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Something Certain, Maybe is a powerful novel about first love,
friendships and embracing the uncertainty of an unknowable future,
from Sara Barnard, winner of the YA Book Prize. Rosie is ready for
her life to begin, because nothing says new life like going to
university. After years of waiting and working hard, she's finally
on the road that will secure her future. Except university turns
out to be not what she hoped or imagined, and although she's not
exactly unhappy - really - she might be a little bit worried that
she doesn't really like her course much. Or her flatmates. Or,
really . . . anything? But it's normal to be homesick (right?) and
everything will have settled in a month or two, and it's totally
fine that her friends seem so much happier than she is, and that
the doctors don't seem to know what's wrong with her mother. And
then she meets Jade, and everything starts to look a little
brighter. At least, it does if she's only looking at Jade. But is
first love enough when everything else is falling apart?
Bestselling author Alyson Noel brings you the high energy,
glamorous, and murderous world of the Beautiful Idols. Go behind
the velvet rope to the gritty LA club scene where anything goes,
and mystery is around every corner. `A frothy, smart and fun read.'
- Heat magazine Welcome to the party EVERYONE wants to be someone.
Layla Harrison wants to be a reporter. Aster Amirpour wants to be
an actress. Tommy Phillips wants to be a guitar hero. But Madison
Brooks took destiny and made it her own a long time ago. She's
Hollywood's hottest starlet, and the things she did to become the
name on everyone's lips are merely a stain on the pavement, ground
beneath her Louboutin heel. That is, until Layla, Aster, and Tommy
find themselves with a VIP invite to the world of Los Angeles's
nightlife and are lured into a competition. The prize, or rather
the target? Madison Brooks. Just as their hopes begin to gleam like
stars through the California smog, Madison Brooks goes missing. . .
. And all of their hopes are blacked out in the haze of their lies.
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Legendborn
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Tracy Deonn
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Filled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn’s YA contemporary fantasy Legendborn offers the dark allure of City of Bones with a modern-day twist on a classic legend and a lot of Southern Black Girl Magic. An explosive fantasy debut that's perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas and Cinderella is Dead!
After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential programme for bright high-schoolers at UNC – Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape – until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus.
A flying demon feeding on human energies.
A secret society of so called “Legendborn” students that hunt the creatures down.
And a mysterious teenage mage who calls himself a “Merlin” and who attempts – and fails – to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw.
The mage’s failure unlocks Bree’s own unique magic and a buried memory with a hidden connection: the night her mother died, another Merlin was at the hospital. Now that Bree knows there’s more to her mother’s death than what’s on the police report, she’ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth, even if that means infiltrating the Legendborn as one of their initiates.
She recruits Nick, a self-exiled Legendborn with his own grudge against the group, and their reluctant partnership pulls them deeper into the society’s secrets – and closer to each other. But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur’s knights and explain that a magical war is coming, Bree has to decide how far she’ll go for the truth and whether she should use her magic to take the society down – or join the fight.
Tommy Dees is in the weeds - restaurant speak for beyond
overwhelmed. He's been working at Sunset Estates Retirement
Community to get the experience he needs to attend one of the best
culinary schools in the world. And he also needs a letter of
recommendation from his sadistic manager. In exchange for the
letter, Tommy has to meet three conditions - including train
new-hire Gabriel. Gabe, with the dimples and kind heart, who Tommy
crushed on during summer camp at age ten and then never saw again.
Unfortunately, Gabe doesn't remember Tommy at all. The training
proves distracting as old feelings resurface, and the universe
seems to be conspiring against them. With the application deadline
looming and Gabe on his mind, can Tommy keep it all together or is
it a recipe for disaster?
From the internationally bestselling author of Vespertine comes a
heart-stopping new sequel novella to the breathtaking fantasy
Sorcery of Thorns. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra
Clare, Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and
Holly Black! Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new
life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion
Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for
gossip about the city's most powerful sorcerer and the librarian
who stole his heart. But something strange is afoot at Thorn Manor:
the estate's wards, which are meant to keep their home safe, are
acting up and forcibly trapping the Manor's occupants inside.
Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened just as
Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another . . .
? With no access to the outside world, Elisabeth and Nathaniel have
to work together to discover the source of the magic before they're
due to host the city's Midwinter Ball. Faced with a house filled
with unexpected secrets, the couple will have to lean on their
connection like never before to set things right before it's too
late . . . Praise for New York Times bestselling Sorcery of Thorns:
'A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every moment of this
story' - Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of
the Caraval series 'If you loved the Hogwarts Library . . . you'll
be right at home at Summershall' - Katherine Arden, New York Times
bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale 'An enthralling
adventure replete with spellbinding characters, a slow-burning love
story, and a world worth staying lost in' - Kirkus Reviews, starred
review
A stunning reimagining of the classic tale, The Frog Prince that
proves anyone can have their happily ever after! Inspired by a
picture he sees in a book, a lonely frog decides to go in search of
a kiss. But will he ever find a princess who will make his heart
skip a beat? Or does this frog's fairy-tale ending involve someone
unexpected...?
'I want what the straight kids have. Even just for a couple of days
. . .' Seventeen-year-old Max might be out and proud but he's
usually too busy checking his nail polish to check his privilege.
So when he says he wishes he could have the 'easy' life straight
kids enjoy, Max gets more than he bargained for. He wakes up to
find his wish has come true - not only have his feelings for boys
vanished, so has his lifelong best friend Dean. With his world
turned upside down and relationships in tatters, can Max find his
way back to the life he took for granted, and maybe even win the
heart of the guy he thought could never be his . . . ? What If It's
Us meets One Last Stop in this deliciously swoony queer romance.
'Outrageous, heartfelt, funny and tender, Straight Expectations is
a thought provoking exploration of identity and what makes us who
we are' Simon James Green, author of Gay Club. 'A refreshingly
unique, beautifully queer take on a familiar trope, packed with
endless adorable moments, sugar sweetness and laugh-out-loud
hilarity. Don't miss out on this utterly charming, heart-melting
rom-com from a new voice to watch in the queer YA world!' Sophie
Gonzales, co-author of If This Gets Out. 'Straight Expectations
blends classic rom-com with a heartfelt examination of what it is
to be queer, and how it's so much more than just a matter of
attraction' LC Rosen, author of Camp.
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All In
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Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn
Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games
series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days.
After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the
Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique
profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial
killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims
were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any security
feed. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist.
Hidden in the numbers is a code - and the closer the Naturals come to
unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes.
Meanwhile, Cassie is dealing with an equally dangerous and much more
painful mystery. For the first time in years, there's been a break in
her mother's case. As personal issues and tensions between the team
mount, Cassie and the Naturals will be faced with impossible odds - and
impossible choices.
Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.
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BRIGHT
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Jessica Jung
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Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this
knock-out sequel, about a Korean American teen who is thrust into
the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, from Jessica Jung,
K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential
K-pop girl groups of all time, Girls Generation. Couture gowns,
press parties, international travel. Rachel Kim is at the top of
her game. Girls Forever is now the number-one K-pop group in the
world, and her fame skyrockets after her viral airport styling
attracts the attention of fashion's biggest names. Her life's a
swirl of technicolour glamour and adoring fans. Rachel can't
imagine shining any brighter. The only thing that's missing is
love-but Rachel's determined to follow the rules. In her world,
falling in love can cost you everything. Enter Alex. When Rachel
literally falls head over designer heels into his lap on a crowded
metro, she's tempted to give up her anti-love vows. Alex is more
than just heart-stopping dimples and adorably quirky banter. He
believes in Rachel's future-both in music and in fashion. But the
higher you rise, the harder you fall. And when a shocking act of
betrayal shatters her world, Rachel must finally listen to her
heart.
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Ella
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Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee
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The TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller. A beautiful
and distinguished family. A private island. A brilliant, damaged
girl; a passionate, political boy. A group of four friends-the
Liars-whose friendship turns destructive. A revolution. An
accident. A secret. Lies upon lies. True love. The truth. We Were
Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from New York Times
bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award
honouree E. Lockhart. Read it. And if anyone asks you how it ends,
just LIE. Don't miss FAMILY OF LIARS, the thrilling prequel to We
Were Liars, published in May 2022.
Will Trey and Ariel find their happily ever after? Last Christmas
meets The Sun is Also a Star in this hopelessly romantic Christmas
love story. 'A screen-worthy holiday romance.' Joya Goffney, author
of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry Trey Anderson is popular and
handsome, and he works at his family's beloved Black-owned
bookshop, Wonderland. Ariel Spencer is quirky, creative, and in
need of a holiday temp job to cover her tuition for The Artists'
Studio. An opening at Wonderland is the answer . . . and the start
of a hate-to-love journey for Trey and Ariel. When Trey and Ariel
learn that Wonderland is on the brink of shutting down, can they
get over their differences and team up to stop the doors from
closing before the Christmas Eve deadline? PRAISE FOR LOVE IN
WINTER WONDERLAND 'A sweetly seasonal YA romance.' Guardian
'Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two
characters you'll fall head over heels for.' Jennifer Niven, author
of All the Bright Places 'A story so charming and fun it will whisk
you away. It has TikTok sensation written all over it!' Laura Jane
Williams, author of Our Stop 'I devoured this delicious YA rom-com.
A treat to read any time of year.' Katherine Webber, author of Twin
Crowns 'Charming, heartwarming and perfect cosy reading, complete
with the perfect holiday soundtrack!' Ciara Smyth, author of Not My
Problem 'Full of warmth, humour and joy. A delightful read!'
Michelle Quach, author of Not Here to be Liked 'A dazzling love
letter to bookshops, and the power of community.' Adiba Jaigirdar,
author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating 'A wonderfully warm
love story.' Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways 'A warm
and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance.
Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.' Benjamin Dean,
author of The King is Dead 'A gorgeous love story, full of joy,
humour and heart. Abiola Bello has given us something truly
special!' Danielle Jawando, author of And the Stars Were Burning
Brightly 'The most joyful, cosy and swoon-worthy love story.' Kate
Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist 'Fans of Mean Girls
will love this delightful and riveting read.' Clara Loveman, author
of Crown of Crowns
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Pretties
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Scott Westerfeld
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The second installment of Scott Westerfeld’s international bestselling
Uglies series – the global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.
In Tally’s world, looks are all that matters. And now that she’s
finally undertaken the surgery to become a ‘Pretty’, everything seems
perfect: her looks are flawless, her clothes are cool, her boyfriend is
totally gorgeous, and she's completely popular.
But beneath the fun of non-stop parties, high-tech luxury and apparent
total freedom, Tally can’t stop a nagging sense that something is
wrong. Something important. Then a message from her ‘Ugly’ past
arrives, forcing Tally to remember the truth she learned before her
transformation, and the fun stops cold. Because the true price of this
perfect world is more than Tally is willing to pay…
Alexander's spooky mansion feels like home to Raven . . . but
could his residence in Dullsville be coming to an end?
Summer break is over, and Raven's sleep-filled days and
romantic nights with her immortal boyfriend, Alexander, must end.
The shock of daily attendance at Dullsville High isn't the only
change in store. An unexpected letter turns up at Alexander's
mansion--announcing his parents will be coming to town! Once they
arrive, it seems just about everyone has had a sighting of the
macabre couple except Raven. Is Alexander hiding something about
his parents' homecoming? Will Raven ever meet them, and can she
face the biggest threat yet to her love with Alexander?
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