After Dark with Roxie Clark by Brooke Lauren Davis After an attempt to cheer up Skylar (who has fallen into a deep depression following Colin's death) goes awry, Roxie finds herself reluctantly working with Skylar to find Colin's killer. But Skylar isn't being reasonable, and soon she and Roxie are fighting against one another for answers to the mystery.
Twelfth Grade Night by Molly Horton Booth and Stephanie Kate Strohm Being caught in the middle is difficult, especially when Vi needs support from her twin, and Sebastian can hardly make time to talk to her. But every true love triangle has three sides, and more surprises ensure the Twelfth Grade Night dance will be a night to remember.
These Fleeting Shadows by Kate Alice Marshall A point is made early on in the book to remind Helen- and readers- that there are no ghosts at Harrow. Readers will be eager to read and find out how this can be true when Harrow is so very obviously haunted. Even if you don't usually find books to be too scary, the atmosphere that Marshall builds will have you looking over your shoulder as you read through.
Coven by Jennifer Dugan, Illustrated by Kit Seaton When Emsy’s parents move her back to their upstate New York home, to say she’s upset is an understatement. Emsy’s whole life is in California- her friends, her girlfriend, and the California surf. But her parents say that their coven needs them after a terrible incident claims the lives of another family.
The Greatest Stories Ever Played by Dustin Hansen This is a great book for anyone who wants to understand more about storytelling, or who is looking for a good book about video games. Players may even find a new obsession.
A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson Prodigies are forbidden by the governor, but the governor's wife has a proposition for her- if she paints the governor's son back to life, she will be awarded enough money to make a new life for her and her sister.
The Seventh Raven by David Elliott This is a story about being careful of what you wish for, and a warning that all actions have consequences.
Queen of the Tiles by Hanna Alkaf Trina was the Queen of the Tiles- Scrabble champion extraordinaire- until she wound up dead on the Scrabble board at the end of a competition. One year later, her best friend Najwa knows it's time to move on in her grieving process and return to the Scrabble scene.
The Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl As the girls begin to uncover the truth, they realize their lives may be tied to the very fairy-tales written among the pages of the mysterious book and they have to find a way to stop the curse before the dark endings of their fairy tales come true.
Bad Things Happen Here by Rebecca Barrow There is a curse on the island of Parris. At least, Luca Laine Thomas thinks so. Every few years a girl on the island dies- three years ago it was Luca's best friend, Polly. Now, there's a new family in Polly's house, and everyone but Luca seems content to move on with their lives.
Why Is Everybody Yelling? by Marisabina Russo In this book you find out about the author's childhood growing up in New York City. The daughter of an immigrant who escaped Europe following World War II, Marisabina was raised Catholic but her mother was born Jewish. Unfamiliar with her European father, Marisabina grows up looking up to her much older half brothers.
A Disaster in Three Acts by Kelsey Rodkey All of your dreams ride on your ability to make an amazing documentary, but at the very last moment, your subject pulls out of the project. Devastated, you need to find a new focus (and fast) but the only person you can think of is your ex-best friend.
Echoes and Empires by Morgan Rhodes Magic is seen as corrupt and evil, those in possession of it are put to death. What is this girl to think, or do, when she finds herself in control of something that could be the death of her?
The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson When Alice's former best friend goes missing from a party that Alice decided to crash, and Iris is the last person to have seen her, the two agree to investigate the crime, using Agatha Christie as their sleuthing inspiration.
Golden Boys by Phil Stamper Golden Boys is the story of four high school boys, best friends for years, who are each traveling on a different summer adventure. With one in Europe, and three dispersed across the east coast, time zone and distance can take a toll on friends.
The Well by Jake Wyatt, illustrated by Choo When Lizzy is sent to the market alone one day, Ah-gong tells her she can spend any extra money she has on herself, as long as she brings back enough to get them through the winter. Though she means well, Lizzy accidentally spends too much and decides to repay her debt with coins stolen from a wishing well. Now cursed, she must grant the three wishes she stole or be doomed to the sea forever.
Lifetime Passes by Terry Blas, illustrated by Claudia Aguirre Four teenagers with yearly passes to the famous amusement park in their town run into a small problem. The one girl is losing her yearly pass and will not be able to attend much longer. How do we fix this problem? Figure out a way to get their hands on lifetime passes for the entire friend group.
Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz Sometimes the dead come to her with strange afflictions she cannot rationalize, and sometimes the living show up with horrible stories and even worse... Hazel needs to figure out what's going on before the horrors come to hurt those she loves.
Tales From The Hinterland by Melissa Albert Tales From the Hinterland is a collection of fairy tales from the realm featured in Melissa Albert’s novel The Hazel Wood. These are not light and fluffy Disney fairy tales, but are darker, deadly, and more haunting such as those read in Grimm’s fairy tales.
Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor Aided by Bel, the mysterious and alluring doorman with secrets of his own, Jani needs to figure out what's really going on before its too late, and her contract with the Hotel is extended-forever.