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When mariachi prodigy Rafie transfers schools, he clashes with the only boy who’s ever left him breathless—literally.
Canto Contigo
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Teen + Young Adult
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When mariachi prodigy Rafie transfers schools, he clashes with the only boy who’s ever left him breathless—literally. Winner of the Stonewall Book Award with 4.7 stars on Amazon, Canto Contigo is a vibrant, rivals-to-lovers romance filled with heart, heritage, and harmony. Click now to discover the YA story that sings to your soul—and shreds your feelings.
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Rafael Alvarez is a mariachi golden boy—until his final year gets upended by grief, a family move, and that boy he kissed once.
Fresh off a championship win and reeling from the loss of his beloved abuelo, Rafie transfers schools expecting to take center stage again. But Mariachi Todos Colores already has a lead: Rey Chavez. The same Rey who stole his breath eight months ago... and now stands between Rafie and the legacy he’s desperate to honor.
As competition heats up and old wounds resurface, Rafie finds himself torn between the life he knew and the unexpected pull of someone who sees right through his bravado.
Canto Contigo is a heartfelt, rivals-to-lovers romance bursting with music, culture, and a love worth singing about.
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With 4.2 stars from over 1,400 Amazon reviews, this electrifying read is perfect for fans of rebellion-fueled sci-fi.
Chosen
LGBTQIA+ · Sci-Fi · Teen + Young Adult · Post-Apocalyptic
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One lottery. One dose of immortality. One girl who dares to defy it all. Chosen by Shade Owens is a gripping dystopian thriller where the privileged live forever, and the rest suffer. But this year, Silverstasia Blackwood is ready to fight back. With 4.2 stars from over 1,400 Amazon reviews, this electrifying read is perfect for fans of rebellion-fueled sci-fi.
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Scarlett Garner can’t remember anything before she was four—until a car accident unlocks terrifying memories.
Awake
Mystery · Romance · Teen + Young Adult
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Scarlett Garner can’t remember anything before she was four—until a car accident unlocks terrifying memories. Her parents tell her she’s imagining things, but Scarlett knows the truth is more dangerous than they admit. Someone will do anything to keep her past buried. Awake by New York Times bestselling author Natasha Preston is a gripping psychological thriller you won’t put down.
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Scarlett Garner has no memories before the age of four. Her life has always felt normal—until a car accident shakes something loose. Now, fragments of a past she can’t recall begin to surface, and what she sees terrifies her.
Her parents insist there’s nothing to worry about, but Scarlett knows they’re lying. The memories are real. And the more she uncovers, the clearer the danger becomes. Someone doesn’t want her to remember. Someone is willing to kill to keep the past buried.
As Scarlett races to piece together the truth, she realizes she’s running out of time. Will she unlock the mystery before it’s too late? Or will the past she never knew finally catch up with her?
A pulse-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author Natasha Preston.
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A fast-paced epic fantasy perfect for fans of Eragon, Mistborn, and The Ranger’s Apprentice.
The Last Shadow Knight
Teen + Young Adult · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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He grew up a thief. Now he might be the kingdom’s only hope. When Veron stumbles into the path of the last Shadow Knight, he begins a brutal apprenticeship with life-or-death stakes. But learning to fight isn’t enough—the enemy is already coming. A fast-paced epic fantasy perfect for fans of Eragon, Mistborn, and The Ranger’s Apprentice.
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Veron has nothing—no family, no future, and only his wits to keep him alive on the ruthless streets of Karad. But when a heist goes wrong, leaving him cornered and alone, fate throws him an unlikely lifeline: the last surviving member of the Shadow Knights, a secret order once sworn to protect the realm.
Under brutal training, Veron hones skills he never imagined—stealth, swordplay, and something even more dangerous: purpose. But as an ancient enemy threatens the kingdom from beyond the mountains, Veron must rise faster than he’s ready.
Balancing street survival, deadly training, and the spark of ambition, Veron must decide if he's willing to sacrifice everything to save a kingdom that never cared if he lived.
For fans of Mistborn, Eragon, and The Ranger’s Apprentice.
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A young boy’s faith begins to crack when a curandera comes to live with his family in rural New Mexico.
Bless Me, Ultima
Horror · Teen + Young Adult · Coming of Age · Occult Horror
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A young boy’s faith begins to crack when a curandera comes to live with his family in rural New Mexico. Through herbs, healing, and old stories, Antonio confronts loss, cruelty, and the pull of competing traditions. Ultima guides him toward a deeper understanding of good, evil, and identity. Bless Me, Ultima holds 4.6 stars on Amazon.
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This coming-of-age classic from "one of the nation's foremost Chicano literary artists" follows a young boy as he questions his faith and beliefs after a curandera woman introduces herbs and magic into his life (Denver Post).
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will probe the family ties that bind and rend him, and he will discover himself in the magical secrets of the pagan past--a mythic legacy as palpable as the Catholicism of Latin America. And at each life turn there is Ultima, who delivered Tony into the world... and will nurture the birth of his soul.
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A life engineered for someone else’s survival leaves little room for choice.
The House of the Scorpion
Dystopian · Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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A life engineered for someone else’s survival leaves little room for choice. In The House of the Scorpion, Matt Alacrán is a clone raised in the shadow of a powerful drug lord who sees him as both heir and spare part. As Matt begins to question his purpose, he confronts betrayal, cruelty, and the meaning of humanity in a stark dystopian landscape shaped by power and control.
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A National Book Award winner
A Newbery Honor Book
A Printz Honor Book
A clone grapples with his sense of self against the backdrop of the dangerous world of drug trafficking in this acclaimed and internationally bestselling young adult classic about what it means to be human.
Matt Alacrán wasn’t born. He was harvested.
His DNA came from El Patrón, the drug-lord ruler of the country of Opium. Most people hate and fear clones like Matt—except for El Patrón. El Patrón loves Matt as he loves himself, because Matt is himself.
As Matt struggles to understand his existence, he is threatened by a sinister cast of characters, and realizes escape is his only chance to survive. But escape from the Alacrán Estate is no guarantee of freedom.
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With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this series is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone.
The Crown’s Fate
Romantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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The stakes rise in The Crown’s Fate, the dazzling sequel to The Crown’s Game—now a New York Times bestseller! As Vika takes the mantle of Imperial Enchanter, Nikolai cheats death, and Pasha faces rebellion, the magic of Russia surges to dangerous new heights. With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this series is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone.
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The Crown’s Game is over—but the consequences have only just begun.
Vika’s now the Imperial Enchanter, a title soaked in power and responsibility. Pasha is on the brink of coronation, but his kingdom teeters on rebellion, and the throne he’s inherited may not be his for long.
Meanwhile, Nikolai lingers in the shadows—alive but barely. Caught between life and death, he’s offered a dark chance to return… at a steep cost.
As magic surges across Russia and a challenger rises to claim the crown, all three are thrust into a web of ambition, betrayal, and destiny.
In this breathtaking sequel to The Crown’s Game, the fate of a kingdom—and of the enchanters who could save or doom it—will be decided.
Choose wisely. Magic doesn’t forgive.
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She learns her life was a simulation only after it vanishes.
The Iron Dreamers
Dystopian · Sci-Fi · Teen + Young Adult
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She learns her life was a simulation only after it vanishes. In The Iron Dreamers, seventeen-year-old Lexi Carvalho awakens to a future where Earth is long gone and she is one of thousands tasked with protecting humanity aboard a vast space station. Recruited to hunt a saboteur, she must confront fractured truths and the cost of manufactured reality in this young adult dystopian science fiction novel.
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Uncover the Truth Behind the Dream
When 17-year-old Lexi Carvalho is abruptly taken from her small-town existence, she awakens to a startling reality: Earth was destroyed centuries ago, and her previous life was merely a simulated reality. As one of 700,000 "Iron Dreamers," Lexi's mission is to address the immense challenges that humanity faces aboard a vast space station. Recruited by the enigmatic Artemis to apprehend a saboteur threatening humanity's remnants, Lexi confronts her deepest fears and questions the nature of her existence in this dystopian science fiction tale.
Entrapped in a simulation. Selected for a perilous mission. As Lexi's world unravels, she navigates a crumbling reality where illusions and truth intertwine. The boundary between simulation and actuality blurs as she discovers that the technology meant to safeguard life might also dominate it. Each step brings her closer to a revelation that could either rescue humanity or lead to its demise. This young adult dystopian novel is ideal for fans seeking YA sci-fi books about simulated realities and narratives featuring strong female leads in sci-fi.
The fate of humanity hinges on a perilous secret. Artemis offers Lexi a chance for answers—but at a significant cost. In a world where reality is fabricated, whom can she trust? Lexi's journey through layers of deceit challenges her to outsmart formidable adversaries and uncover her true purpose. Readers will be captivated by this science fiction adventure that delves into women in sci-fi, blending dystopian thrillers with strong female characters.
Inside, you'll discover:
- A thrilling blend of dystopian fiction and sci-fi intrigue.
- A strong female protagonist navigating a mind-bending reality.
- A captivating mystery that questions the nature of existence.
When reality is a lie, what is the truth?
If you liked Red Rising, Scythe, or books on simulation theory, you'll love The Iron Dreamers.
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A closing theater.
Four Found Dead
Horror · Teen + Young Adult · Thriller
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A closing theater. A missing manager. One co-worker dead—and no way out. Four Found Dead by NYT bestseller Natalie D. Richards is a gripping YA thriller packed with claustrophobic suspense and pulse-pounding twists. With 4.0 stars on Amazon and nearly 9,000 Goodreads ratings, this mall-set murder mystery will keep you reading all night. Don’t miss it.
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The final shift at Riverview Theaters was supposed to be boring. Instead, it becomes a blood-soaked nightmare.
As the lights dim and the last moviegoers leave, Jo and six coworkers prepare to shut down the defunct shopping mall’s last operating business. But when a mysterious stranger arrives with a chilling accusation, everything unravels.
The manager vanishes. The power goes out. The doors are locked—and their phones are trapped in the safe. Then one of them turns up dead.
Now Jo and the others must navigate a pitch-black mall filled with boarded-up exits, dead-end corridors, and a killer stalking their every move.
With trust crumbling and time running out, they must find a way to escape.
But who do you trust when the murderer might be one of your own?
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Kidnapped by pirates.
The Witch of Shadowmarsh
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy
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Kidnapped by pirates. Dragged into rebellion. Haunted by a traitorous sister. The Witch of Shadowmarsh kicks off a complete epic fantasy series full of elves, witches, and dangerous magic. This YA-friendly tale blends intrigue, adventure, and unlikely alliances—and Amazon readers love it at 4.6 out of 5 stars. Click now to meet Elmerah, the antisocial heroine you didn’t know you needed.
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Elmerah is a swamp-dwelling Arthali witch with no interest in empires, rebellions, or other people in general. But when pirates abduct her and a group of young women bound for slavery, she has no choice but to remind everyone why her kind were exiled in the first place.
She escapes—but not fast enough. The Capital is closer than she’d like, and political plots have a way of pulling in unwilling participants.
The Valeroot elves are nearly extinct. The Empire wants them dead. And Elmerah’s the last person qualified to save anyone.
Now, to stop a blood-soaked war and a dark magical threat rising in secret, she’ll have to face the past she fled—and the sister who betrayed her.
Sometimes saving the world starts in a swamp.
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A quiet seventeen-year-old is uprooted into a world of wealth, danger, and forbidden attraction when her mother marries a billionaire.
My Fault
Mystery · Romance · Teen + Young Adult · Thriller
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A quiet seventeen-year-old is uprooted into a world of wealth, danger, and forbidden attraction when her mother marries a billionaire. Drawn to her reckless new stepbrother, she risks everything she fought to survive. My Fault delivers angsty enemies-to-lovers romance with high emotional stakes, earning 4.4 stars on Amazon and viral acclaim on BookTok.
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Fast-paced and sizzling with a forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance, My Fault is the first book in Mercedes Ron's Culpable trilogy. This suspenseful YA series untangles the threads of love, trauma, and secrets, perfect for fans of Ugly Love and After.
Seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan loves her quiet, normal life in Toronto. But when her mother returns from a cruise unexpectedly married to a billionaire and announces they are moving to L.A., Noah is suddenly shoved out of her comfort zone and into a glittering world of illegal street races, lavish pool parties, and spoiled rich kids.
And her new stepbrother Nicholas is the most spoiled of them all. Arrogant, aloof, and viciously attractive, Nick is everything she hates, especially when she learns his bad boy persona isn't just a façade. She's spent her life running from danger, and Nick is danger incarnate. Yet neither of them can prevent the powerful attraction that flares between them—enough to turn their worlds upside-down and tempt them beyond all reason.
But Noah's past may be even more dangerous than their forbidden romance. And if he wants her, Nick will have to decide if he's willing to risk everything.
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A sheltered life shatters when a privileged teen is dragged beyond her utopia’s walls into a brutal new reality.
The Union
Dystopian · Sci-Fi · Teen + Young Adult
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A sheltered life shatters when a privileged teen is dragged beyond her utopia’s walls into a brutal new reality. Torn between a dangerous truth, a forbidden connection, and the world that raised her, Evan must decide who she is willing to become. The Union holds 4.3 stars on Amazon and strong Goodreads ratings.
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After global warming and a second civil war devastated the former United States, two different societies rose from the ashes – the Union, a towering high-tech utopia, hugging the perimeter of the continent, and the devastated, untamed midsection known as the Ruins.
Seventeen-year-old Evan Taylor has an easy, privileged life in the Union. What she doesn’t have is any idea what to do with the rest of her life. She only knows she wants to do something meaningful, to make a difference in the lives of others.
When she’s kidnapped and taken into the Ruins as a pawn in a dispute involving her boyfriend, Bryce, her ideal world is turned upside down. What she learns while in the Ruins shakes her faith in everything she’s ever known, from Bryce, to her family, and even the Union itself.
Now Evan must choose whether to stay with Cyrus, the sexy, resourceful survivor who believes she’s in the Ruins for a reason, or return to the only life she’s ever known. But when she stumbles upon a dangerous plot that threatens both worlds, her decision could tear her apart.
THE UNION is the first book in the young adult dystopian romance series, The Union.
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