Elizabeth Stevens gives us a modern twist on a Jane Austen classic in Netherfield Prep: Austen Reimagined. Lily Brewer had lived in Australia with her mother her entire life. When her mother passed away, Lily was shipped off to England to live with her father....

Billy 9F by David Finley is an engaging young adult novel that offers a unique blend of humor, dystopia, and adventure. The book follows the story of Billy, a teenager in a tightly controlled, humorless society where laughter is a punishable offense. Finley masterfully crafts...

Honor, glory, and unrivaled grace define Placement by Kimberly Van Sickle. The protagonist is young Charles George Trammel IV, a privileged lad whose background straddles both sides of the proverbial tracks. As Charles sits aboard a Higgins boat (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel, or LCVP) on...

Kat Baker dreams of running for a cross-country team at New Canaan High. She plans to train all summer, but her mom, Maria, takes Kat and her little brother, James, for a long vacation to her home country, Greece. Kat is devastated. The small village...

Stars, Clouds, and Shadows by Hermione Lee is the first installment in the Ethereal Starshine Trilogy series. Evangelina Leclair, a sixteen-year-old angel, loves to roam above the clouds and traverse the islands of the Land of Heavenly Dreams. But when her parents assign her the...

The Doomsong Voyage by J. G. Harlond is aimed at young adult readers of fantasy, coming-of-age, and adventure fiction. Finn of the Volsungs is a young tale-maker in the Cold North. He stays with his cousins, who unwillingly share their roof with Finn, considering him...

One Happy Accident by Gary Simonds is a touching coming-of-age story that follows Sean McLaine, a high school student struggling with delayed puberty and relentless bullying. When Kayleigh McLaughlin arrives from Ireland, her friendship becomes an unexpected source of strength and support for Sean. Simonds...

Whispers of an Unfinished Tale by Spandana M L is a refreshing tale of youthful unrequited love. Set primarily in a school, the main character, Roohi, falls fast and deep for her classmate, Karan. At first, they exchange stolen glances during lab, and he asks...

August in Savannah by Safiyyah Ar-Raheem is a heartwarming coming-of-age novel that captures the magic of summer discovery and first love. The story follows Symone, a newcomer to Savannah, who embarks on adventures with Arius that spark growth, self-discovery, and enchantment. Set against a backdrop...

One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper will appeal to young adult fans of urban fantasy, romance, and adventure. Maddy Hutton turns seventeen and gets an unusual present from her Grams for her birthday. It's a DNA test showing that Maddy is a twenty-five percent villain....