The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain

This powerful historical fiction novel alternates between 1965 and 2010 to explore racism, forbidden love, and the lasting impact of the Civil Rights Movement. The reviewer highlights how Diane Chamberlain blends mystery, social justice, and emotional depth as two women uncover long buried truths in a North Carolina town. With strong themes of courage, racial injustice, and community history, this book is well suited for older teens interested in civil rights, generational stories, and historical mysteries.

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King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo & Sveta Dorosheva

In war-torn Ravka, King Nikolai Lantsov battles both external threats and the dark magic still festering inside him from his past encounter with the Darkling. Meanwhile, Grisha soldier Nina Zenik grieves her husband’s death while secretly working to free captured Grisha in enemy territory.

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