Recommendations based on The Readerby Traci Chee

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  1. 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)

  2. Crooked Kingdom

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A gang of criminals must band together to take down a powerful adversary.

    In the prologue, a Grisha man named Emil Retvenko is kidnapped by a winged Shu man. The book commences in a gambling parlor known as Club Cumulus where Jesper and Nina keep Jan Van Eck's lawyer, ... (Wikipedia)

  3. The Girl Who Drank the Moon

    by Kelly Barnhill
    A young girl accidentally drinks moonlight and gains magical powers. She must use them to save her people from a corrupt ruler.

    Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Fate of the Tearling

    by Erika Johansen
    A young queen's quest to save her kingdom from a powerful tyrant.

    "Katniss Everdeen, you have competition."— Entertainment Weekly In the final volume of the the, New York Times, bestselling Tearling trilogy, which has captivated readers around the world, Erika ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Thing About Jellyfish

    by Ali Benjamin
    A young girl's quest to reconcile the death of her best friend, and the power of human connection.

    The book follows Suzy Swanson, the protagonist and narrator, who theorizes the death of her friend, Franny Jackson, was caused by a jellyfish sting. Suzy has started the seventh grade, which is the ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Another Brooklyn

    by Jacqueline Woodson
    A poetic story of four teenage girls growing up in Brooklyn in the 1970s.

    The story starts with August, an adult anthropologist, returning to New York to bury her father. On the subway, she encounters an old friend, and begins to reminisce. She remembers being an 8 year ... (Wikipedia)

  7. 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)

  8. King's Cage

    by Victoria Aveyard
    A young woman's fight against a tyrannical regime, determined to break free of her captors.

    The third book in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series! In this breathless third installment to Victoria Aveyard’s #1, New York Times, bestselling Red Queen series, rebellion is rising ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. My Lady Jane

    by Cynthia Hand
    A comedic reimagining of the life of Lady Jane Grey, who attempts to overthrow an evil regent.

    Edward (long live the king) is the King of England. He’s also dying, which is inconvenient, as he’s only sixteen and he’d much rather be planning for his first kiss than considering who will inherit ... (Goodreads)

  10. Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A young boy's fight against an evil secret society determined to enslave the world.

    Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is a young adult novel about Alcatraz Smedry, a young teen who is always breaking things. After receiving a bag of sand for his thirteenth birthday, he is involved ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Invasion of the Tearling

    by Erika Johansen
    A young queen's quest to save her kingdom from a powerful and mysterious invader.

    Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn must defeat the powers of the Red Queen, who is out to destroy her. She must journey to the royal castle to claim her throne, and is accompanied only by the loyal ... (Wikipedia)

  12. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

    by Mackenzi Lee
    An 18th-century adventure of love, friendship, and self-discovery as a young man travels Europe.

    A Kirkus Prize nominee and Stonewall Honor winner with 5 starred reviews! A New York Times bestseller! Named one of the best books of 2017 by NPR and the New York Public Library! "The queer teen ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Code Name Verity

    by Elizabeth Wein
    Two female spies' harrowing mission during WWII and the secrets they discover.

    In 1943 Nazi-occupied France, a British Lysander spy plane crashes in the fictional town of Ormaie. On board are two best friends, a pilot (Maddie, code name: Kittyhawk) and a spy (Julie, code name: ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Ever the Hunted

    by Erin Summerill
    After her father's death, Britta is forced to hunt down her childhood friend, who is accused of his murder.

    "With a resourceful and cunning heroine, a compelling and nuanced romance, and a truly fascinating system of magic,, Ever the Hunted, ensnared me from the very first pages. Absolutely ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. See You in the Cosmos

    by Jack Cheng
    A young boy named Alex records his journey to launch his iPod into space, hoping to connect with extraterrestrial life and find his absent father.

    A space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take a journey toward family, love, hope, and awe in this funny and moving novel for fans of Counting by 7s, Walk Two Moons, and The Curious Incident of ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Angel Tree

    by Lucinda Riley
    A heartwarming Christmas tale of love, family, and forgiveness, as a group of strangers come together to uncover a long-buried secret.

    Thirty years have passed since Greta left Marchmont Hall, a grand and beautiful house nestled in the hills of rural Monmouthshire. But when she returns to the Hall for Christmas, at the invitation of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. The Love That Split the World

    by Emily Henry
    Natalie discovers a portal to a parallel universe where she meets a mysterious boy who changes her life forever.

    Natalie Cleary must risk her future and leap blindly into a vast unknown for the chance to build a new world with the boy she loves. Natalie’s last summer in her small Kentucky hometown is off to a ... (Goodreads)

  18. Honeymoon in Paris

    by Jojo Moyes
    A novella about a newlywed couple's honeymoon in Paris, exploring the city and their relationship.

    Iz knigi " Dve vstrechi v Parizhe" "Medovyj mesyac v Parizhe" – ehto predystoriya sobytij, kotorye razvorachivayutsya v romane Mojes "Devushka, kotoruyu ty pokinul". Liv i Sofi razdelyayut pochti sto ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Frostblood

    by Elly Blake
    Ruby, a fireblood, is on a mission to overthrow the frostblood ruling class. Along the way, she discovers her own power and falls in love.

    Book 1 of the, New York Times, bestselling series, perfect for fans of, Red Queen,. An "enchanting and fast-paced debut" that "lights up the page with magic, romance, and action." Seventeen-year-old ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Destined

    by Aprilynne Pike
    Laurel discovers she is a faerie and must choose between her human life and her destiny in the faerie world.

    The book picks up immediately where Illusions left off; Tamani, Shar and Chelsea are standing around Yuki, who is imprisoned in a circle of salt. Yuki tells Tamani that she had wanted to come clean ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Another Day

    by David Levithan
    A companion novel to "Every Day" that explores the same story from a different character's perspective.

    Every day is the same for Rhiannon. She has accepted her life, convinced herself that she deserves her distant, temperamental boyfriend, Justin, even established guidelines by which to live: Don’t be ... (Goodreads)

  22. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912

    by Lauren Tarshis
    A young boy survives the sinking of the Titanic and must find a way to survive in the freezing ocean until rescue arrives.

    The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this new fictional series! In book 1, ten-year-old George is trapped on the Titanic – how will he survive? Ten-year-old George ... (Goodreads)

  23. Dragon Prince

    by Melanie Rawn
    Two kingdoms on the brink of war, a forbidden love, and a powerful dragon that could change everything.

    Rohan is heir to the throne of The Desert and its chief holding, Stronghold. His father, Prince Zehava, is unsure of his son's ability to rule, but is wounded in a dragon hunt and Rohan is suddenly ... (Wikipedia)

  24. 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)

  25. Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia

    by Brandon Sanderson
    Alcatraz and his friends must save the kingdom of Mokia from the evil Librarians. Full of humor, action, and adventure.

    Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia continues the adventures Alcatraz Smedry and his unusual family and friends who are members of the Free Kingdoms and fighting to protect the world from the ... (Wikipedia)

  26. 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)

  27. 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)

  28. Booked

    by Kwame Alexander
    A young boy navigates life, love, and soccer while dealing with his parents' separation. Written in verse.

    New York Times, Bestseller ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ ILA-CBC Children's Choice List ∙ ALA Notable Children’s Book ∙ Book Links’ Lasting Connections ∙ Kirkus Best Book ∙ San Francisco Chronicle ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. What Light

    by Jay Asher
    A teenage girl spends her Christmas selling trees with her family, but a chance encounter with a boy from her past changes everything.

    From Jay Asher, #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, Thirteen Reasons Why, comes a romance that will break your heart, but soon have you believing again. . . ., Sierra's family runs a Christmas ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Inquisition

    by Taran Matharu
    A young mage is accused of practicing forbidden magic and is sent to the Inquisition, where he must fight for his life and prove his innocence.

    Second in Taran Matharu’s, New York Times, bestselling epic fantasy Summoner Trilogy,, The Inquisition, is an action-packed adventure of a young man gifted—or cursed—with an extraordinary and ... (Barnes & Noble)