Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo
A heist crew of misfits in a grim fantasy city. Beloved and bingeable.
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Coming-of-age stories with heart, stakes, and unforgettable casts.
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Hand-picked Young Adult books
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The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins
A girl, a rebellion, and a televised fight to the death.
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by Adam Silvera
Two strangers, one last day. Bring tissues.
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by E. Lockhart
A privileged family, a hazy summer, and a gut-punch twist.
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by Tomi Adeyemi
West-African-inspired fantasy, magic, and resistance.
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