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“A mesmerizing, punch-in-the-gut story” (Laurie Halse Anderson): Why doesn’t anyone at school notice that Monday Charles is missing? Claudia must uncover the truth about her best friend’s disappearance in this “spellbinding, profoundly moving” read (School Library Journal) with over 10,100 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A murdered child. A small town. A cult lurking in the shadows… she begins to realize her family isn’t so…

“The Pride, back in L.A.? Their parents, alive? Karolina had never realized hope and fear could feel so much alike.”…

Kellen knows if anyone learns about his nonexistent magical powers, he’ll be forced into servitude. But then a quirky traveler offers the help he so desperately needs… A fast-paced fantasy filled with “humor, life lessons, and a memorably feisty squirrel cat” (The Sunday Times).

With over 5,100 five-star Goodreads ratings: Half-siren Alosa is determined to locate an elusive hidden treasure — but she’ll have to face troublesome pirates, rough seas, and dangerous magic first! A “fast-moving adventure with strong female characters… A strong choice for fantasy fans” (School Library Journal).

A #1 New York Times bestseller hailed as a “phenomenon” (Entertainment Weekly): Since magic was nearly destroyed, Zélie has hidden her powers — but the time has come to save her people… “Powerful, captivating, and raw” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

“Gripping and nuanced” (Kirkus Reviews): Sixteen-year-old Zarin has always been known as a troublemaker in her Saudi Arabian community. But after she dies in a car accident, the shocking truth about her past comes to light. “Get ready to not be able to put this book down!” (RT Book Reviews).

In the final book in the New York Times bestselling Ruined series, the romance of The Selection and the epic…

A #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of The Hate U Give: Sixteen-year-old Bri faces violence, prejudice, and a media firestorm as she chases her dream of rap stardom. “A compelling coming-of-age story for all teens” (School Library Journal), with over 30,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

With shades of E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars and Courtney Summers’s Sadie, this dark and twisted mystery set in a…