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Spy Glass
by Maria V. Snyder
The third book in the Glass series follows Opal as she navigates political intrigue, betrayal, and her own magical abilities.
An undercover mission,leads to danger, adventure,and an impossible choice., After siphoning her own blood magic in the showdown at Hubal, student glass magician Opal Cowan lost her powers. Immune to ... (Goodreads)
Sea Glass
by Maria V. Snyder
A young woman discovers a hidden power while collecting sea glass on the beach, leading her on a dangerous journey of self-discovery.
Like the colorful pieces of sea glass washed up on shore, Opal has weathered rough waters and twisting currents. But instead of finding a tranquil eddy, Opal is caught in a riptide. Her unique glass ... (Goodreads)
Rebel Angels
by Libba Bray
Teen girl investigates mysterious history of her family, uncovering dark secrets and uncovering her own powers.
The story picks up two months after the events in the first book. The opening chapter is narrated by Kartik, who has been brought before a council of the Rakshana. He is told that by destroying the ... (Wikipedia)
Storm Glass
by Maria V. Snyder
A glassmaker with magical abilities is forced to work for the ruling class, but her loyalties are tested when she uncovers a dangerous plot.
Award-winning author Maria V. Snyder brings readers into a world of molten magic, where storms can be captured within a glass orb and a magician's powers can remain hidden…until challenged by enemy ... (Goodreads)
Life As We Knew It
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
A teenage girl's struggle to survive an apocalyptic disaster, relying on her resilience and resourcefulness.
Miranda’s disbelief turns to fear in a split second when a meteor knocks the moon closer to the earth. How should her family prepare for the future when worldwide tsunamis wipe out the coasts, ... (Goodreads)
Fairest
by Gail Carson Levine
A tale of self-discovery, as a young girl learns to embrace her true beauty.
In the kingdom of Ayortha, who is the fairest of them all? Certainly not Aza. She is thoroughly convinced that she is ugly. What she may lack in looks, though, she makes up for with a kind heart, and ... (Goodreads)
The Dead and the Gone
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
After an asteroid hits the moon, life in New York City becomes a struggle for survival. Follow the story of a teenage boy and his family.
Susan Beth Pfeffer’s Life as We Knew It enthralled and devastated readers with its brutal but hopeful look at an apocalyptic event–an asteroid hitting the moon, setting off a tailspin of horrific ... (Goodreads)
Cleopatra's Daughter
by Michelle Moran
A historical account of the life of Cleopatra's daughter during the fall of the Egyptian empire.
From the internationally bestselling author of, Nefertiti, comes the tumultuous story of Antony and Celopatra's daughter, Selene. The marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of the greatest love ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lavinia
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Lavinia, a minor character in Virgil's "Aeneid," tells her own story of love, war, and destiny in ancient Italy.
In a richly imagined, beautiful new novel, an acclaimed writer gives an epic heroine her voice.,The Aeneid, Virgil's hero fights to claim the king’s daughter, Lavinia, with whom he is destined to ... (Goodreads)
Princess in Pink
by Meg Cabot
Mia Thermopolis is back, and this time she's preparing for prom while dealing with boy drama and unexpected family revelations.
Mia Thermopolis' boyfriend won't take her to the prom and her 15th birthday is coming up. Her friends try to convince her that he'll ask her on her birthday and she believes that fantasy. On the day ... (Wikipedia)
Eona: The Last Dragoneye
by Alison Goodman
A young girl's quest to save her kingdom, as she discovers her own magical powers and true identity.
Eon has been revealed as Eona, the first female Dragoneye in hundreds of years. Along with fellow rebels Ryko and Lady Dela, she is on the run from High Lord Sethon's army. The renegades are on a ... (Goodreads)
The Wizard Heir
by Cinda Williams Chima
A teenage boy discovers his magical heritage and uses his powers to protect the world from evil.
Sixteen-year-old Seph McCauley has spent the past three years getting kicked out of one exclusive private school after another. And it's not his attitude that's the problem. It's the trail of magical ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Gray Wolf Throne
by Cinda Williams Chima
A young girl rises to the challenge of reclaiming her kingdom with the help of her allies.
Han Alister thought he had already lost everyone he loved. But when he finds his friend Rebecca Morley near death in the Spirit Mountains, Han knows that nothing matters more than saving her. The ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sloppy Firsts
by Megan McCafferty
A teenage girl's struggles with growing up, family life, and relationships.
“My parents suck ass. Banning me from the phone and restricting my computer privileges are the most tyrannical parental gestures I can think of. Don’t they realize that Hope’s the only one who keeps ... (Goodreads)
The Sweet Far Thing
by Libba Bray
Gemma Doyle navigates the magical realms of the Victorian era, facing challenges and betrayals in her quest for power and freedom.
The prologue begins with two men who are searching a river in London (three years before the events of the book) for dead bodies to fence any jewelry or money left upon them. They come across the ... (Wikipedia)
Eldest
by Christopher Paolini
An epic fantasy adventure, with a young hero struggling to save his kingdom from a dark force.
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now ... (Goodreads)
The Scorpio Races
by Maggie Stiefvater
A thrilling race between magical sea horses, set against a backdrop of danger and suspense.
It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age ... (Goodreads)
The Constant Princess
by Philippa Gregory
A tale of ambition, romance, and betrayal, chronicling the life of Catherine of Aragon.
Catalina of Aragon 's arranged marriage to the English crown prince Arthur secretly develops into a loving relationship where they share plans to rule England side-by-side. However, Arthur succumbs ... (Wikipedia)
A Great and Terrible Beauty
by Libba Bray
A Victorian-era boarding school girl discovers a hidden world of magic and danger. She must navigate the treacherous waters of power and desire.
Gemma Doyle, the series' protagonist, is forced to leave India after the death of her mother to attend a private boarding school in London. On her sixteenth birthday, Gemma and her mother stroll ... (Wikipedia)
Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep
by Liz Kessler
Emily discovers a secret about herself and her family when she meets a monster from the deep.
An enchanting tale with a fabulous monster, engaging characters, plenty of mermaid magic, and a page-turning story, Kessler's new middle-grade fantasy has all the charm and warmth of its predecessor, ... (Goodreads)
The Princess Diaries
by Meg Cabot
A teenage girl discovers she is a princess and must navigate royal life while dealing with typical high school drama.
Mia Thermopolis is pretty sure there's nothing worse than being a five-foot-nine, flat-chested freshman, who also happens to be flunking Algebra. Is she ever in for a surprise. First mom announces ... (Goodreads)
The Princess and the Hound
by Mette Ivie Harrison
A princess and a hound are bound by a magical curse. They must unravel the mystery to break the spell and save their kingdom.
The story focuses on two characters, Prince George and Princess Beatrice, that have been arranged to be married . Prince George possesses a magical ability to speak with animals which is forbidden in ... (Wikipedia)
Charmed Thirds
by Megan McCafferty
The third book in the Jessica Darling series, following her college years and the ups and downs of her relationship with Marcus Flutie.
Jessica Darling's in college! Things are looking up for Jessica Darling. She has finally left her New Jersey hometown/hellhole for Columbia University in New York City; she's more into her boyfriend, ... (Goodreads)
Party Princess
by Meg Cabot
Mia Thermopolis is back, and this time she's planning the biggest party of the year. But can she handle the pressure of being a princess and a teenager?
Princess just want to have fun . . . And Mia does too, despite the fact that the student government over which she presides is suddenly broke. But Grandmere's got a wacky scheme to raise the money, ... (Goodreads)
The Shade of the Moon
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
In a post-apocalyptic world, a privileged teenager struggles to survive and reconcile with his past actions.
The eagerly awaited addition to the series begun with the New York Times best-seller, Life As We Knew It, in which a meteor knocks the moon off its orbit and the world changes forever. It's been more ... (Goodreads)
Mark of the Thief
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
A young slave discovers a magical amulet that grants him incredible powers, but also puts him in grave danger.
When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones: He discovers an ancient ... (Goodreads)
Oh. My. Gods.
by Tera Lynn Childs
A teenage girl discovers she's a descendant of Greek gods and must navigate high school drama while learning to control her powers.
Phoebe is a perfectly happy senior at high school and headed for USC with her best friends after graduation. Everything changes when her Mom comes back to California announcing she is marrying a ... (Wikipedia)
Graduation Day
by Joelle Charbonneau
The final test to become a leader turns deadly, as students must fight for survival. Who will make it out alive?
She wants to put an end to the Testing,, In a scarred and brutal future, The United Commonwealth teeters on the brink of all-out civil war. The rebel resistance plots against a government that rules ... (Barnes & Noble)
Kitchen Princess, Vol. 01
by Natsumi Andō
A girl with a talent for cooking transforms the lives of those around her with her delicious dishes and kind heart.
Set in modern-day Japan, the plot centers on Najika Kazami (,風見 七虹香,, Kazami Najika,) , a cheerful thirteen-year-old with an excellent sense of taste who hopes to become a chef. In her backstory , it ... (Wikipedia)
Princess Academy
by Shannon Hale
A young girl's journey of self-discovery and empowerment, finding her own strength and potential.
Miri is a fourteen-year-old girl from Mount Eskel, an isolated territory of Danland, who has never been allowed to work with the rest of the villagers in the quarry that keeps the community alive. ... (Wikipedia)
