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With over 8,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: After a startling discovery in the woods, Hazel goes on a faerie quest in a tale that is “dark and dangerous, bloody and brilliant” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

A New York Times bestseller: In a dark dystopia where parents can choose to “unwind” unwanted children, three teenage runaways plot a risky coup. From a National Book Award–winning author comes a “gripping, brilliantly imagined futuristic thriller” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

The #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that became a smash-hit movie! In a world where everyone must claim a faction, Tris has a dangerous secret that will shake society to its very core… “A memorable, unpredictable journey” (Publishers Weekly).

A New York Times bestseller that’s now a Netflix film: Violet and Finch, two quirky but deeply wounded souls, form an unlikely friendship in this “romantic and heartbreaking” book (Publishers Weekly starred review). With over 171,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

A New York Times bestseller with over 20,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: After a mix-up at the School for Good and Evil, pretty Sophie must attend witch classes while outcast Agatha trains to become a princess! But was the switch really an accident? “A fairy tale like no other” (Ann M. Martin).

A classic coming-of-age tale that “transformed young adult fiction” (The New York Times) and inspired a beloved film: Ponyboy’s loyalties lie with his brothers and his fellow outsiders — but one fateful night brings his world crashing down. With over 437,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

The award-winning, genre-defining debut from #1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars Winner of the Michael L. Printz…

A #1 New York Times bestseller: When new-in-town Eleanor meets Park on the bus, their worlds collide. “Reminded me not just what it’s like to be young and in love with a girl, but also what it’s like to be young and in love with a book” (John Green).

A humorous account of a New York City teenager’s battle with depression and his time spent in a psychiatric hospital.

With over 42,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Echo carries the trauma from a night she can’t remember. But when she’s asked to tutor bad boy Noah, he’ll give her a lesson on how to love again. “An edgy romance that pulls you in and never lets go” (Gena Showalter).