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The Silence of the Lambs meets Sadie in this riveting psychological thriller about two teenagers teaming up with the FBI to track down juvenile serial killers. In 1982, two teenagers -- serial killer survivor Emma Lewis and US Marshal candidate Travis Bell -- are recruited by the FBI to...

In this spellbinding sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Last Magician, Esta and Harte set off on a cross-country chase through time to steal back the elemental stones they need to save the future of magic. Hunt the Stones. Beware the Thief. Avenge the Past. Esta’s parents were...

Taylor Markham is now a senior at the Jellicoe School, and has been made leader of the boarders. She is responsible for keeping the upper hand in the territory wars with the townies, and the cadets who camp on the edge of the school's property over summer. She has to keep her students safe and the territories enforced and to deal with Jonah Griggs - the leader of the cadets and someone she'd rather forget. But what she needs to do, more than anything, is unravel the mystery of her past and find her mother.

This New York Times bestselling love story about two teens who find each other while standing on the edge is soon to be a Netflix film starring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith! Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might die. But each time, something good...

Rafe is a normal teenager from Colorado. He's been out since 8th grade, accepted by his peers & championed by his progressive parents. And while that's important, all Rafe really wants is to be a regular guy. To have his sexuality be a part of who he is, but not the headline, every single time. So when Rafe transfers to an all-boys' boarding school in New England, he decides to keep his sexuality a secret - not so much going back in the closet as starting over with a clean slate.

On a continent ruled by three empires, some are born with a "witchery," a magical skill that sets them apart from others. In the Witchlands, there are almost as many types of magic as there are ways to get in trouble--as two desperate young women know all too well. Safiya is a Truthwitch, able...

Who will be the next to die? They've taken the children. And the son of a general. But that isn't enough. More horrors must come…

Payback is paradise in this start to a trilogy from New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (now a major motion picture!), Jenny Han, and New York Times bestselling author of The List, Siobhan Vivian. Postcard-perfect Jar Island is home to charming tourist shops...

When American-born Danni receives a music scholarship to board at the prestigious Bramppath College in Europe, she finds herself falling for Rose, the crown princess of Henland. But Rose's reputation is hanging by a thread and when rumours begin to spread, she and Danni must hide their forbidden romance or risk a royal scandal that could separate them forever.

Finn, Kas and Willow have survived the winter of storms. Severe winds and cold have kept the Wilders at bay. Now that spring has come, everything has changed. They're being hunted again, and they won't be safe while Ramage wants their blood. But Finn and Kas made a promise to Rose—to find her baby and bring her back. And finding Hope means finding Ramage.

The third installment of Scott Westerfeld’s New York Times bestselling and award-winning Uglies series—a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend. Tally thought they were a rumor, but now she’s one of them. A Special. A super-amped fighting machine, engineered to keep the uglies...

In a country torn by conflict, a scrappy cat named Mookie refuses to let fear dim the flicker of hope. Guided by Tootsie, an aging feline sage with memories etched in every scar, Mookie rallies a ragtag band of cats longing for peace. Their destination? A whispered legend: the Cat Café in Lviv, a place of safety, kindness, and soft cushions. But the road is treacherous. As war looms in the background, their path is lit by unexpected friends, children who can still speak the language of animals, a loyal dog named Bailey, and Woje, a gentle bear descended from the legendary soldier bear Wojtek.

A boy embroils himself in a community of suburban Midwestern teens as they stew in the aftermath of a classmate’s suicide, each doing what they can to cope as they stumble—together and apart—toward a life worth living.

Nick’s life revolves around his family farm, homeschooling and campdrafting events. It has always seemed like enough, but now Nick’s not so sure. His sister has no trouble making friends wherever she goes, but Nick has always held back. Is it too late to start getting a social group of his own? After joining his sister at the local swim squad, Nick discovers his competitive drive. Will he find someone to connect with too? Will his newfound confidence help him at the next campdraft?

Mila Falks Welt gerät kurz vor ihrem 16. Geburtstag aus den Fugen, als ihre Mutter ein Jobangebot annimmt, das die Familie ins fremde Zürich führt. Mila kämpft mit der Trennung von ihrer besten Freundin Juno und der Einsamkeit an ihrer neuen Schule. Trost findet sie zunächst im Essen, doch als sich das äußerlich bemerkbar macht, gerät sie in die gefährliche Spirale einer Essstörung. Nach einem Zusammenbruch wird Mila in eine Klinik eingewiesen. Dort trifft sie Nicolas, den Sohn des Klinikdirektors, und verliebt sich in ihn.

Eso pensaba Lara cuando decidió empezar de cero y lanzarse a la aventura en Londres con la familia Evans. Pero, nada más aterrizar, un desconocido la empuja y le rompe el teléfono sin siquiera disculparse; la vida en la ciudad es más solitaria de lo que esperaba sin sus amigos, que están empezando la universidad, y sin su familia, que está lejos. Además, cuidar niños no es tan fácil como parecía… Y, para colmo, el desconocido del aeropuerto es ni más ni menos que el hijo mayor de la familia. En Londres, Lara aprenderá que irse de au pair no es solo cuidar niños y aprender inglés.

Eden and Josh never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. When they dated in high school, they each had their own problems getting in the way of the deep connection they felt toward one another. Unbeknownst to Josh, Eden was carrying the burden of a devastating sexual assault, while Josh was dealing with his own private struggle of having an alcoholic father.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER When it comes to romance, sometimes it doesn't hurt to play games. A fun YA romcom full of fake dating hijinks! A COSMOPOLITAN BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR No one loves musicals more than Riley Morris—her dream is to be a Broadway director. But when the spring...

Anahita is passionate, curious and determined. She is also an Iranian asylum seeker who is only allowed out of detention to attend school. On weekdays, during school hours, she can be a ‘regular Australian girl’. Jono needs the distraction of an infatuation. In the past year, his mum has walked out, he’s been dumped, and his sister has moved away. Lost and depressed, Jono feels as if he’s been left behind with his Vietnamese single father, Kenny.

When her parents announce their impending separation, Natalie can't understand why no one is fighting or at least mildly upset. And now that Zach and Lucy, her two best friends, have fallen in love, she's feeling slightly miffed and decidedly awkward. Where does she fit in now? And what has happened to the version of her life that played out like a TV show—with just the right amount of banter, pining and meaningful looks? Nothing is going according to plan. But then an unexpected romance comes along and shakes things up even further.