Recommendations based on Shineby Lauren Myracle

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  1. 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)

  2. Wintergirls

    by Laurie Halse Anderson
    A teenage girl struggles with anorexia and the lingering trauma of her best friend's death.

    Lia Overbrook, an 18-year-old girl, just found out that her ex-best friend Cassie has died. Cassie had called Lia 33 times the night of her death. However, Lia never answered the phone. Cassie was ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

    by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
    Two teenage boys explore friendship, identity, and family, with unexpected results.

    The book is divided into six sections. In each part we see the two main characters, Aristotle and Dante, discovering more about themselves, more Aristotle than Dante. 15-year-old Aristotle "Ari" ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Just One Year

    by Gayle Forman
    A young man travels the world in search of the girl he fell in love with during a brief encounter.

    Just One Day. Just One Year. Just One Read.,Before you find out how their story ends, remember how it began.... When he opens his eyes, Willem doesn’t know where in the world he is—Prague or ... (Goodreads)

  5. Wonderstruck

    by Brian Selznick
    Two stories from different eras intertwine, revealing hidden connections between a deaf girl and a runaway boy.

    Ben’s story starts in Gunflint Lake, Minnesota in June 1977. He was born deaf in his left ear. Ben’s mom, Elaine, was the town librarian, but died in a car crash. He now lives with his aunt and uncle ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Born Wicked

    by Jessica Spotswood
    In an alternate New England, three sisters with magical powers must hide their abilities from a society that condemns witches.

    A gorgeous, witchy, romantic fantasy by a debut author! Perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and the Beautiful Creatures series! Everybody thinks Cate Cahill and her sisters are eccentric. Too pretty, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. 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)

  8. Never Knowing

    by Chevy Stevens
    A woman discovers she was kidnapped as a child and must confront her traumatic past.

    At thirty-three Sara Gallagher is finally happy. Her antique furniture restoration business is taking off and she’s engaged to a wonderful man. But there’s one big question that still haunts her — ... (Goodreads)

  9. I Hunt Killers

    by Barry Lyga
    Jazz, son of a notorious serial killer, uses his knowledge to help the police catch a new killer. But can he escape his own dark past?

    What if the world's worst serial killer...was your dad? Jasper "Jazz" Dent is a likable teenager. A charmer, one might say. But he's also the son of the world's most infamous serial killer, and for ... (Goodreads)

  10. Goliath

    by Scott Westerfeld
    A young girl's quest for freedom in a future dystopia, risking all for a better life.

    Alek and Deryn are abroad the Leviathan when the ship is ordered to pick up an unusual passenger. This brilliant/maniacal inventor claims to have a weapon called Goliath that can end the war. But ... (Goodreads)

  11. Lumberjanes, Vol. 2: Friendship to the Max

    by Noelle Stevenson
    The Lumberjanes are back with more adventures, mysteries, and supernatural creatures to face. This time, they must save their camp from a mysterious force.

    What a mystery! Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are not your average campers, and Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady-Types is not your average summer camp. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Await Your Reply

    by Dan Chaon
    Three characters, each with a mysterious past, search for identity and connection.

    The lives of three strangers interconnect in unforeseen ways and with unexpected consequences in acclaimed author Dan Chaon's gripping, brilliantly written new novel. Longing to get on with his life, ... (Goodreads)

  13. 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)

  14. The Iron Queen

    by Julie Kagawa
    Half-human, half-faery Meghan Chase must fight to claim her throne and save the Nevernever from destruction.

    My name is Meghan Chase. I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of ... (Goodreads)

  15. Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy

    by Noelle Stevenson
    Five scouts go on a wild adventure filled with mythical creatures, friendship and empowerment.

    Five best friends spending the summer at Lumberjane scout camp...defeating yetis, three-eyed wolves, and giant falcons...what’s not to love?! Friendship to the max! Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Sisterhood Everlasting

    by Ann Brashares
    A tale of friendship, as five childhood friends reunite and reflect on the past.

    Ten years following the last sisterhood book, Tibby has moved to Australia with Brian and now has almost no contact with the three other girls. Soon after moving to Australia, Tibby learns that she ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Lola and the Boy Next Door

    by Stephanie Perkins
    A teenage girl navigates the complexities of first love, while surrounded by a cast of eccentric and lovable characters.

    Alternate Cove edition for ISBN 9780525423287 Lola Nolan is a budding costume designer, and for her, the more outrageous, sparkly, and fun the outfit, the better. And everything is pretty perfect in ... (Goodreads)

  18. Leviathan

    by Scott Westerfeld
    A future world of warring airships and genetic engineering, explored by a teenage girl.

    It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, diesel-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Little Brother

    by Cory Doctorow
    A teen tech genius fights against a dystopian government by using his skills to create a revolution.

    Marcus Yallow is a 17-year-old hacker /techno whiz from San Francisco . One day Marcus and his best friend Darryl play truant from school to play an Alternate Reality Game . A terrorist attack is ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The Ask and the Answer

    by Patrick Ness
    A dystopian society where a rebel uprising is met with oppressive totalitarianism.

    Resuming directly after The Knife of Never Letting Go , Todd Hewitt is captured by the Mayor's army in Haven, renamed New Prentisstown, but his only concern is for Viola. He is forced to live in the ... (Wikipedia)

  21. The Infinite Moment of Us

    by Lauren Myracle
    Two teenagers fall in love and navigate the complexities of relationships, family, and self-discovery.

    For as long as she can remember, Wren Gray’s goal has been to please her parents. But as high school graduation nears, so does an uncomfortable realization: pleasing her parents once overlapped with ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. 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)

  23. Just Listen

    by Sarah Dessen
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, navigating the complexities of teenage life.

    Annabel Greene is a girl who has it all—at least, that's how it seems on TV commercials. Annabel's life is far from perfect. , Her friendship with her best friends Clarke and Sophie ended bitterly. ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Truth About Forever

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey to self-acceptance and the power of friendship.

    Macy is still recovering from the sudden loss of her father. Since he died during one of their habitual morning runs, Macy gives up running and keeps all of her feelings to herself. This results in ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Caught Up in Us

    by Lauren Blakely
    A second chance romance between a successful businesswoman and her college sweetheart. Can they rekindle their love and overcome past mistakes?

    A NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLER! Read the book that launched the wildly popular Caught Up in Love contemporary romance series by #1 NYT Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely! With CAUGHT UP IN ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. 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)

  27. Ten Things We Did

    by Sarah Mlynowski
    A teenage girl navigates the ups and downs of love, friendship, and family while keeping a big secret from her parents.

    Praised by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle as “hilarious, moving and flat-out fun,” and Kirkus as a “pitch-perfect rendering…of the teen experience,” Ten Things We Did (and Probably ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. 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)

  29. Something, Maybe

    by Elizabeth Scott
    Hannah discovers her father is a famous politician and tries to find her place in his world while navigating first love and family secrets.

    Everyone thinks their parents are embarrassing, but Hannah knows she's got them all beat. Her dad made a fortune showcasing photos of pretty girls and his party lifestyle all over the Internet, and ... (Goodreads)

  30. MILA 2.0

    by Debra Driza
    A teenage girl discovers she is an android and must navigate a world of secrets and danger to uncover the truth about her past.

    Mila was never meant to learn the truth about her identity. She was a girl living with her mother in a small Minnesota town. She was supposed to forget her past—that she was built in a secret ... (Goodreads)