Recommendations based on Firstlifeby Gena Showalter

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  1. 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)

  2. To Kill a Kingdom

    by Alexandra Christo
    A siren princess must steal the heart of a human prince to gain her own legs, but their journey together leads to unexpected feelings and danger.

    Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Young Elites

    by Marie Lu
    A girl with extraordinary powers joins a group of other gifted individuals to overthrow a corrupt government. But power comes with a price.

    It follows the story of Adelina Amouteru. A decade after the blood fever swept through the nation, most survivors—all of whom were children—gained strange markings during their time of illness. Those ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Magic Study

    by Maria V. Snyder
    A young girl embarks on a quest to save her people, learning the secrets of magical powers.

    After saving the life of the Commander, falling in love with Valek, the assassin, and discovering she was kidnapped as a child because of her suspected magical abilities, Yelena is forced to return ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Awaken Me Darkly

    by Gena Showalter
    Alien huntress, Mia Snow, must team up with a dangerous alien to solve a string of murders. But can she trust him?

    RIDDING THE WORLD OF EVIL, ONE ALIEN AT A TIME: THAT'S MIA SNOW'S MISSION. Snow is in the forecast. In a time and place not too far away, Mia Snow is an alien huntress for the New Chicago Police ... (Goodreads)

  6. Alanna: The First Adventure

    by Tamora Pierce
    A young girl disguises herself as a boy to achieve her dreams of becoming a knight.

    Alanna of Trebond and her twin brother Thom may be twins , but are very different; Alanna is a tomboy who dreams of being a knight, and Thom wishes to become a sorcerer. Unfortunately, Alanna is ... (Wikipedia)

  7. The Vampire's Bride

    by Gena Showalter
    A human woman is kidnapped by a vampire prince to be his bride, but she may be more than he bargained for.

    He is Layel, king of the vampires, a master seducer no woman can deny. But since a rogue horde of dragons killed his beloved over two centuries ago, Layel has existed only for vengeance - until he ... (Goodreads)

  8. Built

    by Jay Crownover
    A tattooed contractor falls for a wealthy client, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    Sometimes a real hero lets you save yourself . . ., Sayer Cole and Zeb Fuller couldn’t be more different. She’s country club and fine-dining, he’s cell-block and sawdust. Sayer spends her days in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Alex and Eliza

    by Melissa de la Cruz
    A historical fiction novel about the love story between Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler during the American Revolution.

    Their romance shaped a nation. The rest was history. 1777. Albany, New York. As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about preparing for one of New York ... (Goodreads)

  10. Intertwined

    by Gena Showalter
    Aden Stone has four human souls within him, each with their own unique power, and he must navigate their conflicting desires while also dealing with supernatural threats.

    There’s something about the new guy at Crossroads High… Most sixteen-year-olds have friends. Aden Stone has four human souls living inside him: One can time travel. One can raise the dead. One can ... (Goodreads)

  11. See How They Run

    by Ally Carter
    A group of teenagers on a class trip to Russia get caught up in a dangerous espionage plot.

    Some Secrets Are Better Left Unfound. For the past three years, Grace Blakely has been desperate to find out the truth about her mother's murder. She thought it would bring her peace. She thought it ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Poison Study

    by Maria V. Snyder
    Yelena, a convicted murderer, is given the choice to be executed or become the Commander's food taster. She must navigate political intrigue and assassination attempts.

    Not everyone is pleased by Yelena's acceptance of the role of food taster, especially not General Brazell, whose son was killed by Yelena, despite it being in self-defense. His wants for her death ... (Wikipedia)

  13. The Pact

    by Karina Halle
    Childhood friends make a pact to marry each other if they're still single at 30. But what happens when they fall in love with other people?

    It all started with a pinky swear… Linden McGregor is tall, rugged, and gunslinger handsome; a helicopter pilot with a Scottish brogue and charm to spare. He’s also one of Stephanie Robson’s best ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Dazzling Heights

    by Katharine McGee
    In a world of glamour and luxury, five teenagers navigate the cutthroat social scene of Manhattan's elite. Secrets, scandals, and betrayals abound.

    The sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Thousandth Floor This edition includes a bonus prequel chapter and a sneak peek at the final book in the series,, The Towering Sky,!, New York, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The Queen's Rising

    by Rebecca Ross
    A young girl discovers her hidden powers and seeks to avenge her family's tragedy by joining a rebellion against the ruling class.

    In this epic debut fantasy, inspired by Renaissance France, an outcast finds herself bound to a disgraced lord and entangled in his plot to overthrow the king. Perfect for fans of Grave Mercy and Red ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Truth About Stacey

    by Ann M. Martin
    Stacey's life changes when she is diagnosed with diabetes. She learns to cope with her illness and finds true friends who accept her for who she is.

    America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show. The truth about Stacey is that she has diabetes, a fact she keeps secret from everyone except her new friends in the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Ophelia

    by Lisa M. Klein
    A retelling of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" from Ophelia's perspective, exploring her love for Hamlet and her tragic fate.

    He is Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; she is simply Ophelia. If you think you know their story, think again. In this reimagining of Shakespeare's famous tragedy, it is Ophelia who takes center stage. A ... (Goodreads)

  18. Escaping from Houdini

    by Kerri Maniscalco
    Aboard a luxurious ocean liner, a serial killer is on the loose and Audrey Rose Wadsworth must solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim.

    The #1 bestselling series that started with, Stalking Jack the Ripper, and, Hunting Prince Dracula, continues its streak in this third bloody installment . . . Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell find ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Full Moon Rising

    by Keri Arthur
    Riley Jenson, half-vampire, half-werewolf, is a guardian of Melbourne's supernatural community. She must solve a series of murders while navigating her complicated love life.

    A rare hybrid of vampire and werewolf, Riley Jenson and her twin brother, Rhoan, work for Melbourne’s Directorate of Other Races, an organization created to police the supernatural races–and protect ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Paladin Prophecy

    by Mark Frost
    Will West has a secret, and when he's sent to a school for gifted kids, he discovers a dangerous world of magic and conspiracy.

    Will West is careful to live life under the radar. At his parents' insistence, he's made sure to get mediocre grades and to stay in the middle of the pack on his cross-country team. Then Will slips ... (Goodreads)

  21. Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber

    by L.A. Meyer
    A young girl's thrilling journey across the high seas, encountering danger and adventure.

    After leaving Lawson Peabody, a boarding school in Boston , Jacky joins the whaling ship, the Pequod , as a companion to the Captain's wife, a teacher for the Captain's son, and as the cook's helper. ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Walk Through Fire

    by Kristen Ashley
    After a traumatic event, high school sweethearts reunite and navigate their way back to each other.

    The flame never dies . . . Millie Cross knows what it's like to burn for someone. She was young and wild and he was fierce and even wilder-a Chaos biker who made her heart pound. They fell in love at ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Problem with Forever

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    A girl who suffered abuse as a child reunites with her former foster brother and faces her traumatic past.

    “This book blew me away, completely. Gripping from page one, I—quite literally—couldn’t put it down.”—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners Growing up, Mallory ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady

    by L.A. Meyer
    Jacky Faber, a young woman disguised as a boy, continues her adventures on the high seas.

    After saying goodbye to her shipmates, Jacky is sent to Lawson Peabody's and turned over to the custody of Miranda Pimm, the elderly headmistress. From the start, it is clear that she has a very low ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Archangel's Heart

    by Nalini Singh
    Archangel Raphael and his consort Elena embark on a dangerous journey to solve the mystery of an ancient artifact and protect their city from a looming threat.

    New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us into a dangerous and exhilarating world where a deadly, beautiful archangel and his once-mortal consort are caught in a fury of twisted ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Christmas List

    by Richard Paul Evans
    A woman writes a Christmas list of her desires, but it falls into the hands of others, leading to unexpected results.

    The New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box returns with a holiday novel of hope, love, and redemption. Dear Reader, When I was in seventh grade, my English teacher, Mrs. Johnson, gave ... (Goodreads)

  27. 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)

  28. Voyager

    by Diana Gabaldon
    A grand adventure across time and space, filled with romance, danger and mystery.

    Voyager opens on the battlefield at Culloden , where Jamie Fraser finds himself gravely wounded and his rival Jack Randall dead. Jamie is carried to a nearby farmhouse where 18 Highland soldiers have ... (Wikipedia)

  29. The Nowhere Girls

    by Amy Reed
    Three high school girls band together to fight against the culture of misogyny and rape culture in their school.

    Three misfits come together to avenge the rape of a fellow classmate and in the process trigger a change in the misogynist culture at their high school transforming the lives of everyone around them ... (Goodreads)

  30. Out of Breath

    by Rebecca Donovan
    A girl with a traumatic past struggles to open up to others and find love.

    Out of Breath, is the first book in the million-copy bestselling Breathing Series., ,“My insides still burned. I considered what I could do to push the torment back into the dark and return to my ... (Barnes & Noble)