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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.

Tiny Dancer by Siena Cherson Siegel, Illustrated by Mark Siegel

Her passion for the sport is easily understood when she elaborates on the skill and technique of famous dancers, and how she envies them. Sometimes our passion can be painful and this book beautifully explains that to the reader.

The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs by America's Test Kitchen

Whether you're craving a burrito bowl, want to make homemade French fries, or need to impress friends and family with spice-rubbed roast chicken, The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs has got you covered.

That Way Madness Lies, edited by Dahlia Adler

If you are a fan of movies such as 10 Things I Hate About You (a reimagined version of Taming of the Shrew), you will enjoy this collection.

Only a Monster by Vanessa Len

Joan is a monster. Not like a giant spider or the kind that hides in closets, as she once told her grandmother. No, Joan is the kind that can steal life from humans and use it to travel across time.

Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things by Margie Fuston

Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things is a story of a girl, her Dad, and their obsession with vampires. When you meet the main character, her father is sick with cancer and she is willing to do anything to save him, even hunt down vampires. This hunt for ever-lasting life sends her into New Orleans where, with the help of her friend, she traces her steps through the city’s spooky stories.

Unearthed by Lilliam Rivera, Illustrated by Steph C.

This graphic novel was not an easy breezy beach read, but a story with more substance. This book is for teens who wish to know more about immigration, politics, and the welfare of others. A quick read, but an effective one.