| The howling / Heather Knox. |
 "Delilah comes face-to-face with the past as Victor delivers her from a gruesome fate at Project Harvest: the Howling, a three-day hunt celebrated at the full moon. It's not Delilah's first Howling, though, and she knows just what a prize a Keeper would be. So why this random act of compassion from the enemy? The captives use this distraction to stage an escape--with disastrous results. Who is Delilah, really? And what side is she really on . . . ? " -- Publisher description. |
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| The sacrifice / Heather Knox. |
 "Infiltrating Project Harvest, Delilah must allow herself to become close to Victor. But the bond she's formed with him, and the truth about his work at Project Harvest, cause Delilah to question exactly why the Keepers and Praedari are at war--and to doubt the authenticity of her relationship with Zeke. Things around Project Harvest have taken a turn for the worse for the remaining captives, as an unfriendly face reappears and the Keepers' siege on the facility begins."--Publisher description. |
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| Kim Reaper. Vol. 2, Vampire Island / by Sarah Graley ; color assists by Stef Purenins ; lettered by Crank!. |
 "Reluctantly agreeing on a group date to Vampire Island, college student Kim reconnects with a long-lost friend before finding herself enmeshed in a vampire feud."--Provided by publisher. |
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| She-Hulk. Vol. 2, Jen of hearts / Rainbow Rowell, writer ; Takeshi Miyazawa (#8-10) & Luca Maresca (#6-70), artists ; Rico Renzi, colorist ; VC's Joe Caramagna, letterer ; Jen Bartel, cover art. |
 "Questions abound for the jade giantess! Nightcrawler visits Book Law, but what does the X-Men's resident fuzzy elf need legal defense for? Which of Marvel's greatest traditions will She-Hulk help uphold? And how many miles does it take...to save the universe? After shocking events hit like an earthquake, Jennifer Walters has some serious work to do -- and a humdinger of a mystery to solve. And trust us, you will not be able to predict what she finds! She-Hulk's new archnemeses finally step from the shadows -- but who are they, and what do they want with her? The answers to these questions will chill She-Hulk to the bone! Can Jen and her adorable new beau, Jack of Hearts, make it through this alive -- or will this power couple suffer heartbreak?"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Rose. Vol. 1, The last light / written by Meredith Finch ; pencils & inks by Ig Guara ; colors by Triona Farrell ; letters by Cardinal Rae. |
 A classic fantasy tale about a girl trying to restore balance to a broken world. Rose must connect with her Khat--Thorne--to become the Guardian the world needs. But things aren't easy for Rose and Thorne, the powerful sorcerous Drucilla has many powerful and demonic allies--all of them focused on stopping one scared little girl who's desperately trying to stay alive and do what's right. |
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| Rabbit & Juliet / Rebecca Stafford. |
 Seventeen-year-old Rabbit has been struggling to stay above water since her mom died. In the span of a year and half, her small Georgia town has become unbearably hellish: Her ex-boyfriend, resident golden boy Richard, turned into an unrelenting stalker; her friends are nonexistent; and her dad is campaigning hard for Functioning Alcoholic of the Year. But all that changes when the sarcastic, gorgeous, and frustratingly impenetrable Juliet Bergman walks into Rabbit's weekly support group. All hard angles and James Dean bravado, Juliet throws Rabbit a life preserver just as depression threatens to sink her. Then one morning, Rabbit's ex-best-friend Sarah--Richard's current girlfriend--shares a horrific discovery about Richard and his crew that pitches Rabbit back into darkness. The three girls vow to enact revenge on the boys for what they've been doing to unsuspecting girls at parties. With Juliet leading the charge and demanding blind loyalty from the girls, Rabbit falls harder for her than she thought possible. It isn't until Rabbit is faced with a startling act of violence that she must decide how far she's willing to go--for herself, for Juliet, and for justice--when love and grief threaten to topple everything. |
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| When Mimi went missing / Suja Sukumar. |
 After seeking retaliation against her cousin Mimi and vindictive foe Beth for relentless bullying, East Indian American Tanvi awakens as the prime suspect in Mimi's disappearance with no memory of the previous night. |
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| The door in Lake Mallion / S.M. Beiko. |
 "The Door in Lake Mallion brings readers into a world of magic, monsters, and the folks who love them, telling a story of dazzling performers, glowing mushroom cities, and the power of shining our light for everyone to see. Dunstan has had big ambitions his entire life -- bigger than the small lakeside town of Knockum -- imagining himself heading a chorus line with a leading man he hasn't quite cast yet. But on his way out of town for good, a gang of his classmates capture him and send him to the bottom of nearby Lake Mallion, rumored to harbor a magical door in its depths. Before Dunstan drowns, the door opens. On the other side is the Geodom of Jet and the reptilian Prince Ven, who is on the run -- from his past, his destiny, and the stories people tell about him. Now Ven has a chance to tell a different story, and he'll use Dunstan to pen the script. But the door has been keeping a dangerous secret that not even the lakebed can contain, and both worlds hang in the balance. Will the final curtain reveal that not all lights are meant to shine?"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Luminous beings : (a quiet film of cosmic fury) / written by David Arnold ; illustrated by Jose Pimienta ; colored by C.A.P. Ward. |
 Childhood friends Ty and Burger plan to make a documentary and attend film school together, but Ty's hidden secret challenges their friendship as they navigate the aftermath of a global squirrel apocalypse. |
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| Thunder 3 / Yuki Ikeda ; translation, Cat Anderson. |
 Pyontara is a middle schooler whose little sister Futaba simple adores him. One day, he and his buddies--the so-called "Small Three"--decide to watch a weird disc their teacher lent them. Little do the boys realize this disk is linked to another universe...and while they aren't looking, Futaba gets sucked in! Can Pyontara and his friends find Futaba? And just what is this other world they've discovered?! |
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| The terrifying tales of Vivian Vance / by Joshua Ulrich. |
 When amateur teen detective Vivian Vance takes on a case in the Pillars, a downtrodden community beneath the highway, she stumbles on a dark secret about her town's history and finds herself face-to-face with the flesh-takers, monsters who snatch unruly kids off the street. |
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| Girlmode / by Magdalene Visaggio ; illustrated by Paulina Ganucheau ; colors by Avery Bacon. |
 "The last thing Phoebe Zito wants is to be noticed. The newest kid at Sally Ride High School, newly arrived in Los Angeles, and newly transitioned, she's just trying to blend in while she figures out exactly who she is. But with her mom checked out, her dad still adjusting to having a daughter, and no guidebook on how to be a girl, that isn't going to be easy. Enter Mackenize Ishikawa. She's the girl all girls want to be and all boys want to be with--and, Mackenzie has decided, Phoebe's new best friend. Mackenzie knows what it takes to survive and thrive as a girl in high school, most of all that no matter who Phoebe wants to be, or who she wants to date, she's going to need someone having her back. Phoebe soon realizes what Mackenzie knows too well: Being true to yourself is going to mean breaking some hearts. But as Phoebe discovers what kind of girl she is--and what kind of girl everyone around her thinks she's supposed to be--she worries one of those hearts will be her own"--Back cover. |
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| Please be my star / Victoria Grace Elliott. |
 A wonderfully fun and unique reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera as a teen rom-com set in high school! Erika knows that people find her weird and off-putting. Instead of making friends, she finds solace in talking to herself and obsessing over handsome actors and pop stars. When she starts attending a new school, her loneliness takes on a life of its own and she develops a new obsession: the cutest boy in her theater class, Christian. For some reason, Christian is kind to her and even agrees to star in the play that she wrote for him, and Erika starts to find a creative voice that might lead to new friendship and romance. But the more time Erika spends with Christian, the more she wonders what he sees in a creep like her. Can Erika somehow write her way into the center of her own heartfelt love story? Or does Christian have an ending of his own in mind? |
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| Snow drowned / Jennifer D. Lyle. |
 "Gracie Hutchinson has lived on Fall Island her whole life and knows there's some truth to those words. Fall's snowstorms have a spooky way of claiming people, making them disappear without a trace or driving them mad. Now, with a hundred-year-storm approaching, most of Fall's residents have fled to the mainland. But not Gracie. Left behind her with physician father, she braces for landfall. Gracie's not the only one stuck on Fall for the storm. Her classmate Joseph Wescott, descendant of the legendary pioneer who founded Fall Island, has stayed, too. After a chance encounter, the two stumble across something more unsettling than the snow: a ritually mutilated corpse. By night, as the snow begins to fall, it becomes clear that whoever (or whatever) murdered the man they found has their sights set on Gracie. Seeking refuge at Wescott Manor, Gracie feels safe surrounded by dozens of locals hunkered down in the huge house. But as the storm assaults the island, Gracie discovers secrets that have been kept since Fall was settled. If she can't uncover the hidden history and terrifying truth about Fall Island before the storm's end, she'll be the next to disappear into the snow." -- Amazon.com |
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| We did nothing wrong / Hannah Jayne. |
 "Lia thought of the dark night, of the broken street light. Had Diana gone out to meet her? Had she been waiting for her, alone in the park? Or had someone been waiting for Diana? Lia and Diana are the "it girls" of Empire Hill High. Their lives are perfect....until Diana disappears and the rumors start flying. Everyone thinks Diana is a runaway, including the police. Lia is secretly convinced it's all a prank. Then she finds a crushed red rose tied with a candy-cane ribbon where Diana went missing. And next to it, a note: YOU. It's the same ribbon Lia's received on gifts from a "secret admirer." Did someone come for Diana that night? And will Lia be next?"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Halfway there : a graphic memoir of self-discovery / Christine Mari. |
 "A Japanese American college student reconnects with her roots in Tokyo, Japan, while wrestling with feelings of loneliness, depression, and cultural identity confusion"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The sweetness between us / by Sarah Winifred Searle ; edited by Calista Brill, Kiara Valdez and Benjamin A. Wilgus. |
 "Perley and Amandine are both starting their Junior year late. Perley was diagnosed with diabetes over the summer and has to worry about what this means, both for him and for his family's finances. Amandine is part of a venerated family of vampires, but was turned much sooner than expected after a car accident nearly killed her. When their worlds collide as they make up the time they missed, their fast friendship quickly turns into something more. Amandine sipping Perley's blood holds benefits for the both of them, but it also sets them on a path that could spiral out of control. Will they be able to get their lives back to normal? Or will both have to figure out new ways for their "normal" to look?"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Ditching Saskia / John Moore, Neetols. |
 "Living with his grandfather and struggling in a new high school, Damian decides to summon his mother's ghost so he can talk things out--but he blows it and summons Saskia, a scruffy, annoying kid. Trying to settle into his new life, Damian doesn't need her hanging around trying to 'help' him with his crush--but Saskia's suffering too, and everything they're both hiding deep down might be just what they both need to get some peace. John Moore and Neetols paint a sweet and hilarious tale of young love amid grief, where someone's flaws might be the reason you love them the most."-- Amazon.com. |
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| Solo leveling. 4 / Dubu (Redice Studio) ; original story, Chugong ; translation: Hye Young Im ; rewrite: J. Torres ; lettering: Abigail Blackman. |
 "When Jinwoo sets about mentoring one of Jinho's recruits--who also happens to be his sister's good friend ... a White Tiger Guild training operation seems like the perfect opportunity to show her what being a hunter really entails. But the moment he and Songyi enter the gate, Jinwoo realizes something is wrong. With a flash of red, the exit vanishes, stranding them and the White Tiger trainees in a frozen forest for what could be weeks--or until someone can defeat the dungeon's formidable boss"-- Provided by publisher |
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| Solo leveling. 3 / Dubu (Redice Studio) ; original story: Chugong ; translation: Hye Young Im ; rewrite: J. Torres ; lettering, Abigail Blackman. |
 "Thus far, Jinwoo has managed to keep his rapid evolution hidden from his fellow hunters. When he arrives at his latest assignment, though, he is greeted by a group of familiar faces--Joohee, Mr. Song, and the other survivors of the double dungeon are gathered for the raid, and his comrades can't help but notice Jinwoo's drastic change in stature! Jinwoo intends to act the weakling he was before, but when their party is joined by a group of criminals and their association minder, Jinwoo may have no choice but to push his newly acquired skills to the limit if he and his friends want to get out alive!"--Provided by publisher |
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| Solo leveling. 2 / Dubu (Redice Studio) ; original story, Chugong ; translation, Hye Young Im ; rewrite, J. Torres ; lettering, Abigail Blackman. |
 "Ever since he woke up in the hospital, Jinwoo's been thrown into a world of cryptic messages, daily quests, and strange dungeons overflowing with creatures he's never even heard of. As he tests out his new abilities, it starts to sink in that he is no longer the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind. Maybe he can finally attain what he's always wanted--enough power to protect himself--but a run-in with an unexpected foe forces Jinwoo to consider just how far he's willing to go to obtain it!"--Page 4 of cover |
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| Thanks for listening / Molly Horan. |
 "Mia knows what she's talking about. Class schedules, significant others, existential life crises--you name it, she's talked someone through it. The problem? No one actually takes her advice. So when her latest round of . . . guidance is ignored, . . . Mia is done talking. Instead, she creates HereToHelp, an anonymous account to give advice. If her friends don't know it's her behind the account, maybe they'll finally listen for once. Throw in the girl of her dreams, a plethora of sound (and not-so-sound) advice, and a couple of best friends who seem to have a lot more to hide than Mia knows . . . and Mia could use some advice of her own to make it through this senior year"--Amazon. |
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| Heavenly tyrant / Xiran Jay Zhao. |
 "The exciting sequel to Iron widow"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Red in tooth and claw / Lish McBride. |
 Now orphaned, sixteen-year-old Faolan, who has been disguised as a boy by her grandfather for most of her life, is deemed unfit to stay on her homestead, so the mayor hires a gunslinger to send her to the mysterious Settlement, where ominous secrets and deadly creatures compel her to escape for survival. |
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| Fortune's kiss / by Amber Clement. |
 "Two best friends enter into a magical gambling den and wager their lives in exchange for their wildest dreams."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| To shatter the night / Katherine Quinn. |
 "Some fear the darkness. It's the place where horror hides, concealing its rank, sharp teeth and insatiable hunger. But there is no darkness more feared than that of the mist that's overtaken the kingdom...and its brave--and ultimately doomed-- soldiers. Except for Kiara Frey. She has nothing to fear from the night. Not anymore."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Shadowed / Carl Deuker |
 "Nate plays soccer, but he doesn't love it. He plays because it's what his family expects. Then Lucas Cawley moves in across the street. Lucas isn't like any of Nate's sports friends--he's poor, his parents are mostly absent, and he's devoted to his sister, Megan, who has a learning disability. Lucas may be an outcast at school, but he and Nate find common ground in their fierce games of one-on-one basketball. It's not long before Nate realizes that basketball is his sport. But Nate has an ax to grind with star players Colin and Bo, who have disrespected him for years. Nate believes that outplaying those two is the most important thing . . . until he learns that life is about more than getting ready for the next game"-- Amazon.com. |
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| No rules tonight / by Kim Hyun Sook & Ryan Estrada ; coloring by Amanda Lafrenais. |
 Set in dictatorial South Korea in 1984, a group of teens experience a taste of freedom on a winter retreat with no parental supervision. |
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| Ghost train / Natalie Anna Jacobsen. |
 In 1877 Kyoto during the Meiji Restoration Era, Maru Hosokawa, a samurai's daughter, encounters ghosts, mysteries, and a kitsune who offers her help in exchange for confronting a demon, as she navigates the challenges of a changing world. |
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| The becoming / Heather Knox. |
 "The death of Ezekiel 'Zeke' Winter, an Elder Keeper, marks the uprising of the Praedari and the inclusion of humanity in their war. His descendant, Delilah, reveals his death as a murder and is given the opportunity to avenge him--and to potentially make a name for herself with the Keepers. With only her visions to guide her, Delilah must decide if the lives of four teenage captives and the promises of vengeance and glory are enough reason to risk her unlife" -- Provided by publisher. |
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| Inkflower / Suzy Zail. |
 "Inspired by a true story ... Lisa's father has six months to live. And a story to tell about a boy sent to Auschwitz. A boy who lost everything and started again. A story he has kept hidden - until now. But Lisa doesn't want to hear it, because she has secrets too. No one at school knows she is Jewish or that her dad is sick. Not even her boyfriend. But that's all about to change. And so is she." -- Provided by publisher. |
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| The shadow road / K.D. Kirchmeier. |
 After electric dragon-like monsters descended upon the earth and wiped out the power, teen survivors Thomas and Cassie embark on an epic journey to defeat the creatures and save humanity. |
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| Once upon a broken heart / Stephanie Garber. |
 Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings--until she learns that the love of her life will marry another. Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing. But after Evangeline's first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game--and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she'd pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy... -- Back cover. |
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| Inheritance of scars / Crystal Seitz. |
 In the depths of Tiveden Forest, home to bloodthirsty monsters, eighteen-year-old Astrid searches for her vanished grandmother, inadvertently awakens the deadly draugr Soren, and forms an unlikely alliance with him as she discovers her family's grim legacy. |
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| Divine mortals / Amanda M. Helander. |
 Soothsayer Mona Arnett's life changes when the young leader of the royal magicians calls upon her skill in naming soulmates to help in providing the dying king with an heir, except, according to Mona's reading, she is the king's soulmate and queen-to-be. |
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| Games untold / Jennifer Lynn Barnes. |
 "Novellas and short stories set before, during, and after the Inheritance Games series"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The colony / Richard Paul Evans. |
 "After saving Tara and Jack--and losing a few of their own--in a dramatic battle in the Peruvian jungle against the Chasqui, the Electroclan has returned to the US to regroup. But their downtime is brief, as Abi, who was abducted from outside her college dorm, is still missing. Piecing together what few clues they have from video footage of the abduction, as well as some additional information from Grace, they determine that Abi is being held somewhere in Peru by the leader of a group of other electrics, who live in a place known as the colony. Once again joining forces with Alpha Team for a dual-pronged attack, they return to South America for a rescue. The Electroclan has fought--and won--against incredible odds before. But they've never had to face others with powers similar to--and potentially stronger than--their own. Still, with the life of one of them at stake, failure is simply not an option as they take on their final mission"--Provided by publisher. |
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| The wild huntress / Emily Lloyd-Jones. |
 Branwen, Gwydion, and Pryderi, a huntress, a trickster, and a prince, band together in the dangerous tournament, the Wild Hunt, to win a magical wish granted by the Otherking, but unbeknownst to them, winning may cost them more than losing. |
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| A language of dragons / S.F. Williamson. |
 In an alternate London in 1932, a girl breaks a truce between dragons and humans, and to save her family she must work at Bletchley Park as a codebreaker, in a story about language, loyalty, love and redemption. |
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| Togetha / Keith F. Miller, Jr. |
 "After finally reuniting, Jay and Leroy have never been in more danger. Caught in the crosshairs of the affluent Bainbridge family, who they've learned is determined to reshape Savannah in their own image, the duo has only just survived a series of near-death experiences before reaching the safety of the Black Diamonds. But the BDs' ability to protect the Black neighborhoods of their city is slipping. Missing the key piece of evidence that could have broken the Bainbridges' hold over Savannah, everyone is scrambling for options. But when one of their own is kidnapped, Jay and Leroy realize they can't rely on anyone but themselves to save them. Recruiting old friends, former enemies, and their most risky ally, Jay's once-upon-a-time crush, Will, they set out to do the impossible: find the evidence they lost in order to finally expose the Bainbridges'corruption to the world, by any means necessary. But even as their plans bring them closer to revealing the Bainbridges' treacherous endgame, Jay and Leroy's own secrets from each other threaten to pull their love apart, just as old feelings between Jay and Will begin to blossom again. And as the battle for a brighter future boils over into the streets, to save their homes and everyone they love, Jay, Leroy, and Will must decide: When the cost of justice might be each of their happiness, will they be able to make the sacrifice togetha?"--Goodreads |
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| Secret of the moon conch / David Bowles, Guadalupe García McCall. |
 In modern Mexico, Sitlali is all alone after the death of her beloved abuela. Targeted by a dangerous gang member, she flees to the United States. As a memento, she takes with her an ancient conch shell. In 1521, Calizto is trapped in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. He has fought valiantly for his people against Spanish invaders, but hope is fading. Desperate, he takes up a sacred conch and sounds a plea to the gods. The conch holds magic neither understand. The magic allows them to communicate across centuries. With each conversation, they fall deeper in love. But as danger threatens, will they find a way to be truly together? |
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| Little sanctuary / Randy Boyagoda. |
 Little Sanctuary takes place in a Global South falling apart and wracked by war. Teenaged Sabel and her younger siblings are sent for safekeeping to a boarding school on a distant island. After discovering their guardians mean to do them harm, Sabel rallies the others and plots a dangerous escape. |
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| Song of a blackbird / Maria van Lieshout. |
 "In 1943 Amsterdam, Emma Bergsma's world changes when she witnesses Jewish families being forcibly deported to concentration camps. That pivotal moment lights a fire within her, and she decides to jointhe Dutch Resistance. Before long, Emma is drawn into a clandestineworld of printing presses and counterfeiters, with thousands of lives on the line. In 2011 Amsterdam, teenage Annick's world has changed as well. A search for a bone marrow donor for her beloved oma leads to a shocking revelation: her grandmother was secretly adopted as a child. The only clues to finding their lost family are a series ofart prints hanging on the wall--each signed by a mysterious "Emma B.""-- From publisher description. |
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| You're dead to me / Amy Christine Parker. |
 Eighteen-year-old Ruby juggles reviving her family's animal theme park and secretly running a gossip account that exposes her classmates, but when she experiences a ghostly premonition of her own death, she must solve the mystery of her future murder before it is too late. |
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| On the wings of la Noche / Vanessa L. Torres. |
 Seventeen-year-old Noche, who serves as an avian guide to the afterlife, suffers inner turmoil between falling for a new boy in town and letting go of her late girlfriend's soul. |
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| The Queen's spade / Sarah Raughley. |
 "The year is 1862 and murderous desires are simmering in England. Nineteen-year-old Sarah Bonetta Forbes (Sally), once a princess of the Egbado Clan, desires one thing above all else: revenge against the British Crown and its system of colonial 'humanitarianism,' which stole her dignity and transformed her into royal property. From military men to political leaders, she's vowed to ruin all who've had a hand in her afflictions. The top of her list? Her godmother, Britain's mighty monarch, Queen Victoria herself. Taking down the Crown means entering into a twisted game of court politics and manipulating the Queen's inner circle--even if that means aligning with a dangerous yet alluring crime lord in London's underworld and exploiting the affections of Queen Victoria's own son, Prince Albert, as a means to an end. But when Queen Victoria begins to suspect Sally's true intentions, she plays the only card in Victorian society that could possibly cage Sally once again: marriage. Because if there's one thing Sally desires more than revenge, it's her freedom. With time running out and her wedding day looming, Sally's vengeful game of cat and mouse turns deadly as she's faced with the striking revelation that the price for vengeance isn't just paid in blood. It means sacrificing your heart. Inspired by the true story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, Queen Victoria's African goddaughter" --Provided by publisher. |
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| Biology lessons / Melissa Kantor. |
 Seventeen-year-old Grace, a high school senior with plans of studying in New York, faces an unplanned pregnancy with limited options due to Texas's abortion laws, but with help from her friends, they devise a risky plan to cross state lines for assistance. |
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| Throwback / Maurene Goo. |
 "Being a first-generation Asian American immigrant is hard. You know what's harder? Being the daughter of one. Priscilla is first-generation Korean American, a former high school cheerleader who expects Sam to want the same all-American nightmare. Meanwhile, Sam is a girl of the times who has no energy for clichéd high school aspirations. After a huge blowup, Sam is desperate to get away from Priscilla, but instead, finds herself thrown back. Way back. To her shock, Sam lands in the '90s...alongside a 17-year-old Priscilla. Now, Sam has to deal with outdated tech, regressive '90s attitudes, and her growing feelings for sweet, mysterious football player Jamie, who just might be the right guy in the wrong era. With the clock ticking,Sam must figure out how to fix things with Priscilla or risk being trapped in an analog world forever. Sam's blast to the past has her questioning everything she thought she knew about her mom...and herself. One thing's for sure: time is a mother." -- Provided by publisher. |
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| Under the same stars / Libba Bray. |
 "Three timelines converge to unveil the mysterious disappearance of two girls during World War II"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Firefly wedding / story and art by Oreco Tachibana ; Andria McKnight, translator. |
 Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies. But before she can realize her goal, she's targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, Satoko asks her would-be murderer to marry her. Her proposal isn't sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills. Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life? On the surface, Satoko has it all--she's beautiful, the daughter of a nobleman, and at a prime age for marriage. Unfortunately, she is also quite ill and only has a short time left to live. Before she can secure a marriage that will redeem her worth in her family's eyes, she finds herself the target of the mysterious assassin Shinpei, and her plans are put in jeopardy. In order to save herself, she makes a desperate proposal--of marriage! When it comes to love, however, Shinpei takes "until death do we part" seriously.-- Publisher's description. |
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| Honeysuckle and bone / Trisha Tobias. |
 Carina Marshall is looking to reinvent herself, and what better place to do it than Jamaica, her mother's alluring homeland where she conveniently has access to an au pair gig for the wealthy and powerful Hall family. Once there, Carina finds herself settling right into her busy, but comfortable, new life. Yes, the family runs a tight ship, and yes, there is some tension between the Halls, but Carina is content flying under the radar and hanging out with her new friends--not least, the handsome and charming Aaron. But when inexplicable things start happening to her in the house, only getting worse each night, Carina realizes that someone, or something, is out to get her. Is it the Halls? The house itself? Or is her own past catching up with her? With Aaron's help, she must figure out what is haunting her, and fast, before she's forced out of Blackbead House for good.--Amazon.com. |
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| All better now / Neal Shusterman. |
 Three teens seek to unravel the truth behind conflicting agendas surrounding a deadly virus that could change humanity forever. |
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| Dating and dragons / Kristy Boyce. |
 After starting at a new school, high school junior Quinn joins a D&D group to make friends but finds herself torn between her feelings for a charming yet annoying teammate and the drama stirred up by ex-friends from a previous campaign. |
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| Better than revenge / Kasie West. |
 Seventeen-year-old Finley has only ever had one to become a famous podcaster. This includes coming up with the perfect pitch to land her on her school's podcast team. But when her football-obsessed boyfriend, Jensen, decides to also try out--and uses her idea--she's left confused and betrayed. Determined to get back at him, Finley and her friends try to find the perfect revenge scheme, but quickly discover that Jensen is almost-impossible to best. Keyword, almost. By chance, Finley discovers a knack for kicking and decides to take Jensen's spot on the football team. To help her train, she recruits Jensen's cute but conceited nemeses, Theo. Soon the two discover that their connection runs deeper than football. But Finley can't let herself get distracted, and Theo has secrets of his own. Is true love really better than the perfect revenge? |
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| William of Newbury / Michael Avon Oeming, script, art, and letters. |
 "Loosely based on real events in 12th century England during what was known as "The Anarchy." A time where the country was beset with plague, civil war, and demons. William of Newbury is a neurotic monk, fearful of the earthly world, but confident and unwavering in the face of true evil. He fights the dead to restore peace, but his brother is intent on stopping him, fearing for his soul. Newbury is dark, yet quaint, deadly yet cute. Follow him as he negotiates with thieves, evades his brother and the church, and battles the undead and evil spirits. This is a tale fit for lovers of history and supernatural folklore of all ages"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Little moons / [written by] Jen Storm ; [art by] Ryan Howe ; [colors by] Alice RL ; [lettering by] Nickolej Villiger. |
 "Chelsea is missing, but she's not gone... In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her older sister. Can she find comfort through her family's Ojibwe traditions? It's been a year since Reanna's sister, Chelsea, went missing on her way home from school. Without any idea of what happened, Reanna and her family struggle to find closure. Driven from their home by memories, Reanna's mom moves to the big city. Left behind on the reserve, Reanna and her little brother go to live with their dad. Reanna is hurt and angry that her mom has run away. She feels lonely, abandoned... but she is not alone. Lights turn on in empty rooms, and objects move without being touched. There are little moons everywhere."-- Back cover. |
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| The lies we conjure / Sarah Henning. |
 Knives Out meets The Inheritance Games with magic in this standalone supernatural thriller by Sarah Henning: thirteen witches, a locked-room murder, and two non-magical sisters trapped in a deadly whodunit.Ruby and her sister, Wren, are normal, middle-class Colorado high school students working a summer job at the local Renaissance Fest to supplement their meager college savings.So when an eccentric old lady asks them to impersonate her long-absent grandchildren at a fancy dinner party at the jaw-dropping rate of two grand--each--for a single night... Wren insists it's a no-brainer. Make some cash, have some fun, do a good deed.But less than an hour into the evening at the mysterious Hegemony Manor, Ruby is sure she must have lost her mind to have agreed to this.The hostess is dead, the gates are locked, and a magical curse ensures no one can leave until they solve both her murder and the riddles she left behind--in just three days. Because everyone else at this party is a powerful witch. And if the witches realize Ruby and Wren are imposters? The sisters won't make it out of Hegemony Manor alive. |
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| The ghost of you / Michael Gray Bulla. |
 "... an emotional novel that follows a transgender teen who must grapple with a friendship fracturing and a new romance blossoming, all while being haunted by a devastating loss. Caleb's world broke the day his brother died of a drug overdose. Now in the throes of grief, Caleb hardly ever sees his friends anymore, and school isn't much better. He's on the verge of failing his songwriting class, never mind that music used to be his greatest passion. Even Tanya, his best friend, is growing tired of trying to push him back into his life. But perhaps most concerning of all: A black cat has been following Caleb around...a cat that only he can see. A cat that may just be a ghost. Then Caleb is assigned a songwriting partner in class: Emmett, the nonbinary lead singer of a local punk band. The cat takes a liking to Emmett--and maybe Caleb does, too. As they write together, Caleb begins opening up about his grief, and the two realize they have more in common than expected. Now Caleb will have to decide if he is ready to heal with Emmett's help--or recede in life and become as invisible as the ghostly cat at his heel."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Full shift / Jennifer Dugan ; [illustrations by] Kit Seaton. |
 Tessa feels like she doesn't fit in anywhere. Not at school, where she can't figure out how to confess the feelings she has for her friend Maddie. And definitely not at home, where the other werewolves in her family make her feel like an outcast because she can't even shift into her full wolf form yet. Sometimes she thinks her whole life would be easier if she wasn't a werewolf at all. When word gets out that a group of werewolf hunters has infiltrated her pack's territory and that they've developed a cure that can make werewolves human, Tessa thinks she's found the answer to her problems. But when she discovers there might be more to the hunters' plans than anyone knows, it's up to Tessa to put herself on the line to protect the lives of those she loves most. And the only way to save them is to embrace the wolf inside her that is howling to get out. |
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| The loudest silence / by Sydney Langford. |
 "Told in two voices, follows the friendship between queer teens Casey, a singer who is grappling with sudden hearing loss, and soccer captain Hayden, whose Generalized Anxiety Disorder weighs on his every move, after they bond over their shared dream of a music career." -- Provided by publisher. |
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| Between the pipes / story by Albert McLeod ; with Elaine Mordoch and Sonya Ballantyne ; art by Alice RL. |
 "In this engrossing graphic novel, teen hockey player Chase learns more about himself and his identity in the face of prejudice and homophobia. Thirteen-year-old Chase's life and identity should be simple. He's the goalie for his hockey team, the Eagles. He's a friend to Kevin and Jade. He's Kookum's youngest grandchild. He's a boy. He should like girls. But it's not that simple. Chase doesn't like girls the way that the other boys do. It's scary being so different from his peers. Scarier still is the feeling that his teammates can tell who he is--and that they hate him for it. If he pretends hard enough, maybe he can hide the truth. Real strength and change can't come from a place of shame. Chase's dreams are troubled by visions of a bear spirit, and the more he tries to hide, the more everything falls apart. With the help of an Elder, and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase find the strength to be proud of who he is? Between the Pipes explores toxic masculinity in hockey through the experiences of an Indigenous teen."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The harvest / Heather Knox. |
 "Kiley, Logan, and Hunter arrive at Project Harvest only to find out that the fourth captive, Charlotte, might not be so lucky. On the outside, a blogger outs the existence of the Everlasting, putting pressure on the Council of Keepers. The Elders grow restless as Delilah's search leads her through a series of dead ends and shakes loose memories from her past that connect her to the teens' captor. Could Zeke's missing cell phone hold the key to his murder?" -- Publisher description. |
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| The Valkyries / Heather Knox. |
 "In the aftermath of the Keeper and Praedari war, Delilah learns from the Council the fate of those Praedari captured: the Ritae Cruciatus, a barbaric set of customs predating the Praedari. Delilah must make a choice between two people she once loved: Will she save Victor from his Final Moment, or honor the memory and unlife's work of Zeke? Of course, the Valkyries may have other plans for her--and Delilah's not the only one with a past"--Publisher description. |
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| The Safest Lies / Megan Miranda. |
 Kelsey's mother hasn't set foot outside their front door in seventeen years, not since she escaped from her kidnappers with her attacker's baby growing inside her - Kelsey. Kelsey has always kept a low profile for their protection. That is, until she drives off a cliff and is rescued by volunteer firefighter and classmate Ryan Baker. A few days later, Kelsey's mother goes missing. She and her mom have drilled for all contingencies - except this one. Luckily, Ryan is as skilled at emergency rescues as Kelsey is at escape and evasion. To have any chance at survival, Kelsey will have to face her darkest fears. But the truth about the past may end up being the most dangerous thing of all. |
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| Dreamover / Dani Diaz. |
 "Amber's a headstrong goofball with a temper. Nico's a shy, self-conscious emo boy. But they've been best friends since third grade, and she can't hide her feelings for him any longer. At the end of their eighth-grade beach trip, she confesses... and the feeling is mutual! Thus begins a glorious, blissful summer of first love. But once high school starts, life gets more complicated. Faced with early mornings, bullies, homework, and other stresses, Amber and Nico cling to each other, neglecting their friends. Soon, Amber starts to wish she and Nico could escape from it all. One night, as they fall asleep playing video games, Amber gets her wish..." -- Front cover flap. |
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| Superman. Vol. 3, The dark path / Joshua Williamson, writer ; Jamal Campbell, Tom Reilly, artists ; Jamal Campbell, Nathan Fairbairn, colorists ; Ariana Maher, letterer ; Jamal Campbell, Gleb Melnikov, cover artists ; Jamal Campbell, collection cover artist. |
 "What started with the Dawn of DC and Superman's takeover of Lexcorp--now known as Supercorp--continued with the unforeseen menace named the Chained, and the Lobo army invasion of House of Brainiac! Find out what's next for the Man of Steel, his friends, and his enemies, in a new chapter of one of the most talked-about periods of Superman storytelling in years."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| We are the beasts / Gigi Griffis. |
 "When a series of brutal, mysterious deaths start plaguing the countryside and whispers of a beast in the mountains reach the quiet French hamlet of Mende, most people believe it's a curse--God's punishment for their sins. But to sixteen-year-old Joséphine and her best friend, Clara, the beast isn't a curse. It's an opportunity. For years, the girls of Mende have been living in a nightmare--fathers who drink, brothers who punch, homes that feel like prisons--and this is a chance to get them out. Using the creature's attacks as cover, Joséphine and Clara set out to fake their friends' deaths and hide them away until it's safe to run. But escape is harder than they thought. If they can't brave a harsh winter with little food... If the villagers discover what they're doing... If the beast finds them first... Those fake deaths might just become real ones."--Amazon. |
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| Teen Titans. Starfire / writer, Kami Garcia ; artist, Gabriel Picolo with Rob Haynes ; colorist, David Calderon ; letterer, Wes Abbott. |
 When Kori Anderson, who has a connective tissue disorder, and her popular older sister, Kira, participate in a pharmaceutical company's clinical trial, she begins to discover strange powers and hopes to discover the truth about these abilities--and her sister's boyfriend. |
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| Kusunoki's garden of gods / Enju ; illustrated by ox ; translation by Matt Treyvaud. |
 Deep in the countryside, Minato Kusunoki is left in charge of a house overflowing with evil spirits, but when his extraordinary ability clears them all out, a procession of peculiar gods is drawn to the comfort of the purified Kusunoki residence. |
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| Dead girls don't dream / Nino Cipri. |
 When seventeen-year-old Riley is murdered in an occult ritual, the witch's daughter Madelyn resurrects her in an attempt to break the cycle of violence and escape the horrors of Voynich Woods. |
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| I'm in love with the villainess / art by Aonoshimo ; story by Inori ; character design by Hanagata ; translation, Joshua Hardy ; lettering, Courtney Williams. |
 "In this critically acclaimed romantic comedy, a reincarnated gamer pursues her villainous lady love at a fantasy girl's academy!...When corporate worker Rei Ohashi finds herself reborn as the protagonist of her favorite dating sim, it's the perfect opportunity to do what she's always wanted--seduce the villainess! In her previous life, Rei had no interest in the princes the game had to offer. She only had eyes for Claire François, her nemesis. Now, armed with her extensive knowledge of the game, and her undying love for Claire, will Rei finally be able to win over the woman of her dreams?"--Amazon.com. |
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| Clever little thing / Helena Echlin. |
 "A taut, powerful mom-noir psychological thriller following a mother who must confront a sudden and terrifying change in her daughter after the abrupt death of their babysitter. Charlotte's daughter Stella is sensitive and brilliant, perhaps even a genius, but a recent change in her behavior has alarmed her parents. Following the sudden death of Stella's babysitter, Blanka, the once disruptive and anti-social child has become docile and agreeable. But what's unsettling is that she has begun to mirror Blanka's personality, from Blanka's repetitive phrases to her accent, to fierce cravings for Armenian meat stew after being raised a vegetarian. Charlotte is pregnant with her second child, and depleted and sick with the pregnancy. She is convinced that Blanka herself is somehow responsible for Stella's transformation. But how could Blanka, dead, still be entwined in their lives? Has Blanka somehow possessed Stella? Has Stella become Blanka? As Charlotte becomes increasingly obsessed, she is sure that only she can save her daughter. . . even though it's soon clear that her husband believes this is all in Charlotte's head. Helena Echlin's singular, chilling voice holds light to the blurred lines of diagnosis in children and to the vital power of maternal instinct. Kaleidoscopic and tense, pulse-pounding and genuinely creepy, and infused with shades of the supernatural, Clever Little Thing is an ode to motherhood and a nuanced critique of the caretaking industry, a page-turner that will haunt readers long after its epic, surprising finale"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The rules of royalty / Cale Dietrich. |
 Two princes from neighboring countries fall into a whirlwind royal romance in this sparkling spin on The Princess Diaries by Cale Dietrich. Act like a prince, but don't fall for one. Jamie Johnson has never been the centre of attention, and he's perfectly okay with that. His entire world unravels as a hidden truth emerges: he's the heir to the throne of Mitanor, a sun-drenched southern European country, and the press is ready to expose this secret to the world. An invitation to spend the summer in his father's palace arrives, giving Jamie a chance to get to know the man he never thought he'd meet. Meanwhile, in a northern European kingdom known for its cold climate and stoic royals, Erik Lindstrom, the spare prince, grapples with the upcoming marriage of his golden-boy elder brother. With the country's spotlight trained on his family more than ever, Erik feels sidelined and tightly controlled. So when he receives an offer to tutor the newly found American prince in the ways of royalty, he accepts without hesitation. At a magnificent summer palace, Erik guides Jamie through the intricacies of royal etiquette, politics, and history. What neither prince anticipates is the connection that sparks between them--one that challenges both of their futures. Now each must make a choice: follow their hearts, or the time-honored royal path where crown and country reigns supreme, no matter the personal cost. |
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| Breath of the dragon / Shannon Lee and Fonda Lee. |
 Sixteen-year-old Jun, determined to restore his father's honor despite not being breathmarked, secretly enters in the elite Guardian's Tournament, where he discovers he is fighting for the country's fate. |
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| Everything is poison / Joy McCullough. |
 Sixteen-year-old Carmela Tofana finally gains access to her mother's apothecary in early 17th-century Rome, where she discovers that alongside healing remedies are dangerous potions that can change women's lives. |
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