best friend, Alana, convinces Kate to join their ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Alex, Approximately

    by Jenn Bennett
    A teenage girl moves to California and falls for a boy she met online, not realizing he's the annoying coworker she's been clashing with at her summer job.

    In this delightfully charming teen spin on, You’ve Got Mail, the one guy Bailey Rydell can’t stand is actually the boy of her dreams—she just doesn’t know it yet. Classic movie buff Bailey “Mink” ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Dangerous Girls

    by Abigail Haas
    A group of friends vacationing in Aruba becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. Secrets and lies are exposed as the truth is uncovered.

    During summer break, at Camp Blue Moon, the vampire Lorenzo "Renz" Angelini sinks his fangs into the throat of sixteen-year-old Destiny Weller. Afterwards, she and her twin sister Livvy return home ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Two Dark Reigns

    by Kendare Blake
    In the third book of the Three Dark Crowns series, the queens must fight for their thrones and their lives in a dark and dangerous game.

    #1, New York Times, bestselling author Kendare Blake returns with the highly anticipated third book in the Three Dark Crowns series! And while Arsinoe, Mirabella, and Katharine all have their own ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Astonishing Color of After

    by Emily X.R. Pan
    After her mother's suicide, Leigh travels to Taiwan to meet her grandparents and uncovers family secrets through her mother's vividly colored bird visits.

    A stunning, heartbreaking debut novel about grief, love, and family, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Celeste Ng. Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. One Dark Throne

    by Kendare Blake
    Three sisters fight for the throne, facing dark secrets and dangerous enemies.

    The sequel to the New York Times bestselling YA fantasy novel Three Dark Crown The battle for the crown has begun, and the unforgettable events of the Quickening have left a mark on each of the three ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Children of Blood and Bone

    by Tomi Adeyemi
    In a world where magic has been suppressed, a young girl fights to bring it back and overthrow the oppressive monarchy.

    The novel takes place in the fictional land of Orïsha, inhabited by two distinct people: divîners, who have the capability to become magical maji and are marked by white hair, and non-magical ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Everless

    by Sara Holland
    In a world where time is currency, Jules must return to Everless, the estate of the ruthless Gerling family, to save her dying father.

    In the kingdom of Sempera, time is currency—extracted from blood, bound to iron, and consumed to add time to one’s own lifespan. The rich aristocracy, like the Gerlings, tax the poor to the hilt, ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Winner's Crime

    by Marie Rutkoski
    A high-stakes game of political intrigue and deception, where every move could be the difference between life and death.

    Book two of the dazzling Winner's Trilogy is a fight to the death as Kestrel risks betrayal of country for love. The engagement of Lady Kestrel to Valoria’s crown prince means one celebration after ... (Goodreads)

  26. City of Ghosts

    by Victoria Schwab
    A young girl with the ability to see ghosts travels to Edinburgh and discovers a hidden world of spirits and danger.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling author Victoria Schwab comes a sweeping, spooky, evocative adventure, perfect for fans of, Stranger Things,. Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Poison Study

    by Maria V. Snyder
    Yelena, a convicted murderer, is given the choice to be executed or become the Commander's food taster. She must navigate political intrigue and assassination attempts.

    Not everyone is pleased by Yelena's acceptance of the role of food taster, especially not General Brazell, whose son was killed by Yelena, despite it being in self-defense. His wants for her death ... (Wikipedia)

  28. A Reaper at the Gates

    by Sabaa Tahir
    The third book in the Ember Quartet, following the lives of Laia, Elias, and Helene as they fight to save their world from destruction.

    The Nightbringer adds Laia’s armlet to the Star and sends a Wraith Lord to deliver a scroll to Helene. The scroll tells Helene that the recent raids on Martial caravans, resulting in Scholars ... (Wikipedia)

  29. The Winner's Curse

    by Marie Rutkoski
    A fantasy romance set in a world of warring empires, as two people from opposing sides fall in love.

    Winning what you want may cost you everything you love... As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A collection of dark and twisted fairy tales, filled with magic, monsters, and unexpected twists.

    The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone , an original series! , Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, #1, New York Times,-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has ... (Barnes & Noble)