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The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complex issues of family, race, and identity. The story revolves around two sisters, one light-skinned and one dark-skinned, who confront the legacy of their family's secrets and racial identity in a small Southern town. As they navigate a world filled with prejudice and discrimination, the novel explores the enduring impact of their ancestors' choices and the weight of blood ties that bind them.
Crave by Tracy Wolff is a young adult paranormal romance novel that follows the story of Grace, a high school student who is sent to an exclusive boarding school, Katmere Academy, after her parents' tragic death. There, she encounters a world filled with supernatural creatures, including vampires, shapeshifters, and witches. Grace becomes entangled in a complex web of intrigue, romance, and dark secrets when she meets Jaxon, a magnetic and enigmatic vampire prince.
Summary: The Lovely and the Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a gripping young adult novel that follows the story of Kira Bennett, a girl with a unique ability to communicate with search-and-rescue dogs. As she navigates the challenges of her extraordinary skill, Kira is drawn into a thrilling mystery involving a missing girl and a dangerous wilderness. With the help of her loyal dog, a team of skilled search-and-rescue professionals, and her own determination,
Divergent is a dystopian novel about Beatrice Prior. She is 16 and has to make a decision that will change her life. She could choose to stay with her family, and lead a dull life serving others, or she could forge her own path, one that would alienate her from those she loves and throw her into the claws of danger. On the day she is to choose, her choice shocks everyone but somehow satisfies her. Soon, she realizes that her secrets can hurt her if they ever slip out.
Christian Harper is a cold, calculated CEO with questionable morals and no tolerance for romance. Except a peculiar fascination with the new tenant in his apartment complex, Stella Alonso. Sweet, caring and introverted Stella is waiting for her perfect love story but right now she neither has the time nor energy to have a relationship. Christian strikes up a deal with Stella to be her fake boyfriend and the two start a fake relationship to grow Stella’s online influencer status. But the two can't deny their chemistry and fake dating turns to not so fake. Just when
Summary: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is a dark and captivating young adult fantasy novel that follows the story of Jude Duarte, a mortal girl who is taken to live in the treacherous and deceitful realm of Elfhame, where she must navigate the treacherous politics and power struggles of the faerie court. Despite her vulnerability as a human, Jude is determined to prove herself and gain power in this dangerous world, leading her to make morally ambiguous choices
As the second book of the widely famous trilogy, The Hunger Games, Catching Fire has got to be one of the best books I have ever read. Katniss Everdeen, now 17 years old, finds herself relieved after surviving and winning the 74th Hunger Games, a competition where 24 kids, one boy and one girl from each of the 12 districts, fight to the death on national television.
Summary: The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the cunning and ambitious Alessandra, who aspires to become the queen of her kingdom by seducing and then killing the powerful Shadow King. With a plan involving both charm and political maneuvering, Alessandra enters the royal court, aiming to gain the king's affection. However, as her relationship with the enigmatic Shadow King deepens, she finds
In Without You, There Is No Us, Suki Kim shows us a world most would consider psychological warfare. Inside one of the most elite schools in Pyongyang, Suki Kim teaches English in a world of censorship from not only her Supervisors but also her peers. Suki finds herself bonding with her students which only makes being under the umbrella of the DPRKs watchful eye even more painful. This book gives you the suspense of a mystery and the fear of a horror book…except it’s not fiction.
In the fictional town of Lost, Alaska there were two best friends named Kyra and Corey. When Corey has to move as Kyra is diagnosed with bipolar, she makes Kyra promise to stay strong in a town that does not accept her. When Corey gets the news that Kyra drowned in an icy lake, she is shattered. The book follows Corey’s journey of finding out what happened in Lost after she left, and why the town says her death was “meant to be”.
