TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BITTERBLUE

by Kristin Cashore

Devastating and heartbreaking, this will be a disappointment for readers looking for a conventional happy ending. But those... Full review >

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THE IMMORTAL RULES

by Julie Kagawa

Allie’s a smart, strong and compelling heroine, and readers will gladly join her for this adrenaline-rich ride. Full review >

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STREET DREAMS

by Tama Wise

No simple coming-out story, this many-layered effort is gritty, warm and ultimately hopeful. Full review >

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SKYLARK

by Meagan Spooner

At the end, though, it doesn't stand out from the throng of like dystopias. Only for those who will read nothing else. Full review >

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THE DARKEST MINDS

by Alexandra Bracken

Be prepared—the darkest minds do indeed “hide behind the most unlikely faces.” (Dystopian thriller. 14 & up) Full review >

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THE CURIOSITIES

by Tessa Gratton ; Maggie Stiefvater ; Brenna Yovanoff

For those with dark hearts looking for the edgier side of paranormal fiction, this will be something to stay up with at... Full review >

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FALSE MEMORY

by Dan Krokos

Nothing new here, but readers more interested in plot than depth will find it an appealing segue from summer into school. Full review >

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THRONE OF GLASS

by Sarah J. Maas

This commingling of comedy, brutality and fantasy evokes a rich alternate universe with a spitfire young woman as its... Full review >

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BEAUTIFUL LIES

by Jessica Warman

It’s the twins’ culturally barren, dreary yet violent world—a realm of broken dreams—that resonates most in this haunting,... Full review >

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ASHEN WINTER

by Mike Mullin

A violent, desperate adventure in a chaotic, post-disaster world. Full review >

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