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The Voting Booth is a romantic and triumphant young adult novel that emphasizes the vital importance of civic engagement. Following two teens tackling a rigged system on election day, this book brilliantly balances humor, romance, and crucial social issues.
Return to Beechwood Island in Family of Liars, E. Lockhart’s gripping prequel to the TikTok sensation We Were Liars. Narrated by seventeen-year-old Carrie, this atmospheric thriller peeling back the perfect facade of the Sinclair family is packed with secrets, grief, and betrayal.
Lovely story: fanciful, with a magic realism vibe, and great characters. Centering on two children with extraordinary sensory gifts searching for a rare flower, this quiet, heartfelt story explores grief, class divides, and belonging.
Following sixteen-year-old Bri as she fights to become a rap legend and save her family from homelessness, this novel is a powerful homage to hip-hop and teenage determination. Offering profound SEL themes and rich diverse representation.
Blending folklore, history, and a touch of romance, step into the atmospheric, machine-buzzing world of 1909 Ohio. When a teenage girl’s impulsive curse brings a supernatural spirit demanding her hand in marriage, she must find a way to outsmart the wind itself.