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The Love Interest
by Cale Dietrich
Two teenage boys, one a spy and the other a rebel, are sent to compete for the affections of a girl, but end up falling for each other instead.
A thrilling YA debut about teen spies disguised as "love interests"—whoever gets the girl lives; but the one she rejects, dies. There is a secret organization that cultivates teenage spies. The ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Upside of Unrequited
by Becky Albertalli
A teenage girl learns to embrace her identity, finding strength in her vulnerability.
Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love—she’s lived through it twenty-six times. She crushes hard and crushes often, but always in secret. Because no matter how many ... (Goodreads)
The King's Men
by Nora Sakavic
A college student's journey to uncover the secrets of a mysterious society of men.
Neil Josten is out of time. He knew when he came to PSU he wouldn't survive the year, but with his death right around the corner he's got more reasons than ever to live. Befriending the Foxes was ... (Goodreads)
The Black Flamingo
by Dean Atta
A mixed-race boy discovers his identity and passion for drag while navigating through societal expectations and personal struggles.
Stonewall Book Award Winner! A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Inexplicable Logic of My Life
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
A young man's journey to understanding his identity, culture, and family.
A “mesmerizing, poetic exploration of family, friendship, love and loss” from the acclaimed author of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe . ( New York Times Book Review ) Sal ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
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)
Fence, Vol. 2
by C.S. Pacat
The second volume of a graphic novel series about a high school fencing team and their struggles with identity, relationships, and competition.
Nicholas Cox is determined to prove himself in the world of competitive fencing, and earn his place on the Kings Row fencing team, alongside sullen fencing prodigy, Seiji Katayama, to win the right ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
A Castle in the Clouds
by Kerstin Gier
A young woman starts a new job at a luxurious hotel in the Swiss Alps, but soon discovers secrets and danger lurking within its walls.
A Castle in the Clouds, follows a girl as she navigates secrets, romance, and danger in an aging grand hotel. Way up in the Swiss mountains, there's an old grand hotel steeped in tradition and faded ... (Goodreads)
Emergency Contact
by Mary H.K. Choi
A chance encounter leads to a deep connection between a college student and a struggling artist. They navigate life's challenges together.
“Smart and funny, with characters so real and vulnerable, you want to send them care packages. I loved this book.” —Rainbow Rowell From debut author Mary H.K. Choi comes a compulsively readable novel ... (Barnes & Noble)
Also Known As
by Robin Benway
Teen spy Maggie Silver must balance her secret agent life with high school drama.
Which is more dangerous: being an international spy... or surviving high school? Maggie Silver has never minded her unusual life. Cracking safes for the world's premier spy organization and traveling ... (Goodreads)
Dearest Clementine
by Lex Martin
Clementine falls for her brother's best friend, Gavin, but their relationship is complicated by secrets and past traumas.
Librarian's Note: This is an alternate cover for ASIN B00JRQ08HI Twenty-year-old Clementine Avery doesn't mind being called bitchy and closed off. It's safe, and after being burned by her high school ... (Goodreads)
We Are All Made of Molecules
by Susin Nielsen
Two very different middle schoolers become step-siblings and must navigate their new family dynamic.
Thirteen-year-old Stewart is academically brilliant but socially clueless. Fourteen-year-old Ashley is the undisputed “It” girl in her class, but her grades stink. Their worlds are about to collide ... (Goodreads)
Kingsbane
by Claire Legrand
A young queen must navigate political intrigue and a magical curse to save her kingdom from destruction.
Book two in the New York Times bestselling series called "Beautiful, brutal, heart-stopping, and epic" (Laini Taylor)! Two queens, separated by thousands of years, connected by secrets and lies, must ... (Barnes & Noble)
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
by Peter Cameron
A coming-of-age story of a teenage boy struggling to cope with change and life's struggles.
James Sveck, 18, is an isolated young adult caught in the summer before he is to begin college at Brown University . The only person in his life with whom he is able to successfully relate is his ... (Wikipedia)
Billy and Me
by Giovanna Fletcher
A small-town girl falls in love with a famous actor, but struggles to adapt to his glamorous lifestyle.
In this utterly sweet and moving women's fiction novel, a celebrity comes to town and sweeps a young woman - who is used to being overlooked - off her feet. Sophie May is content with her life in her ... (Goodreads)
Royals
by Rachel Hawkins
Daisy Winters, a small-town girl, discovers she's a princess and must navigate the royal life while staying true to herself.
Meet Daisy Winters. She’s an offbeat sixteen-year-old Floridian with mermaid-red hair; a part time job at a bootleg Walmart, and a perfect older sister who’s nearly engaged to the Crown Prince of ... (Goodreads)
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)
Opposite of Always
by Justin A. Reynolds
Jack meets Kate and falls in love, but when she dies, he finds himself stuck in a time loop trying to save her.
“One of the best love stories I’ve ever read.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give “Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest.” —Becky Albertalli, #1, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Begin Again
by Mona Kasten
College student Allie moves to a new city and falls for her brooding, tattooed neighbor, Kaden. But their pasts threaten to tear them apart.
He makes the rules. She breaks them all. A new start. It's the only thing keeping Allie Harper going, when she packs up her life and moves across the country to Woodshill, Oregon. She's about to ... (Barnes & Noble)
Crushed
by Sara Shepard
Teenager Imogen is found dead, and her friends are suspects. Secrets and lies unravel as the killer is revealed.
#1 New York Times bestselling series The thirteenth book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that inspired the hit ABC Family TV show, Pretty Little Liars., High school seniors Aria, Emily, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Reality Boy
by A.S. King
A young man struggles with the aftermath of being a reality TV star as a child. He confronts his past and learns to move forward.
In this fearless portrayal of a boy on the edge, highly acclaimed Printz Honor author A.S. King explores the desperate reality of a former child "star" struggling to break free of his anger. Gerald ... (Barnes & Noble)
American Street
by Ibi Zoboi
A Haitian immigrant struggles to navigate life in Detroit while her mother is detained by immigration. She finds solace in a new friendship and romance.
A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviews and multiple awards!, American Street, is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of, Everything, Everything,;, Bone ... (Barnes & Noble)
Finally
by Wendy Mass
Rory's life is turned upside down when she discovers she's been granted a wish, but with a catch - it's her last wish ever.
A humorous look at what it means to FINALLY turn twelve years old. You can pierce your ears when you're twelve. You can go to the mall with your friends when you're twelve. You can babysit little ... (Goodreads)
They Both Die at the End
by Adam Silvera
Two strangers, united by fate, explore life and death while forming a unique bond.
Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable ... (Goodreads)
Slay
by Brittney Morris
A teenage girl creates a video game that celebrates black culture, but faces online trolls and real-life danger.
'We are different ages, genders and traditions ... but tonight we all SLAY',, Black Panther meets Ready Player One. A fierce teen game developer battles a real-life troll intent on ruining the Black ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Nature of Jade
by Deb Caletti
Jade struggles with anxiety until she meets a boy who helps her see the world in a new light.
I am not my illness. "Girl with Anxiety," "Trauma of the Week" - no. I hate stuff like that. Everyone, everyone has their issue. But the one thing my illness did make me realise is how necessary it ... (Goodreads)
You Against Me
by Jenny Downham
A story of two families torn apart by a sexual assault accusation, told from the perspectives of the accused's sister and the victim's brother.
If someone hurts your sister and you're any kind of man, you seek revenge, right? If your brother's accused of a terrible crime but says he didn't do it, you defend him, don't you? When Mikey's ... (Goodreads)
