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Best YA Romance of 2019

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

LOVELY WAR

by Julie Berry

An unforgettable romance so Olympian in scope, human at its core, and lyrical in its prose that it must be divinely inspired. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

BLOOM

by Kevin Panetta ; illustrated by Savanna Ganucheau

A tender blend of sugary, buttery, and other complex flavors that’s baked with a tremendous dash of heart. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

96 WORDS FOR LOVE

by Rachel Roy & Ava Dash

A beautifully crafted, truly feminist coming-of-age story featuring nuanced characters in a unique setting. Full review >

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