Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, this suspenseful queer YA romance from critically acclaimed author K. Ancrum reimagines the tale of Icarus as a star-crossed love story between a young art thief and the son of the man hes been stealing fromthink Portrait of a Thief for YA readers.
?A true fantasy masterpiece.? ?Sabaa Tahir, #1?New York Times?bestselling author of the An Ember in the Ashes series The final installment in Victoria Aveyards?New York Times?bestselling Realm Breaker series pits good against evil for the fate of the realm, featuring more of the breathless action, deadly twists, and amazing cast of characters that has made this series perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tolkien himself.
The sequel to Terry J Benton-Walker's smash hit debut, Blood Debts, continues the story of powerful magical families, intergenerational curses, and deadly drama in New Orleans. Cristina and Clement Trudeau have conjured the impossible: justice. They took back their familys stolen throne to lead New Orleans magical community into the brighter future they all deserve. But when Cris and Clem restored their family power, Valentina Savant lost everything. Her beloved grandparents are gone and her sovereignty has been revokedshe will never be Queen. Unless, of course, someone dethrones the Trudeaus again. And lucky for her, shes not the only one trying to take them down. Cris and Clem have enemies coming at them from all directions: Hateful anti-magic protesters sabotage their reign at every turn. A ruthless detective with a personal vendetta against magical crime is hot on their tail just as Cris has discovered her thirst for revenge. And a brutal god, hunting from the shadows, is summoned by the very power Clem needs to protect the boy he loves. Criss hunger for vengeance and Clems desire for love could prove to be their familys downfall, all while new murders, shocking disappearances, and impossible alliances are changing the game forever. Welcome back to New Orleans, where gods walk among us and justice isnt served, its taken.
In Where Sleeping Girls Lie ? a YA contemporary mystery by Faridah ?bike-Iyimide, the New York Times-bestselling author of Ace of Spades ? a girl new to boarding school discovers dark secrets and coverups after her roommate disappears. Its like I keep stumbling into a dark room, searching for the switch to make things bright again... Sade Hussein is starting her third year of high school, this time at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school after being home-schooled all her life. Misfortune has been a constant companion all her life, but even Sade doesnt expect her new roommate, Elizabeth, to disappear after Sades first night. Or for people to think she had something to do with it. With rumors swirling around her, Sade catches the attention of the girls collectively known as the ?Unholy Trinity and they bring her into their fold. Between learning more about them?especially Persephone, who Sade is inexplicably drawn to?and playing catchup in class, Sade already has so much on her plate. But when it seems people don't care enough about what happened to Elizabeth to really investigate, it's up to she and Elizabeth's best friend to solve it. And then a student is found dead. As they keep trying to figure out whats going on, Sade realizes theres more to Alfred Nobel Academy and its students than she thought. Secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface...secrets that rival even her own.
Eighteen-year-old Jerusalem, a fearless Saint with demigod powers, joins the Union Army seeking revenge against the vampire who enslaved her family, but in order to find success, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with Alexei, a handsome Union vampire she can't help but fall for.
Frankie Rosenberg, the world's first Slayer-Witch, finds herself fighting evil alone as the threat of Darkness grows, she must lead the charge to reunite the fragmented Scooby gang, save the slayers, and defeat the Darkness.
On her eighteenth birthday, Wren discovers latent magical powers, earning her a place at the secret Academia de la Luna, where alongside her childhood friend Lee, they uncover secrets and dangerous mysteries, forcing Lee to choose between his family's legacy and protecting the girl he loves.
From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a standalone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare?the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers?has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle.?For fans of the classic films Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven.
"Here is the explosive story of the Kids for Cash scandal in Pennsylvania, a judicial justice miscarriage that sent more than 2,500 children and teens to a for-profit detention center while two judges lined their pockets with cash, as told by Candy J. Cooper, an award-winning journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist"-- Provided by publisher.
Eighteen-year-old River Lang struggles after the death of his best friend and reluctantly joins a research study for struggling teens where he confronts his complex relationship with Dylan's ex, develops feelings for a charismatic jock, and uncovers unsettling truths about the study.
On the longest day of the year, eighteen-year-old Brandy makes life-changing decisions about her future, her family, and a budding romance with one of her best friends.
At the Senior Sunrise overnight, Natalia must work with ex-best friend Ethan to find seven of the class's confessional letters before any secrets, including their own, are revealed.
When handsome thief Beau enters the castle that appeared out of nowhere he finds himself trapped in Arabella's curse, which can only be broken if she finds a boy who loves her for her true self--a seeming impossibility for a girl who has been told she isimpossible to love.
Gem Echols, now wielding the power of the God of Air, grapples with the unintended chaos unleashed upon the pantheon, leading them to confront the dilemma of restoring balance without sacrificing themselves.
Temple Baker, the daughter of a well-known serial killer, assumes the role of a camp counselor at a camp for true crime enthusiasts while she attempts to unearth the truth surrounding her mother's murder, but becomes embroiled in a disturbing series of events when a girl is found dead in the woods.
Told in alternating voices, determined to make a difference and heal from their troubled pasts, teens Ana and Leandro fight to protect California wildlife and the endangered puma.
Told over the course of forty-eight hours, seventeen-year-old Tony heads back to his old life in Des Moines, Washington after being released from a youth detention center, but toxic old relationships and unforseen challenges make staying on the straight-and-narrow nearly impossible.
A teen girl and her family return to her mother's childhood home, only to discover that the house's strange beauty may disguise a sinister past, in this contemporary gothic horror from the author of What We Harvest. The house was supposed to be a fresh start. That's what Libby's mom said. And after Libbys recent bipolar III diagnosis and the tragedy that preceded it, Libby knows she and her family need to find a new normal. But Libbys new home turns out to be anything but normal. Scores of bugs haunt its winding halls, towering stained-glass windows feature strange, insectile designs, and the garden teems with impossibly blue roses. And then there are the rumors. The locals, including the mysterious boy next door, tell stories about disappearances tied to the house, stretching back over a century to its first owners. Owners who supposedly hosted legendary masked seances on its grounds. Libbys mom refuses to hear anything that could derail their familys perfect new beginning, but Libby knows better. The house is keeping secrets from her, and something tells her that the key to unlocking them lies in the eerie, bug-shaped masks hidden throughout the property. We all wear masks?to hide our imperfections, to make us stronger and braver. But if Libby keeps hers on for too long, she might just lose herself?and everyone she loves.
"This book shines a light on the unsung women of the Civil Rights Movement, women who overcame enormous odds to fight for the rights of Black Americans"-- Provided by publisher.
"A YA memoir about survival and strength by Elvira Gonzalez, a Mexican-American track star who found freedom from poverty and violence by training to become one of the top athletes in the U.S."-- Provided by publisher.
Darling Seabreak grapples with her destiny to reunite fractured houses and bring peace, while Talon Goldhoard, still in love with Darling, navigates a war instigated by his family, as they both face the challenge of saving the kingdom amidst dark forces and ancient magic
In this epic conclusion to her New York Times bestselling series, Ayana Gray delivers a heart-pounding fantasy adventure filled with mythos, monsters, and mortal heroes who are astoundingly human. Once a prisoner to Fedu, the vengeful god of death, Koffi has regained her freedom, but she is far from safe. Fedu will stop at nothing to hunt her down and use her power to decimate the mortal world. Koffi knows when Fedu will strike: during the next Bonding, a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event. To survive, Koffi will have to find powerful new allies quickly, and convince them to help her in the terrible battle to come. Once a warrior-turned-runaway, Ekon has carved out a new life for himself outside Lkossa, but the shadows of his past still haunt him. Now, alongside unexpected friends, Ekon tries to focus on getting Koffi to the Kusonga Plains before the next Bonding. If he fails, Koffi will be consumed, either by her own dangerous power, or the terrible fate Ekon is doing everything he can to prevent. Ekon devotes himself to protecting Koffi, but the lingering threats from his own past are more urgent than he knows. As Koffi and Ekon race to the Kusonga Plains?and try to garner the help of Esh?zas ancient gods along the way?they must face a slew of dangerous beasts old and new. In the end, destiny may unite Koffi and Ekon for the last time?or tear them apart for good.
In the summer before college, eighteen-year-old Blake Brenner works to join the exclusive Serena Society with her girlfriend, and turns to alcohol to cope with the pressure of pledging, as her pursuit of success begins to strain her relationships.
In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, lifes moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallorys focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious ?Kingkiller? Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess. Nolans loss to an unknown rook-ie shocks everyone. Whats even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallorys victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she cant help feeling drawn to the enigmatic strategist.... As she rockets up the ranks, Mallory struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that wrecked it in the first place. And as her love for the sport she so desperately wanted to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games arent only on the board, the spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierce (-ly attractive. And intelligent...and infuriating...).
Zephyr, now a god in a warrior's body, faces challenges as she strives to support her lordess Xin Ren in a tumultuous political landscape, and is determined to overcome fate and make her enemies pay, even when confronting a revelation about Crow's true allegiance.
Entrusted with a key by her dying mother, sixteen-year-old Milan pretends she perished along with her mother as she navigates freezing conditions, outsmarts assassins, and unravels a deadly conspiracy to save herself and others.
Eli, who possesses unique magical abilities, and Malcolm, desperate to escape his past and save his mother, join forces to retrieve a dangerous magical artifact in the mystical underbelly of London.
"A queer YA coming-of-age featuring three queer teenage boys in small town Alabama who set out to get revenge on their ex-boyfriends and end up fighting their school's anti-LGBTQ+ initiatives"-- Provided by publisher.
In a kingdom gripped by turmoil, privileged seventeen-year-old Iseul defies danger to rescue her sister Suyeon from the absolute power of tyrannical King Yeonsan, while Prince Daehyun, desperate to overthrow his despotic half-brother, forms an uneasy alliance with Iseul, leading them to join forces in a perilous gamble against the oppressive regime.
"A high school stage manager has to face his complicated feelings about love when he catches himself falling for the same guy as his sister"-- Provided by publisher.
In a competition where seven girls from different guilds vie for the throne, Bell Silverleaf, a reluctant fifteen-year-old contender with a hidden talent for deception, intends to win and overthrow the kingdom, but finds she is not the only competitor with secret plans.
In in 1930s Los Angeles Chinatown, the Chow sisters, May, Gemma, and Peony, suspect foul play in the death of Chinatown star Lulu Wong and take it upon themselves to solve the murder, revealing a conspiracy that threatens their Chinatown neighborhood.
Seventeen-year-old musician Xue faces a lifetime of servitude until Duke Meng offers her freedom in exchange for serving as a musician in residence, but Xue soon discovers the Duke is a celestial ruler with ulterior motives and she must unlock her past toprevent an impending war in the Six Realms.
Inescapably romantic and brimming with New York Times bestselling author Emma Lords signature cheer, The Getaway List is an uplifting and romantic read that will settle into your heart and never leave. The day of her high school graduation, Riley realizes two things: One, that she has spent the last four years trying so hard to be a Good Kid for her mom that she has no idea who she really is anymore, and two, she has no idea what she wants because of it. The solution? Pack her bags and move to New York for the summer, where her childhood best friend Tom and co-creator of The Getaway List ? a list of all the adventures theyve wanted to do together since he moved away ? will hopefully help her get in touch with her old adventurous self, and pave the road to a new future.Riley isnt sure what to expect from Tom, who has been distant since his famous moms scriptwriting career pulled him away. But when Riley arrives in the city, their reconnection is as effortless as it was when they were young?except with one, unexpected complication that will pull Rileys feelings in a direction she didnt know they could take. As she, Tom, and their newfound friends work their way through the delightfully chaotic items on The Getaway List, Riley learns that sometimes the biggest adventure is not one you take, but one you feel in your heart.
In a land where the supernatural is believed to be real, non-believer Ellery and familiar Knox from the Other World form an unexpected alliance to strike a deal that could alter their lives forever.
"A multi-generational novel beginning with three teen girls who become pregnant on prom night, and picking up as their three teens head to prom eighteen years later"-- Provided by publisher.
Growing up, Bryce, Beatriz, and Santiago were inseparable, but after the dissolution of their friendship and Bryce's suicide, Beatriz and Santiago attempt to reconcile and navigate love, mental illness, and forgiveness.
"After her sister goes missing, Isla Soler re-enrolls at the opulent Alarie House, intent on finding out what happened to her"-- Provided by publisher.
The global phenomenon returns with the third book in the One of Us is Lying series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus. When someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself?and the consequences are deadly. The third times a charm. Its been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they werent killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for the summer, and everyone is trying to move on. Only, this is Bayview, and life is never that simple. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, its clear this ?game? is serious?and whoevers in charge isnt sharing the rules. Or maybe there arent any. Bronwyn. Cooper. Addy. Nate. Maeve. Phoebe. Knox. Luis. Kris. Everyones a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things could start getting deadly. The thing is, Simon was right about secrets?they all come out, eventually. And Bayview has a lot its still hiding.
After being magically gifted with incredible luck, a boy discovers this gift just may be a curse when it comes to love, in this sweet romantic comedy by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer. Jude is determined to fly under the radar. He just wants to draw comics, host D&D night with his friends, work at his parents vinyl record store, and escape high school as unscathed as possible. That is, until the night he finds himself inexplicably gifted with a bout of supernatural good luck. Suddenly, everything Jude has ever wanted is within reach. His art is being published. He helps his friends song become a finalist in a songwriting competition. And he wins a pair of coveted concert tickets, which he can use to ask out the popular girl hes been crushing on since elementary school. But how long can Judes good fortune last? And why does he find himself thinking about Ari, his best friend since forever? If Jude has been dreaming of the wrong girl this whole time, does that mean he's doomed to be unlucky in love forever? With a sprinkle of magic, this sweet beachside romance is perfect for fans of To All the Boys Ive Loved Before and Love & Gelato, as well as anyone who has ever swooned over Marissa Meyers beloved characters.
Witches and lovers Caro Rabbit and Iccadora Alice Sickle's twisted past comes to light as they are once again thrust into each other's lives and beckoned back to Wonderland, the dark, monster-filled forest where it all began.
Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider?and fan favorite?Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy! The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air?and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaesia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolinis blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return.
"A Korean American teen tries to balance her dream to become a chef with the cultural expectations of her family when she enters the competitive world of a TV cooking show"-- Provided by publisher.
In a world of constant winter, only the citizens of the climate-controlled city of Snowglobe can escape the bitter cold?but this perfect society is hiding dark and dangerous secrets within its frozen heart. A groundbreaking Korean novel translated into English for the first time! ?The Hunger Games meets Squid Game in Soyoung Park's dystopian thriller Snowglobe? ?Entertainment Weekly Enclosed under a vast dome, Snowglobe is the last place on Earth thats warm. Outside Snowglobe is a frozen wasteland, and every day, citizens face the icy world to get to their jobs at the power plant, where they produce the energy Snowglobe needs. Their only solace comes in the form of twenty-four-hour television programming streamed directly from the domed city. The residents of Snowglobe have everything: fame, fortune, and above all, safety from the desolation outside their walls. In exchange, their lives are broadcast to the less fortunate outside, who watch eagerly, hoping for the chance to one day become actors themselves. Chobahm lives for the time she spends watching the shows produced inside Snowglobe. Her favorite? Goh Around, starring Goh Haeri, Snowglobes biggest star?and, it turns out, the key to getting Chobahm her dream life. Because Haeri is dead, and Chobahm has been chosen to take her place. Only, life inside Snowglobe is nothing like what you see on television. Reality is a lie, and truth seems to be forever out of reach. Translated for the first time into English from the original Korean, Snowglobe is a groundbreaking exploration of personal identity, and the future of the world as we know it. It is the winner of the Changbi X Kakaopage Young Adult Novel Award.
Following her sister's disastrous quinceañera and her mother's sudden passing, sixteen-year-old Castillo strives to regain control of her life, but when she books a job to plan another quinceañera she finds her carefully devised plans unraveling.
The elite Enlightenment Committee, faces a world-ending threat as Hiva, once believed to be an apocalyptic force, is revealed to be a person, Iris Marlow, an immortal African tightrope dancer seeking revenge after her murder by her own friends, while another Hiva emerges with a destructive agenda, marking the beginning of the Cataclysm.
Looking for a change, Orie Lennox unwittingly joins the cast of an experimental romantic reality show on a South Pacific island, where her high school crush is also a contestant, leading to a mix of surprising alliances and blossoming relationships.
The epic conclusion to the intensely romantic and beautifully written story that started in Divine Rivals.Two weeks have passed since Iris Winnow returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing, and the city of Oath continues to dwell in a state of disbelief and ignorance. When Iris and Attie are given another chance to report on Dacres movements, they both take the opportunity and head westward once more despite the danger, knowing its only a matter of time before the conflict reaches a city thats unprepared and fracturing beneath the chancellors reign.Since waking below in Dacres realm, Roman cannot remember his past. But given the reassurance that his memories will return in time, Roman begins to write articles for Dacre, uncertain of his place in the greater scheme of the war. When a strange letter arrives by wardrobe door, Roman is first suspicious, then intrigued. As he strikes up a correspondence with his mysterious pen pal, Roman will soon have to make a decision: to stand with Dacre or betray the god who healed him. And as the days grow darker, inevitably drawing Roman and Iris closer together...the two of them will risk their very hearts and futures to change the tides of the war.
In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her undeniable chemistry with the groom. Niamh O Conchobhair has never let herself long for more. The magic in her blood that lets her stitch emotions and memories into fabric is the same magic that will eventually kill her. Determined to spend the little time she has left guaranteeing a better life for her family, Niamh jumps at the chance to design the wardrobe for a royal wedding in the neighboring kingdom of Avaland. But Avaland is far from the fairytale that she imagined. While young nobles attend candlelit balls and elegant garden parties, unrest brews amid the working class. The groom himself, Kit Carmine, is prickly, abrasive, and begrudgingly being dragged to the altar as a political pawn. But when Niamh and Kit grow closer, an unlikely friendship blossoms into something more?until an anonymous gossip columnist starts buzzing about their chemistry, promising to leave them alone only if Niamh helps to uncover the royal familys secrets. The rot at the heart of Avaland runs deep, but exposing it could risk a future she never let herself dream of, and a love she never thought possible.Transporting readers to a Regency England-inspired fantasy world, A Fragile Enchantment is a sweeping romance threaded with intrigue, unforgettable characters, and a love story for the ages.
"Nora O'Malley knows her murderous stepfather will come after her when he is released from prison, but she is prepared to do whatever it takes to protect the people she loves"-- Provided by publisher.
From the author of New York Times bestseller House of Hollow comes a darkly seductive witchy thriller where, though both men and demons lurk in shadows, girls refuse to go quietly into the night. Three girls, one supernatural killer on the loose . . . Zara Jones believes in magic because the alternative is too painful to consider?that her murdered sister is gone forever and there is nothing she can do about it. Rather than grieving and moving on, Zara decides she will do whatever it takes to claw her sister back from the grave?even trading in the occult. Jude Wolf may be the daughter of a billionaire, but she is also undeniably cursed. After a deal with a demon went horribly wrong, her soul has been slowly turning necrotic. Its a miserable existence marred by pain, sickness, and monstrous things that taunt her in the night. Now that shes glimpsed whats beyond the veil, Judes desperate to ?nd someone to undo the damage shes done to herself. Enter Emer Byrne, an orphaned witch with a dark past and a deadly power, a.k.a. the solution to both Zaras and Judes problems. Though Emer lives a hardscrabble life, she gives away her most valuable asset?her invocations?to women in desperate situations who are willing to sacri?ce a piece of their soul in exchange for a scrap of power. Zara and Jude are willing, but they ?rst have to ?nd Emer. When Emers clients start turning up dead all over London, a vital clue leads Zara and Jude right to her. If a serial killer is targeting her clients, Emer wants to know why?and to stop them. She strikes a tenuous alliance with Zara and Jude to hunt a killer before they are next on his list, even if she cant give them in return what Zara and Jude want most: a sister and a soul.
While mourning her best friend, Natalie, an aspiring teen paranormal investigator, stays at the purportedly haunted Harlow Hotel where she finds more than she expected.
"A dreamer's tree house. A mechanic's cottage. A submerged city. Over thirty imaginative houses and the people who make them home offer unexpected worlds to wander through and explore. Who is the mischievous bridgetower keeper? What does the witch growin her garden? How does the postal worker tame his delivery dragons? In each house, readers discover the contents of rooms and closets, what's at the top of the stairs and where shadowy hallways lead. Story text provides background and details about the lives of the residents and hints about their past and future. Lush illustrations, diagrams and detailed descriptions of each character, location and landscape open doors to whimsy, wonder, and endless possibilities"-- Provided by publisher.
Aromantic and asexual students Sophie and Jo, engaged in an online feud as the creators of popular relationship advice accounts "Dear Wendy" and "Sincerely Wanda," unwittingly become real-life friends and navigate their shared aroace identities as they face the challenges of college life.