Recommendations based on Mirageby Somaiya Daud

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  1. 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)

  2. Grace and Fury

    by Tracy Banghart
    Two sisters, one chosen to be a Grace (a royal consort), the other sent to a prison island, fight against a patriarchal society.

    Bold, brutal, and beautiful — a must-read fantasy full of fierce sisterhood, action, and political intrigue for fans of The Selection series, Caraval, and, The Handmaid's Tale,. Serina Tessaro has ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Girls of Paper and Fire

    by Natasha Ngan
    Lei, a human girl, is forced to become a Paper Girl, a concubine to the demon king. She falls in love with another Paper Girl and fights for her freedom.

    Uncover a riveting story of palace intrigue set in a sumptuous Asian-inspired fantasy world in the breakout YA novel that, Publisher's Weekly, calls "elegant and adrenaline-soaked.", ,*A, New York ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. 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)

  5. Sky in the Deep

    by Adrienne Young
    Eelyn, a fierce warrior, is forced to confront her enemy and her own beliefs when she discovers her brother is alive and fighting for the other side.

    A 2018 Most Anticipated Young Adult book from debut author Adrienne Young,, Sky in the Deep, is part, Wonder Woman, part, Vikings—,and all heart. OND ELDR. BREATHE FIRE. Raised to be a warrior, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. 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)

  10. The Psychology of Time Travel

    by Kate Mascarenhas
    Four women invent time travel in the 1960s and their actions have unforeseen consequences. A murder mystery that spans decades and timelines.

    In 1967, four female scientists worked together to build the world’s first time machine. But just as they are about to debut their creation, one of them suffers a breakdown, putting the whole ... (Goodreads)

  11. 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)

  12. A Court of Frost and Starlight

    by Sarah J. Maas
    A novella following the lives of Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends as they celebrate Winter Solstice and prepare for the rebuilding of their world.

    A tender addition to the #1, New York Times, bestselling, Court of Thorns and Roses, series by Sarah J. Maas, bridging the events of, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and upcoming books. Feyre, Rhysand, ... (Goodreads)

  13. Aru Shah and the End of Time

    by Roshani Chokshi
    Aru Shah unleashes an ancient demon and must embark on a quest to save the world. Mythology and adventure collide in this thrilling tale.

    The story is told in third person past tense . It follows Aru Shah , who is a twelve-year-old girl, living in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture , and often stretches the truth to please ... (Wikipedia)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

  16. Dread Nation

    by Justina Ireland
    In an alternate America, the Civil War ends with the dead rising from battlefields. Jane, a black girl trained in combat, fights for survival and freedom.

    Jane McKeene was born two days before the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg and Chancellorsville—derailing the War Between the States and changing America forever. In this new nation, ... (Goodreads)

  17. Legendary

    by Stephanie Garber
    Scarlett and Tella Dragna attend Caraval, a legendary game run by the mysterious Legend. But the game quickly turns dangerous and they must uncover the truth to survive.

    The instant #1, New York Times, bestseller! Stephanie Garber’s limitless imagination takes flight once more in the colorful, mesmerizing, and immersive sequel to the bestselling breakout debut, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Hazel Wood

    by Melissa Albert
    Alice's grandmother, a reclusive author of dark fairy tales, dies, and Alice discovers that the stories may be more than just fiction.

    Welcome to Melissa Albert's, The Hazel Wood, — the fiercely stunning, New York Times, bestseller everyone is raving about!, Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice’s life on ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Illuminae

    by Amie Kaufman
    Two teens fight for survival amidst a galactic war, set against a backdrop of espionage and deception.

    This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded. The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a ... (Goodreads)

  20. Broken Things

    by Lauren Oliver
    Two girls are accused of murdering their best friend, but years later, they discover the truth about what really happened.

    With all the intensity and whiplash turns of Sharp Objects and One of Us Is Lying , this engrossing psychological thriller by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver is an unforgettable, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    A collection of romantic short stories about chance encounters that lead to love.

    Whether or not you believe in fate, or luck, or love at first sight, every romance has to start somewhere. MEET CUTE is an anthology of original short stories featuring tales of "how they first met" ... (Goodreads)

  22. Odd Child Out

    by Gilly Macmillan
    A boy drowns in a Bristol canal, and his best friend is the only witness. Secrets and lies unravel as the truth is sought.

    How well do you know the people you love…? Best friends Noah Sandler and Abdi Mahad have always been inseparable. But when Noah is found floating unconscious in Bristol's Feeder Canal, Abdi can't–or ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Bear and the Nightingale

    by Katherine Arden
    A folktale of a brave girl who defies the dark forces threatening her village.

    At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than houses. But Vasilisa doesn't mind—she spends the winter nights huddled around the embers of a ... (Goodreads)

  24. In Time

    by Alexandra Bracken
    In a world where time is currency, a young girl fights to survive and change the system.

    Don't miss this exciting short story that connects, The Darkest Minds, to its much-anticipated sequel,, Never Fade,. Gabe's life has been devastated in the wake of the economic crash. The only option ... (Goodreads)

  25. Love, Hate & Other Filters

    by Samira Ahmed
    A young Muslim girl navigates her dreams and desires while facing Islamophobia in America.

    A searing #OwnVoices coming-of-age debut in which an Indian-American Muslim teen confronts Islamophobia and a reality she can neither explain nor escape—perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Jacqueline ... (Goodreads)

  26. People Like Us

    by Dana Mele
    A murder mystery set in an elite prep school where secrets and lies are uncovered.

    Kay Donovan may have skeletons in her closet, but the past is past, and she's reinvented herself entirely. Now she's a star soccer player whose group of gorgeous friends run their private school with ... (Goodreads)

  27. Ace of Shades

    by Amanda Foody
    Enne Salta travels to the City of Sin to find her missing mother, but gets caught up in a dangerous game of underworld politics.

    “ Ace of Shades has it all …an utter delight.”—Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn “A rich, satisfying, complicated story. One of the best fantasy series I’ve read in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. 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)

  29. A Shadow Bright and Burning

    by Jessica Cluess
    A young woman with magical powers is chosen to save England from a monstrous invasion. But her powers may be the very thing that destroys her.

    I am Henrietta Howel. The first female sorcerer. The prophesied one. Or am I? Henrietta Howel can burst into flames. When she is brought to London to train with Her Majesty's sorcerers, she meets her ... (Goodreads)

  30. Save the Date

    by Morgan Matson
    A wedding planner's daughter navigates her own family drama and romantic entanglements during her sister's wedding weekend.

    “The cinema-worthy rom-com of your summer reading dreams.” —,Bustle, “A sparkling summer story ideal for teens who are on that bittersweet cusp of change.” —,Booklist, “[A] romantic comedy of ... (Barnes & Noble)