Recommendations based on The Love Interestby Cale Dietrich

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  1. 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)

  2. Kindred Spirits

    by Rainbow Rowell
    Two teenage girls bond over their shared love for a popular fantasy book series and navigate the ups and downs of high school friendships.

    'Everybody likes everything these days. The whole world is a nerd.' 'Are you mad because other people like Star Wars? Are you mad because people like me like Star Wars?' 'Maybe.' If you broke Elena's ... (Goodreads)

  3. 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)

  4. 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)

  5. Strange the Dreamer

    by Laini Taylor
    A young man's quest to discover the secrets of a lost city and his mysterious dreams.

    The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around— and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. Since he was five years old he’s been ... (Goodreads)

  6. Vicious

    by V.E. Schwab
    Two former friends, locked in a cycle of revenge, use their superpowers to manipulate and destroy each other.

    Victor and Eli begin as college roommates and discover that near-death experiences, under the right conditions, can create superhuman abilities. When Victor tries to create his abilities, things go ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Windfall

    by Jennifer E. Smith
    A teenage girl wins the lottery and must navigate newfound wealth and its impact on her relationships.

    Let luck find you. Alice doesn’t believe in luck—at least, not the good kind. But she does believe in love, and for some time now, she’s been pining for her best friend, Teddy. On his eighteenth ... (Goodreads)

  8. Katy and the Big Snow

    by Virginia Lee Burton
    A plucky snowplow named Katy saves the day when a big snowstorm hits the city.

    Katy, a brave and untiring tractor, who pushes a bulldozer in the summer and a snowplow in the winter, makes it possible for the townspeople to do their jobs. In 2009, we are celebrating the 100th ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. When It's Real

    by Erin Watt
    A famous pop star hires a normal girl to be his fake girlfriend for publicity, but their fake relationship turns into something real.

    Under ordinary circumstances, Oakley Ford and Vaughn Bennett would never even cross paths.,There’s nothing ordinary about Oakley. This bad-boy pop star’s got Grammy awards, millions of fangirls and a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. 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)

  11. Children of Virtue and Vengeance

    by Tomi Adeyemi
    Zélie and Amari struggle to unite the maji and bring peace to Orïsha, while facing new enemies and betrayals.

    The B&N Exclusive Edition includes a special edition case color, Q&A with Tomi Adeyemi, plus a double-sided full-color poster featuring beautiful fan art on one side and a city map of Gombe, the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Snotgirl, Vol. 1: Green Hair Don't Care

    by Bryan Lee O'Malley
    Fashion blogger Lottie Person's perfect life is not what it seems, as she battles allergies, anxiety, and a possible murder.

    WHO IS LOTTIE PERSON? Is she a gorgeous, fun-loving social media star with a perfect life or a gross, allergy-ridden mess? Enter a world of snot, blood, and tears in this first collection from New ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Carry On

    by Rainbow Rowell
    Follows two boys on their journey of magical self-discovery as they battle evil forces.

    Simon Snow is an 18 year old orphaned magician returning to Watford School of Magicks for his eighth and final year. Raised among the "Normals" (humans without magical powers) Simon was discovered as ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Ramona Blue

    by Julie Murphy
    Ramona, a lesbian teenager, questions her identity and relationships in a small town after a hurricane devastates her community.

    The fourth novel from Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ —now a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Graffiti Moon

    by Cath Crowley
    A group of friends search for a mysterious graffiti artist in the streets of Melbourne, Australia, while navigating their own personal struggles.

    Lucy is in love with Shadow, a mysterious graffiti artist. Ed thought he was in love with Lucy, until she broke his nose. Dylan loves Daisy, but throwing eggs at her probably wasn't the best way to ... (Goodreads)

  16. Of Fire and Stars

    by Audrey Coulthurst
    Princess Denna must navigate political intrigue and forbidden romance with a princess from a rival kingdom, all while hiding her own dangerous magical abilities.

    An atmospheric and romantic debut fantasy perfect for fans of Ash and The Winner’s Curse . Betrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. I Wish You All the Best

    by Mason Deaver
    After coming out as nonbinary, Ben is kicked out of their home and must navigate a new school and unexpected romance.

    Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver's stunning debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process. "Heartfelt, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. 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)

  19. The Art of Being Normal

    by Lisa Williamson
    Two British teens navigate the complexities of gender identity and acceptance in high school.

    A young adult novel about two transgender teens who figure out how to navigate life with help from each other. "A life-changing and life-saving book." — Philip Pullman, On the first day at his new ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. The Black Witch

    by Laurie Forest
    A young girl with a dark past enters a magical university and must confront her own prejudices and the oppressive society she lives in.

    A new Black Witch will rise…her powers vast beyond imagining. Elloren Gardner is the granddaughter of the last prophesied Black Witch, Carnissa Gardner, who drove back the enemy forces and saved the ... (Goodreads)

  21. Every Last Word

    by Tamara Ireland Stone
    A girl with OCD finds solace in a secret poetry club and a new friend who helps her navigate the complexities of high school.

    A, New York Times, Best Seller If you could read my mind, you wouldn't be smiling. Samantha McAllister looks just like the rest of the popular girls in her junior class. But hidden beneath the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Bringing Down the Duke

    by Evie Dunmore
    A suffragette in Victorian England falls in love with a Duke while fighting for women's rights.

    England, 1879. Annabelle Archer, the brilliant but destitute daughter of a country vicar, has earned herself a place among the first cohort of female students at the renowned University of Oxford. In ... (Goodreads)

  23. 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)

  24. A List of Cages

    by Robin Roe
    Heart-wrenching story of two boys, once foster brothers, who reunite in high school and confront their traumatic past.

    This "gripping and moving" story of two foster brothers sharply examines the impact of loss, grief, and abuse (Emma Donohgue, bestselling author of, Room,) — and celebrates the power of friendship. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. UnSouled

    by Neal Shusterman
    A young boy discovers that he was born without an immortal soul, embarking on a journey to save the world.

    Teens fight for their humanity in this thrilling third book in the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology by Neal Shusterman. Connor and Lev are on the run after the destruction of the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Rainbow Boys

    by Alex Sanchez
    Three high-school seniors learn to accept themselves and each other as they come to terms with their sexuality.

    The story follows the overlapping lives of three high school seniors, with the chapters alternating between their different points of view. Jason Carrillo, the popular jock, finds himself questioning ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Moxie

    by Jennifer Mathieu
    A teenage girl finds her voice and learns to navigate the sexism of high school.

    Coming March 2021 as a Netflix Original Film directed by Amy Poehler! ",Moxie, is sweet, funny, and fierce. Read this and then join the fight."—Amy Poehler An unlikely teenager starts a feminist ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. We Are the Ants

    by Shaun David Hutchinson
    A coming-of-age story of a young gay man who must make a life-altering decision.

    From the “author to watch” ( Kirkus Reviews ) of The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley comes a brand-new novel about a teenage boy who must decide whether or not the world is worth saving. Henry Denton ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. 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)

  30. Perfect

    by Rachel Joyce
    A man's quest to find his long-lost brother and uncover the truth of his past.

    In 1972, two seconds were added to time. It was in order to balance clock time with the movement of the earth. Byron Hemming knew this because James Lowe had told him and James was the cleverest boy ... (Goodreads)