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Everybody Sees the Ants
by A.S. King
Lucky Linderman escapes his troubled life through vivid dreams where he searches for his missing grandfather in Laos.
Lucky Linderman didn't ask for his life. He didn't ask his grandfather not to come home from the Vietnam War. He didn't ask for a father who never got over it. He didn't ask for a mother who keeps ... (Goodreads)
Ask the Passengers
by A.S. King
Astrid sends love to passengers flying overhead, while struggling with her own identity and the expectations of those around her.
Astrid Jones desperately wants to confide in someone, but her mother's pushiness and her father's lack of interest tell her they're the last people she can trust. Instead, Astrid spends hours lying ... (Goodreads)
Please Ignore Vera Dietz
by A.S. King
An exploration of friendship and betrayal, and the repercussions of secrets.
Vera’s spent her whole life secretly in love with her best friend, Charlie Kahn. And over the years she’s kept a lot of his secrets. Even after he betrayed her. Even after he ruined everything. So ... (Goodreads)
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
by Matthew Quick
A teenage boy's plan to take revenge on those he feels have wronged him, and his journey to self-forgiveness.
Today is Leonard Peacock’s birthday. It is also the day he hides a gun in his backpack. Because today is the day he will kill his former best friend, and then himself, with his grandfather’s P-38 ... (Goodreads)
Two Boys Kissing
by David Levithan
Two boys determined to break a world record for longest kiss experience life, love, and loss.
New York Times bestselling author David Levithan tells the based-on-true-events story of Harry and Craig, two 17-year-olds who are about to take part in a 32-hour marathon of kissing to set a new ... (Goodreads)
One Man Guy
by Michael Barakiva
A teenage boy navigates his first love with another boy while balancing his Armenian-American identity and family expectations.
A heartfelt, laugh-out-loud-funny story of romance, family, and self-discovery. Alek Khederian should have guessed something was wrong when his parents took him to a restaurant. Everyone knows that ... (Goodreads)
Okay for Now
by Gary D. Schmidt
A young boy struggles to find his place in a new town, but with the help of a kind librarian and John James Audubon's illustrations, he discovers his own talents and strengths.
Douglas "Doug" Swieteck is a fourteen-year-old boy living somewhere on Long Island in 1968 during the Vietnam War . After Doug's dad is fired for mouthing off to his boss, the Swietecks move to the ... (Wikipedia)
Say What You Will
by Cammie McGovern
Amy, who has cerebral palsy, and Matthew, who has OCD, form an unlikely friendship and navigate the challenges of high school and first love.
John Green's The Fault in Our Stars meets Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park in this beautifully written, incredibly honest, and emotionally poignant novel. Cammie McGovern's insightful young adult ... (Goodreads)
Croak
by Gina Damico
Teenager Lex is sent to live with her uncle, who turns out to be a Grim Reaper. She must learn to embrace her new life and powers.
Fed up with her wild behavior, sixteen-year-old Lex's parents ship her off to upstate New York to live with her Uncle Mort for the summer, hoping that a few months of dirty farm work will whip her ... (Goodreads)
The Serpent King
by Jeff Zentner
Three misfit teenagers explore their identities, faith and the power of friendship.
This is an Alternate Cover edition for ASIN B00ZNE17D2 Dill has had to wrestle with vipers his whole life—at home, as the only son of a Pentecostal minister who urges him to handle poisonous ... (Goodreads)
Unwind
by Neal Shusterman
A dystopian future world where teenagers are subjected to a “harvesting” process that splits them apart.
Connor, Risa, and Lev are running for their lives. The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age ... (Goodreads)
Sadie
by Courtney Summers
Sadie's sister is murdered and she goes on a mission to find the killer. Told through her perspective and a podcast host's investigation.
"Sadie,: a novel for readers of any age, and a character as indelible as a scar. Flat-out dazzling." — A. J. Finn, #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Woman in the Window, A, New York ... (Barnes & Noble)
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
by Becky Albertalli
A teenager's struggle to come to terms with his sexual identity while keeping a secret from his family and friends.
Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
A young Native American boy's struggles to survive in a difficult world.
The book follows a fourteen-year-old boy living with his family on the Spokane Indian Reservation near Wellpinit, Washington for a school year. It is told in episodic diary style, moving from the ... (Wikipedia)
The Sun Is Also a Star
by Nicola Yoon
An unlikely romance between two teenagers of different backgrounds, testing the limits of fate.
Natasha lives in New York City with her parents Samuel and Patricia, and her brother Peter, all of whom are illegally in the country. Natasha and her family are set to be deported back to Jamaica. ... (Wikipedia)
Playlist for the Dead
by Michelle Falkoff
After his best friend's suicide, Sam receives a playlist that leads him on a journey of self-discovery and understanding.
“A page-turner that combines genuine intrigue with heartbreak and desire.” —Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s Part mystery, part love story, and part ... (Barnes & Noble)
Pawn
by Aimee Carter
A girl is chosen to impersonate the missing princess and becomes a pawn in a political game of power and deception.
YOU CAN BE A VII. IF YOU GIVE UP EVERYTHING. For Kitty Doe, it seems like an easy choice. She can either spend her life as a III in misery, looked down upon by the higher ranks and forced to leave ... (Goodreads)
How to Be Popular
by Meg Cabot
A high school girl transforms herself from a social outcast to a popular girl, but realizes the true value of friendship and being true to oneself.
Steph Landry has been the target of jokes since sixth grade when she spilt a red Super Big Gulp on Lauren Moffat's white D&G skirt. In response, Lauren coined the phrase "Don't be such a Steph ... (Wikipedia)
Saga, Volume 2
by Brian K. Vaughan
An intergalactic adventure of two star-crossed lovers and their families.
Each issue of Saga is titled with a numerical Chapter, such as "Chapter 1" for the debut issue. Every six chapters comprise a story arc designated as a "Volume" and are reprinted as trade paperbacks. ... (Wikipedia)
We All Looked Up
by Tommy Wallach
Four high school students face the end of the world as an asteroid hurtles towards Earth, forcing them to confront their fears and desires.
Four high school seniors put their hopes, hearts, and humanity on the line as an asteroid hurtles toward Earth in this contemporary novel. They always say that high school is the best time of your ... (Barnes & Noble)
Little Monsters
by Kara Thomas
A teenage girl investigates the disappearance of her best friend, uncovering dark secrets and dangerous lies in their small town.
Kacey is the new girl in Broken Falls. When she moved in with her father, she stepped into a brand-new life. A life with a stepbrother, a stepmother, and strangest of all, an adoring younger half ... (Goodreads)
When You Reach Me
by Rebecca Stead
A young girl in 1970s New York City receives mysterious notes that seem to predict the future. She must unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Miranda is an ordinary sixth grader, until she starts receiving mysterious messages from somebody who knows all about her, including things that have not even happened yet. Each message brings her ... (Goodreads)
The Revolution of Ivy
by Amy Engel
Ivy Westfall must navigate a new society after being exiled from her isolated, dystopian community. She must choose between loyalty and love.
Ivy Westfall is beyond the fence and she is alone. Abandoned by her family and separated from Bishop Lattimer, Ivy must find a way to survive on her own in a land filled with countless dangers, both ... (Goodreads)
The List
by Siobhan Vivian
Every year, a list is posted in the high school girl's bathroom, ranking the prettiest and ugliest girls. The impact on those named is profound.
An intense look at the rules of high school attraction — and the price that's paid for them. The remarkable New York Times bestseller! It happens every year before homecoming — the list is posted all ... (Barnes & Noble)
Proxy
by Alex London
In a dystopian society, a proxy takes the punishment for their patron's wrongdoings. Syd must fight for his freedom and survival.
The book is set in a distant post-cataclysmic future where civilization has evolved its technology so rapidly through unrestricted capitalism to bring about a world where nearly every conceivable ... (Wikipedia)
Tenth Grade Bleeds
by Heather Brewer
Vladimir Tod, a teenage vampire, navigates high school while dealing with his bloodthirsty nature and a dangerous vampire hunter.
In Tenth Grade Bleeds , it's another sucky year at Bathory High for Vladimir Tod. The evil vampire D'Ablo is hunting for the ritual that could steal Vlad's powers. His best friend Henry doesn't want ... (Goodreads)
Speechless
by Hannah Harrington
Chelsea's life is turned upside down when a video of her kissing a girl goes viral. She must navigate the fallout and find her voice.
Everyone knows that Chelsea Knot can't keep a secret Until now. Because the last secret she shared turned her into a social outcast—and nearly got someone killed. Now Chelsea has taken a vow of ... (Goodreads)
Last Stand of Dead Men
by Derek Landy
The war between Sanctuaries intensifies as the Dead Men make their last stand against the evil forces.
Five years prior The Man with Golden Eyes meets with the Torment, who tells him that he is onboard with his plans, and the man with the golden eyes sends several mortal mercenaries to kill some ... (Wikipedia)
Far From You
by Tess Sharpe
After a tragic accident, Sophie struggles with addiction and PTSD while trying to solve her best friend's murder.
* "This beautifully realized debut delves into the emotions of a girl recovering from drug addiction and grief, all wrapped up in a solid mystery." -,Kirkus Reviews ,(starred review) , * "Sharpe ... (Barnes & Noble)
