Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories

Book SynopsisOn the trip of a lifetime, Adam and Zayneb must find their way back to each other in this surprising and romantic sequel to the “bighearted, wildly charming” (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author) Love from A to Z that’s a “contemplative exploration of faith, love, and the human condition” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Adam and Zayneb. Perfectly matched. Painfully apart. Adam is in Doha, Qatar, making a map of the Hijra, a historic migration from Mecca to Medina, and worried about where his next paycheck will come from. Zayneb is in Chicago, where school and extracurricular stresses are piling on top of a terrible frenemy situation, making her miserable. Then a marvel occurs: Adam and Zayneb get the chance to spend Thanksgiving week on the Umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia. Adam is thrilled; it’s the reboot he needs and an opportunity to pray for a hijra in real life: to migrate to Zayneb in Chicago. Zayneb balks at the trip at first, having envisioned another kind of vacation, but then decides a spiritual reset is calling her name too. And they can’t wait to see each other—surely, this is just what they both need. But the trip is nothing like what they expect, from the appearance of Adam’s former love interest in their traveling group to the anxiety gripping Zayneb when she’s supposed to be “spiritual.” As one wedge after another drives them apart while they make their way through rites in the holy city, Adam and Zayneb start to wonder: was their meeting just an oddity after all? Or can their love transcend everything else like the greatest marvels of the world?

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Book SynopsisThe acclaimed novels from Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning LovelessThe Catcher in the Rye for the digital age' The TimesSOLITAIREMy name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people I had friends. Things were very different, I guess, but that's all over now.Now there's Solitaire. And Michael Holden.RADIO SILENCE What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong?Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret not even the person she is on the inside.But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favourite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship, unafraid to be herself. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken.I WAS BORN FOR THIS For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark's fandom has given her everything she loves her friend Juliet, her dreams, her place in the world.Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. He's their frontman and playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing.But dreams don't always turn out the way you think and when Jimmy and Angel are unexpectedly thrust together, they find out how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be.LOVELESS It was all sinking in. I'd never had a crush on anyone. No boys, no girls, not a single person I had ever met. What did that mean?Georgia has never been in love, never kissed anyone, never even had a crush but as a fanfic-obsessed romantic she's sure she'll find her person one day.Is she destined to remain loveless? Or has she been looking for the wrong thing all along

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Book SynopsisThey fell for each other in just twenty-four hours. Now Rowan and Neil embark on a long-distance relationship during their first year of college in this romantic, dual points of view sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow.When longtime rivals Rowan Roth and Neil McNair confessed their feelings on the last day of senior year, they knew they’d only have a couple months together before they left for college. Now summer is over, and they’re determined to make their relationship work as they begin school in different states. In Boston, Rowan is eager to be among other aspiring novelists, learning from a creative writing professor she adores. She’s just not sure why she suddenly can’t seem to find her voice. In New York, Neil embraces the chaos of the city, clicking with a new friend group more easily than he anticipated. But when his past refuses to leave him alone, he doesn’t know how to handle his rapidly changing mental healt

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller!Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, a critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands.They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it's no match for the transcendent power of Love.Hailed by critics, Lovely War has received seven starred reviews and is an indie bestseller. Author Julie Berry has been called a modern master of historical fiction by Bookpage and a celestially inspired st

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Book Synopsis''This is a gorgeous book. It''s tender and fierce, beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. The prose is passionate and honest, unsentimental and big-hearted. The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you and this is one of those. I truly loved it'' Nicola Yoon, bestselling author of Everything, EverythingFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary YA novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudiceIt's 2002, a year after 9/11, and Shirin has just started at yet another new high school. It's an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who's tired of being stereotyped. Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. She's tired of the rude stares, the degrading comments even the physical violence she endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day.Shirin drowns her frustrations in mTrade Review‘This is a gorgeous book. It's tender and fierce, beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. The prose is passionate and honest, unsentimental and big-hearted. The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you and this is one of those. I truly loved it.', Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star 'A raw yet astoundingly elegant examination of identity, loneliness and family that is unflinching in its honesty and power. Tahereh Mafi holds nothing back – and the reader is better for it.', Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series 'I started reading A Very Large Expanse of Sea on a plane and couldn't put it down until I'd finished the entire thing. Tahereh Mafi's beautiful story touched my heart and taught me so much, I cannot wait for the world to read!!', Tomi Adeyemi, bestselling author of The Children of Blood and Bone 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea reads like a beautiful heart – one that shines and aches and yearns, and above all else, one that loves fiercely against all odds. Years from now, you will remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you experienced this. A transcendent story about truth, love and finding joy.', Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Warcross series 'Insightful', Sunday Independent, Ireland 'A heartbreaking stunning novel', Pop Sugar

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Book SynopsisThe immersive and imaginative (USA TODAY) games continue in the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestseller LEGENDARY, the mesmerizing sequel to CARAVALDonatella and Scarlett Dragna escaped their cruel father and made it out of Caraval alive, but the games aren't over yet. What Scarlett doesn't know is that, in order to gain their freedom, Tella made a deal with a mysterious stranger and now it's time to pay. Except what Tella owes is something that no one has ever been able to deliver: the true name of Caraval Master Legend. Tella's only chance at uncovering Legend's true identity is to enter the dangerous game of Caraval once more, and win. But what will she have to sacrifice to do that? Don't miss FINALE, the stunning conclusion to the Caraval trilogyout now!

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Book SynopsisFrom the Yoto Carnegie Medal shortlisted author of Steady For This comes a hilarious and heartwarming new teen comedy!'Rib-achingly funny, poignant and thoughtful' - Guardian'Immensely readable . . . confirms [Nathanael Lessore] as a major new name in writing for teenagers' - ObserverANTON AND HIS FRIENDS ARE THE KINGS OF YEAR 9.They're used to ruling the school and Anton wears the crown. The other kids run away when he's about but that's the way he wants it - he's got a reputation to live up to after all.So when he gets into serious trouble at school, he doesn't really care, but his mum most definitely does. She decides it's time for Anton to make some new friends and join the Happy Campers, a local activity group. Anton would quite literally rather do anything else, especially when he finds out Matthew, the biggest loser in school, is also a membe

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Book SynopsisThe Selection gets fierce as rivals stake their claim on the prince.Six girls, one life-changing prizeAmerica Singer will leave her pre-destined life for a world of glamour and luxury, if she winsBut surviving The Selection is tough. Rivals are battling to become Prince Maxon's bride as the threat of rebel violence just beyond the palace walls escalates into war.Only six girls are left and sworn friendships are tested to breaking point. America's feelings for Maxon grow stronger, but she suspects darker mysteries in his royal past. With ex-lover Aspen waiting for her in the shadows, where do her loyalties truly lie?Trade ReviewPraise for The Selection:“Reality TV meets dystopian fairy tale in Kiera Cass’s delightful debut. Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!” Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy

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Book SynopsisAn epic, emotional, breathtaking story of love and loss set amid the Syrian revolution. Burning with the fires of hope and possibility, AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW will sweep you up and never let you go. This brand new paperback edition contains exclusive bonus short story Joy. Set in the world of Lemon Trees, it features never-before-seen moments between Salama and Kenan. _______________ SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DISCOVER BOOK OF THE YEAR 'This is an important book. Everyone should read it' - Elizabeth Laird, award-winning author of Welcome to Nowhere 'Wrenching and lyrical' - Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestselling author of Internment 'Hauntingly beautiful ... a must read' - Huda Fahmy, author of Huda F Are You A year ago, before the revolution, Salama watched her brother marry her best friend, Layla, and wondered when her own love story might begin. Now she works at the hospital – helping those she can, closing the eyes of those she can’t. Layla and her unborn baby are all Salama has left. Unless you count Khawf. But he’s a hallucination; a symptom of the horrors she’s seen. Every day he urges Salama to leave. Every day she refuses. Until she crosses paths with Kenan, the boy with the vivid green eyes, who wants to stay and risk his life for everything Syria could be …Trade ReviewThis is an important book. Everyone should read it * Elizabeth Laird, award-winning author of Welcome to Nowhere *A searing story of war, loss, family and love, of seeking grace in madness and hope in tragedy ... An absolute must read. * Sabaa Tahir, #1 NYT bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes *Notable for its evocation of place and time, its rawness and its twist. * The Times *As gorgeous as it is groundbreaking ... This book is devastatingly beautiful. * David Arnold, NYT bestselling author of Mosquitoland and The Electric Kingdom *Beautiful, powerful and ringing with emotion, it will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading. * Katherine Woodfine, author of the Sinclair's Mysteries and Taylor & Rose Secret Agents *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGubler’s quirky, goofy, and easily palatable tale; it offers an evergreen message that is a staple of children’s literature. A feel-good read reaffirming the power of empathy. * Kirkus Reviews *Straightforward prose delivers a heartfelt ode to finding beauty in different perspectives, fostering connection in shared experiences, and approaching others with empathy and kindness. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisLove Nick and Charlie from Heartstopper? Meet Arthur and Ben! In the follow-up to their charming NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, What If It’s Us, best friends Adam Silvera (They Both Die At The End) and Becky Albertalli (Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda) reunite to give Arthur and Ben another shot at true love. From the creator of 13 Reasons Why, What If It’s Us is soon to be a feature film!Ben has spent his first year of college working on his fantasy manuscript with his writing partner Mario, who is a great Spanish tutor, and an even better kisser. So why can’t he stop thinking about the fact that Arthur’s back in town two years after they called it quits? Arthur is in New York for a dream internship on Broadway, with a boyfriend back at home that he couldn't be happier with. But when he comes upon Ben cuddle

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Book SynopsisNow an Original Series on Prime Video! Belly has an unforgettable summer in this stunning start to the Summer I Turned Pretty series from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (now a major motion picture!), Jenny Han.Some summers are just destined to be pretty. Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all alon

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK PRIZE 2019THE WINNER OF THE 2018 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDTHE WINNER OF THE MICHAEL L.PRINTZ AWARDTHE WINNER OF THE PURA BELPRÉ AWARDTHE WINNER OF THE BOSTON GLOBE-HORNBOOK AWARD''I fell in love at slam poetry. This one will stay with you a long time.'' Angie Thomas, bestselling author of The Hate U Give''This was the type of book where I''ll just do 50 pages turned into finishing it in 2 reads. I felt very emotional, not just because the story and the words themselves were so beautiful but because I knew it was going to make so many teens who felt like no one cares about them or listens to them feel seen.'' Tomi Adeyemi, bestselling author of The Children of Blood and BoneTHE POET X THE WINNER OF THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL. A stunning New York Times bestseller with a powerful and unforgettable YA voice. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi''s The Children of Blood and Bone, Angie Thomas''s The Hate U GiTrade ReviewI fell in love at slam poetry. This one will stay with you a long time.', Angie Thomas, bestselling author of The Hate U Give 'This was the type of book where "I'll just do 50 pages" turned into finishing it in 2 reads. I felt very emotional, not just because the story and the words themselves were so beautiful but because I knew it was going to make so many teens who felt like no one cares about them or listens to them feel seen.', Tomi Adeyemi, bestselling author of The Children of Blood and Bone '‘Powerful, finely crafted verse . . . Readers will yearn to finish this verse novel in a single sitting, but its echoes will remain with them much longer’', Guardian 'A story that will slam the power of poetry and love back into your heart', Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak and Chains 'The force and intensity behind her words practically pushes them off the page, resulting in a verse novel that is felt as much as it is heard. This is a book from the heart, and for the heart.', New York Times Book Review 'First I read #ThePoetX. Now I'm listening to the audio read by @AcevedoWrites. Happy I don't have to choose between brilliances', Jacqueline Woodson, multiple award-winning author of If You Come Softly and Brown Girl Dreaming 'Acevedo breathes words instead of air', Lisa Heathfield, award-winning author of Paper Butterflies

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Book SynopsisYoung Adult edition - including new foreword and Q+A by the author plus further additional materialThe incredible bestselling true story. For readers of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Diary of Anne Frank Heart-breaking - a tale of love and survival amidst the horrors of AuschwitzHuman - the real story behind one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust - the blue numbers tattooed on prisoners' armsInspirational - the very best of humanity in the very worst of circumstancesUnforgettable - a story untold for over seventy years is finally sharedLife-affirming - one man's determination to survive and live a full life with the woman he lovedFully verified - Lale Sokolov's background and story has been fact-checked against all available documentary evidenceThe StoryThe Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews who survived Auschwitz. When Lale, given the job of tattooing the prisoners, saw Gita waiting in line, it was love at first sight. In that moment he determined to keep them both alive. This is a story of hope and of courage.Trade ReviewExtraordinary - moving, confronting and uplifting . . . a story about the extremes of human behaviour: calculated brutality alongside impulsive and selfless acts of love. I recommend it unreservedly * Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project *What an extraordinary and important book this is. A moving and ultimately uplifting story of love, loyalties and friendship amidst the horrors of war * Jill Mansell *a sincere...moving attempt to speak the unspeakable * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisThe Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Iron is a Shadowhunters novel.Cordelia Carstairs seems to have everything she ever wanted. She’s engaged to marry James Herondale, the boy she has loved since childhood. She has a new life in London with her best friend Lucie Herondale and James’s charming companions, the Merry Thieves. She is about to be reunited with her beloved father. And she bears the sword Cortana, a legendary hero’s blade.But the truth is far grimmer. James and Cordelia’s marriage is a lie, arranged to save Cordelia’s reputation. James is in love with the mysterious Grace Blackthorn whose brother, Jesse, died years ago in a terrible accident. Cortana burns Cordelia’s hand when she touches it, while her father has grown bitter and angry. And a serial murderer is targeting the Shadowhunters of London, killing under cover of darkness, then vanishing without a trace.Together with the Merry Thieves, Cordelia, James and Lucie must follow the trail of the knife-wielding killer through the city’s most dangerous streets. All the while, each is keeping a shocking secret: Lucie, that she plans to raise Jesse from the dead; Cordelia, that she has sworn a dangerous oath of loyalty to a mysterious power; and James, that he is being drawn further each night into the dark web of his grandfather, the arch-demon Belial. And that he himself may be the killer they seek.Trade ReviewOn Chain of Gold:For teenagers who might like to lose themselves in an Edwardian London overrun with demons [...] this story offers glamour, romance and peril. * Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times *Featured in The Bookseller's March Previews 2021. * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisNow in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic THE HAIR CUT, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Third in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*''Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.'' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Charlie didn''t think Nick could ever like him back, but now they''re officially boyfriends. Nick''s even found the courage to come out to his mum. But coming out isn''t just something that happens once - there''s Nick''s older brother, and a school trip to Paris, not to mention all the other friends and family - and life can be hard, even with someone who loves you by your side. As their feelings get more serious, ChaTrade ReviewThe gorgeous graphic novel series about the blossoming relationship between two teenage boys returns with a school trip to Paris on the horizon * i newspaper *

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Book SynopsisBlood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE, the breathtaking conclusion to Stephanie Garber's #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogyTwo villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out. . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.Also by Stephanie Garber:The Caraval Series- Caraval- Legendary- Finale

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Book SynopsisSkye is looking for an escape. Her sister died in a tragic accidentand her parents think a camp for grieving teens might help her. But when she arrives, Skye starts receiving text messages fromsomeone pretending to be her dead sister. Skye knows it's time toconfront the past. But what if the danger is right in front of her?

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Book SynopsisSixteen year old Solomon has agoraphobia. He hasn''t left his house in three years, which is fine by him. At home, he is the master of his own kingdom--even if his kingdom doesn''t extend outside of the house.Ambitious Lisa desperately wants to go to a top tier psychiatry program. She''ll do anything to get in.When Lisa finds out about Solomon''s solitary existence, she comes up with a plan sure to net her a scholarship: befriend Solomon. Treat his condition. And write a paper on her findings. To earn Solomon''s trust, Lisa begins letting him into her life, introducing him to her boyfriend Clark, and telling him her secrets. Soon, Solomon begins to open up and expand his universe. But all three teens have grown uncomfortably close, and when their facades fall down, their friendships threaten to collapse as well.

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Book SynopsisThis must-have, deluxe collectible edition of the first book in the #1 bestselling series has new art, a slipcase, and bonus content including a scene from Julian's point of view, the original ending, Stephanie Garber's writing journals, and a sneak peek at the next book set in the world of CaravalScarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.But this year, Scarlett's long-dreamt of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval's mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season's Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner.<

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Book Synopsis Praise for Na''ima B. Robert''s previous publications: Interesting, and certainly timely.—Kirkus Reviews, on Boy Vs Girl Highly recommended.—TheBookBag.co.uk, on Black Sheep Robert''s poetic style is captivating.—School Library Journal, on Ramadan Moon When Ali first meets Amirah, he notices everything about her—her hijab, her long eyelashes and her red trainers—in the time it takes to have one look, before lowering his gaze. And, although Ali is still coming to terms with the loss of his mother and exploring his identity as a Muslim, and although Amirah has sworn never to get married, they can''t stop thinking about each other. Can Ali and Amirah ever have a halal happily ever after? Na''ima B. Robert is descended from Scottish Highlanders on her father''s side and the Zulu people on her mother''s side. She was born in Leeds, England, grew up in Zimbabwe, and went to university in

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Book SynopsisA collection of all ten Ghosts of the Shadow Market stories about characters from Cassandra Clare''s internationally bestselling Shadowhunters series.The Shadow Market is a meeting point for faeries, werewolves, warlocks and vampires. There, the Downworlders buy and sell magical objects, make dark bargains and whisper secrets they do not want the Nephilim to know. Through two centuries, however, there has been a frequent visitor to the Shadow Market from the City of Bones, the very heart of the Shadowhunters. As a Silent Brother, Brother Zachariah is sworn keeper of the laws and lore of the Nephilim. But once he was a Shadowhunter called Jem Carstairs, and his love, then and always, is the warlock Tessa Gray. Follow Brother Zachariah and see, against the backdrop of the Shadow Market's dark dealing and festival, Anna Lightwood's doomed romance, Matthew Fairchild's great sin and Tessa Gray plunged into a world war. Valentine Morgenstern buys a soul at the MarkeTrade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller July Previews. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Five Feet Apart comes a gripping new romance, perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.  Two girls, one list and twelve chances to fall in love this summer . . .  Emily’s always been lucky. Well, technically her mum was the lucky one, and since she died, Emily’s started to feel like her luck’s run out. So when Emily finds her mum’s senior-year bucket list, she finds twelve ways to feel close to her again. But if she wants to check everything off, she’ll need help – help in the form of Blake. As Blake and Emily work through the list, the girls’ bond deepens. Emily is starting to feel lucky again, but she’s faced with the question: can she accept this new part of herself, the part her mum never even kn

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Book SynopsisDon''t miss Barbara O''Connor''s other middle-grade worklike Wish; Wonderland; How to Steal a Dog; Greetings from Nowhere; Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia; and more!New friends, a frog, and a summer they''ll never forget!An amazing secret has tumbled off a freight train into Carter, Georgia, and Owen Jester is the only person who knows about it. If he can simply manage to evade his grandfather''s snappish housekeeper, organize his two best friends, and keep his nosy neighbor, Viola, at bay, he just might be in for the summer of a lifetime. With her trademark wit and easy charm, Barbara O''Connor spins a fantastic fable of friends, enemies, and superbly slimy bullfrogs.This title has Common Core connections.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki is spending a week at North Hampton Hills as part of the school transfer programme. The good news is that NHH is super-cool and preppy. The bad news is that Nikki’s nemesis MacKenzie started there two weeks ago!   But the NHH queen bee Tiffany takes meanness to a whole new level and Nikki might need to work WITH Mackenzie if she’s going to survive the week! Can Nikki and MacKenzie overcome their differences and become BFFs … Best Frenemies Forever?! With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates.  Don’t miss out!I LOVE PARIS, the brand new DORK DIARIES, is out now!  Have you read all th

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Book SynopsisLIMITED EDITION - WHILE STOCKS LAST!** Now an Amazon Prime original movie **The first book in the viral Culpable trilogy that has taken BookTok and Wattpad by storm now available in this Deluxe Edition with an exclusive rainbow-effect cover and pink sprayed edges. ***Fast-paced and sizzling with a forbidden enemies to lovers romance, My Fault is the first book in Mercedes Ron's Culpable trilogy. Seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan loves her quiet, normal life in Toronto. But when her mother returns from a cruise unexpectedly married to a billionaire and announces they are moving to L.A., Noah is suddenly shoved out of her comfort zone and into a glittering world of illegal street races, lavish pool parties, and spoiled rich kids. And her new stepbrother Nicholas is the most spoiled of them all. Arrogant, aloof, and viciously attractive, Nick is everything she hates, especially when she learns his bad boy persona isn't just a façade. She's spent her life running from danger, and Nick is

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Book SynopsisFall in love with a turtle wearing a bear suit—determined to prove that he’s a “for-real” bear—in this laugh-out-loud silly friendship story from the award-winning Bob Shea, author-illustrator of the popular Dinosaur VS. series and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great 3 starred reviews! 'Fresh, expressive, and wildly colorful.' (Booklist starred review) When a turtle in a bear suit claims he is a “for-real” bear, he must prove himself to another turtle who just so happens to be a for-real bear expert. Hilarity ensues as Bearsuit Turtle proves he can climb trees, hibernate, and do other for-real bear stuff . . . like riding bikes, eating ice cream, and smashing pumpkins. But when Bear-Expert Turtle reveals a secret, Bearsuit Turtle has to admit a truth of his own. Whether or not these two turtles are for-real bears or experts, they just might become for-real friends. With a fabulously endearing, offbeat, and memorable new character; playful, true-to-life child dynamics; and a goofy, kid-perfect sense of humor, Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend is sure to charm readers everywhere. Includes a page of “for-real bear facts” at the end.

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Book SynopsisAmelie fell hard for Reese. And she thought he loved her too. But she's starting to realise that real love isn't supposed to hurt like this. So now she's retracing their story, revisiting all the places he made her cry. Because if she works out what went wrong, perhaps she can finally learn how to get over him.Trade ReviewUtterly page-turning and relatable * The Observer *Funny and sad, this book urges girls to know their own worth. * The Guardian *Smart and beautifully written, this isn't just for YA readers. * Stylist *Tackles abusive relationships with a compassionate and authentic voice. * The i *An important and honest read. * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisConfronting The Past - Controlling The Future. With an execution order on her head, Yelena has no choice but to escape to Sitia, the land of her birth. With only a year to master her magic – or face death – Yelena must begin her apprenticeship and travels to the Four Towers of the Magician’s Keep. But nothing in Sitia is familiar. Not the family to whom she is a stranger. Not the unsettling new facets of her magic. Not the brother who resents her return. As she struggles to understand where she belongs and how to control her rare powers, a rogue magician emerges – and Yelena catches his eye. Suddenly she is embroiled in battle against good and evil. And once again it will be her magical abilities that will either save her life…or be her downfall.

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Book SynopsisAfter decades in print, Forever remains a brave, honest account of first love, first sex and first heartbreak. From Judy Blume, author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Katherine and Michael met at a party. The attraction was instant, and pretty soon they were seeing each other. This is love, and love is forever – right?When Katherine's parents make them spend the summer apart, forever begins to feel like an awfully long time . . .A book ahead of its time, Forever is a classic bestseller from an award-winning author.

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Book SynopsisTHE APPRENTICESHIP IS OVER NOW THE REAL TEST HAS BEGUN When word that Yelena is a Soulfinder – able to capture and release souls – spreads like wildfire, people grow uneasy. Already Yelena’s unusual abilities and past have set her apart. As the Council debates Yelena’s fate, she receives a disturbing message: a plot is rising against her homeland, led by a murderous sorcerer she has defeated before. Honour sets Yelena on a path that will test the limits of her skills, and the hope of reuniting with her beloved spurs her onward. Her journey is fraught with allies and enemies. Yelena will have but one chance to prove herself – and save the land she holds dear. ‘…a compelling new fantasy series. Snyder has a lovely, light touch, but manages to make Yelena’s journey and her back story so engrossing’ Rhiana Pratchett, SFX

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Book SynopsisThe movie tie-in edition of a book as compelling as The Lovely Bones and as memorable as Jenny Downham's Before I Die.Trade ReviewHugely moving and gorgeously written . . . an extremely clever and well-written novel that is ultimately uplifting. * Heat *A very sophisticated novel . . . Oliver handles her characters with an impressive lightness of touch and writes evocatively about youth . . . a clever, funny, insightful and utterly addictive novel * Daily Mail *A startling piece of writing that is utterly believable and beautifully told... If you only read one book this year, it should be this one. * www.thebookbag.co.uk *'Beautifully written, compelling and poignant, a truly memorable read' ***** * Closer *A book to fall in love with * Bella *Poignant . . . This tale of second chances will have you clinging on to your Kleenex * Now *Moving and thought-provoking * Woman *Gossip Girl meets Groundhog Day * Grazia *Heartbreakingly good . . . Up there with Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones, it'll make you want to hold close the ones you love and never let them go. Impossible to forget. * News of the World *A thought-provoking and compelling story that is brave and insightful for a new author * Sun *This book will take your breath away * She *A beautifully written and outrageously weepy tale. * Daily Mirror *Tender, funny and raw * Marie Claire *A pitch-perfect Groundhog Day/Lovely Bones hybrid * guardian.co.uk *This is very special . . . It's full of 'what ifs' and raw emotion * Sarah Broadhurst, The Bookseller *Take the concept of Groundhog Day, add stunning prose and layers of emotional development, and the result is a book to fall in love with over and over again * Daily Record *Beautifully written * Daily Record *BEFORE I FALL is amazing, fantastic, a groundbreaking debut. * www.wondrousreads.com *'BEFORE I FALL is beautifully written; brave, sincere and very addictive. It captures the essence of high-school brilliantly, and will have you laughing, crying and philosophising. I wholeheartedly recommend BEFORE I FALL. The best book I've read in the last year.' * www.novelicious.com *Brilliantly written, gritty, deep and compassionate. I couldn't give it a higher recommendation! * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThis tender and timeless read-along book celebrates the lifelong bond between parent and child in beautiful illustrations.The moment that you came alongmy heart grew mighty, fierce and strong,and everything just fell from view.All that I could see was you . . .Because You're Mine, from bestselling and beloved author Nancy Tillman, takes a universal truth and makes it accessible for readers young and old.

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Book SynopsisWilliam Hussey is the award-winning author of over a dozen novels, including the critically-acclaimed Hideous Beauty, The Outrage, and Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts. William has spent over a decade visiting schools in the UK and internationally, teaching creative writing to young people and presenting workshops on LGBTQ+ lives and fundamental human rights. William lives in Dumfries with his partner Chris, his faithful dog Bucky and a vivid imagination.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Beautiful Broken Things, Sara Barnard's A Quiet Kind of Thunder is stunning love story about the times when a whisper means more than a shout. Now with a bold cover look.She doesn't talk. He can't hear. They understand each other perfectly.Steffi has been a selective mute for most of her life – she's been silent for so long that she feels completely invisible. But Rhys, the new boy at school, sees her. He's deaf, and her knowledge of basic sign language means that she's assigned to look after him. To Rhys it doesn't matter that Steffi doesn't talk and, as they find ways to communicate, Steffi finds that she does have a voice, and that she's falling in love with the one person who makes her feel brave enough to use it.Love isn't always a lightning strike.Sometimes it's the rumbling roll of thunder . . . Trade ReviewI don't know where to start. I'd give this book TEN stars if I could. I loved Beautiful Broken Things but I think I love this book even more. A brilliant depiction of social anxiety, a swoony subtle love story that creeps up on you, and meticulously researched, respectful and just beautifully written. This book is not only for the quiet ones, but by JOVE how the quiet ones will adore this book. -- Holly Bourne, author of Am I Normal Yet?I felt like I was living this book * Zoella on Beautiful Broken Things *Beautiful, honest and compelling. Also, one of the best depictions of anxiety I have ever read. -- Catherine Doyle, author of VendettaI swallowed this in one delicious sitting, and I've been thinking about Steffi and Rhys ever since. Honestly, it's been weeks and I'm not over them. They're so well drawn that they feel really real for me in a way that makes me want to check in with them for the rest of their lives. -- Lauren James, author of The Next TogetherI literally cannot wait for everyone to read this and obsess over how good it is! -- Maddie (Heart Full Of Books)

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Book SynopsisWelcome, welcome back to the enchanting world of Caraval! Return to the legendary magic and the whimsical wonder with this beautifully illustrated holiday novella. Snowflakes are falling.Invitations are arriving.And holiday magic is swirling in the capital city of the Meridian Empire.It's Great Holiday Eve Eve. Scarlett Dragna is planning a spectacular Holiday celebration for the city. Donatella is searching for the perfect gift. Julian is looking ridiculously handsome in green. And Legend . . .Well, sadly Legend is not fond of the Great Holiday. Tella is hoping her perfect gift will change his mind. Unfortunately, she hasn't found this perfect gift just yet. But it is Great Holiday Eve Eve . . . surely there's some holiday magic swirling around.Welcome, welcome back to the world of Caraval, where even holidays are not as they seem.Set after Stephanie Garber''s #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series, this del

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Book SynopsisThe sensational new novel from Becky Albertalli, best-selling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda.Imogen may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she's got the World's Greatest Ally title locked down. And when she visits her best friend, Lili, at college who is newly-out, newly-graduated, and newly thriving, with a cool new squad of queer college friends, no one knows that Imogen's a raging hetero not even Lili's best friend, Tessa.Of course, the more time Imogen spends with chaotic, freckle-faced Tessa, the more she starts to wonder if her truth was ever all that straight to begin withWith an irresistible cast of characters, hugely funny and empathetic writing, and all of Becky Albertalli''s trademark warmth and wit, Imogen, Obviously beautifully explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Adam Silvera.

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