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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
Axie Oh · 2022
<p><b>A <i>New York Times </i>Bestseller!<br></b><br><b>Axie Oh's <i>The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea</i> is an enthralling retelling of a classic Korean folktale, perfect for fans of <i>Wintersong, Uprooted, </i>and Miyazaki’s <i>Spirited</i> <i>Away</i>.<br></b><br>Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as the Sea God’s bride, in the hopes that one day the “true bride” will be chosen and end the suffering.<br><br>Many believe that Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the village—and the beloved of Mina’s older brother Joon—may be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is to be sacrificed, Joon follows Cheong out to sea, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong’s stead.<br><br>Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina seeks out the Sea God, only to find him caught in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man named Shin—as well as a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits—Mina sets out to wake the Sea God and bring an end to the killer storms once and for all.<br><br>But she doesn’t have much time: A human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking…<br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea</i>:<br><br>An ABA Indie Bestseller</b><br><br>"On every page I found something marvelous and new, and I was eager to keep reading because I wanted to further explore this wondrous new world." —<i>The New York Times</i><br><br>"A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling I wish I’d had when I was growing up. ... A heartfelt tale that I will be recommending for years to come." —Elizabeth Lim, <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling author of <i>Six Crimson Cranes</i><br><br>"A clever, creative, and exquisitely written tale of sacrifice, love, and fate." —Stephanie Garber, <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author of <i>Caraval</i><br><br><b>Also by Axie Oh</b><br><i>The Floating World<br>The Demon and the Light</i></p>
Assistant to the Villain
Hannah Nicole Maehrer • 2023
The Song of Achilles: A Novel
Madeline Miller · 2012
A New York Times Bestseller<br/>“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art….A book I could not put down.” —Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House<br/>A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Circe<br/>A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homer’s enduring masterwork, The Iliad. An action-packed adventure, an epic love story, a marvelously conceived and executed page-turner, Miller’s monumental debut novel has already earned resounding acclaim from some of contemporary fiction’s brightest lights—and fans of Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Colleen McCullough’s Masters of Rome series will delight in this unforgettable journey back to ancient Greece in the Age of Heroes.<br/>“A captivating retelling of The Iliad and events leading up to it through the point of view of Patroclus: it’s a hard book to put down, and any classicist will be enthralled by her characterisation of the goddess Thetis, which carries the true savagery and chill of antiquity.” — Donna Tartt, The Times
Six of Crows (Six of Crows, 1)
Six of Crows (Six of Crows, 1)
Crooked Kingdom: A Sequel to Six of Crows (Six of Crows, 2)
Crooked Kingdom: A Sequel to Six of Crows (Six of Crows, 2)
Dance of Thieves Duology
Mary E. Pearson · 2018
<p>“A brilliant fantasy with a boldly beating heart. Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller—I’m still trying to catch my breath from this book.” —Stephanie Garber, <i>New York Times</i>–bestselling author of <i>Caraval</i> and <i>Legendary</i> <br><br>"The slow-burning, seductive romance never overwhelms the intricate plot, which is built with layers upon layers of twists, reveals, and double-crosses." —<i>Booklist<br></i><br>"This novel has it all—romance, conflict, danger, and humor." —<i>School Library Journal<br></i><br>"Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of eminently satisfying romances and fantasy." —<i>Publishers Weekly</i><b><br><br>A stunning new young adult adventure set in the kingdoms of the Remnant, by the author of the <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling Remnant Chronicles and the Jenna Fox Chronicles.<br></b><br>A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations.<br><br>A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power.<br><br>Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard.<br><br>A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself.<br><br>A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent.<br><br>When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts.<br><br><u><b>The Remnant Chronicles</b></u><br><i><b>The Beauty of Darkness</b></i><br><i><b>The Heart of Betrayal</b></i><br><i><b>The Kiss of Deception</b></i><br><br>Praise for <i>Dance of Thieves</i>:<br><br>"Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of<b> eminently satisfying romances and fantasy</b>. <b>Fans will thrill at these newest protagonists</b>, especially the women warriors, who are equal partners in the play for power." —<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>"This novel has it all—<b>romance, conflict, danger, and humor</b>. A must-have for all fantasy YA shelves." —<br><i>School Library Journal</i></p>
The Shepherd King Duology
Rachel Gillig · 2022
The Prison Healer Trilogy
Lynette Noni · 2022
young adult romance
Better Than the Movies
Lynn Painter • 2022
<b>A <i>USA TODAY</i> and <i>New York Times</i> bestseller</b><br> <br><b>Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of <i>Waiting for Tom Hanks</i>) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbor as they scheme to get her noticed by her untouchable crush.</b><br><br>Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar—and maybe snag him as a prom date—even befriend Wes Bennet.<br> <br>The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbor might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz’s butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz’s in.<br> <br>But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she’s shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must reexamine everything she thought she knew about love—and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like.
Never Thought I'd End Up Here
Ann Liang • unde
<p> </p> <b>From the author of the instant <i>New York Times</i>bestseller <i>I Hope This Doesn't Find You</i>, <i>Never Thought I'd End Up Here</i>is another hilarious and romantic romcom from Ann Liang, this time following a former model determined to get revenge on the boy who ruined her life.</b> <p>Leah Zhang has spent her whole life in LA - it's all she's ever known. That is until her parents grow tired of her broken Mandarin and zero regard for etiquette, and send her on an intensive two-week travel program across China.</p> <p>There's a competition running throughout the program where the winning duo will receive a glowing letter of recommendation to the college of their dreams. Leah is forced to partner up with her former classmate and least favourite person ever: cynical, sarcastic Cyrus, who's somehow only gotten more annoyingly handsome.</p> <p>But the deeper they wander into China's provinces, the deeper Leah finds herself falling in love - with the boy she thought she despised, the home she never thought she'd call her own, and the parts of herself she thought were already lost.</p> <ul> <li>From the author of This Time It's Realand I Hope This Doesn't Find You comes another swoony, enemies-to-lovers rom com</li> <li>For fans of Jenny Han and Crazy Rich Asians</li> <li>Perfect for BookTok, Never Thought I'd End Up Hereexplores the power of choosing your own path and embracing your authentic self</li> </ul> <p> </p> <b>Praise for This Time It's Real:</b> <p>"Eliza is an enchanting, hilarious, and vulnerable heroine...an irresistible tale by Liang." - <b>Publishers Weekly, starred review</b></p> <p>"A sweet and emotional love story." - <b>Booklist, starred review</b></p>
You've Reached Sam: A Novel
Dustin Thao • 2021
I Hope This Doesn''t Find You
Ann Liang • 2024
Check and Mate
Ali Hazelwood • 2024
This Time It's Real
Ann Liang • 2023
Picking Daisies on Sundays
Liana Cincotti • 2023
Boys of Tommen Books 1-4 Series Set
Boys of Tommen Books 1-4 Series Set
crime/thriller/mystery
The Naturals
Jennifer Lynn Barnes • 2013
The Housemaid
Freida McFadden • 2022
Five Survive
Jackson Holly • 2023
The Reappearance of Rachel Price
Holly Jackson • 2024
dystopian
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 1)
Suzanne Collins · 2009
This Special Edition of <i>The Hunger Games</i> includes the most extensive interview Suzanne Collins has given since the publication of <i>The Hunger Games</i>; an absorbing behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the series; and an engaging archival conversation between Suzanne Collins and YA legend Walter Dean Myers on writing about war. The Special Edition answers many questions fans have had over the years, and gives great insight into the creation of this era-defining work.<p></p>In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to death before-and survival, for her, is second nature. Still, if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
