Young Adult
Are you listening?
Tillie Walden
eBOOK
Young Adult
A chance encounter sends runaway Bea on a journey through West Texas with Lou, who Bea must trust as she is driven to confront buried truths about loss and heartbreak.
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Gretchen McNeil
eBOOK
Young Adult
Seventeen-year-old Becca auditions for a new, non-lethal reality show featuring Painiacs, hoping to prove that her deceased mother was not Alcatraz 2.0 executioner, Molly Mauler.
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One of us is next
Karen M. McManus
eAUDIO
Young Adult, Mystery, Suspense
"A year after the Bayview four were cleared of Simon Kelleher's death, a new mystery has cropped up--a game with dangerous consequences that's targeting students at Bayview again. And if the creator isn't found soon, dangerous could prove deadly"--
"Everyone's learned by now how to win this game. Always take the dare." I dare you to put this fun and fast-paced follow up to "One of us is Lying" down. -Casey
Written in the stars
Aisha Saeed
eAUDIO
Young Adult, Literary Fiction
"Naila's vacation to visit relatives in Pakistan turns into a nightmare when she discovers her parents want to force her to marry a man she's never met"--
Naila's family takes an impromptu vacation to visit relatives in Pakistan and her world is turned upside down. This was an enlightening and occasionally tough listen, but more than worth the time and emotive effort. The author's note at the end is a gem, don't skip it. -Casey
Frankly in love
David Yoon
eAUDIO
Young Adult, Literary Fiction
"High school senior Frank Li takes a risk to go after a girl his parents would never approve of, but his plans will leave him wondering if he ever really understood love--or himself--at all"--
During his senior year, Frank Li takes a risk and disobeys his parents in a way he never anticipated. I loved all of the ways Frank grows and learns about life and love throughout this title. -Casey
Pride
Ibi Aanu Zoboi
eBOOK
Young Adult
After the wealthy Darcy family moves in across the street, Zuri is forced to find common ground with Darius, while struggling with her four wild sisters, a handsome boy vying for her attention, and college applications.
A poignant and funny retelling of Pride and Prejudice featuring all characters of color. Definitely one to pick up whether or not you enjoyed or have read the Austen classic. -Casey
The cheerleaders
Kara Thomas
eBOOK
Young Adult
"As a town prepares for the anniversary of the deaths of five cheerleaders who were killed in three separate, horrific accidents, two teens uncover long-buried truths about what really happened years ago"--
Five years ago, one high school faced a semester of tragedy in which five cheerleaders died. Now, Monica, sister of one of the deceased, looks back at the situations surrounding the deaths and begins to wonder if the police missed anything. Did they catch the right murderer? Did her sister really kill herself? What happened to cause all these deaths in her town? On top of the questions, Monica sorts through her own struggles with an older man, changing friendships, and existing in a family still mourning the loss of her sister. For a fast paced thriller filled with twists and revelations, pick up The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas. You won’t be putting it down any time soon! -Shawna
American royals
Katharine McGee
YOUNG ADULT FICTION McGee, Katharine
Fiction, Young Adult
In an alternate America, princesses Beatrice and Samantha Washington and the two girls wooing their brother, Prince Jeffrey, become embroiled in high drama in the most glorious court in the world.
What if George Washington had accepted a crown instead of the Presidency? And then, what would that monarchy look like in the modern day? The book covers the adventures of four women: Beatrice, the first to-be-queen to reign America on her own; Samantha, her spunky younger sister; Nina, Sam’s loyal best friend; and Daphne, ambitious ex-girlfriend of Sam’s twin brother, Jeff. It does bop between their differing POVs, but it isn’t confusing or jarring. This was a fun YA read with many things that I love - royalty, romance, really well-written female characters. My expectations were high, and they were definitely met! -Angie
Ella enchanted
Gail Carson Levine
YOUNG ADULT FICTION Levine, Gail Carson
Kids, Fantasy, Young Adult
In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her.
This is such a wonderful adaptation of the story of Cinderella. What I especially love about “Ella Enchanted” is that Ella is such a positive role model for girls. She is strong, bright, funny and self-aware. As a baby, Ella was given the ‘gift’ of obedience by a fairy named Lucinda, but we quickly see that the gift is truly a curse and could have many implications on the life of Ella and those connected with her. Beautifully written! -Becky
Beauty : a retelling of the story of Beauty & the beast
Robin McKinley
YOUNG ADULT FICTION McKinley, Robin
Kids, Fantasy, Young Adult
Kind Beauty grows to love the Beast at whose castle she is compelled to stay and through her love releases him from the spell which had turned him from a handsome prince into an ugly beast.
A very detailed and descriptive adaptation of the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast! The pace of the story moves more slowly, allowing the reader to really understand the character development, relationships, and the magical setting of the tale. Beautifully written! -Becky
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