Grades 9-12
In this fourth installment of the Dorothy Must Die series, Amy Gumm has to figure out a way to make Oz a free land again. Amy finally defeats Dorothy in the Yellow Brick War, but now the Road of Yellow Brick has taken Amy away, and no one knows where. With magic lurking around every corner, there’s no telling what to expect!
Grades 9-12
This collection of short stories edited by David Levithan includes prom stories written by various authors such as John Green, Libba Bray and E. Lockhart. Each story is focused on a different type of prom, whether it be a backwards prom, known as a “morp,” a prom for fat girls or skipping prom altogether to stay home and watch movies with your neighbors. Read 21 Proms to find out how each character does prom his or her way.
Grades 9-12
Best friends Winter and Sloane are determined to ditch their geeky past and become part of the popular crowd. But when Sloane gets a taste of the good life, she deserts Winter and goes off on her own. Now Winter is out to seek revenge on Sloane for leaving her in the dust. She does just that by starting a blog and anonymously posting all of Sloane’s dirty little secrets. The blog becomes more popular than Winter ever thought it would be, and she has to decide whether or not the consequences are worth it.
Grades 9-12
The sequel to The Evil Librarian, this young adult novel follows Cynthia Rothschild, who saved the entire school from the wrath of Mr. Gabriel, the school librarian last year. With the whole ordeal behind her, Cyn is ready to take on the summer at theater camp with her boyfriend, Ryan Halsey. However, her summer isn’t quite what she’s expecting, because the demons are back, and Cyn is worried that Mr. Gabriel may be plotting his revenge. Will she be able to ward off the demons a second time?
Grades 9-12
This is a compilation of twelve love stories written by various authors such as Libba Bray, Tim Federle and Cassandra Clare. Each story is unique, but they have one thing in common: teenagers finding young love. It was edited by Stephanie Perkins.
Ages 16+
Li-yan and her family’s lives revolve around tea, and they farm certain types throughout the year. Then, Li-yan has a baby, whom she names Haley, out of wedlock and abandons her. While the two of them are separated, Haley grows up as a privileged California girl, but always wonders about her roots and Li-yan longs for the daughter she gave up so long ago. Will the two of them reunite or be separated forever?
Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
Grades 9-12
Clarissa, Ben, Andrew, Mason and Stella meet each other at a camp for teens with mental illness, and form bonds that they never thought possible. Each teen is plagued with something different, yet, they come together to learn from each other on a path to healing.
Thanks to School Library Journal for a review copy of this book.
Grades 9-12
Carnissa Gardner is the last prophesied black witch, and there is evil on the horizon. Her granddaughter Elloren hopes to fight this evil, but there’s just one problem: she has no power in the magical society whatsoever. Elloren puts the evil out of her mind when she is given an opportunity to study to be an apothecary. She is excited to pursue her lifelong dream, but she soon realizes that evil has followed her to the university and life as a student there won’t be as easy as she thought.
Thanks to School Library Journal for a review copy of this book.
Grades 9-12
Carlos Portillo is a duel citizen of the United States and Mexico who comes from a wealthy family and lives a sheltered life. Then, his older brother Felix is tragically killed, and Carlos begins hearing messages from him. The messages tell Carlos to rebel against his father and divert from his best laid plans. Carlos heeds his brother’s warning and runs away to the U.S. where he gets a job with his favorite celebrity chef. It feels like the right fit for him, and he begins to pursue his dream. Filled with delicious recipes throughout the bok, foodies will eat this one up!
Thanks to School Library Journal for a review copy of this book.
Grades 9-12
Sydney has a great job and and even better boyfriend. Then she finds out that her boyfriend cheated on her with her best friend. Sydney is heartbroken, but then she meets Ridge and hopes that the friendship that forms between them will help ease the pain. The two of them begin writing songs together, and she starts to forget her ex, realizing that a little distance is just what she needed.
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