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Twelve-year-old Luka’s father has fallen into an unbreakable sleep, and only one thing can save him—the Fire of Life.
Luka and the Fire of Life
Literary Fiction · Teen + Young Adult
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Twelve-year-old Luka’s father has fallen into an unbreakable sleep, and only one thing can save him—the Fire of Life. With his talking companions, Bear and Dog, Luka journeys through a magical world filled with strange creatures, treacherous trials, and breathtaking wonders. Salman Rushdie’s Luka and the Fire of Life is a spellbinding adventure of courage, wit, and enchantment.
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One night in the land of Alifbay, twelve-year-old Luka’s world shatters—his father, Rashid, falls into an unbreakable sleep. Nothing can wake him. Nothing, except for the legendary Fire of Life, a mythical force hidden deep in a world of magic.
With his loyal companions—Bear, the dog, and Dog, the bear—Luka embarks on a perilous quest through an enchanted realm where the impossible is real. Along the way, he’ll face cunning tricksters, dangerous trials, and strange allies, all while racing against time to save his father.
From the mind of Salman Rushdie, Luka and the Fire of Life is a dazzling adventure brimming with humor, heart, and magic—perfect for readers who love fantastical quests, clever heroes, and worlds where imagination reigns supreme.
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Readers who enjoy YA mysteries built around puzzles, ominous games, secretive groups, and gothic suspense should find plenty to like here.
Darkly
Mystery · Romance · Teen + Young Adult · Thriller
Our take
A #1 national bestseller that Kirkus Reviews called “mesmerizing, improbable, deeply compelling” in a starred review, Darkly follows Arcadia Gannon and six other teenagers chosen for an internship tied to a mysterious late game designer, where hidden clues, strange games, and a missing boy pull them into a dangerous puzzle, with a 3.7-star average from more than 8,200 Goodreads ratings. Readers who enjoy YA mysteries built around puzzles, ominous games, secretive groups, and gothic suspense should find plenty to like here.
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A powder keg of dark secrets and mind-bending puzzles, this must-read thriller is “addictively suspenseful” (The Washington Post) and “full of atmospheric thrills” (Los Angeles Times)—from the New York Times bestselling author of Night Film.
Your favorite game has come to life. And you don’t want to find out what happens if you lose…
“Pessl is gargantuan: wildly smart, extremely surprising, a wordsmith, a queen. Read her.” —E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars
A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
Arcadia “Dia” Gannon has been obsessed with Louisiana Veda, the game designer whose obsessive creations and company, Darkly, have gained a cultlike following. Dia is shocked when she’s chosen for a highly-coveted internship, along with six other teenagers from around the world. Why her? Dia has never won anything in her life.
Darkly, once a game-making empire renowned for its ingenious and utterly terrifying toys and games, now lies dormant after Veda’s mysterious death. The remaining games are priced like rare works of art, with some fetching millions of dollars at auction.
As Dia and her fellow interns delve into the heart of Darkly, they discover hidden symbols, buried clues, and a web of intrigue. Who are these other teens, and what secrets do they keep? Why were any of them really chosen? The answers lie within the twisted labyrinth of Darkly—a chilling and addictive read by Marisha Pessl.
This summer will be the most twisted Darkly game of all.
“Complex and captivating.” —Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows
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A good pick for readers who enjoy coming-of-age fantasy, ranger training, magic, mystery, and bands of young misfits.
The Traitor’s Son
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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A #1 bestselling epic fantasy from an international series with more than 2.5 million books sold, this adventure follows fifteen-year-old Lasgol, whose father was accused of betraying the kingdom. Lasgol enters the secret School of Rangers hoping to clear his father’s name, but finds political intrigue, enemies, and deadly training awaiting him, with a 4.5-star rating from more than 8,900 Amazon reviewers. A good pick for readers who enjoy coming-of-age fantasy, ranger training, magic, mystery, and bands of young misfits.
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The international bestselling epic fantasy series with over 2.5 million books sold worldwide!
#1 Bestseller in epic fantasy and children fantasy in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian.
A coming of age fantasy adventure with non stop action, magic, and mystery for all ages: from 10 to 100+
A kingdom in danger, a great betrayal, a boy seeking to redeem his father's honor. Will he succeed in exonerating him and saving the realm from an enemy in the shadows before it is too late for the whole North?
By the age of fifteen, Lasgol has endured a hard childhood and lives, cornered and hated, in a small village in the North. He is the son of the traitor, the man who betrayed the kingdom and tried to kill the King. His only companions are the mountains and the snow, ever-present in the region. Yet he refuses to believe that his father is guilty, even though the King himself was a witness to the betrayal.
Lasgol is determined to clear his father's name and to do this he has only a single option: the School of Rangers, a secret place where the respected and feared defenders of the lands of the kingdom are trained for four years. Going there is insane, hate and death await him. But as the son of a Ranger, he is entitled to attend.
At the Camp he will find himself involved in political intrigues, disloyalties and fights. He will encounter hatred and fearsome enemies, but also a handful of friends, novices as much out of place as he is himself, determined to do whatever is necessary to pass the first year... without dying in the attempt.
Will Lasgol survive the first year of instruction at the Rangers' Camp? Will he find out what happened to his father? Will he be able to clear his name?
Find out while you follow fascinating adventures with a group of characters you will fall in love with.
Epic fantasy with sword & sorcery full of adventures, action, magic, mystery and a little bit of clean romance for all ages: children, teens and adults.
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A rigged Game.
Sunrise on the Reaping
Dystopian · Sci-Fi · Teen + Young Adult
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A rigged Game. A doomed tribute. A rebellion waiting to ignite. Sunrise on the Reaping, the highly anticipated fifth book in The Hunger Games series, takes readers back to the 50th Quarter Quell—where Haymitch Abernathy must fight for survival against impossible odds. Fans of the series, don’t miss this epic return to Panem. Pre-order now!
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A rigged Game. A doomed tribute. A rebellion waiting to ignite.
For the fiftieth annual Hunger Games—this year’s Quarter Quell—twice as many tributes will be sent to fight to the death. In District 12, Haymitch Abernathy tries to ignore the looming threat, focusing only on the girl he loves. But when his name is called, his world shatters.
Thrown into the Capitol’s brutal arena alongside three other tributes from his district, Haymitch quickly realizes he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that refuses to back down. As alliances form and betrayals loom, he’ll have to fight not just for survival, but to send a message—one that could shake Panem to its core.
The highly anticipated fifth book in The Hunger Games series, Sunrise on the Reaping is a thrilling return to Suzanne Collins’ dystopian masterpiece.
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A city built by Saints.
What Wakes the Bells
Teen + Young Adult · Dark Fantasy
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A city built by Saints. A bell that should never ring. A nightmare unleashed. What Wakes the Bells is a dark, atmospheric gothic fantasy where statues hunt through the streets and a deadly Saint walks unseen. Mina must find his host before her city is lost forever. Fans of Adalyn Grace and V.E. Schwab, don’t miss this one! Read now.
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A city built by Saints. A bell that should never ring. A nightmare unleashed.
Mina Strauss has spent her life guarding the bells of Vaiwyn—a city that breathes, bleeds, and remembers. Her family’s legacy is clear: never let the Vespers ring, or a slumbering evil will awaken. But when Mina’s bell peals thirteen times, the city turns against its people. Statues tear free from their plinths, gargoyles hunt through the streets, and a long-imprisoned Saint hides among the citizens, corrupting everything in his path.
To stop the bloodshed, Mina must find and destroy the Saint’s host. But with the city collapsing around her, no one is above suspicion—including those she loves most.
Inspired by Prague’s eerie legends, What Wakes the Bells is a gothic fantasy masterpiece perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace, Margaret Rogerson, and V.E. Schwab.
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Helen Vaughan just inherited a fortune—but only if she survives one year inside Harrowstone Hall.
These Fleeting Shadows
LGBTQIA+ · Teen + Young Adult
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Helen Vaughan just inherited a fortune—but only if she survives one year inside Harrowstone Hall. A house filled with wealth, secrets, and horrors she can’t explain. Why is the estate built like a maze? What’s watching her from the woods? And is the house itself trying to kill her? The Haunting of Hill House meets Knives Out in this chilling thriller.
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Helen Vaughan has just inherited Harrowstone Hall—an estate filled with wealth, secrets, and something far more sinister. There’s just one catch: she must live there for an entire year. If she leaves, she gets nothing.
Helen doesn’t know why her mother fled Harrow years ago, but she does know one thing—the house has haunted her dreams for as long as she can remember. Now, as she walks its labyrinthine halls, those nightmares are becoming reality. Strange holes appear in the woods overnight, the house seems to be poisoning her, and something unseen is watching.
Trapped between fortune and fear, Helen must uncover the truth of Harrow before it claims her like the rest of her family. Some inheritances are deadly.
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Murder, banter, and sizzling tension make Come Hell or High Tide the perfect spicy rom-com for fans of mystery and heat!
My Killer Vacation
Romance · Teen + Young Adult
Our take
A Cape Cod vacation goes sideways when Taylor Bassey stumbles onto a dead body—and an infuriatingly hot bounty hunter. Myles Sumner wants her to stay out of his way, but she’s not backing down. Murder, banter, and sizzling tension make Come Hell or High Tide the perfect spicy rom-com for fans of mystery and heat!
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Taylor Bassey planned for a relaxing Cape Cod getaway—beach days, quality time with her brother, and zero dead bodies. But when they find a corpse in their rental house, her vacation takes a sharp turn into true crime territory. Enter Myles Sumner, a gruff bounty hunter who’s got the murder to solve and zero patience for amateur sleuths—especially stubborn, sun-kissed elementary school teachers with a habit of getting in his way.
Taylor is determined to help, even if Myles insists she’s a liability. But as the case—and their undeniable attraction—heats up, Myles starts to realize Taylor isn’t just a distraction. She’s a complication he doesn’t want to leave behind.
Murder, mayhem, and sizzling chemistry collide in Come Hell or High Tide, the latest spicy rom-com from New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey!
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A deadly pact.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Teen + Young Adult · Horror · Thriller · Slasher
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A deadly pact. A chilling note. A killer out for revenge. I Know What You Did Last Summer (4.2 stars on Amazon) is the suspenseful thriller that inspired the classic horror film. When four teens try to escape their past, someone is watching—and waiting to make them pay. Read now before the truth catches up.
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A deadly secret. A terrifying message. A past that won’t stay buried.
A year ago, four teens made a pact—never to speak of the hit-and-run accident that took a young boy’s life. They thought they had escaped the consequences, but when an anonymous note arrives with four chilling words—I know what you did last summer—their nightmare begins.
As they try to uncover who knows their secret, the group is stalked by an unseen force bent on revenge. With danger lurking around every corner, they must stay ahead of a killer determined to make them pay.
The inspiration for the classic horror film, I Know What You Did Last Summer (4.2 stars on Amazon) is a gripping, suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Some secrets refuse to stay buried.
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Thomas’s drawings have come to life.
Don’t Let the Forest In
Literary Fiction · Horror · LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Teen + Young Adult · Body Horror · Dark Romance · Gay Romance
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Thomas’s drawings have come to life. And they’re killing people. When Andrew follows his best friend into the forbidden woods, he discovers a horrifying truth—together, they must fight the monsters or risk losing everything. But as their obsession deepens, the creatures grow stronger. A New York Times bestseller, The Boy Who Steals Houses is dark, mesmerizing, and utterly unforgettable.
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Once upon a time, Andrew gave Thomas his heart. Now, he might have to destroy him.
Andrew Perrault finds refuge in the fairytales he writes—dark, twisted stories that only his best friend, Thomas Rye, truly understands. But something is wrong with Thomas. His parents have vanished, blood stains his sleeves, and his once-vivid artwork has fallen silent.
Then Andrew follows Thomas into the forbidden woods and discovers the horrifying truth: Thomas’s drawings have come to life, and they’re killing anyone who gets too close. Now, the boys must battle these monsters night after night, desperate to contain them. But the stronger their obsession grows, the more deadly the creatures become.
An Instant New York Times Bestseller, Don't Let the Forest In is a mesmerizing blend of psychological horror, dark romance, and eerie fairytale magic.
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Timothy is on probation for the next year.
House Arrest
Teen + Young Adult
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Timothy is on probation for the next year. He must check in with a probation officer, see a therapist, and keep a journal. But staying out of trouble isn’t easy when his family needs help—and breaking the rules may be his only option. Told in powerful verse, House Arrest is a gripping and heartfelt middle-grade novel about family, sacrifice, and redemption.
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Timothy never thought he’d end up on probation. That kind of thing happens to other kids—not kids like him.
But after making a desperate choice to help his struggling family, Timothy finds himself under house arrest for a year. Now, he must check in weekly with a probation officer and therapist, keep a journal, and—above all—stay out of trouble. But when his baby brother’s health worsens and the weight of his family’s struggles grows heavier, Timothy faces an impossible choice: follow the rules, or risk everything to do what’s right.
Told in gripping verse, House Arrest is a heartfelt, unforgettable middle-grade novel about family, sacrifice, and redemption. Perfect for fans of The Crossover and Wonder, this award-winning book is as funny as it is deeply moving.
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A queer, Jewish fairytale for fans of Good Omens, this heartfelt and wryly funny novel explores identity, purpose, and the enduring power of love.
When the Angels Left the Old Country
Teen + Young Adult
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An angel and a demon leave their shtetl for America to find a missing girl, only to face corrupt officials, ruthless mob bosses, and a journey filled with danger, love, and unexpected friendships. A queer, Jewish fairytale for fans of Good Omens, this heartfelt and wryly funny novel explores identity, purpose, and the enduring power of love.
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An angel, a demon, and a journey to America—where the streets aren’t paved with gold, but danger, love, and unexpected friendships await.
Uriel the angel and Little Ash (short for Ashmedai) have lived in their tiny shtetl for centuries. But when a young emigrant from their village goes missing, they leave for America in search of her. Along the way, they meet Rose, whose best friend—and the love of her life—has abandoned her to marry a man, and Malke, who is desperate to uncover the truth about her father’s mysterious death.
From Ellis Island’s medical exams (and demons) to corrupt officials and mob bosses, their journey is anything but easy. A queer, Jewish fairytale for fans of Good Omens, this is a breathtaking story of identity, love, and the power of found family.
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A city where time divides its people.
Fly Trap
Teen + Young Adult
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A city where time divides its people. A law that separates Mosca and Clent. Trapped in Toll, they must navigate a world where order rules by day and chaos reigns by night. But old enemies lurk in the shadows, and escape won’t come easy. A thrilling sequel to Fly by Night, Toll is a captivating tale of treachery, adventure, and wit.
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A city divided by time. A steep price for passage. And for Mosca and Clent, no easy way out.
Fleeing disaster, Mosca Mye and Eponymous Clent arrive in Toll, a city where the law is as strange as its name. By day, order reigns. By night, chaos rules. Every resident is assigned to one side of the clock—and when Mosca and Clent are separated, they must outwit Toll’s peculiar system to reunite and escape.
But in a city built on secrets, past enemies resurface, betrayals multiply, and Mosca’s knack for finding trouble may be her undoing. With each passing hour, the stakes grow higher, and freedom seems further out of reach.
A dazzling sequel to Fly by Night, Toll is a spellbinding fantasy brimming with adventure, wit, and intrigue.
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