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Violet thought she had made peace with her unique ability to sense the echoes of the dead and the imprints that cling to their killers . . . until she acquired an imprint of her own. Forced to carry a reminder of the horrible events of her kidnapping, Violet is more determined than ever to lead a normal life. However, the people who run the special investigative team she works for have no intention of letting her go. Violet will do whatever it takes to keep her loved ones safe - even if it means lying to her boyfriend, Jay.

A hopeful novel about love, disability, and the inevitability of change by the author of Give Me a Sign. “Poignant, romantic, and deeply heartfelt.” —Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be Ellie’s Deaf boarding school just shut down, forcing her to leave...

Willow Lamott’s best friend is a convicted killer, and no one in the small town of Gilt Hollow will let her forget it. Over four long years, she’s tried to fade into the background - but none of that matters when Ashton Keller comes striding into school, fresh out of juvie and fueled by revenge.

In a timely update of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi skillfully balances cultural identity, class, and gentrification against the heady magic of first love in her vibrant reimagining of this beloved classic. A smart, funny, gorgeous retelling starring...

Ember Howard lo supo al momento: la repentina visita de aquellos soldados significaba que su padre no iba a volver a casa. Lo que no sabía era de dónde sacar fuerzas para que su familia no se desmoronase. Entonces, Josh Walker, estrella del hockey, irrumpe en su vida. Una sola mirada, un solo roce, bastan para borrar el dolor de Ember. Y por mucho que intente negar sus sentimientos y soportar sola el dolor, la atracción que hay entre ellos es evidente.

After spending the school break with Noah, I’m so excited for everything that’s coming up. My parents have arrived in London, and we’ll move into our new apartment. Harry is returning from Shanghai. Mohammad is trying to win Naomi’s heart. And my parents are finally meeting Noah. But when our brunch ends in a complete disaster, I don’t know where I stand with anyone.

“The Silence Between Us is eminently un-put-down-able.” (NPR) Schneider Family Book Award, Best Teen Honor Book 2020 “This is a great YA contemporary (clean) romance that follows Maya as she navigates a new school and plans for her future. The addition of representation by a Deaf character...

"Sai perché mi scrivo sul braccio tutti i giorni quelle parole, “la felicità è una cosa che cade”? Per ricordarmi sempre che la maggior parte della bellezza del mondo se ne sta lì, nascosta lì: nelle cose che cadono, nelle cose che nessuno nota, nelle cose che tutti buttano via." Il suo nome esprime allegria, invece agli occhi degli altri Gioia non potrebbe essere più diversa. A diciassette anni, a scuola si sente come un'estranea per i suoi compagni. Perché lei non è come loro. Non le interessano le mode, l'appartenere a un gruppo, le feste.

For fans of E. Lockhart, this atmospheric coming-of-age story asks, How do you find someone you never really knew? “Perfect for those who reminisce on the melancholic feelings [of] John Green's Looking for Alaska.” —USA Today "Will have you hooked from the start and guessing till the very...

“A tender and sweet romance that will have you kicking your feet.” —Misty Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Falling Like Leaves The first rule for a drama-free senior year? Don’t fall for the mysterious new football transfer. A swoony young adult romance full of undeniable...

She’s never been in love, either. Charlie’s beautiful best friend, Tess, has kissed three boys, and fallen immediately, indescribably in love with each one of them. When Charlie unexpectedly finds herself drawn to Kevin Lazarus, of all people, she’s in a mess of trouble right away.

Rough, tough and all male. The Benson Brothers are a unique mix of hero at heart and bad boy. Every girl instinctively knew that they are special. Three young men. Three stories.

Tracy Deonn’s #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world that blends Southern Black Girl Magic with secret societies and the legend of King Arthur! Severed from the Legendborn. Oathbound to a monster. Bree...

Summer Days and Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories, written by 12 best-selling young adult writers and edited by international best-selling author Stephanie Perkins, will have you dreaming of sunset strolls by the lake. So set out your beach chair, and grab your sunglasses. You have 12 reasons this summer to soak up the sun and fall in love.

Si Romy s’est laissé convaincre par sa meilleure amie de la suivre pendant trois mois aux États-Unis, c’est pour recoller les morceaux de son cœur. Si Thomas s’est permis de mettre sa carrière de jeune quaterback professionnel en pause, c’est pour prendre du recul sur les évènements passés. Mais quand la tentation et l’amour se lient à la célébrité, les choses se compliquent. Et quand le coeur et l’esprit oublient leur objectif premier, personne ne peut en sortir indemne. Entre espoir, désir et mensonges, l’été promet d’être éternel.

Some doors are better left unopened. Some doors, you don’t want to find out what lies behind them. In the Forbidden Doors series by bestselling author Bill Myers, teenager Rebecca “Becka” Williams, her younger brother Scott, and her friend Ryan Riordan are swept into heart-stopping...

Aubrey Lane Arrington was given a choice and one week to decide—does she want to stay at Eastbrooke Academy or go to school in London? So much has happened since then that could affect her decision. Her former best friend, Branson, started a fight with her boyfriend, Prince Augie. And when the event is live-streamed and goes viral, it has the makings of an international scandal.

Emerson Dance is one of the most prestigious dance companies in the country. And I got kicked off the team right before nationals because my curves don’t “fit.” Not their idea of a perfect dancer's body and definitely not their costume. I’m going to enter the competition on my own and show them that every body is a dancer’s body. It will mean practicing in the gym with the bodybuilders, but I can shove my nerves—and my attraction to Carter McCormac—aside long enough to win.

Cada caricia tiene su precio Layla Shaw intenta arreglar su vida hecha añicos, tarea complicada para una adolescente convencida de que las cosas ya no pueden empeorar más. Zayne, su atractivo mejor amigo, está fuera de su alcance debido a su misterioso poder para robar el alma cuando besa a alguien. Los Guardianes, que siempre la han protegido, de repente ocultan peligrosos secretos. Y no se puede permitir pensar en Roth, el sexy príncipe demonio que la entendía como nadie lo había hecho antes. Pero a veces tocar fondo es solo el comienzo.

Angie always thought high school romances were just silly infatuations that come and go. She certainly never thought she would fall in love over one short summer. But then she sees Jack Duluth’s crew cut peek out over a booth in McKnight’s drugstore, and their connection is beyond any childish crush. Suddenly, Angie and Jack are filling their summer with stolen moments and romantic nights. But as fall grows closer, they must figure out if their love is forever or just a summer they’ll never forget.