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You know it's officially summer in Florida when those rain clouds start rolling in during the afternoon, which makes it the perfect opportunity to cozy up with one of the latest books for teen readers!

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide
Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo, two students at Niveus Private Academy, are selected to be part of the elite school's senior class prefects and struggle against an anonymous bully who reveals all of their secrets.

The Betrayed (The Betrothed, #2) by Kiera Cass The Betrayed by Kiera Cass
Adjusting to life in Isolte after fleeing Coroa, Hollis must help the Eastoffe family unseat a tyrannical king before war erupts, in this stunning conclusion to The Betrothed.

Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton
Six critically acclaimed, best-selling and award-winning authors celebrate Black teen love in this interlinked novel of heartwarming and hilarious stories that shine a bright light through the dark.

Blood Like Magic (Blood Like Magic, #1) by Liselle Sambury Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
After failing to come into her powers, sixteen-year-old Voya--a Black witch living in near-future Toronto--is forced to choose between losing her family's magic forever, a heritage steeped in centuries of blood and survival, or murdering her first love, a boy who is supposedly her genetic match.

The Box in the Woods (Truly Devious #4) by Maureen Johnson The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson
After solving the greatest unsolved mystery of the century, Stevie Bell goes undercover as a camp counselor to investigate the strange goings-on at Camp Wonder Falls--the site of the infamous "Box in the Woods" murders.

The Cruelest Mercy (The Kinder Poison #2) by Natalie Mae The Cruelest Mercy by Natalie Mae
In the sequel to The Kinder Poison, the magical kingdom of Orkena is on the brink of war and the only person who can save it is Zahru, the girl the kingdom had once doomed to death.

Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke
Sam Knox must use her archaeological skills and her knowledge of ciphers to crack the code of a mysterious diary and outsmart a nefarious brotherhood seeking to activate the curse of the Specter Queen.


Daughter of Sparta (Daughter of Sparta, #1) by Claire M. Andrews Daughter of Sparta by Claire Andrews
Guided by the handsome Apollo, Daphne journeys across ancient Greece to recover nine mysterious items stolen from Mount Olympus before the gods lose their powers and throw the mortal world into chaos in this reinterpretation of the Greek myth.

Don't Hate the Player by Alexis Nedd Don't Hate the Player by Alexis Nedd
Keeping her life as a competitive eSports gamer a secret, field hockey star Emilia finds her two worlds colliding when she is recognized by a member of a rival team during a major eSports tournament.

Gamora and Nebula Sisters in Arms (Novel Book 2) by Marvel Press Book Group Gamora and Nebula: Sisters in Arms by Mackenzi Lee
Sisters Gamora and Nebula are forced to trust each other when the item they are searching for, the heart of Torndune, plunges them both into a twisted competition with galactic consequences.

Girls at the Edge of the World by Laura Brooke Robson Girls at the Edge of the World by Laura Brooke Robson
In a world bound for an epic flood, Natasha, a Principal Flyer in the court’s Royal Flyers, a lauded fleet of aerial silk performers, will do anything to save her family, but unbeknownst to her, her newest recruit has plans of her own.

Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
Experiencing visions of heartbreak and trying to understand why this is happening, Evie signs up for lessons at a dance studio, where she falls for her dance partner, forcing her to question all she thought she knew about life and love.

One Great Lie by Deb Caletti One Great Lie by Deb Caletti
While in Venice at a writing workshop led by her favorite author, Charlotte gets the chance to solve a long-time family mystery, with the help of sweet, smart Italian Dante, that dredges up secrets about both the past and present.

Simone Breaks All the Rules (Simone Breaks All the Rules, #1) by Debbie Rigaud Simone Breaks All the Rules by Debbie Rigaud
The daughter of strict Haitian parents, Simone creates a Senior Year Bucket List of all the things she hasn’t had a chance to do, but soon her list takes on a life of its own, forcing her to make some difficult decisions.

Sisters of the Snake by Sasha Nanua Sisters of the Snake by Sasha Nanua
Filled with deadly magic and dark prophecies, this action-packed fantasy follows Princess Rani and Ria, a street urchin and thief, as they switch places and find that danger lurks in both worlds.

Speak for Yourself by Lana Wood Johnson Speak for Yourself by Lana Wood Johnson
While trying to win State at the Scholastic Exposition with her brilliant new app, Skylar is asked to play matchmaker for her teammates Zane and Joey, but finds herself falling for Zane in the process.

That Weekend by Kara Thomas That Weekend by Kara Thomas
When Claire wakes up alone and bloodied on a hiking trail with no memory of the past 48 hours, and her best friends go missing, what was supposed to be the perfect prom weekend turns into something terrifying.

This Poison Heart (The Poison Heart, #1) by Kalynn Bayron This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
While learning to control her gift, the ability to grow plants from tiny seeds to rich blooms, Briseis must use her powers to save her family from a centuries-old curse as dark forces surround her.

Under a Dancing Star by Laura Wood Under a Dancing Star by Laura Wood
When sparks fly between Bea, an outspoken English girl visiting her uncle in Italy, and Ben, a brilliant artist and flirt, they decide to embark on an epic summer romance with one rule: They cannot fall in love.

We Are Inevitable by Gayle Forman We Are Inevitable by Gayle Forman
After losing his brother, mom, and most of his friends, Aaron Stein is left with his shambolic father alone in their moldering secondhand bookstore, but just when he considers selling the store he meets new people and takes on new challenges, helping him come to terms with what he has lost and who he wants to be.

We Can't Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon We Can't Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Wedding harpist Quinn and cater-waiter Tarek develop feelings for each other, but while Tarek is a hopeless romantic, Quinn is not sure she believes in love, especially since the same boy she might be falling for spurned her the previous summer.

The Witch King (The Witch King, #1) by H.E. Edgmon The Witch King by H. E. Edgmon
Wyatt, a transgender witch, hides in the human world after he loses control of his magic, but his fiancé, Emyr, a fae prince, is at risk of losing his throne if he does not find and marry Wyatt.

Witchshadow (The Witchlands, #4) by Susan Dennard Witchshadow by Susan Dennard
When war comes to the Witchlands, Iseult must harness the power of the mythical Cahr Awen to heal the land, but first she must choose on which side of the shadows her destiny will lie.

You're So Dead by Ash Parsons You're So Dead by Ash Parsons
When Plum, Sofia and Marlowe arrive on a private island in the Caribbean for an art-and-music festival for influencers, people start to die and they must unravel the mystery of the killer in order to survive.


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