For Teens
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A Caraval Story (13+ - teen) by Stephanie Garber
Caraval (Book 1) (9 Stars @ 10) Scarlett Dragna must win Caraval and save her sister in 5 nights.
Legendary (Book 2) (9 Stars @ 10) Donatella Dragna must win Caraval to save her mother.
Finale (Book 3) (9 Stars @ 10) The Dragna sisters fight against the Fates realizing along the way that Scarlett’s father is one of them and that she has powers simular to theirs.
ACOTAR (13+ -teen) by Sarah J. Maas
A court of thorns and roses (Book 1)(8 Stars @ 13) Feyre is a hunter, not out of joy but necessity, so when she sees a giant wolf in the forest, too big not to be faerie, she still kills it. When a monster comes to her home to take her away from her family as retribution, Feyre has no choice but to go, she knows what she’s done. She learns that Tamlin, the one that took her, is afflicted by a terrible curse, and she may be the one who has to end it.
A court of mist and fury (Book 2) (8 Stars @ 13)Now a faerie, having survived Amarantha, Faerie is taken away to the fearsome Night Court, upholding her bargain with Rhysand.
A court of wings and ruin (Book 3) (8 Stars @ 13) In search of information about Tamlin’s deals and a foreign king’s wars, Feyre must go back to Tamlinm this time, with a secret.
A court of frost and starlight (Book 4) (8 Stars @ 13) It’s time for winter solstice, and Feyre is learning to navigate the intricacies of her position as High Lady, and the scars of those closest to her.
A court of silver flames (Book 5) (8 Stars @ 13) Nesta has been shut down for a long time, after being taken to the Cauldron and made High Fay. With political trouble brewing once again, Cassian, the Night Court’s general, must teach Feyre’s sister to handle herself, and her new powers, and if possible, without falling for her in the process.
Ahsoka (Star Wars) (13+ - teen) (9 Stars @ 11)Ahsoka’s journey upon the creation of the Empire. by E.K. Johnston
All the light we cannot see (13+ teen) (9 Stars @ 13) Marie Laure is a blind french girl and Werner is a young german boy, who’ve both grown up, thousands of miles away, in a Nazi world. When Werner goes to a military school, and Marie Laure moves away from her home, taking a stone of mythical importance with her, will either of their lives ever be the same?
By: Anthony Doerr
Animal Farm (13+ teen) (9 Stars @ 13) The problem with overthrowing your opressers is that, over time, you may become them. Manor Farm is taken over by it’s animals and redubbed Animal Farm. It’s supposed to be a haven, but quickly descends into a totalitarian playground. By: George Orwell
Arc of a Scythe (13+ - teen) by Neal Shusterman
Scythe (Book 1) (10 Stars @ 13)
Citra and Rowan have been chosen as scythe apprentices, to learn the art of killing respectfully. As the embodiments of death in a near-deathless world, they are both feared and revered. They’ll have to manage the moral implications of their potential job, without the help of the near all knowing AI, the Thunderhead, that rules the world, since the Thunderhead can’t interfere in scythe business. Join them, as they manage their sanity with killing others, and fight against a scythe that’s trying to revolutionize the industry, with violence.
The Thunderhead (Book 2) (9 Stars @ 13)
Saddened by the events of the first book, the Thunderhead wants to help fix things. He pulls Greyson Tolliver out of his life, and establishes him as the leader of the Tonists, a profet. Meanwhile, scythes Lucifer and Anastasia go about their lives, unsure of if or when they’ll meet again.
The Toll (Book 3) (9 Stars @ 13)
Unearthed from the depths of Endura, Citra and Rowan are separated again, and must now garner support from world scythedoms to combat Goddard, and save the world. Meanwhile, Greyson spreads the word of the Thunderhead to a world that has lost it.
Around the World in Eighty Days (13+ - teen) (5 Stars @ 11) A bet. Many adventures. Reading inspired by Back to the Future’s Doc Brown. by Jules Verne
Ash Princess (Book 1) (6 Stars @ 13) Theo was the princess, but the Kaiser invaded her homeland and took her captive. Since then she has lived a half life of hiding everything about herself.
Lady Smoke (Book 2) (6 Stars @ 13) Having left the Kaiser’s court and taken Prince Sozen captive, Theo must raise an army and take back her country. By: Laura Sebastian
Beast of Prey (13+ teen) (9 Stars @ 13) Koffi and Ekon come from two different worlds. She’s worked at a circus most of her life, paying off her father’s debts, and he’s trained for most of his, trained in a gilded temple, trying to forget his history. But when all seems lost, they band together to capture the Shetani, a monster that’s been plaguing the town for years. They each have a different motive, but to survive in the jungle, they’ll need to trust each other. By: Ayana Gray
Conspiracy of Us (7 Stars @ 12) Avery had always moved around a lot, but now the pieces of her story that didn’t make sense are starting to click together. Apparenty her purple eyes make her heir to The Circle, and now she needs the aid of Jack and Stellan to uncover the full truth.
Map of Fates (7 Stars @ 12) Avery drifts closer to Stellan as the crew goes father rouge and grows more isolated.
The Ends of the World (7 Stars @ 12) The plot thickens, as Avery learns of her descendancy to Alexander the Great, and the devastating power of her blood. By: Maggie Hall
Coriolanus (13+ teen) (8 Stars @ 12) Caius Martius, his friends, and the people of Rome. Caius disrespected the town’s people, and, against an election and an old foe, each side needs the other.
Graceling Realm (14+ - teen) by Kristin Cashore
Graceling (Book 1)(8 Stars @ 12)
The problems with a medieval world where some have abilities marked by their mismatched eyes? There’s a lot of division and misinformation; as Katsa will soon find out. Every graceling has a different Grace, and Katsa, a lady in a corrupt court, has the misfortune that her Grace is killing.
Fire (Book 2) (7 Stars @ 12)
Before Katsa or Leck’s time, in the lands of the east, Fire was fighting her own battles. And, yes, her name is Fire. Say hello to your new protagonist, you’re going to be spending a lot of time together. Fire here is incredibly beautiful, and can use that beauty to her advantage. Yay. Also, there’s a war, and there are some monsters who will eat her if they smell blood. So… have fun.
Bitterblue (Book 3)(8 Stars @ 12)
You may remember Bitterblue. The ten year-old with the knife skills? Yeah; well she’s all grown up now, and she’s decided to fix some of the problems her nation has, having been ruled by a child who’s information comes solely from reports for 8 years. Throw in a little romance, some old characters, and you got yourself this book.
Winterkeep (Book 4) (7 Stars @ 12)
Wow. We are discovering new lands all over the place. Farther east of the Dells, there’s a whole new continent! Naturally curious, Bitterblue and her convoy visit. And… that doesn’t go so well; for the scouts that went ahead, or for Bitterblue. Side note: Do you like blue, telepathic foxes? ‘Cause they’re pretty important in this book.
The Empirium Trilogy (14+ - teen) by Claire Legrand
Furyborn (Book 1) (8 Stars @ 10) In this book we meet two young girls who will change the course of history. Rielle lives in a world where magic is abundant, but hers is beyond any ever seen. And Eliana lives a thousand years later, in a world where magic is dead, and you have to be ruthless to survive. Fun times.
Kingsbane (Book 2) (9.5 Stars @ 10) In this sequel, our main characters are faced with two possible destinies. Rielle continues to battle her destructive impulses and her feelings toward Corien, while Eliana deals with her powers and her new destiny.
Lightbringer (Book 3) (8 Stars @ 12) The incredible conclusion of Rielle and Eliana’s stories. After fleeing Ame de la Terre, Rielle works with Corien to further his plan, and Eliana questions everuthing around her while fighting against the Emperor.
I’ll give you the sun (13+ teen) (10 Stars @ 14) NoahandJude had always been inseparable, but split in two timelines and both of their perspectives, they’ve grown apart. At first, Noah focuses on his art, and grows close to Brian, while Jude isolates herself. Later, Jude tries to get rid of their mother’s ghost by focusing on her art, growing closer to Oscar in the process, while Noah isolates himself. The book is beautifully written, and, as the title might suggest, radiates life, energy, and light. (I loved it) by Jandy Nelson
Little Claus and Big Claus (14+ - teen) (8 Stars @ 8) by Hans Christian Andersen
Little Women (13+ - teen) (9 Stars @ 11) The life of four sisters in the late 1800s. By: Louisa May Alcott
Mythos (14+ - teen) (7 Stars @ 10) A thrilling recounting of Greek mythology by Stephen Fry
Persepolis (13+ teen)(9 Stars @ 13) A collection of comic strips detailing the author’s life during the 80’s and 90’s, in Iran, and sometimes, not in Iran. A beautiful memoir of a sometimes overlooked time. By: Marjane Satrapi
Red Queen (13+ - teen) by Victoria Aveyard
Red Queen (Book 1) ( Stars @ 12)
Mare Barrow has bad luck. Let’s just make that clear now. I don’t mean she’s relatable because she’s clumsy; I mean, overall, bad luck in life. She was born Red (blooded). Of the lower class, basically servants to the Silvers, who have incredible abilities, and keep the Reds in check. Cool. Terrible, but, fine. One day, she manifests silver abilities that no one has ever seen before. And now her world is upside down and the conspiracy has begun.
Glass Sword (Book 2) (7 Stars @ 12)
Now on the run with Cal, Mare learns more about the Red Guard and her abilities, uncovering some secrets along the way.
King’s Cage (Book 3) (8 Stars @ 12)
Trapped with Maven, Mare struggles to keep her sanity and her identity as she’s masqueraded around. Meanwhile, on the other side, Cameron works to free her brother, and advance the revolutionary cause.
War Storm (Book 4)(8 Stars @ 12)
After leaving Cal because of an excruciating decision, Mare works to one up him, his brother, and all other interested parties, in a political and battlefield strategy extravaganza.
Red White and Royal Blue (13+ teen) (10 Stars @ 13) Alex is the first son of the United States. Henry is a prince of England. The press loves both of them, and peeks into every aspect of their lives. Alex has always hated Henry, but when he’s forced to put on a show for the paparazzi, he starts to wonder why.
By: Caley McQuiston
Serpent and Dove (14+ - teen) by Shelby Mahurin
Serpent and Dove (Book 1) (9 Stars @ 11) An interesting occurrence gets a witch and a witch hunter married.
Blood and Honey (Book 2) (9 Stars @ 12) Reid and Lou, Coco, Beau, Ansel and Madam Labelle continue their journey which is now more perilous than ever.
Gods and Monsters (Book 3) (9 Stars @ 12) After a devastating loss, our group journeys on, oblivious to the fact that one of their party has been replaced. Between (not so) demonic possession, memory loss, magic, and death, Reid and Lou fight for their love, and everyone one else’s future.
Six of Crows (13+ teen) (9 Stars @ 13) Heist movies are cool, yeah, but what about a heist book, set in a magical world? Back in the grishaverse, we travel to the new city of Ketterdam, wee Kaz Breker, a local gang’s second in command, is assembling a team for the biggest score any of them have ever imagined. Follow a few budding relationships, tension filled moments, and a heist that will make or brake their world, all with magic as a backdrop.
Crooked Kingdom (13+ teen)(9 Stars @ 13) Now back in Ketterdam, but missing a member, the group lays low until they figure out a plan. But, will they do so in time? Everyone’s against them, they have no resources, and, deep down, they’re just a group of 6 teenagers. Surely, they’ve been beat. Right? By: Leigh Burdugo
The Darkest Part of the Forest (13+ teen) (8 Stars @ 13) In the same universe as the Folk of the Air Series, but in the human world, siblings Hazel and Ben must learn to navigate the perils of living amongst hidden faerie threats, especially when the prince in the casket suddenly awakes. by Holly Black
The Devil’s Thief Series (14+ - teen) by Lisa Maxwell
The Devil’s Thief (Book 1) (8 Stars @ 10) In a frantic escape Esta had transported both her and Harte 2 years in the future but still fighting to fix her mistake before its to late.
The Last Magician (Book 2) (8 Stars @ 10) Esta is a time traveler who goes back in time to the early 1920s only to be betrayed by the younger version of the man who had trained her and became like a father to her.
The Serpent’s Curse (Book 3)(8 Stars @ 12) In a quest for the two remaining artifacts, Esta and Harte work together to evade the Brotherhoods, across multiple decades.
The Folk of the Air Series (14+ - teen) by Holly Black
The Cruel Prince (Book 1) (8 Stars @ 10) Jude Duarte goes from a human in a fays world to the unseen ruler of Elfhame.(and we get to read how she did it)
The Wicked King (Book 2) (9 Stars @ 10) Jude Duarte has King Cardan under her control but worries that time is slipping by. Also, Elfhame’s situation with the Sea grows more precarious every minute.
The Queen of Nothing (Book 3) (9.5 Stars @ 11) The long awaited conclusion of the folk of the air series. No spoilers, but it is awesome.
The Griffin and Sabine Saga by Nick Bantock
Griffin and Sabine (Book 1) (7 Stars @10) We meet the couple through their correspondence
Sabine’s Notebook (Book 2) (7 Stars @ 10) In this story, Griffin and Sabine story becomes more complicated and entrancing
The Golden Mean (Book 3) (7 Stars @ 10) Griffin and Sabine plot to reunite.
The Pharos Gate (Book 4) (7 Stars @ 10) In the last book of the Griffin and Sabine Saga, the couple finally find each other.
The Merchant of Venice (13+ teen) (8 Stars 2 12) Antonio and Shylock’s transaction, and the events around it.
the Midnight Library (13+ teen) (9 Stars @ 13) Nora Seed is suicidal. Nora Seed has killed herself. Nora Seed is in a magical library where time stands still, and she can view, and inhabit, different versions of her life where she made a different choice. Follow Nora through this riveting look at how each and everyone of our choices has helped us become who we are today.
By: Mat Haig
The Mirror’s Visitor Quartet by Christelle Dabos
A Winter’s Promise (Book 1)(6 Stars @ 10) Ophelia begins to get used to life in the Pole.
The Missing of Clairdelune (Book 2) (9 Stars @ 10) Ophelia must survive court long enough to solve a mystery, save Archibald and discover the truth about Farouk.
The Memory of Babel (Book 3) (9 Stars @ 12) After the events of the Missing of Clairdelune, Ophelia must assume a false identity to track down God’s secrets and find Thorne.
The shadows between us (13+ teen) (9 Stars @ 13) Alessandra wants power. The king is a bachelor who’s looking for a bride. Alessandra has killed before.
Ok, yeah. Um, her plan is to marry and subsequently poison him. But those eyes… it’s gonna be an uphill battle for her.
Song of Achilles (13+ teen) (8 Stars @ 14) This book is a modern retelling of the Illyad, and follows Patroculus and his feelings and relationship towards Achilles, from stranger, to friend, to lover, until his death. by Madeline Miller
The Taming of the Shrew (13+ teen) (7 Stars @ 12) The story of Katherine and her wedding to Petruchio, as well as her sister’s not so parallel story. by William Shakespeare
Three dark crowns,One dark throne, Two dark reigns, Five dark fates, Queens of Fennibirn (13+ teen) (8 Stars @ 9) Throughtout the series, Arisnoe, Katharine and Mirabella must compete against each other, their sisters, for the throne of Fennibirn, despite the fact that Arsinoe has little naturalist power, Katharine is a weak poisoner, and Mirabella is an extremely strong elemental. Through posesions, and the reveal that Arsinoe and Katharine have powers that were switched, the series takes several dark turns. by Kendare Blake
They both die at the end (13+ teen) (10 Stars @ 13) Rufus and Mateo. Mateo and Rufus. Although they lived most of their lives never knowing each other, over the course of their last day on Earth, they make years worth of connections and friends, and remind us; living in fear of death isn’t living, and living alone isn’t it either. by Adam Silvera
Vespertine (13+ teen) (8 Stars @ 13) Artemisia of Naines is a nun, in a world where the dead don’t necessarily stay out of the world of the living. She, and all the other members of the Clergy, can see, and fight these spirits, the rest of the populance, thought tormented by the spirits, can not. In order to save her sisters from an attack, Artemisia becomes bound to a fifth order spirit the most powerful order there is. She becomes famous, but she fears that at any moment she will loose control, and become entirely posessed. by Margaret Rogerson
What if it’s us (13+ teen)(9 Stars @ 13) Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but that doesn’t mean he won’t chase his dream of a Broadway romance if the opportunity presents itself. And present itself it does. Ben lives in New York, and has just been through a bad breakup, but then he meets a cute guy in a post office. Both Arthur and Ben look for each other, cris crossing the city in the hope of finding love again. But what will they do when Arthur goes back home?
by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera