Summers After by Kara DeMaio continues the emotional journey begun in Summers Away, exploring the lingering trauma of loss through the eyes of Ayla, a young woman still reeling from her best friend Tate’s murder. Two years later, she finds herself numbing the pain with...

Summers Away by Kara DeMaio revolves around Ayla DeLuca, a teen girl from New York, and the unique friendships that shape her life. Ayla's simple life in her small, drab town changes the moment she meets Ryan Gematti, a handsome and adventurous boy from Virginia....

Songs in the Key of DJ: When Ambition and Romance Hit All the Wrong Notes by Murray Weber seamlessly blends elements of coming-of-age, rock culture, and romance, delivering a delightful adventure. In 2007, nineteen-year-old DJ Martin is on a relentless quest for stardom, ready to...

Some Species of Outsider-ness by Angela Grey and Paige Peterson is a poignant coming-of-age novel for young adult readers. Piper Quesenberry and Slater Hartmann are two teens who feel like outsiders for different reasons. Piper is battling bipolar disorder, and Slater is recovering from Guillain-Barré...

Seventeen Parcels (The Moorhouse Trilogy) by Mic Lowther is a mystery story with a difference. Xander Moorhouse is a billionaire, and his three children are set to inherit his fortune when he dies. Eleven years before, he hires Austin Somerfeld, a delivery driver, to hide...

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...

Shell Shocked by Kathleen Welton will appeal to young adult fans of mysteries, adventure, and coming-of-age stories. Alex looks forward to a new challenge on her sixteenth birthday. She starts her internship at the Myrtle Turtle Rescue Center. Alex loves these beautiful sea creatures and...

Somewhat Before: A Bookland Prequel by Kate Lexie is a charming novella that smoothly fuses comedy and thriller elements with emotional depth. This story is set during the pandemic. Charlotte is an energetic girl with a huge imagination that sparkles in her confined world. Overprotected...

Stranger to the Sea by Laurel Mojica is a compelling science fiction novel that explores the complex themes of identity, belonging, and defiance against authoritarian rule. Ki'ani, the heir to the Pātru of Vāni, is bound by her father's strict decree that everyone on the...

Spectrums of Romance and Redemption by John Lambert explores the complex intersections of faith, love, and personal growth through the story of high school senior William Taylor and his relationships with four young women. Set against a backdrop of Christian faith and moral questioning, the...