Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories

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Book SynopsisWhen nineteen-year old witch Valerie comes to Oakriver to find answers about her mother who disappeared there seventeen years ago, she meets Rhia, a girl from a family of discreet witches who is determined to keep the existence of magic that Valerie publicly flaunts secret. Their relationship starts off rocky, but neither teen can deny the magnetism toward each other. But as they get closer, strange things happen with more frequency, and Rhia worries Valerie has more to do with her grandmother’s ominous vision than she’d like to be true. And when Valerie accidentally conjures up some unwanted guests, the safety of all of Oakriver is at stake. It’s up to Rhia and Valerie, and the magical power of love, to save the town as they know it.

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Book SynopsisWinner of: 2016 USBBY Outsanding International Books Author-illustrator Feridun Oral's gentle, beautifully illustrated, and timeless tale of cooperation and problem-solving that celebrates the world of animals On a cold winter's day, Rabbit leaves his burrow in search of food, but all he can find is a single red apple hanging far out of reach. Rabbit tries and tries to get his animal friends to help him reach it, but none of them can manage it. When they accidentally wake Bear from her hibernation, they all work together to figure out a way to get what they want.Trade Review"How will hungry Rabbit reach the apple hanging so far out of reach? With help from friends, of course!... A worthy tale." -- Kirkus Reviews"The sight of the animals forming a vertical chai to reach the apple is a great lesson in surmounting individual weaknesses through problem solving and teamwork. Oral's gorgeously details watercolors will make readers want to linger in this cold yet heartening world." -- Connie Fletcher, Booklist"Welcome in winter with this charming tale of friendship and cooperation. Rabbit, mouse, fox, and bear all work together to have one more meal before their long winter's nap. Lovely!" -- Whitney Kazz, Northshire Bookstore, northshire.com

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Book SynopsisTwo rival drag kings competing for a crown might just win each other''s hearts.When eighteen-year-old Briar Vincent''s mental health takes a turn for the worst, her parents send her to spend the summer in New York City with her older brother, Beau, also known as the drag queen Bow Regard. Backstage at the gay bar where Beau performs, Briar just wants to be a fly on the wall, but she can''t stand by when the cute but conceited drag king Spencer Read tries to put down another up-and-coming performer. To prove to him that even a brand-new performer could knock him off his pedestal, Briar signs up for the annual drag king competition. There''s just one flaw in her plan: Briar has never done drag before. With the help of her brother and a few new friends, Briar becomes Edgar Allan Foe, a drag king hellbent on taking Spencer down. But unless she can learn how to shake her anxiety and perform, she doesn''t stand a chance of winning Drag King of the Ye

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Book SynopsisPraise for Ally Carter:Ally Carter is an author that you simply can''t miss. - Gripped into BooksGallagher Girls books have real heart, pushing strength and sisterhood over sass, with super wit and humour too... brilliant. ***** Books for KeepsAbsolutely unputdownable and completely gripping... everything that fans of this series will have been waiting for... 10/10... an incredible series in which each book gets better and better. The GuardianAlly Carter has done it again! From the story to the cover, everything about All Fall Down is exciting and sure to keep you on your toes! http://sassyanddangerous.blogspot.mx/Product Description:I don''t mean to get into trouble. Trouble just sort of finds me. Grace has been shipped off to stay with her diplomat Grandpa in the glittering Embassy Row, a place where trespassing into the wrong garden can cause an international incident. Grace knows the rules - she''s ignorTrade ReviewOnce again Ally Carter has produced a winning plot line for this new series..a fast paced and exciting adventure for younger teens. * Books For Keeps *All the nail-biting twists and turns of a spy thriller...will leave readers desperate for the next instalment * The School Librarian *this is an engaging read, with a memorable storyline, which combines desperate intensity with hidden secrets and very credible psychology * Carousel *I would DEFINITELY recommend this book to anyone who likes thrills and dramas, or someone who just likes a good read. Read it if you dare! -- Natasha Hutton, Craigmount High * TEEN TITLES *

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Book SynopsisKatie can''t leave her house during the day: she has a rare disease that makes even the smallest amount of sunlight deadly. But everything changes when one night, singing her heart out on a deserted station platform, she meets Charlie.Before the night is out, Katie is smitten. But she hasn''t told Charlie her secret. She just wants to have her normal love story, before reality kicks in. Lost in her night-time summer romance, Katie knows that love will light the way.

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Book SynopsisBook Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+Real-life drama about finding your real friends, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.Carly used to be part of the Funny Five until her so-called friends started making fun of her and pretending that she wasn''t there. Now Carly isn''t her bubbly self and she''s ''lost her fizz''. But when she finds a lost dog, life starts looking very different and maybe, just maybe, she''ll find her fizz again...This heartwarming story from Jenny Alexander has delightful black-and-white illustrations by Paula Bowles and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this Trade ReviewAny list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisA New York Times Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato comes a Mamma Mia!-inspired tale about a teen girl finding romance while trying to connect with her absent father in beautiful Santorini, Greece.Liv Varanakis doesn’t have a lot of fond memories of her father, which makes sense—he fled to Greece when she was only eight. What Liv does remember, though, is their shared love for Greek myths and the lost city of Atlantis. So when Liv suddenly receives a postcard from her father explaining that National Geographic is funding a documentary about his theories on Atlantis—and will she fly out to Greece and help?—Liv jumps at the opportunity. But when she arrives to gorgeous Santorini, things are a little…awkward. There are so many questions, so many emotions that flood to the surface after seeing her father for the first time in years. And yet Liv doesn’t want their past to get in the way of a possible reconciliation. She also definitely doesn’t want Theo—her father’s charismatic so-called “protégé”—to witness her struggle. And that means diving into all that Santorini has to offer—the beautiful sunsets, the turquoise water, the hidden caves, and the delicious cuisine. But not everything on the Greek island is as perfect as it seems. Because as Liv slowly begins to discover, her father may not have invited her to Greece for Atlantis, but for something much more important.

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Book Synopsis ★Booklist ★Bookpage ★The Bulletin ★Publishers Weekly ★Shelf Awareness ★SLC ★SLJ  “CRUCIAL.” —The New York Times Book Review  In the rubble of a broken continent, a girl must solve a mystery whose answers could rebuild her family—or break her completely, in this New York Times bestselling, critically acclaimed tour de force historical novel from Monica Hesse, author of Girl in the Blue Coat.  Germany, 1945. The soldiers who liberated the Gross-Rosen concentration camp say the war is over, but nothing feels over to eighteen-year-old Zofia Lederman. Her body has barely begun to heal, her mind feels broken. And her life is completely shattered: Three years ago, she and her younger brother, Abek, were the only members of their family to be sent to the right, away from the gas chambers of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Everyone else—her parents, her grandmother, radiant Aunt Maja—they went left.   Zofia's last words to her brother were a promise: Abek to Zofia, A to Z. When I find you again, we will fill our alphabet. Now her journey to fulfill that vow takes her through Poland and Germany, into a displaced persons camp where everyone she meets is trying to piece together a future from a painful past: Miriam, desperately searching for the twin she was separated from after they survived medical experimentation. Breine, a former heiress, who now longs only for a simple wedding with her new fiancé. And Josef, who guards his past behind a wall of secrets, and is beautiful and strange and magnetic all at once. But the deeper Zofia digs, the more impossible her search seems. How can she find one boy in a sea of the missing?   “This is not just a story about death and survival—it’s also about choosing to live on, even in the face of genocide, trauma and devastating loss. And what could be more relevant to our world today?” —Sharon Cameron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Light in Hidden Places, writing in The New York Times 'A heartbreaking, gorgeously written story...The ending left me breathless and awed by its expression of enduring love.'―Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys

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Book SynopsisBrilliantly funny, Louise Rennison's fabby fourth book on the confessions of crazy but lovable Georgia Nicolson. Now in gorgey new paperback and guaranteed to have the nation laughing their knickers off!Phoned Jas.Jas?Oui.Do you ever get the urge?Pardon?You know, to flow free and wild.She was thinking.Well, sometimes, when Tom and I are alone in the house togetherYesWe flick each other with flannels.Jas, you keep talking on the telephone and I will send out for help.It's good fun what you do isJas, Jas, guess what I am doing now?Are you dancing?Yes, I am, my strange little pal. But what am I dancing in?A bowl?Jas, don't be silly. Concentrate. Try to get the image of me flowing wild and free.Are you dancing in your PE knickers?Non I am DANCING IN MY NUDDY-PANTS!!!And we both laughed like loons on loon tablets.Trade ReviewPraise for Angus, Thongs and Full-frontal Snogging: “Bridget Jones for teenagers – but funnier. Expect Potter-esque queues for the sequel.” The Sunday Telegraph “Don’t miss this gem” The Guardian "One of the funniest books of the year…" Independent on Sunday "I laughed like a drain" John Peel Praise for “…and that’s when it fell off in my hand.”: “Readers will find themselves laughing uncontrollably until their sides hurt, and won’t be able to put the book down.” Sunday Times "Hilarious… [Louise Rennison] is queen of the pink-book pack." The Times

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Book SynopsisHilariously funny Louise Rennison's fabby sixth book of the confessions of crazy but lovable teenager Georgia Nicolson. Guaranteed to have the nation laughing their knickers off!Come on, Jas, you do really want to know my plan, especially as it concerns you, my little hairy pally.I'm not hairy.Have it your own way, just don't go near any circuses.Shut up. Go on then, tell me your plan.OK, this is it: when I go to Hamburger-a-gogo land you come with me! Do you see? We will be like Thelma and Louise!We're not called Thelma and Louise.I know that, I'm just saying we will be LIKE THEM!And we're not American. And neither of us can drive.Oh dear God. Jas, your spaceship has arrived. Please get in.Laugh your knickers off at Georgia's tales from her trip to Hamburger-a-gogo land (the US) and her attempts to entice Masimo, the Italian stallion. Can Georgia become the composed sex-kitten she aspires to be?Trade Review'…top teen saga… You'll be falling about laughing at this.' Mizz ‘Fans will be thrilled with this latest instalment of the mad marvy confessions’. TES Praise for “…and that’s when it fell off in my hand.” ‘Readers will find themselves laughing uncontrollably until their sides hurt, and won’t be able to put the book down.’ Sunday Times ‘Hilarious… [Louise Rennison] is queen of the pink-book pack.’ The Times ‘Rennison at her best.’ Waterstone's Quarterly Praise for Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging: ‘Bridget Jones for teenagers – but funnier. Expect Potter-esque queues for the sequel.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Don’t miss this gem’ Guardian Praise for other Georgia titles: ‘Hilarious. Georgia Nicolson’s laugh-a-minute narration picks up right where Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging left off.’ Publishers Weekly (starred review) ‘As fabbity-fab-fab as its predecessor’ ALA Booklist (starred review) ‘For those who already know and love Georgia, there’s only one word necessary: more.’ Kirkus Reviews

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Book Synopsis One girl could change four lives forever… Mysterious Leila, who is on the road trip of a lifetime, has a habit of crashing into people’s worlds at the moment they need someone the most. There’s Hudson, who is willing to throw away his dreams for love. And Bree, a runaway who seizes every Tuesday—and a few stolen goods along the way. Elliot who believes in happy endings… until his own goes off-script. And Sonia who worries that she’s lost her ability to love. Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia find a friend in Leila. But Leila’s trip could help her discover something bigger — that sometimes, the only way to find what you’re looking for is to get lost along the way… Praise for Let's Get Lost 'Reminiscent of John Green’s Paper Towns' School Library Journal ‘Balances both the quirky fun and the harsh realities of adolescence’ Entertainment Weekly ‘Let's Get Lost is an absorbing, beautiful novel we all need in our lives. Phenomenal!’ Pretty Little Memoirs ‘A sweet tale with real heart – get in early before the rest of the reading world catches up’ Heat 'For readers of John Green' Fresh Fiction

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Carnegie Medal Winner of the American Library Association Morris Award for best debut YA Winner of the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Book Award for Young Adult Fiction A Buzzfeed Best of 2016 book Goodreads Choice Awards finalist A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2016 Publishers Weekly Best of 2016 Dill is a misfit in his small, religious Tennessee town. His dad is in prison for a shocking crime, and his mom is struggling to make ends meet. The only things getting Dill through senior year are his guitar and his fellow outcasts, Travis and Lydia. Travis is an oddball who finds comfort from his violent home life in an epic fantasy book series. And Lydia is like no one else: fast-talking, creative and fiercely protective. Dill fears his heart will break when she escapes to a better life elsewhere. What Dill needs now is some bravery to tell Lydia how he feels, to go somewhere with his music – and to face the hardest test of all when tragedy strikes.

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Book Synopsis'Utterly romantic' Jenny Han, bestselling author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before.A delicious meet-cute romance about luck, love and serendipity from Jennifer E. Smith, author of Windfall and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight - soon to be a major Netflix movie.It's the perfect idea for a romantic week together: travelling across America by train.But then Hugo's girlfriend dumps him. Her parting gift: the tickets for their long-planned last-hurrah-before-uni trip. Only, it's been booked under her name. Non-transferable, no exceptions.Mae is still reeling from being rejected from USC's film school. When she stumbles across Hugo's ad for a replacement Margaret Campbell (her full name!), she's certain it's exactly the adventure she needs to shake off her disappointment and jump-start her next film.A cross-country train trip with a complete stranger might not seem like the best idea. But to Mae and Hugo, both eager to escape their regular lives, it makes perfect sense. What starts as a convenient arrangement soon turns into something more. But when life outside the train catches up with them, can they find a way to keep their feelings for each other from getting derailed?Jennifer E. Smith's YA novel Field Notes on Love is a heart-warming love story about grabbing opportunities and trusting your instincts.Trade ReviewUtterly romantic -- Jenny Han, author of To All the Boys I've Loved BeforeTold from the protagonists’ alternating perspectives and offering a well-rounded cast of secondary characters (especially sextuplet Hugo’s siblings and Mae’s feisty grandmother), this novel by Smith (Windfall) gives a contemporary twist to the tried-and-true plot of two strangers falling in love on a train. A coming-of-age story as well as a romance, it offers authentic, complementary protagonists while capturing the thrill of exploring new territory. * Publisher's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisFrom Jenn Bennett, author of Night Owls and Alex, Approximately comes a sizzling, starry romance, perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and John Green  Ever since last year’s homecoming dance, best-friends-turned-worst-enemies Zorie and Lennon have made an art of avoiding each other. It doesn’t hurt that their families are the modern-day version of the Montagues and Capulets. But when a group camping trip goes south, Zorie and Lennon find themselves stranded in the wilderness. Alone. Together. Zorie and Lennon have no choice but to try to make their way to safety. But as the two travel deeper into the rugged Californian countryside, secrets and hidden feelings surface. Soon it's not simply a matter of enduring each other’s company, but taming their growing feelings for each other.  Praise for Night Owls: 'If you like Rainbow Rowell, Jandy Nelson and John Green, then you are

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Book SynopsisA simmering supernatural romance set in the crumbling Italian city of Castello, where mafia clans make the rules, dark magic pulses the streets and the sins of the past threaten to consume the present. . .As seen on TikTok..... Perfect for lovers of Chloe Gong, Renée Ahdieh and V.E. SchwabWhen sixteen-year-old Lilly arrives in Castello, she isn''t impressed.A secluded town in the Italian mountains is not where she saw her last years of high school playing out.Divided for generations by a brutal clan-family war, the two halves of Castello are kept from destroying each other by the mysterious General, a leader determined to maintain order and ''purity''. . . whatever the cost.Lilly falls in with the rebellious Liza, brooding Nico and sensitive Christian, and sparks begin to fly. But in a city where love can lead to ruin, Lilly isn''t sure she can trust anyone -- not even herself.And then she accidentally breaks Caste

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Book SynopsisFor the record, it was never my intention to fall in love. But you know Cupid: he'll get you when you least expect it . . .Tilly isn't looking for a girlfriend, but her best friend Teddy is.Enter Katherine Cooper-Bunting: beautiful, charming, and perfect for Teddy. So why does Tilly find herself using any excuse to join the theatre production they're starring in?And why can't she stop thinking about Katherine?Cupid's Revenge by Wibke Brueggemann is a hilariously honest novel full of heart, from the acclaimed author of Love is for Losers.Trade ReviewAuthentic and artful . . . The delightful cast of characters provides pages of witty banter, swoony moments, and poignant scenes . . . Perfect for fans of Alice Oseman. * Kirkus Reviews *Warm and funny. * The Bookseller *This sweet, believable queer romance for 14+ is frank, funny and poignant. * The Guardian *This debut has a terrific voice: very funny and spirited with a sex-positive message * The Bookseller on Love is for Losers *A well-crafted, touching and frequently very funny coming of age tale * Teach Secondary on Love is for Losers *A razor sharp look at the world of a teen girl, with heart, wit and a voice that'll stay with me. * Bethany Rutter on Love is for Losers *

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Book Synopsis''An ode to first love, being seen, and finding your joy'' - BuzzfeedIt''s too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride.Mahalia Harris wants.She wants a big Sweet Sixteen like her best friend, Naomi.She wants the super-cute new girl Siobhan to like her back.She wants a break from worrying-about money, snide remarks from white classmates, pitying looks from church ladies . . . all of it.Then inspiration strikes: It''s too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if she had a coming-out party? A singing, dancing, rainbow-cake-eating celebration of queerness on her own terms.The idea lights a fire beneath her, and soon Mahalia is scrimping and saving, taking on extra hours at her afterschool job, trying on dresses, and awkwardly flirting with Siobhan, all in preparation for the coming out of her dreams. But it''s notTrade Review"Camryn Garrett writes with wholehearted sincerity-sharp edged truth braided with irrepressible joy. Mahalia's story lives, breathes and glows. I'm in love with it every day of the week!" -- Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda"A perfect ode to romantic comedies, wrapped in a dazzling rainbow dress." -- Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl

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Book SynopsisA genre-bending YA that weaves together inner-city life and awildly dangerous fairytale universe. Rapunzella is imprisoned in an enchanted forest made of her ownAfro and the might of the evil King Charming seems unstoppable. But is it? Can Rapunzella use her power to change the future?

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Book SynopsisNew novel from the bestselling author of BIG MOUTH AND UGLY GIRL.To the outside world, Franky Pierson is a lucky girl with a charmed life. With a celebrity dad TV sports commentator, Reid Pierson and beautiful artist mother, living in a state-of-the-art designer home and wanting for nothing, their world could be described as perfect. And Franky could almost believe this is true after all, her father keeps on telling her that it is and she would never disagree with him. But in that case, why does is her mother spending time away from home? And how come her step-brother is barely speaking, and her little sister won''t stop whining? Why are they all provoking dad in this way?Freaky Green Eyes knows the answers. Freaky Green Eyes is Franky''s inner self. Only she dares to look at Franky''s life and dare to suggest that all is not as it should be in the Pierson household. But is she strong enough to do anything about it before something really terrible happens?A really compelling and eyTrade Review“The relationship between Ursula and Matt grows, credibly and compellingly, against a convincing high school backdrop. Readers will relate to the pressures these two experience, both at school and from their parents, and be gratified by their ability to emerge the wiser.”Publisher’s Weekly Praise for Joyce Carol Oates’ writing: "Miss Oates is one of our most audaciously talented writers. Her gift is so large, her fluency in different genres – poems, short stories, novels, essays – so great, that at times she seems to challenge the ability of readers to keep up with her."Erica Jong “One of the greatest writers of our time."John Gardner

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Book SynopsisA bold and brilliant novel about love, lies and redemption, from award-winning author, Jenny Valentine one of the greatest YA voices of her generation.Iris''s father, Ernest, is at the end of his life and she hasn''t even met him. Her best friend, Thurston, is somewhere on the other side of the world. Everything she thought she knew is up in flames.Now her mother has declared war and means to get her hands on Ernest''s priceless art collection. But Ernest has other ideas. There are things he wants Iris to know after he''s gone. And the truth has more than one way of coming to light.Trade ReviewPraise for Jenny Valentine: ‘Valentine has the essential storyteller's gift of making you want to read on – and to know more even after the book is finished.’ Guardian ‘The award-winning Valentine has a keen eye for the idiosyncrasies of young children, and the rhythms of family life.’ The Bookseller ‘[Valentine] has a wonderful ability to take readers right into the hearts and souls of her central characters, and reading her is always a truly vicarious experience.’ The Bookbag Praise for Fire Colour One: ‘A beautifully written story, soaked in love and important things.’ Steven Camden, author of TAPE. ‘This latest creation is her most spectacular yet.’ Guardian ‘[An] unforgettable story of grief and love.’ Metro ‘Wise, brilliantly plotted.’ The Sunday Times ‘Stunning. Rich in prose, with a profound depth to the characters and themes. Extremely moving.’ Sarah Lean, author of A DOG CALLED HOMELESS ‘One of the very best books I've read all year. I finished this and immediately turned back to the beginning again.’ Robin Stevens, author of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE

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Book SynopsisI am so glad I read this book. It's like an old friend who will cheer you up and make you feel a bit better about all those times you've made a twit of yourself.' Alex Bell, author of Frozen CharlotteGreat for fans of Holly Bourne' Katy Birchall, author of The It GirlAccording to Netflix, this is NOT how my teenage life is supposed to look.'When Emma Nash is ghosted by love of her life Leon Naylor, she does what any girl would do spends the summer avoiding all human contact, surrounded by the Chewit wrappers he left behind.Seeing Leon suddenly in a relationship' on Facebook, however, spurs Emma into action. She vows to use the internet for good (instead of stalking Leon's social media),chronicling her adventures on her new Editing Emma blog.But life online doesn't always run smoothly.From finding her mum's Tinder profile, to getting catfished and accidentally telling the entire world why Leon Naylor is worth no girl's virginity Surely nothing else could go wrong?!Trade Review‘Editing Emma was over all too quickly for me as reading it felt like hanging out with one of my most entertaining fiends. Emma's inner-thoughts were a painfully funny romp through a bundle of boy disasters and friend dramas, and it was packed with hilariously accurate observations totally nailed in single sentences. Loved it. ‘ Beth Garrod, author of Superawkward ‘Editing Emma is a great debut; extremely funny and very frank. I loved reading this one (even the bits where I was looking through my hands because I was cringing with embarrassment at some of the situations Emma found herself in!) Fans of YA contemporary books – especially Super Awkward, Lobsters and Candy Harper's Faith trilogy – have definitely got a new author to look out for here.’ Jim, YA YEAH YEAH http://www.yayeahyeah.com/ ‘A joy to read – so smart and funny’ Perdita Cargill, co-author of Waiting for Callback ‘Many genuine laugh-out-loud moments’ Tom Ellen, co-author of Lobsters. ‘Editing Emma is great fun and full of laugh-out-loud moments. I love this warm, witty debut…everyone will fall for Emma, her pals and their bonkers antics! Great for fans of Holly Bourne. ‘ Katy Birchall, author The It Girl series

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“As adventure and romance unfold away from the repressive social norms of the early 20th century, Vida discovers not just her true love, but for the first time, a true sense of self…A sweeping page-turner.” — Kirkus Reviews “Lush language manages to convey the mores of a Titanic-tinged world while moving the story at a brisk pace that will keep contemporary readers engaged.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for The Luxe series: “A big, sumptuous tale of catty girls, dark secrets and windswept romance unfurls in this compulsively readable novel of late–19th century New York City socialites…Readers will clamor for this sharp, smart drama of friends, lovers, lies and betrayal.” — Kirkus Reviews “Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn’t put The Luxe down!” — Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series “Skillfully plotted and full of decadent detail. Godbersen captures the drawing–room sensibilities and society flair of Wharton, Thackeray, and James without burdening readers with their posh literariness or social critique.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for WHEN WE CAUGHT FIRE: “The action-packed ending leads to an apogee that will appeal to lovers of soap operas. Danielle Steele for the younger set.” — Kirkus Reviews “A steamy romance set amid the tragic Chicago fire of 1871 that will intrigue fans of dramatic, swoony historical fiction.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThe final time-twisting installment in Danielle Rollins?s epic time travel romance, perfect for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Kiera Cass. Dorothy finds herself completely alone. Roman is dead. The Chronology Protection Agency wants nothing to do with her. The Black Cirkus no longer trusts her. And Ash? Ash is gone. Dorothy has seen the evidence with her own eyes?she knows that she was the one who killed Ash. But she still has no idea how, when, or?most importantly?why. But the discovery of several missing pages from the Professor?s journal drives a narrow sliver of hope into her heart. Without a ship, it should be impossible for Dorothy to travel through time. But Dorothy will do anything to protect Ash?and to save what?s left of their ruined world.Trade ReviewPraise for STOLEN TIME: “Endearing, exciting, and very clever, Danielle Rollins’ Stolen Time is the kind of time-travel story I’m always on the lookout for. I know I can’t really speak for him, but I feel like Doc Brown would be onboard with this one.” — Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series “The hauntingly evocative prose seduced me, the compellingly nuanced characters captivated me, and the twisting storyline ensnared my thoughts in an infinite spiral that refused to release me until the final word.” — Romina Russell, New York Times bestselling author of the Zodiac series “Stolen Time is an explosive page-turner set in a richly imagined new world, with characters you can’t help but root for and a twist I never saw coming. I couldn’t stop reading!” — Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen Kingdoms series “Pure fun with an explosive twist.” — Kirkus Reviews “A delightfully fearless heroine and a delicious twist at the end make this a compelling trilogy starter.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for The Meaning of Birds: “An evocative story of the thrills of first love and the anguish of first loss. This will break you and heal you.” — Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ “An unforgettable story that resonated deep in my bones, The Meaning of Birds will break your heart and then put it right back together again. Jess and Vivi’s relationship was so beautiful and true. I loved them and didn’t want the story to end.” — Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be “A profoundly moving and exquisitely written story of love, loss, grief, and healing. These characters have imprinted on my heart and will be with me for a long, long time.” — Amy Reed, author of Beautiful and The Nowhere Girls “A heart-wrenching journey through anger and grief, balanced on the sharp edge of hope.” — Malinda Lo, author of Ash and A Line in the Dark “Prepare to cry, often—and to be thoroughly swept away into this subtle and utterly real story of grief and love and heartbreak and finding yourself in the middle of it all.” — Robin Talley, New York Times bestselling author of The Lies We Tell Ourselves and Our Own Private Universe ★ “Frank and accessible, this gritty drama realizes with great compassion and empathy the ways reckoning with loss can manifest.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Affectionately rendered. Brown depicts Jess with raw realism.” — Publishers Weekly “Brown’s exploration of loss is raw and devastating, placing readers directly into Jess’s turbulent experience. Captures the ambivalence of grief in this searing and ultimately hopeful novel. For fans of Jandy Nelson, Adam Silvera, and Nicola Yoon.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis delightfully disastrous queer YA rom-com is a perfect read for fans of Jenny Han, Morgan Matson, and Sandhya Menon. When Nozomi Nagai pictured the ideal summer romance, a fake one wasn?t what she had in mind. That was before she met the perfect girl. Willow is gorgeous, glamorous, and?heartbroken? And when she enlists Nozomi to pose as her new girlfriend to make her ex jealous, Nozomi is a willing volunteer. Because Nozomi has a master plan of her own: one to show Willow she?s better than a stand-in, and turn their fauxmance into something real. But as the lies pile up, it?s not long before Nozomi?s schemes take a turn toward disaster?and maybe a chance at love shedidn?tplan for.Trade Review“Delightfully romantic and hugely refreshing! I loved every page!” — Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Dumplin’ “A laugh-out-loud, tender, and wholly satisfying read.” — Kirkus Reviews “Sugiura expertly details an intricate web of relationships with exquisite precision and wonderfully cringey moments to explore the joys, frustrations, and conundrums of love.“ — David Yoon, New York Times bestselling author of Frankly in Love "An adorable rom-com." — School Library Journal Praise for This Time Will Be Different: “Sugiura tackles an abundance of topics with finesse, including social and economic injustice, allyship, and feminism, simultaneously breaking down the Asian-American immigration narrative and the myth of the model minority. Essential.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Fresh, vibrant, affecting and powerful.” — New York Times Book Review “A gripping, emotionally charged story that presents a window into a uniquely Japanese American experience.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “With intelligent dialogue surrounding diversity, representation and responsible social action, This Time Will Be Different is a timely, smart novel that readers of contemporary teen fiction will likely devour.” — Shelf Awareness “Sugiura deftly weaves historical fact into this coming-of-age narrative, providing an entertaining and informative backdrop that allows CJ to explore her own sense of identity while giving readers a front seat to her process.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for It's Not Like It's a Secret: “The graceful complexity of this first-person narrative is an accomplishment in itself. Sana is a fully realized protagonist with faults and unacknowledged privilege alongside her nuanced experience of identity and “model minority” racism. Sugiura thoughtfully explores intersecting issues of race, immigrant-family relationships, queer romance, and, less explicitly, class dynamics without implying the significance of one over the others. Well-paced, brimming with drama, and utterly vital.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “An essential and delightful choice that realistically celebrates a teen’s discovery of trust in herself and in others.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Disaster in Three Acts is every bit as charming as its title. With a great cast of characters, Kelsey Rodkey has crafted a story that is heartfelt, fun, and dizzyingly romantic, perfectly blending moments that will bring you to tears and double over with laughter." — Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart "It's rare that a YA novel so effortlessly transports me back to high school, and A Disaster in Three Acts did it instantly. A perfect balance of humor and heartbreak, filled with crackling romantic tension, vividly drawn characters, and a tender emotional core. This is a book bursting with love." — Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of See You Yesterday "Rodkey explores the messiness of feelings—including growing pains and miscommunication—through flawed characters who don’t always take the easy road... A rom-com that deftly hits many emotional beats." — Kirkus Reviews "Emotional and mental health and therapy are all addressed in a positive way, and each character feels well-developed. Even the side story lines are well-rounded. A fun rom-com with an emotional punch." — Booklist “Full of addictive banter, achingly real characters fumbling and faking their way towards self-acceptance, and a thoroughly satisfying slow burn romance that delivers all the feels. An absolute delight that will linger long after the last page.” — Monica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quinceañera “Kelsey Rodkey’s signature wit shines in this hilarious and heartfelt YA romcom. Readers will fall in love with Saine as she navigates her growing feelings for her ex-friend turned friend’s ex, and the often complicated ways we figure ourselves out by letting others in.” — Sonia Hartl, author of Have a Little Faith in Me and The Lost Girls Praise for Last Chance Books: "Packed with smart humor and sparkling prose, Last Chance Books strikes both the funny bone and the heartstrings. You’ll root for Madeline as old and new relationships thwart her fight to save her family’s bookstore. A delightful read." — Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow “A charming, hilarious debut that pays tribute to You’ve Got Mail while feeling uniquely modern. Kelsey Rodkey’s banter is what romcom dreams are made of, and Madeline and Jasper are so perfectly matched that I nearly perished while waiting for them to kiss. (And oh, they do.) An instant favorite.” — Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of See You Yesterday "Madeline is quick-witted, bright, and passionate... a lighthearted page-turner." — School Library Journal "This enemies-to-lovers romance includes a business rivalry, a deadbeat mom, and a last-gasp attempt to save a family store... A solid rom-com." — Kirkus Reviews "The You've Got Mail-style romance is well-executed in this debut." — Publishers Weekly "Rooted as much in family as it is in cute banter, book nerdery, and sexual tension... You’ve Got Mail for teens." — Booklist

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Book SynopsisA fresh, joyful YA novel that is layered with themes of immigration, cultural identity, and finding your voice in any language.Trade Review“Andreu creates a realistic portrait of the obstacles facing English language learners in the United States. Her characters are nuanced and their interactions endearing. Teenagers and adults alike will gain necessary perspective from reading this accessible story about a topic that affects millions. VERDICT An engaging novel about language, culture, and empathy. Highly recommended for all libraries.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “The teen love triangle at the center of this warm and humorous novel by Andreu is threaded with experiences that accompany acclimation to a new school and country. But as a budding poet (her journals punctuate the chapters), Ana’s real love affair is with language itself. Andreu captures Ana’s cultural and linguistic roller coaster with eloquence and precision, as Ana wonders “if learning one language doesn’t sometimes mean forgetting a little bit of another,” a process described as bittersweetly as coming-of-age itself.” — Publishers Weekly “The novel, focusing on Ana’s experience as a documented immigrant, effectively explores the character’s struggle to navigate unlike cultures and languages while she learns to communicate in English, discovers different facets of herself, falls a bit in love, and ultimately finds her footing—and her voice—in the U.S. A wholesome immigration story with a healthy dose of romance on the side.” — Kirkus Reviews “Poems that explore the quirks, idioms, and inconsistencies of English blossom throughout the narrative, adding dimension to Ana's character. As she learns to navigate a new language, she's also navigating a new culture, reconciling her new way of life with her old family ways and working toward a compromise with her strict parents. Andreu bases Ana's story on her own experiences as an immigrant teen, and she depicts Ana with authenticity and grace.” — ALA Booklist “An entertaining, even joyful read, presented in Ana’s expressive voice.” — Horn Book Magazine

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Book SynopsisSarah Dessen is one of America's most successful writers of teenage fiction. Her books have won various awards, many of them spending several weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. Sarah lives in the countryside in North Carolina with her husband, some lizards and two very spoilt dogs. This is her second novel for Puffin, following the brilliant Just Listen.Trade ReviewA compelling story and beautifully written. Give this to a teenage girl and don't expect to see her until the last page has turned -- (on Just Listen) * Time Out *A poignant coming-of-age story . . . this is perceptive and powerful storytelling -- (on Just Listen) * Big Issue *Dessen gracefully balances comedy with tragedy, and introduces a complex heroine worth getting to know -- (on The Truth About Forever) * Publishers Weekly *Sarah! I love all of your books, you've inspired me so much * MySpace user *I don't know how to explain how amazing your books are * MySpace user *A poignant coming-of-age story . . . this is perceptive and powerful storytelling -- (on Just Listen) * Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisEve Edwards has a doctorate from Oxford University and thinks researching a large part of the fun for writing historical fiction. She has visited Tudor houses, attended jousts and eaten Elizabethan banquets to get the sights, sounds and tastes right for this book. And, yes, she can testify that it is possible to eat neatly without the modern invention of the fork. She lives in Oxford and is married with three children.

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Book SynopsisI feel a thought forming in my head like a fart brewing in my stomach. And my thought fart is...I''m gonna start a YouTube channel!We have a plan. Hopefully nothing will randomly decide to mess with that plan like, oh I dunno, MY COMPLETE BUM HOLE OF A DAD COMING BACK AND FILLING OUR LIVES WITH CHAOS.You know Haylah Swinton - she''s big, bold and funnier than a cat in a onesie playing the bagpipes. She''s been busy proving she''s as a kick-butt comedian, she''s got herself a fab boyfriend called Dylan, the best girl crew in the world totally have her back, her little brother isn''t driving her totally nuts, and did she mention she has a boyfriend called Dylan? Yes, THAT Dylan.But this proving-she''s-funny thing is kind of tough sometimes. And come to think of it, Dylan isn''t acting particularly boyfriendly at the moment. Plus her pathetic excuse for a dad has decided to turn up and make everything confusing.As if r

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Seven Hills Academy, where gossip roams the halls.Seven Hills Academy: the world''s most exclusive boarding school. Being committed to your studies, service and community doesn''t mean that you can''t break the rules now and again, right?But watch your back because lurking on the anonymous Chitter Chatter blog is The Watcher-who can''t wait to reveal all the latest hookups, hot lists and secrets around campus. The latest objects of The Watcher''s affection? Straight-off-the-train (but not exactly straight) insta-besties Evelyn and Seth.It doesn''t take long for Evelyn to realize she is inexplicably drawn to her gorgeous and standoffish roommate Noelle. Meanwhile Seth has eyes, and some serious heart palpitations, for budding thespian and school flirt Jasper. Just as things start to heat up, The Watcher strikes-will the secrets revealed turn their happily ever afters into happily never afters?

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Book SynopsisIn Gilt Hollow, by Lorie Langdon, the past looms large when convicted murderer Ashton Keller returns after his four-year sentence in Juvenile Detention. And with his return, his best friend Willow Lamont must again make an important decision: believe again he is innocent, and risk her heart being crushed once more, or leave Ashton behind for good.

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Book SynopsisWhen Lady Katharine''s father is killed for being a practicing Catholic, she discovers that wasn''t the only secret he''d been hiding. He''d also been involved in a plot to overthrow Queen Elizabeth. With nothing left to lose, Katherine disguises herself as a boy and travels to London to fulfill her father''s mission, and take it one step further--she''ll kill the queen herself.Katherine''s opportunity comes in the form of William Shakespeare''s newest play, Twelfth Night, which is to be specially performed in front of Her Majesty. But what she doesn''t know is that the play is not just a play. It''s a plot to root out Catholic insurrectionists and destroy the rebellion once and for all.The mastermind behind this ruse is Toby Ellis, a young spy for the queen with secrets of his own. When Toby and Katharine are cast opposite each other as the play''s leads, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another. But the closer they grow, the more precarious the

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Book SynopsisA boy notices his classmate is always alone.He starts hanging out with her only to find that at the start of the next week,she loses her memory. He resolves to befriend her each week.

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Book Synopsis'Those who love One of Us Is Lying, will devour this page-turner.' (Buzzfeed) Delve into a murderous, twisty whodunit doused in juicy Hollywood lore.  No one at Hollywood High knows who’s behind We'll Never Tell—a viral YouTube channel where the anonymous creators trespass behind the scenes of LA's most intriguing locales. The team includes CASEY, quiet researcher and trivia champ; JACOB, voice narrator and video editor, who is secretly dating EDDIE, aspiring filmmaker; and ZOE, coder and breaking-and-entering extraordinaire.   Now senior year is winding down and with their lives heading in different directions, the YouTubers vow to go out with a bang. Their last episode will be filmed at the infamous Valentini “murder house,” which has been left abandoned, bloodstained, and untouched since a shocking murder/suicide in 1972. When the teens break in, they capture epic footage. But someone trips an alarm, and it’s a mad dash to get out before the police arrive—at which point they realize only three of them escaped instead of four. Jacob is still inside, slain and bleeding out. Is his attack connected to the historic murder, or is one of their crew responsible? A week of suspicions and cover-ups unfolds as Casey and her remaining friends try to stay alive long enough to solve murder mysteries past and present. If they do, their friendship may not survive. If they don't, the house will claim more victims. We'll Never Tell is perfect for fans of: Riverdale Do Revenge They Wish They Were Us and One of Us Is Lying Murder mystery books for teens Teen thrillers Young adult suspense A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

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Book SynopsisOne girl sets out on a journey across the treacherous Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot stranded after a plane crash in this gripping story of survival, friendship, and rescue from a bestselling and award-winning author. ​ Twelve-year-old Jolene spends every day she can at the library watching her favorite livestream: The Desert Aviator, where twelve-year-old “Addie Earhart” shares her adventures flying an ultralight plane over the desert. While watching this daring girl fly through the sky, Jolene can dream of what it would be like to fly with her, far away from her own troubled home life where her mother struggles with a narcotic addiction. And Addie, who is grieving the loss of her father, finds solace in her online conversations with Jolene, her biggest—and only—fan. Then, one day, it all goes wrong: Addie's engine abruptly stops, and Jolene watches in helpless horror as the ultralight plummets to the ground and the video goes dark. Jolene knows that Addie won’t survive long in the extreme summer desert heat. With no one to turn to for help and armed with only a hand-drawn map and a stolen cell phone, it's up to Jolene to find a way to save the Desert Aviator. Packed with adventure and heart, Across the Desert speaks to the resilience, hope, and strength within each of us.Don't miss Dusti Bowling's new novel, Dust, available for preorder now. 

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