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Ripples

by Camille-Yvette Welsch

Two teenagers stumble upon a dystopian version of their town where their mettle is tested in the exciting fantasy novel "Ripples". In Jasmine O’Hea’s supernatural novel "Ripples", teenagers move between mirror worlds to save their... Read More

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Remember Pompeii

by Leanne Galvan

Fluid and immersive, the series-opening fantasy novel "Remember Pompeii" follows a powerful reincarnated teenager who resists coming of age. Ancient truths wait to be discovered in Kika Emers’s fantasy novel "Remember Pompeii", which... Read More

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The Handler

by Julia Dillman

Involving dual plotlines, complex historical and political contexts, and intricate spy missions, "The Handler" is a suspenseful young adult thriller. The second installment in the Norwood Nanny Chronicles, Monica McGurk’s young adult... Read More

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Why the Sparrow Cries

by Karen Rigby

In Hope Bolinger’s captivating time travel novel "Why the Sparrow Cries", an American teenager meets a Palikarian from the Dark Ages, prompting a culture clash, a mystery, and ethical dilemmas. Harper is troubled and wary when it comes... Read More

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Lost Kingdom

by Julia Dillman

A girl looking to recover her stolen memories and magical abilities possesses a map that leads to an object that could save a boy’s betrothed in Laurel Black’s adventure-filled fantasy novel "Lost Kingdom", in which two quests... Read More

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Ghostlord

by John M. Murray

A girl tries to free an imprisoned spirit and is swept into an ancient magical feud in Philip Womack’s fantasy novel "Ghostlord". Meg’s mother drags her away from London toward a safer, quieter life in the country. They rent an... Read More

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Sun Don't Shine

by Debbie McCarthy

In Crissa-Jean Chappell’s novel Sun Don’t Shine, a teenager meets a young man who helps her realize the truth about her past. Reece was abducted by her father as a child. While out stealing at her father’s request, she meets an... Read More

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