The Drowners by David A. Anderson is a raw and emotionally charged coming-of-age novel that follows Aaron, a disaffected teen struggling to make sense of a world that feels relentlessly hostile and confusing. Aaron was expelled from school and was trying to restart. Plagued by...

To Be by John Blossom is a poignant and deeply personal coming-of-age YA novel about talent, identity, and resilience that is inspired by true events. Duncan Pepper, a gifted teenage actor cast as Hamlet, must navigate more than just the emotional complexity of the role....

The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway by Melanie Hooyenga is an intriguing YA novel that explores the inner conflict of Eve Ellaway, a high school senior living a double life. Eve is burdened by the secret of her twin sister Gen’s disappearance as a baby....

The Music of Humanity by Shawn Merritt is a stirring Christian young adult novel chronicling the tumultuous journey of Jeffrey Killingsworth. Haunted by mental illness, addiction, and profound misfortune, Jeffrey stands at the crossroads of despair and redemption. As he reconnects with his childhood love,...

In The Josan and the Jee by William Karl Thomas, Sook Cha is escaping to the south because of the invasion by the North Koreans. Sadly, they catch up with them, and what follows is gruesome murders and the rape of children. Sook Cha only...

Set in 1920s Oklahoma City, Genevieve Morrissey's Thea follows the story of a teenage girl trying to find her place in the world. Raised by an alcoholic mother, Thea Carter longs for a life of normalcy where she doesn't have to change homes frequently and...

The Errors of a Blossoming Girl by Marie Shannon is a gripping young adult coming-of-age novel. Siobhain Kelly learns that her older sister is pregnant and about to get married soon. Siobhain is a bright and talented young woman, but her love life has been...

The Girl Who Changed The World by Machiel Hoek revolves around a girl named Lisa, who is on a path of self-discovery, guided by her grandfather. After a fall, Lisa expresses feelings of loneliness and frustration with the changes around her. Her grandfather introduces "The...

The Student by Fern Goldstein is a chilling thriller that exposes the dark underbelly of middle school education through the story of Sharon Bonavina, a dedicated teacher facing an increasingly dangerous situation with a troubled student. Set in Abigail Adams Middle School, the narrative builds...

In the city of Naghaar, women are regarded not by their worth but by their appearance and are sold upon passing the required inspection. In The Willow Tree, Komal Akhtar explores this popular ritual which is practiced by many Eastern cultures. Under the oppressive Allotment...