Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
SQUARE FISH Something Like Possible
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Square Fish An Improbable Season
Book SynopsisFor fans of Bridgerton, a Regency romance by Rosalyn Eves about three young women, their big dreams, and a London Season gone awry.When Thalia, Kalliope, and Charis set off to Regency London for their first Season, they each have clear goalsfew of which include matrimony. Thalia means to make her mark among the intelligentsia and publish her poetry, Charis hopes to earn her place among the scientific elite, and Kalliope aims to take the fashionable ton by storm. But this Season, it doesn''t take long for things to fall apart. Kalli finds herself embroiled in scandal and reliant upon an arranged marriage to redeem her reputation, Thalia''s dreams of publication are threatened by her attraction to a charming rake, and Charis finds herself an unexpected social hitand the source of a family scandal that her heart might not survive. Can this roller-coaster Season find its happily ever after?An Improbable Season is a voicy, swoony regency drama
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St Martin's Press This Vicious Grace
Book SynopsisOne of the best fantasies of the year. - BuzzfeedRiveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger. Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling authorEmily Thiede''s exciting fantasy debut, This Vicious Grace, will keep readers turning the pages until the devastating conclusion and leave them primed for more!Three weddings. Three funerals. Alessa's gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner's magic, not kill every suitor she touches.Now, with only weeks left until a hungry swarm of demons devours everything on her island home, Alessa is running out of time to find a partner and stop the invasion. When a powerful priest convinces the faithful that killing Alessa is the island's only hope, her own soldiers try to assassinate her.Desperate to survive, Alessa hires Dante, a cynical outcast marked as a killer, to become her personal bodyguard. But as rebellion explodes outside the gates, Dante's dark
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Henry Holt & Company Inc How Lucky Am I
Book SynopsisA lyrical and charming picture book about making the most of your one precious life, from Grammy Award-winning co-founder of Pentatonix, Scott Hoying, and his husband, Mark Hoying.Born into a world of endless skies, natural wonders, and friends waiting to be founda mayfly, with only a single day to live, flies high into the beauty of it all. But when he sees all the other mayflies pairing off, he wonders if he will have to spend his day alone. Could it be that he just needs to fly a little higher to meet his match?With lush illustrations and rhythmic storytelling, How Lucky Am I? encourages us all to appreciate the beauty of everyday life and those we share it with. The book includes a QR code to link readers to the original How Lucky Am I? song, written by the authors and performed by Scott Hoying.
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St Martin's Press The Hollow Heart
Book SynopsisIntrigue, romance, and magic abound in The Hollow Heart, the heart-stopping conclusion to Marie Rutkoski's Forgotten Gods duology.At the end of The Midnight Lie, Nirrim offered up her heart to the god of thieves in order to restore her people's memories of their city's history. The Half Kith who once lived imprisoned behind the city's wall now realize that many among them are powerful. Meanwhile, the person Nirrim once loved most, Sid, has returned to her home country of Herran, where she must navigate the politics of being a rogue princess who has finally agreed to do her duty.In the Herrani court, rumors begin to grow of a new threat rising across the sea, of magic unleashed on the world, and of a cruel, black-haired queen who can push false memories into your mind, so that you believe your dearest friends to be your enemies.Sid doesn't know that this queen is Nirrim, who seeks her revenge against a world that has wronged her. Can Sid s
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St Martin's Press Godly Heathens
Book SynopsisGodly Heathens is the first book in H.E. Edgmon''s YA contemporary fantasy duology The Ouroboros, in which a teen, Gem, finds out they're a reincarnated god from another world. Maybe I have always just been bad at being human because I'm not one.Gem Echols is a nonbinary Seminole teen living in the tiny town of Gracie, Georgia. Known for being their peers' queer awakening, Gem leans hard on charm to disguise the anxious mess they are beneath. The only person privy to their authentic self is another trans kid, Enzo, who's a thousand long, painful miles away in Brooklyn.But even Enzo doesn't know about Gem's dreams, haunting visions of magic and violence that have always felt too real. So how the hell does Willa Mae Hardy? The strange new girl in town acts like she and Gem are old companions, and seems to know things about them they've never told anyone else.When Gem is attacked by a stranger claiming to be the Goddess of Dea
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St Martin's Press If This Gets Out
Book SynopsisA NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERSophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich's If This Gets Out is an absolute showstopper! Equal parts edgy and adorable, this bright, joyful book has everything I look for in a queer YA romance. -Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of UsYou're in the most popular boy band in America...and all you want is the boy singing next to you.Eighteen-year-olds Ruben Montez and Zach Knight are two members of the boy-band Saturday, one of the biggest acts in America. Along with their bandmates, Angel Phan and Jon Braxton, the four are teen heartthrobs in front of the cameras and best friends backstage. But privately, the pressure to stay in the closet has Ruben confiding in Zach.On a whirlwind tour through Europe with an unrelenting schedule and minimal supervision, the two come to rely on each other more and more, and their already close friendship evolves into a romance. But when they
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Henry Holt & Company Crashing Into You
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Henry Holt & Company Inc Just Say Yes
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Timesbestselling author Goldy Moldavsky comes a charming rom-com about your average high school senior in search of . . . a husband?Seventeen-year-old Jimena Ramos is your typical teenage New Yorkerdazzling, fearless, and determined. When she discovers she''s been living her life undocumented, she decides there''s only one way to keep it on track: marry an American.Maybe Jimena can find a husband on a dating app?Maybe she should try approaching this marriage thing like a business deal?Or maybe her new starry-eyed activist friend can help . . . Meanwhile, the only person she can trust with her secret is Vitaly, her overachieving and adorkable next-door neighbor and friend. Vitaly makes it clear he''s not a candidate for a green card marriage though. He has his own plans for the future and won''t let anything derail them. But as Jimena and Vitaly confide in each other, sparks fly, and their feelings for each other become undenia
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Henry Holt & Company Portrait of a Shadow
Book SynopsisA missing sister. A mysterious boy. And a painting that holds the truth beneath its peeling edge...Inez is missing, but missing things can always be found.Mae knows this as a fact, even though the police investigation has come to a standstill, even though her parents are moving on. But when she goes to clear out her older sister's studio, she finds a mess of research and a white canvas that seems even older than the ornate frame it is set in. The closer Mae gets to the canvas, the more difficult it is to pull her eyes away from its mottled surface, its heavy layers of white paint, its peeling top corner she is tempted to pull to see what's beneath. But she doesn't. Not yet.Mae decides to trace her sister's last steps in the hopes of finding answers, certain that Inez's disappearance is related to the painting. And she knows she is desperate enough to let the strange boy who claims to have been Inez's neighbor tag along. Even if his good looks don''t he
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St Martin's Press Gorgeous Gruesome Faces
Book SynopsisA cutthroat K-pop competition leads to a dark obsession in this twisty sapphic horror-romance. Perfect for fans of She Is a Haunting and Yellowjackets.A perfect blend of folk horror and dazzling showbiz that will grip you from page one. ?Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times-bestselling author of She is a HauntingThe sweetest spot between horror and romance. ?Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent DelightsYou'll love them to death . . .Two years have passed since Sunny Lee lost her best friend Mina in a mysterious death. With their other BFF, Candie, the trio had been the hottest up-and-coming teen pop group, until it all suddenly ended. And Sunny can''t help but wonder if Candie had something to do with it.Now, Sunny is still seeking answers. When she discovers that Candie is attending a new K-pop workshop, Sunny follows, hoping to uncover the reason why Mina died..
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St. Martin's Publishing Group Hangry Hearts
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Palgrave USA Consider the Octopus
Book SynopsisWhen chance, or fate, throws two twelve-year-olds together on board a scientific research ship at the edge of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it's not all smooth sailing!Jeremy JB Barnes is looking forward to spending the summer before seventh grade hanging on the beach. But his mother, a scientist, has called for him to join her aboard a research ship where, instead, he'll spend his summer seasick and bored as he stares out at the endless plastic, microbeads, and other floating debris, both visible and not, that make up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.Miles and miles away, twelve-year-old Sidney Miller is trying to come up with an alternate activity worthy of convincing her overprotective parents that she can skip summer camp.When Jeremy is asked to find the contact information for a list of important international scientists and invite them to attend a last-minute Emergency Global Summit, he''s excited to have a chance to actually do something that
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Palgrave USA In the Key of Us
Book SynopsisStonewall Book AwardsMike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Honor BookFrom the author of the critically acclaimed novel For Black Girls Like Me and the Schneider Family Book Award Winner Forever Is Now, comes a coming-of-age story surrounding the losses that threaten to break us and the friendships that make us whole again. Thirteen-year-old Andi feels stranded after the loss of her mother, the artist who swept color onto Andi's blank canvas. When she is accepted to a music camp, Andi finds herself struggling to play her trumpet like she used to before her whole world changed. Meanwhile, Zora, a returning camper, is exhausted trying to please her parents, who are determined to make her a flute prodigy, even though she secretly has a dancer's heart.At Harmony Music Camp, Zora and Andi are the only two Black girls in a sea of mostly white faces. In kayaks and creaky cabins, the two begin to connect, unraveling
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St. Martin's Publishing Group Come as You Are
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Wednesday Books The Prince the Apocalypse
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Feiwel and Friends With Love Miss Americanah
Book SynopsisWith Love, Miss Americanahthe Young Adult contemporary romance debut from Jane Igharosees a teenager move from Nigeria to America and navigate her senior year with the help of classic teen movies and a new crush, all while working through grief and the rigid expectations of her mother.17-year-old Enore Adesuwa doesn't dive into things, she walks in carefully. So when she, her mother, and her sister move from Nigeria to America shortly after her father's death, she wants to be extremely prepared before attending an American high school. Her cousin, Adrian, doesn't have time to explain the ins and outs to her but, luckily, he recommends the perfect research tool: teen movies. Still dealing with grief but armed with a set of rules of survival gathered from these movies (including the crucial rule of keeping a low profile), Enore is ready for her senior year. But when she meets Davi Santiago, it may be much harder than she thought to keep to her rules. Beca
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Feiwel and Friends Sloth Is Not a Baby
Book SynopsisSloth is worried about climbing higher up the tree.But she's not a baby.She's not a bird, either, with wings to fly.Or a monkey, with a tail to catch her fall.Or a snake, that can wrap around branches.The truth is, Sloth could fall, as her friend Moth so helpfully points out. Again. And again. Until a storm proves that Sloth may not be like the other animals, but being herself is exactly what she needs to save the day.
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Palgrave USA Valiant Ladies
Book SynopsisTwo teen vigilantes set off on an action-packed investigation to expose corruption and deliver justice in Valiant Ladies, Melissa Grey''s YA historical fiction novel inspired by real seventeenth century Latinx teenagers known as the Valiant Ladies of Potosí. By day Eustaquia Kiki de Sonza and Ana Lezama de Urinza are proper young seventeenth century ladies. But when night falls, they trade in their silks and lace for swords and muskets, venturing out into the vibrant, bustling, crime-ridden streets of Potosí, in the Spanish Empire''s Viceroyalty of Peru. They pass their time fighting, gambling, and falling desperately in love with one another.Then, on the night Kiki''s engagement to the Viceroy''s son is announced, her older brotherheir to her family's fortuneis murdered. The girls immediately embark on a whirlwind investigation that takes them from the lowliest brothels of Potosí to the highest echelons of the Spanish aristocracy.
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Palgrave USA Godslayers
Book SynopsisGodslayersZoe Hana Mikuta''s high-octane sequel to Gearbreakersis perfect for fans of Pacific Rim, Pierce Brown''s Red Rising Saga, and Marie Lu''s Legend series.The only way to kill a god is from the inside...The Gearbreakers struck a devastating blow against Godolia on Heavensday, but the cost of victory has been steep. Months later, the few rebels who''ve managed to escape the tyrannical empire''s bloody retribution have fled to the mountains, hunted by the last ZenithGodolia''s only surviving leader.Eris has been held prisoner since the attack on the capital city, which almost killed her. And she begins to wish it had when she discovers Sonathe girl she loves, the girl she would tear down cities foralso survived, only to be captured and corrupted by the Zenith. The cybernetic brainwashing that Sona has forcibly undergone now has her believing herself a loyal soldier for Godolia, and Eris'' mortal enemy.With the r
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Square Fish When You Call My Name
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St Martin's Press Thats Debatable
Book SynopsisThat''s Debatable is a witty, smart, and feminist romantic comedy, author Jen Doll explores what it means to set boundaries while breaking down barriers.Millicent Chalmers isn't here to make friends.She's here to win, and she's on track to set a record ifno, whenshe wins the state debate tournament for the fourth year in a row. Calm, cool, and always in control, Millie doesn't care what anyone else thinks of her, least of all the sexist bullies bent on destroying her reputation.Taggart Strong couldn't care less about winning debate, much to the consternation of his teammates, school and parents. In fact, he might even enjoy losing, as long as the side he believes in wins. But when a tournament takes a scary turn, Millie and Tag find themselves unexpectedly working together. Maybe Millie can teach Tag a thing or two about using his head, and Tag can teach Millie a little bit about following her heart.Trade ReviewALLA Alabama Authors Awards Best Teen Book of the Year Rise: A Feminist Book Project List Honoree "Millie's unapologetic battle against sexism is inspiring, and Tag's reckoning with his privilege is heartening. Weighty issues and the quirky rivals-to-lovers romance are given equal attention . . . An unusual, thought-provoking take on advocating for oneself and others." --Kirkus Reviews "Both main characters are well-developed as individuals within a novel that explores the hostility, harassment, and other challenges faced by many girls who choose to enter the traditionally male-dominated world of debating. Drawing readers into that sphere, this detailed, engaging story delivers both happiness and justice in the end." --Booklist "PW contributor and former high school competitor Doll's (Unclaimed Baggage) passion for debate is genuine and infectious, and the protagonists' alternating perspectives make for a persuasive read." --Publishers Weekly "Doll's -well-developed inspirational character arcs show Millie's and Tag's separate journeys to become voices for change. Additional depth is provided by edifying, and sometimes playful, footnotes. Informed by her own high school debate experience, Doll includes an extensive personal note that adds to the authenticity of issues explored in the novel." --School Library Journal
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Square Fish Kisses Codes and Conspiracies
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Feiwel & Friends Kisses Codes and Conspiracies
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Tor Publishing Group Twelfth Knight
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Wednesday Books In the Orbit of You
Book SynopsisIn the Orbit of You is a YA story of enduring love from acclaimed author Ashley Schumacher, where a personality test reunites two friends and makes them second guess their careful plans.It''s been years since Nova Evans last saw Sam. She was too young then to understand why he had to move awayand what it had to do with the cuts and bruises he got from home and never wanted to talk about. All she knew is that they promised to find each other when they were older, something she thought was impossible thanks to her and her mom moving around constantly. Until she bumps into Sam in her new school, and realizes he has clearly forgotten their childhood promise.Sam Jordan has a plan for his life: accept his college football scholarship, date his girlfriend Abigail, andmost importantlyhide how much he wants to do something, anything other than The Plan his parents and coaches have set before him. It doesn''t matter if sometimes he finds himself thinking about th
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St. Martin's Publishing Group The Rules of Royalty
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St. Martin's Publishing Group My Roommate from Hell
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St Martin's Press Daughter of the Pirate King
Book SynopsisThere will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I''ve gotten what I came for. Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden mapthe key to a legendary treasure troveseventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship.More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.In Daughter of the Pirate King, debut author Tricia Levenseller blends action, adventure, romance, and a little bit of magic into a thrilling pirate tale.
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St Martin's Press Daughter of the Siren Queen
Book SynopsisThe capable, confident, and occasionally ruthless heroine of Daughter of the Pirate King is back in this action-packed sequel that promises rousing high seas adventures and the perfect dash of magic.Alosa''s mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden treasure, but the pirates who originally took her captive are now prisoners on her ship. Still unfairly attractive and unexpectedly loyal, first mate Riden is a constant distraction, but now he''s under her orders. And she takes great comfort in knowing that the villainous Vordan will soon be facing her father''s justice. When Vordan exposes a secret her father has kept for years, Alosa and her crew find themselves in a deadly race with the feared Pirate King. Despite the danger, Alosa knows they will recover the treasure first . . . after all, she is the daughter of the Siren Queen. In Daughter of the Siren Queen, Tricia Levensel
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St. Martin's Publishing Group Ellie Haycock Is Totally Normal
Book SynopsisThe Breakfast Club meets Five Feet Apart in this big-hearted novel from debut author Gretchen Schreiber.Ellie Haycock has always separated her life into sections: Ellie at home and Ellie at the hospital. At home, Ellie is a proud member of her high school's speech and debate team alongside her best friend and her boyfriend. At the hospital, Ellie has a team of doctors and a mom who won't stop posting about the details of her illness online. It's not hard for Ellie to choose which of the two she prefers.But this latest hospital stay is different. Ellie becomes close with a group of friends, including Ryan, a first-timer who's still optimistic about the doctors that Ellie stopped trusting years ago. Despite their differences, she can't seem to keep him out of her head. Ellie's life has never been ordinarybut maybe this time it will be extraordinary.
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St. Martin's Publishing Group All the Stars Align
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Odd Dot Bear Hugs from Brown Bear and Friends World of
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St. Martin's Publishing Group Arya Khannas Bollywood Moment
Book SynopsisSave the Date meets Never Have I Ever in this sparkling debut rom-com about a high school senior whose life suddenly gets a Bollywood spin when her sister gets engaged.Shaadi preparations are in full swing, which means lehenga shopping, taste testing, dance rehearsals, and best of all, Arya's sister Alina is home. The Khannas are together again, finally, and Arya wants to enjoy it. So she stifles her lingering resentment towards Alina, plays mediator during her sister's fights with their mother, and welcomes her future brother-in-law with open arms. (Okay, maybe enjoy isn''t exactly right.)Meanwhile at school, Arya's senior year dreams are unraveling. In between class and her part-time gig as a bookshop assistant, Arya struggles to navigate the aftermath of a bad breakup between her two best friends and a tense student council partnership with her rival, the frustratingly attractive Dean Merriweather.Arya is determined to keep the
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Wednesday Books Arya Khannas Bollywood Moment
Book SynopsisA SWEET, COLORFUL COMING-OF-AGE TALE WITH THE RIGHT SERVING OF ROMANCE. - ELLE MAGAZINECINEMATIC. - TEEN VOGUESave the Date meets Never Have I Ever in this sparkling debut rom-com about a high school senior whose life suddenly gets a Bollywood spin when her sister gets engaged.Shaadi preparations are in full swing, which means lehenga shopping, taste testing, dance rehearsals, and best of all, Arya's sister Alina is home. The Khannas are together again, finally, and Arya wants to enjoy it. So she stifles her lingering resentment towards Alina, plays mediator during her sister's fights with their mother, and welcomes her future brother-in-law with open arms. (Okay, maybe enjoy isn''t exactly right.)Meanwhile at school, Arya's senior year dreams are unraveling. In between class and her part-time gig as a bookshop assistant, Arya struggles to navigate the aftermath of a bad breakup between her two best friends an
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St Martin's Press Afterlove
Book SynopsisIn Afterlove, this powerful, all-encompassing YA love story by Tanya Byrne, a girl who becomes a grim reaper must figure out what the future holdsespecially when it comes to the girlfriend she left behind. When Ashana Persaud meets Poppy Morgan on a school trip, she's sure it's too good to be true. Ash has never had much luck with girls, but Poppy proves different. Coffee dates turn to museum trips until, soon, the two girls can see a future togetherone that's seemingly snatched from them when a hit-and-run takes Ash's life on New Year's Eve.As the last person to die before midnight, Ash is bestowed the title of reaper, tasked with finding lost souls and helping them cross over. Only those close to death can perceive a reaper, so when Ash runs into Poppy one lonely nightand Poppy recognizes herthey can''t be sure if it''s the second chance they''ve so desperately wished for, or a tragedy lying in wait.
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St. Martin's Publishing Group The Rival
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Wednesday Books Dashed
Book SynopsisIn this contemporary update of Sense and Sensibility, Margaret Dashwood is setting sail on an adventurous summer cruiseunless love sinks her first.Margaret Dashwood lives her life according to plan, and it involves absolutely zero heartbreak, thank you very much. Five years ago, love tore her family apart, and since then, she's kept her own heart as safe as possible. It hasn't been easy, especially since her sister Mariannethe world's biggest romantichas conveniently forgotten that love burned her so badly she literally almost died. So when their oldest sister Elinor invites Margaret along for a Marianne-free summer cruise, she can't wait to soak up every scheduled moment with sensible Elinor before heading off to college. But just before they set sail, a newly-single Marianne announces that she's crashing their vacation. Suddenly, Margaret's itineraries are thrown overboard, and the ship's cabin feels even tinier with her sister wailing about her break
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Castle Point Books Nimbus Plays Alone
Book SynopsisNimbus cloud loves life in the sky, peekabooing Sun and raining on Ground below. But soon other clouds want to join in the fun, and Nimbus isn''t so sure they can play together: Cumulus is too silly and too loud, Cirrus does not listen, and Stratus always wants to touch! Nimbus knows the best way to play is alone, by yourself. Then why do they seem to want to be friends?With a riotous celebration of clouds, author-illustrator Saki Tanaka reminds us that there is more than one way to make a friend.
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Clarion Books Dark Triumph
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Clarion Books Mortal Heart
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily
Book SynopsisA YA debut called 'rich and thoughtful' by Booklist, The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily follows the budding romance of two unbelievably lovable neurodivergent teens. This funny, heartwarming story about human connection from a truly exciting talent is perfect for fans of Eleanor and Park and Marcelo in the Real World.
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Clarion Books Retribution Rails
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Isle of Blood and Stone
Book SynopsisHailed as 'intriguing, compelling, and boldly enriching' (Buzzfeed), this sweeping fantasy full of intrigue and schemes, romance and friendship, and fearless explorers searching for the truth is perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Rachel Hartman. Now in paperback!Trade Review"Intriguing, compelling, and boldly enriching, Lucier crafts a vivid fantasy that will appeal to readers who love getting lost in new worlds." --Buzzfeed “An exhilarating tale of fantasy, political intrigue, fearless explorers, and heart-thumping romance.” --Bustle "Combining rich descriptions with a compelling mystery, Lucier (A Death-Struck Year) creates a vibrant world populated by appealing characters and enhances the story with subtle magical elements, a hint of romance, and a dose of political intrigue."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Readers craving a captivating adventure will find that and more in Lucier’s brilliant fantasy."--Booklist, STARRED review "Lucier has crafted an exciting plot of attempted murder and betrayal that simmers just below the surface, right up to the breathtaking twist in the final pages...Highly recommended where Tamora Pierce, V.E. Schwab, and Rachel Hartman are popular."--School Library Journal "Deftly employing suspense and mystery, bolstered by tantalizing details about strange beasts and geographical fascinations, this original fantasy drops hints with masterful precision, tracing clues left in the maps to a startling conclusion."--Horn Book Magazine "A romantic maritime epic and a charming tribute to mapmakers, calligraphers, and explorers."--Kirkus "This is the perfect fantasy novel for those who appreciate a dramatic mystery with a bit of romance. "--Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books "An absorbing mystery."--VOYA —
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hearts Strings and Other Breakable Things
Book SynopsisIn this charming debut about first love and second chances, a young girl gets caught between the boy next door and a playboy. Perfect for fans of To All The Boys I've Loved Before.Trade Review"[This retelling of Mansfield Park] winningly upholds the spirit of its source material. A well-fleshed-out secondary cast keeps this debut fresh."—Booklist "[Jane Austen] would no doubt approve of this retelling's dreamy romance and sly social commentary. A sweet, gentle modernization of Jane Austen that packs a little subversive punch."—Kirkus "The author shows skill in accurately portraying the conflicting needs and desires of a girl turning into a woman, both sexually and intellectually." —School Library Journal —
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Chemistry Lesson
Book SynopsisFrom advice columnist Meredith Goldstein, a dazzling, romantic, and emotionally resonant YA debut about a teen science whiz in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who tries to crack the chemical equation for lasting love and instead wreaks havoc on herself and the boys in her life.
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Clarion Books Ever the Hunted
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc How to Make a Wish
Book SynopsisA small town pianist ponders a new life away from her embarrassing mother when a beautiful girl shows up and changes everything. Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, Nina LaCour (Hold Still), and Becky Albertalli (Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda), now available in paperback.Trade Review"Blake (Suffer Love) skillfully assembles a complex story about the wonders of first love while exploring challenges all teenagers face, such as growing up and gaining independence... a story written with realism and sensitivity." —Publishers Weekly "This organic, moving romance juxtaposed with a messy, complex mother-daughter relationship is passionately told, with glimpses of optimism appearing through Grace’s unshakeable bonds of loyalty. Blake clearly illustrates the impact of adult decisions that disregard the lives of teens, guaranteeing an emotional and relevant read." — Booklist "Despite the heavy topics addressed, the story never feels hopeless or depressing, as the author writes with nuance and care about her cast of admirably strong, loyal, and resilient teens who face head on the challenges life throws at them." —Kirkus "A solid romance within a moving portrait of a dysfunctional mother/daughter relationship. Recommended for YA contemporary fiction collections." —School Library Journal "This is a gorgeous and moving novel of love, connection, romance, mother-daughter relationships, and the way pain inextricably links them all." —Dahlia Adler, BN Teens "A beautiful book about two girls trying to hold on: to themselves, to each other and to the pieces of their shattered lives. Heartbreaking, hopeful and honest. Blake has written one of most wrenching portrayals of a messy, complicated mother/daughter bond I've seen in Young Adult fiction. Bravo!" —Tess Sharpe, author of Far From You "A beautiful story about love's paradoxical ability to be the most difficult yet most effortless thing in the world. Ashley Herring Blake breaks your heart for these girls and then stitches it back together with starlit magic." —Dahlia Adler, author of Under the Lights and Just Visiting Praise for Suffer Love: “Sam and Hadley's palpable and steamy romance had my heart racing. This heartfelt, realistic story kept me up reading all night long. I loved this book." —Miranda Kenneally, bestselling author of Catching Jordan “Shakespeare references, betrayal, and a teacup piglet: what more could you want in a modern love story?” —Courtney C. Stevens, author of Faking Normal and The Lies About Truth “An emotionally vivid, fearlessly honest portrait of two very human families, with a love story that will make you ache. Utterly beautiful.” —Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda "[Blake] writes a believable, emotionally satisfying romance that relies on realistic characterizations rather than supermodel good looks, fashion, and standard plot devices. It's a refreshing change from the far more common standard romances that so often become formulaic, and the well-integrated literary references are a bonus. A smart, satisfying romance." —Kirkus "Debut author Blake puts the teens in a near-impossible situation, adeptly showing how Sam and Hadley can be more adult in handling the complications of romance than all four of their parents . . . Readers will be left thinking about the ways love can both hurt and heal." —Publishers Weekly "A strong choice for YA collections, especially where romance is popular." —School Library Journal "Sam and Had —
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