*New & Notable Teen Books - January/February Highlights*

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*New & Notable Teen Books - January/February Highlights*

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Beth is dead
Bernet, Katie
A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and #1 INDIE BESTSELLER! Sunnie Reads' Inaugural Book Club Pick--Sunnie Select! Four starred reviews! Beth March's sisters will stop at nothing to track down her killer--until they begin to suspect each other--in...
The Cursed Queen's Daughter
Blake, Elly
In this darkly romantic companion to The Forest King's Daughter, a warrior princess finds herself in a strange shadow land where danger and secrets hide around every corner--and a mysterious shadow prince stands between her and the truth. Fearless Thea...
Call of the Dragon
Bowen, Natasha
In the first book of a new series inspired by African mythology, dragon gods rule the earth and sky--until the gods are betrayed, and one girl embarks on a journey to save the world from war and ruin. From the New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea. ...
The Curse of Heartwood Academy
Chan, Marty
Fifteen-year-old Allie Lau is not excited to attend Heartwood Academy, a posh boarding school deep in a remote forest. Subject to the whims of senior students, Allie faces an initiation ritual called the test, which requires her and other new students to spend the entire night in the...
They Call Her Regret
Desamours, Channelle
In this young adult speculative mystery, a teen must find a way to free a cursed witch in order to save her best friend before time runs out. Every year horror-loving Simone Washington throws an epic Halloween party for her classmates. Party-planning is her favorite...
The great disillusionment of Nick and Jay
Douglass, Ryan
"Douglass sets a classic on fire with an inspired recasting that strips away time and all expectations." -- Rita Williams-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author of A Sitting in St. James From New York Times bestselling author Ryan Douglass comes a...
Until the Clock Strikes Midnight
Dow, Alechia
"Sweet and joyful, this book is as irresistible as hot chocolate swirled with magic!" ―Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times-bestselling author of The Spellshop The Good Place meets the Brandy version of Cinderella in Until the Clock...
I don't wish you well
Emill, Jumata
A teen investigative podcaster decides to dig into the truth behind a grisly murder spree that rocked his hometown five years ago, but soon discovers that this cold case is still hiding deadly secrets--in this chilling thriller perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.<...
The Fall of Iris Henley
Graham, Jennifer
For fans of Megan Lally and Kara Thomas, a twisty thriller about a Texas teen accused of murder who's desperate to clear her name. All it takes to ruin someone's life is the stroke of a key. Just ask Iris Henley. Her life is destroyed when someone posts an anonymous message on...
Freddie and Stella got hot
Horne, Maggie
Jenny Han meets Mean Girls in Freddie and Stella Got Hot, Maggie Horne's YA rom com about getting revenge and falling in love. "Sick, twisted, and more than slightly unhinged in the absolute best way." --BCCB By the time...
Few Blue Skies
Ixta, Carolina
In her latest novel, Pura Belpré Award-winning author Carolina Ixta weaves a tender story about love and hope, following a teen as she works to protect her family and community from a major corporation taking over her town. Paloma Vistamontes is heartbroken. A year ago, her ex...
Love Me Tomorrow
Jean, Emiko
A NATIONAL BESTSELLER! From the New York Times bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After comes "an endearing, lightly magical romantic comedy" (Kirkus Reviews) about a girl who starts receiving letters from the love of her life--writing to her from years in...
Queen of Faces: Deluxe Edition
Lord, Petra
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! This limited deluxe edition is printed with one-of-a-kind etched, gold foil edges, stunning foil on the case, and a striking printed endpaper map! Apple Best Book of the Month! A USA Today...
If All the Stars Go Dark
Prince, S G
An intergalactic enemies to lovers romance where tensions are high but the stakes are higher. When eighteen-year-old Keller Hartman is recruited into the Legion's most prestigious galactic unit, it's a dream come true. He's worked hard for this. He's ready to prove himself....
Dead fake
Ralph, Vincent
Welcome to Bleak Haven: The town you won't (or can't!) leave... Deep fake murders have taken over the high school, but what happens when they start to become real? Would you Swipe to Die? When the new craze takes over Bleak Haven High, Ava Wilson refuses to join in...
According to Plan
Randall, Christen
Three starred reviews! From USA TODAY bestselling author Christen Randall comes a cozy, "authentic, and affirming" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) queer romance about self-discovery, finding your person, and carving out a space for yourself in unexpected places-...
A Practical Guide to Dating a Demon
Reynolds, Hannah
A student finds herself accidentally betrothed to a demon--and investigating his connection to the magical irregularities plaguing her city--in this cozy, whimsical YA romantasy. As a scholarship student at the magical Lyceum, Naomi would rather focus on deciphering ancient...
16 forever
Rubin, Lance
It's the morning of Carter Cohen's 16th birthday, and everything's going his way.  He's psyched and ready to get his driver's license, his little brother's not hogging the bathroom, and, man, something smells good for breakfast... But when Carter bounds...
To the Death
Tang, Andrea
Two teens are pitted against each other in a magical duel for revenge, but they'll have to fight their growing attraction first, in this YA fantasy thriller from the author of These Deadly Prophecies. Eighteen-year-old Samantha Chan wants only one thing: revenge for her...
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