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Summary: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the story of Sophie Mercer, a teenage witch who, after a prom night spell gone wrong, is sent to Hecate Hall, a reform school for wayward Prodigium (supernatural beings). At Hex Hall, Sophie navigates a world filled with vampires, witches, and shapeshifters, while trying to uncover the mystery of her family's dark past.
Insurgent is a dystopian novel that follows Tris Prior through her adventures in a war torn city. Tris is Divergent, which means she can resist simulations and can’t be controlled by the leaders. She has to make a huge choice during this book, she can turn herself in for testing, or the leaders will continue to kill her friends. The choice she makes tears her from her love, Tobias, who follows her even though she broke a promise.
City of Dusk follows a ragtag group of heirs to the throne, each possessing a different kind of magic from their godly ancestor. With a morally grey protagonist, and chaotic gods bringing destruction, the four heirs will have to face the trials ahead of them. Traveling through the different worlds, and being chased by monsters across the realms, Risha, Taesia, Nikolas, and Angleica will have to find exactly what makes them special while facing off against each other and their gods.
One False Note is the second book in the 39 Clues series. Dan and Amy Cahill follow the life of Mozart the famous composer. They must travel through Austria to find a clue while their evil relatives are right on their tail. Will Dan and Amy find the clue first?
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys is a young adult historical novel set in the 1950s in New Orleans. The story follows the life of Josie Moraine, a determined and resourceful young woman who dreams of escaping her mother's brothel and pursuing a better future through education. Despite the odds stacked against her, Josie works at a bookstore and navigates the complexities of the city's underworld, all while trying to uncover the truth about her father's identity.
Verity by Colleen Hoover is a gripping romantic thriller that follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who is asked to complete a popular author's series after the author, Verity Crawford, is injured. Lowen discovers Verity's hidden autobiographical manuscript and stumbles upon disturbing, dark secrets within it, leading to a thrilling and increasingly suspenseful narrative.
Normal People by Sally Rooney is a contemporary coming-of-age novel that follows the complex relationship between Marianne and Connell, two Irish teenagers from different social backgrounds. Despite their differences, the two form a deep and intense connection, navigating the challenges of high school, college, and adulthood while grappling with issues of power, vulnerability, and self-identity.
Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter is the fifth installment in the Gallagher Girls series, following the adventures of Cammie Morgan and her friends at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women, a school for spies. In this book, Cammie wakes up with no memory of the past few months and is faced with the challenge of piecing together what happened during that time.
Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a heartwarming novel that tells the story of August Pullman, a young boy born with severe facial deformities, as he navigates the challenges of attending school for the first time in fifth grade. The book explores themes of acceptance, empathy, and the power of kindness as it follows August's journey to find his place in the world, make friends, and show that beauty is more than skin deep.
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave is a suspenseful novel that follows the story of Hannah, a woman who is suddenly thrust into a world of uncertainty and secrets when her husband disappears, leaving behind a note with the enigmatic message, "Protect her." As she delves into her husband's past and builds a relationship with his teenage daughter, Bailey, Hannah unravels a web of deception and hidden truths that will test her strength and determination.
