Staff Picks
Coming Soon for Teens
- Richland Library
- Sunday, May 05
Collection
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
Four Eids and a Funeral
Published in 2024
The death of a beloved mentor, and the need to save and rebuild their fire-damaged Islamic Center, bring former best friends Said and Tiwa back together, rekindling their romantic relationship.
Icarus
Published in 2024
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.
The Blood Years
Published in 2023
Michael L. Printz honoree and National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold returns with the harrowing story of a young woman's coming-of-age during the Holocaust in Romania?a tale based on the author's grandmother's true experiences. Frederieke Teitler and her sister, Astra, live in a house, in a city, in a world divided. Their father ran out on them when Rieke was only six, leaving their mother a wreck and their grandfather as their only stable family. Hes done his best to provide for them and shield them from antisemitism, but now, seven years later, being a Jew has become increasingly dangerous, even in their beloved home of Czernowitz, long considered a safe haven for Jewish people. And when Astra falls in love and starts pulling away from Rieke, Rieke wonders if theres anything in her life she can count on?and, if so, if she has the power to hold on to it. Then?war breaks out in Europe. First the Russians, then the Germans, invade Czernowitz. Almost overnight, Rieke and Astras world changes, and every day becomes a struggle: to keep their grandfathers business, to keep their home, to keep their lives. Rieke has long known that she exists in a world defined by those who have power and those who do not, and as those powers close in around her, she must decide whether holding on to her life might mean letting go of everything that has ever mattered to her. And if thats a choice she will even have the chance to make. Based on the true experiences of her grandmothers childhood in Holocaust-era Romania, National Book Award finalist and Printz honoree Elana K. Arnold weaves a harrowing, heartbreaking tale of love and loss in the darkest days of the twentieth century?and one young womans will to survive them.
Wish You Weren't Here
Published in 2024
Juliette and her school rival Priya Pendley, navigate a truce to peacefully coexist, but when Priya unexpectedly becomes Juliette's cabinmate at Fogridge Sleepaway Camp, their uneasy peace turns into something more.
The Lamplighter
Published in 2024
After the death of her father, Temperance assumes the lamplighter position in her coastal whaling village and drives away the unnatural fog that descends each night, but when two girls go missing and authorities doubt her abilities, Temperance uncovers dark truths and faces a choice between silence and risking her own and her sister's fate among the vanished.
Blood Justice
Published in 2024
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.
The Dangerous Ones
Published in 2024
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.
The Hedgewitch of Foxhall
Published in 2024
In this gorgeous stand-alone fantasy romance perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Allison Saft, a rebellious witch undertakes a last-ditch quest to restore magic to medieval Wales?as two princes vie for her heart.
In the Shallows
Published in 2024
Fifteen-year-old Mara is heartbroken when her relationship with Nico, deemed toxic by friends, abruptly ends; however, when an amnesic Nico is found at sea, seemingly a new person, Mara is caught between a second chance at love and helping Nico recover her past.
There is a Door in This Darkness
Published in 2024
With the help of bizarre messages that keep appearing in her life, teenage Wilhelmina tries to overcome grief and depression brought on by the national trauma of 2016-2020 and the loss of her beloved aunt.
Gorgeous Gruesome Faces
Published in 2024
Yellowjackets meets Wilder Girls in this debut psychological thriller that follows a disgraced teen idol who comes face to face with the demons of her past in a glittering, cutthroat K-pop competition. Youll love them to death . . . THEN: Sunny Lee is on the top of the world. Shes one third of Sweet Cadence, the hottest up-and-coming teen pop group, alongside her new BFFs, Candie and Mina. The three are inseparable as they ride their way to the top of the charts, even as Candie and Sunny fight to resist the growing spark between them. But when a shocking scandal breaks, the group is suddenly torn apart. Then the unthinkable ? Mina dies tragically right before Sunny and Candies eyes. And Sunny suspects the dark and otherworldly secrets she and Candie were keeping may have had something to do with it . . . NOW: For the past two years, Sunny has spent her days longing for her former life and her nights wondering just what happened the night Mina died. So when she discovers that Candie is attending a new K-pop workshop right in her hometown, Sunny has no choice but to follow her there. Candie might be chasing stardom again, but Sunny is only after one thing: answers. At the workshop, the lines between nightmare and reality start to blur as Sunny is haunted by ghostly visions and her competitors' bodies turn up bizarrely maimed and mutilated. To survive the twisted carnage, Sunny will have to expose the ugly truth behind the workshops spotlights and the sinister forces swirling around Candie. Stitched with cutting commentary on the ugly side of stardom and impossible beauty standards, Linda Chengs mind-bending thriller will have readers screaming and swooning for more.
We Mostly Come out at Night
15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures
Published in 2024
"A YA anthology of short stories ranging in genres from horror to romance; featuring classic and original monsters and creatures; and highlighting authors from the LGBTQIA+ community, including Claire Kann, Kalynn Bayron, Jonathan Lenore Kastin, and H.E.Edgmon"-- Provided by publisher.
Another First Chance
Published in 2024
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.
It Waits in the Forest
Published in 2024
Inspired by Caribbean folklore, eighteen-year-old Selena gets pulled into a string of mysterious murders on her island home.
This Night is Ours
Published in 2024
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.
Okay, Cupid
Published in 2024
From the bestselling author of I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST, the story of a cupid who thinks they know everything about love... until they fall in love themselves. As a cupid, Jude thinks they understand love a little bit more than the average human. It makes sense -- Jude's been studying love their whole teen life. And, yes, there have been some bumps in the road, and they're currently on probation for doing something that they absolutely, definitely shouldn't have done... but they're ready to prove they can make matches without ever getting involved. Only... Jude's next assignment isn't about setting up two adults. No, this time Jude has to go to high school, with kids their own age. And the assignment is a tough one: two best friends who are meant to be more than just best friends... but who aren't currently speaking to each other after a huge falling out. Jude thinks they've got this one all under control, and that they won't get involved whatsoever. Which proves that maybe Jude hasn't learned the first lesson of humans and love ... Its complicated.
I Wish You Would
Published in 2024
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.
The Atlas of Us
Published in 2024
?A complete knockout. Readers will be thinking of this story long after they finish the final page.? ?Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna ?Utterly compelling and impossible to put down.? ?Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of Bring Me Your Midnight ?Ive never read a book that felt so much like picking up pieces of a broken heart?powerful, poignant, and true.? ?Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea and XOXO Atlas has lost her way. In a last-ditch effort to pull her life together, shes working on a community service program rehabbing trails in the Western Sierras. The only plus is that the days are so exhausting that Atlas might just be tired enough to forget that this was one of her dads favorite places in the world. Before cancer stole him from her life, that is. Using real names is forbidden on the trail. So Atlas becomes Maps, and with her team?Books, Sugar, Junior, and King?she heads into the wilderness. As she sheds the lies shes built up as walls to protect herself, she realizes that four strangers might know her better than anyone has before. And with the end of the trail racing to meet them, Maps is left counting down the days until she returns to her old life?without her new family, and without King, whos become more than just a friend.
Merciless Saviors
Published in 2024
The second book in a YA contemporary fantasy duology in which a teen, Gem, finds out theyre a reincarnated god from another world. That day at the First Church of Gracie changed everything for Gem Echols, and not just because Marian and Poppy betrayed them. Forced to use the Ouroboros knife on Zephyr, who had kidnapped their parents, Gem now has the power of the God of Air. While for any other god things might work out okay, the Magician?whose role within the pantheon is to keep the balance?having the power of another god has thrown everything into chaos. The Goddess of Death can now reanimate corpses; the God of Arts powers are now corrupted and twisted, giving life to his macabre creations; and, while the God of Land has always been able to communicate with creatures of the Earth, now everyone can hear their cries. As Gem, Rory, and Enzo search for a way to restore the balance without sacrificing themselves, new horrors make them question how far they're willing to go. In the end, Gem may be forced to fully embrace their merciless nature and kill off their own humanity?if it ever really existed in the first place.
Bright Red Fruit
Published in 2024
An unflinching, honest novel in verse about a teenager's journey into the slam poetry scene and the dangerous new relationship that could threaten all her dreams. From the award-winning poet and author of HOME IS NOT A COUNTRY. Bad girl. No matter how hard Samira tries, she cant shake her reputation. Shes never gotten the benefit of the doubt?not from her mother or the aunties who watch her like a hawk. Samira is determined to have a perfect summer filled with fun parties, exploring DC, and growing as a poet?until a scandalous rumor has her grounded and unable to leave her house. When Samira turns to a poetry forum for solace, she catches the eye of an older, charismatic poet named Horus. For the first time, Samira feels wanted. But soon shes keeping a bigger secret than ever before?one that that could prove her reputation and jeopardize her place in her community. In this gripping coming-of-age novel from the critically acclaimed author Safia Elhillo, a young woman searches to find the balance between honoring her family, her artistry, and her authentic self.
Dead Girls Walking
Published in 2024
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.
No Going Back
Published in 2024
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.
Six More Months of June
Published in 2024
As their senior year draws to a close, childhood friends Caplan and Mina navigate the challenges of their high school's social hierarchy when Cap's best friend expresses romantic feelings for Mina, and the two friends confront the complexities of love andfriendship.
Hurdles in the Dark
My Story of Survival, Resilience, and Triumph
Published in 2024
"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.
Foxglove
Published in 2023
The captivating sequel to the New York Times bestselling, Gothic-infused Belladonna, in which Signa and Death face a supernatural foe determined to tear them apart. A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed. And Fate, the elusive brother of Death, has taken up residence in a sumptuous palace nearby. He's hell-bent on revenge after Death took the life of the woman he loved many years ago...and now hes determined to have Signa for himself, no matter the cost. Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from wrongful imprisonment if the girls will entertain Fates presence. But the more time they spend with him, the more frightening their reality becomes as Signa exhibits dramatic new powers that link her to Fates past. With mysteries and danger around every corner, the cousins must decide whom they can trust as they navigate their futures in high society, unravel the murders that haunt their family, and play Fates unexpected games?all with their destinies hanging in the balance. Daring, suspenseful, and seductive, this sequel to Death and Signa's story is as utterly romantic as it is perfectly deadly.
Blood & Fury
Published in 2024
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
Thirsty
Published in 2024
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.
Everything We Never Said
Published in 2024
Guilt-ridden and grieving seventeen-year-old Ella falls for her dead best friend Hayley's boyfriend Sawyer, but when she reads Hayley's journal, she discovers Sawyer has a much darker side.
Hearts That Cut
Published in 2024
As their search continues for the god at the end of the golden thread, Io and Bianca travel to new lands, face powerful enemies, and uncover an appalling plot that traces back centuries.
Perfect Little Monsters
Published in 2024
The most popular--and hated--girl in school is murdered and the suspects are aplenty, but when Dawn becomes the number one, she must uncover the truth before another person dies.
Stay Dead
Published in 2024
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.
Wild About You
Published in 2024
"Indoorsy theater girl Natalie must team up with surly nature-lover Finn in an Amazing Race-style reality competition show set in the Appalachian wilderness--if they do not kill (or kiss!) each other first"-- Provided by publisher.
A Crane Among Wolves
Published in 2024
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.
Storm
Dawn of a Goddess
Published in 2024
Ororo Munroe, a skilled thief with the ability to control the weather, grapples with her growing powers and a mysterious past as she faces the threat of the Shadow King and seeks the truth about her heritage.
Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School
Published in 2024
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Book is Anti-Racist and The Antiracist Kid, this YA nonfiction book, highlighting inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college, is the most important, empowering read this year.
Hot Boy Summer
Published in 2024
Four gay teens in San Antonio have the summer of their lives while discovering the true meaning of friendship.
The Color of a Lie
Published in 2024
In 1955, a Black family relocates to the suburbs where they must pass for white, but dark secrets about the town and its inhabitants threaten their new home.
How the Boogeyman Became a Poet
Published in 2024
Poet, writer, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, George M. Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson. Im terrified that the Boogeyman is gonna hear what Ive been thinking about certain boys and what happens to my heartbeat when Im around some of them. Tony dreams about life after high school, where his poetic voice can find freedom on the stage and page. But the Boogeyman has been following Tony since he was six years old. First, the Boogeyman was after his Blackness, but Tony has learned It knows more than that: Tony wants to be the first in his family to attend college, but theres no path to follow. He also has feelings for boys, desires that dont align with the script he thinks is set for him and his girlfriend, Blu. Despite a supportive network of family and friends, Tony doesnt breathe a word to anyone about his feelings. As he grapples with his sexuality and moves from high school to college, he struggles with loneliness while finding occasional solace in gay chat rooms and writing poetry. But how do you find your poetic voice when you are hiding the most important parts of yourself? And how do you escape the Boogeyman when it's lurking inside you?.
Breathe
Journeys to Healthy Binding
Published in 2024
"An evidence-based graphic guide for people interested in chest-binding as a form of gender-affirming care"-- Provided by publisher.
Don't Wait
Three Girls Who Fought for Change and Won
Published in 2024
"Follows the stories of three young women activists of color fighting for some of today's most pressing movements of defunding the police, environmental justice, and arts education"-- Provided by publisher.
Now, Conjurers
Published in 2024
"Following the murder of their leader and friend, a tight-knit coven of queer teens takes on a wish-granting demon lurking in their town"-- Provided by publisher.
Liar's Test
Published in 2024
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.
Moonstorm
Published in 2024
"In a society where conformity is valued above all else, a teen girl training to become an Imperial pilot is forced to return to her rebel roots to save her world"-- Provided by publisher.
Vengeance of the Pirate Queen
Published in 2024
Pirates of the Caribbean meets The Mummy in this beautifully-designed, high-stakes standalone YA fantasy romance set in the world of Tricia Levenseller's Daughter of the Pirate King. You cant be afraid of the dark when youre the monster lurking in the shadows. As an assassin working for the pirate queen, eighteen-year-old Sorinda is surprised when Alosas next task for her is not to kill a new target, but to captain a handpicked crew on a rescue mission. Unfortunately, her sailing master is twenty-year-old Kearan. He may be the best helmsman the pirate queen has, but Sorinda finds him a real pain in the arse. Sadly, there are few places on a ship to hide from an attentive man. As the crew of the Vengeance faces dangerous waters and deadly sea creatures, they accidentally awaken the King of the Undersea, a being who can control the dead. Their rescue mission quickly turns into a fight to save the world, but first, Sorinda must save herself from becoming an undead queen. This edition features metallic foil designs on the jacket and case, sprayed edges, endpaper maps, and a ribbon.
Icon and Inferno
Published in 2024
A year after surviving a mission in London, and unmistakable chemistry, Winter and Syndey team up again for a perilous assignment involving old flames, new jealousies, and yet another sinister plot.
Love, off the Record
Published in 2024
Wyn and Three, vying for a reporter spot on the university newspaper, engage in a cutthroat game of sabotage, but when Wyn's pursuit of a perfect story on a dating app connects her with a mystery man, it forces Wyn and Three to confront their true feelings.
Under This Red Rock
Published in 2024
From award-winning author Mindy McGinnis comes a mesmerizing YA psychological mystery following a teen girl who is grappling with the death of her brother as she starts a new job in the caverns of Ohio?only to become the number one suspect in her co-worker's murder. Perfect for fans of Courtney Summers, Kathleen Glasgow, and Lauren Oliver.
Flawless Girls
Published in 2024
"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.
Off with Their Heads
Published in 2024
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.
Unstoppable!
Published in 2024
Maggie Nicholss official memoir is an inspirational tell-all about the abuse she suffered under the US national gymnastics team and how she managed to redefine herself in the face of adversity.With an introduction from Simone Biles. In 2015, Maggie Nicholss gymnastics career was on fire. Having spent most of her young life training as an elite-level gymnast, Maggie carried the team all-around at the 2015 World Championships, helping to cinch the team gold medal. Next in her sights was the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was eagerly looking forward to training for the 2016 Olympic Games along with teammates such as Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, and Laurie Hernandez. But on the verge of achieving her lifelong Olympic dream, her world came crashing down. That summer Maggie revealed to her coach that USAG doctor Larry Nassar had been sexually abusing herself and other athletes under his care. What followed was an extensive investigation that would capture the nations attention and illuminate for the world the trauma and massive cover-up behind the scenes of one of the countrys most celebrated sports institutions. Ultimately, Maggie would go on to become an 8-time NCAA champion and an outspoken advocate for the protection of young children, especially young athletes. This inspirational tell-all offers an intimate look into the world of elite gymnastics, the sexual abuse scandal that shattered lives and dreams, and how Maggie Nichols risked everything in the name of justice. Maggie now tells this story in her words: a story of hope, trauma, reclamation, and above all, triumph.
The Quince Project
A Novel
Published in 2024
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 Worst Perfect Moment
Published in 2024
Deceased sixteen-year-old Tegan is appalled to discover that heaven is a replica of the motel where she spent the worst weekend of her life, and her only hope is for Zelda, the teen angel responsible for the supposed error, to explore Tegan's memories andunearth her true happiest moment.
Masquerade of the Heart
Published in 2024
Cursebreaker Marlow Briggs navigates the aftermath of her fake romance with Adrius while seeking answers about her mother's disappearance and confronting her long-lost father's plans to reshape Caraza City, risking her own desires for the city that wantsher dead.
The Dare
Published in 2024
When a high school prank turns deadly, Marley and her friends must do everything they can to conceal the truth.
Summer Nights and Meteorites
Published in 2024
Jordan Edelman, determined to avoid dating during her summer trip to Nantucket, finds herself entangled with her father's research assistant, whom she has disliked for years, but as she delves into a centuries-old mystery with a local astronomer, her growing relationship becomes increasingly complicated.
Attached at the Hip
Published in 2024
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.
Lady of Steel and Straw
Published in 2024
Born in a society where her powers have fallen out of favor due to the rise of the Silent Gods, Lady Charlotte Sand faces political turmoil and an impending threat as Captain Luc de Montaigne seeks to collect the magic hearts of dormant Guardians, leadingto a forbidden attraction and a choice between victory and personal sacrifice.
The Girl in Question
Published in 2024
"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.
Diary of a Dying Girl. Adapted from Salt in My Soul
Published in 2024
"Mallory Smith shares her innermost thoughts while living with a terminal illness"-- Provided by publisher.
Past Present Future
Published in 2024
Rowan and Neil, in a committed long-distance relationship while attending different colleges in Boston and New York City, face the challenges of navigating the first months of college life and personal struggles as they strive to make their relationship last.
Didn't See That Coming
Published in 2024
A hilariously fresh and romantic send-up to Youve Got Mail about a gamer girl with a secret identity and the online bestie shes never met IRL until she unwittingly transfers to his school, from the bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties, The Obsession, and Well, That Was Unexpected. Seventeen-year-old Kiki Siregar is a fabulous gamer girl with confidence to boot. She cant help but be totally herself... except when shes online. Her secret? She plays anonymously as a guy to avoid harassment from other male players. Even her online best friend?a cinnamon roll of a teen boy who plays under the username Sourdawg?doesnt know her true identity. Which is fine, because Kiki doesnt know his real name either, and its not like theyre ever going to cross paths IRL. Until she transfers to an elite private school for her senior year and discovers that Sourdawg goes there, too. But who is he? How will he react when he finds out Kikis secret? And what happens when Kiki realizes shes falling for her online BFF?.
The Ghost of Us
Published in 2024
Eighteen-year-old ghost hunter and outcast Cara strikes a deal with a recently deceased student's spirit to woo his depressed sister Meredith, but as Cara unintentionally falls for Meredith, Aiden's ghost fades.
I'll Be Waiting for You
Published in 2024
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.
Canto Contigo
Published in 2024
When a Mariachi star transfers schools, he expects to be handed his new group's lead vocalist spot?what he gets instead is a tenacious current lead with a very familiar, very kissable face. In a twenty-four-hour span, Rafael Alvarez led North Amistad High Schools Mariachi Alma de la Frontera to their eleventh consecutive first-place win in the Mariachi Extravaganza de Nacional; and met, made out with, and almost hooked up with one of the cutest guys hes ever met. Now eight months later, Rafies ready for one final win. What he didnt plan for is his family moving to San Antonio before his senior year, forcing him to leave behind his group while dealing with the loss of the most important person in his life?his beloved abuelo. Another hitch in his plan: The Selena Quintanilla-Perez Academys Mariachi Todos Colores already has a lead vocalist, Rey Chavez?the boy Rafie made out with?who now stands between him winning and being the great Mariachi Rafie's abuelo always believed him to be. Despite their newfound rivalry for center stage, Rafie cant squash his feelings for Rey. Now he must decide between the people hes known his entire life or the one just starting to get to know the real him. Canto Contigo is a love letter to Mexican culture, family and legacy, the people who shape us, and allowing ourselves to forge our own path. At its heart, this is one of the most glorious rivals-to-lovers romance about finding the one who challenges you in the most extraordinary ways.
Lie Until It's True
Published in 2024
After her sister's murder acquittal, Amanda Pruitt visits Colorado to reunite with childhood friends and Aunt Amy, where she is drawn into an old murder case and when her friend is killed, Amanda must unravel the connection between the two murders to clear her name.
Shooting for Stars
Published in 2024
Teenage science-minded Skyler teams up with film club member Cooper to defy her father and video an application to study in space.
Heiress Takes All
Published in 2024
Seventeen-year-old Olivia Owens plans an elaborate heist during her father's wedding to exact revenge for his actions, but things take a chaotic turn with unexpected wedding guests and obstacles.
Saint-seducing Gold
Published in 2024
Magical metal-worker Joan Sands must navigate court intrigue and escape the fae queen's control as she strives to release her grandfather from royal prisons, grapple with a city plagued by fae attacks, and fulfill her destiny as Ogun's only child to reforge the pact between humanity and the fae.
Sweet Nightmare
Published in 2024
"Most schools are about being the best. This school? It's about being the worst. Calder Academy is where the rogue paranormals go. The ones who break the rules or lose control. And when that happens for vamps, werewolves, witches, and dark fae? It gets pretty freaking scary. I should know. Because I'm trapped here. Look, every seventeen-year-old girl thinks their mom is a tyrant. But mine just happens to run Calder Academy, which paints a giant target on my back. The way I make it through these dark hallsis by steering clear of the things-and kids-who go bump in the night. Especially Jude Abernathy-Lee. But when a freak storm hits our isolated island, I'm stuck without a backup plan. The power is gone. The lights are out. And our worst nightmares are suddenly real-and out for blood. Now the only way to survive is to align myself with one evil to avoid the other. And the only thing worse than the idea of getting close to Jude? Secretly loving every minute of it"-- Provided by publisher.
Louder Than Words
Published in 2024
When Jordyn Jones transfers to Edgewood High, she sees it as a chance to start over and get away from what happened at her old school--but soon an anonymous podcast begins revealing humiliating secrets about the other students, and threatening to expose Jordyn's secret.
Rising from the Ashes
Los Angeles, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and a City on Fire
Published in 2024
Houses with a Story
A Dragon's Den, a Ghostly Mansion, a Library of Lost Books, and 30 More Amazing Places to Explore
Published in 2023
"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.