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Young Adult

  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

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    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

    Hold onto your wands, Potter fans! It’s time to dive into “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” the book that proves even teen wizards can have epic attitude problems! Welcome to year five at Hogwarts, where Harry’s angst level has been cranked up to eleven, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher…

  • Against the Darkness by Kendare Blake

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    Against the Darkness by Kendare Blake

    Hold onto your stakes, Buffy fans, because “Against the Darkness” by Kendare Blake is a whirlwind finale that’ll have you cheering, laughing, and maybe shedding a tear or two! Blake delivers a knockout punch with this third and final installment of the In Every Generation series. If you thought the Hellmouth was closed for good,…

  • The Cousins by Karen M. McManus

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    The Cousins by Karen M. McManus

    Get ready for a wild ride with “The Cousins” by Karen M. McManus! This family drama turned mystery will have you flipping pages faster than you can say “inheritance.” McManus serves up a delicious dish of secrets, lies, and family intrigue that’ll make your own family gatherings seem downright boring in comparison. The story follows…

  • The Counselors by Jessica Goodman

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    The Counselors by Jessica Goodman

    A Summer Camp Thriller with a Rushed Finale Pack your bags, mystery lovers, because Jessica Goodman’s “The Counselors” is about to take you on a wild ride to the most suspenseful summer camp since Jason Voorhees decided to make Camp Crystal Lake his vacation spot! From the get-go, Goodman hooks us with a premise juicier…

  • Fairy Tale by Stephen King

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    Fairy Tale by Stephen King

    Stephen King’s Magical Rollercoaster Ride Through the Looking Glass Hold onto your crowns, fantasy fans, because the King of Horror has just penned a spellbinding fairy tale that’ll have you believing in magic faster than you can say “Once upon a time”! Stephen King’s “Fairy Tale” is a whopping 600-page doorstop that reads faster than…

  • One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake

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    One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake

    Buffy fans, rejoice! Kendare Blake’s “One Girl in All the World” is a stake-wielding, vampire-slaying extravaganza that will leave you utterly spellbound. Continuing right where the electrifying “In Every Generation Left” left off, this second installment in the trilogy is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Buffyverse. From the very first page, Blake…

  • The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

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    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

    A Captivating Descent into Villainy. Suzanne Collins has done it again, Hunger Games fans! “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” takes us on a riveting journey back in time, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the origins of one of literature’s most iconic villains – Coriolanus Snow. If you thought you despised Snow in the original…

  • Stranger Things: Lucas on the Line by Suyi Davies

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    Stranger Things: Lucas on the Line by Suyi Davies

    A Relatable but Slow-Paced Adventure. Buckle up, Stranger Things fans! Suyi Davies takes us on a journey into the mind of our Lucas Sinclair in “Lucas on the Line.” The book shines a spotlight on Lucas’s inner thoughts and struggles, giving us a deeper understanding of this fan-favorite character. Davies does an excellent job of…

  • In Every Generation by Kendare Blake

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    In Every Generation by Kendare Blake

    As a longtime Buffy the Vampire fan, In Every Generation is the nostalgic sequel of my dreams! This YA book earns a perfect 5 stars for continuing the Buffy world with a fun new generation. Seeing beloved original characters like Willow, Oz, and Spike back in action brought me right back to the show’s glory…

  • Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan

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    Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan

    Looking for a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers story filled with holiday cheer and a romantic scavenger hunt across New York City? Then it’s time to grab a copy of Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares! This young adult read earns a merry 4 stars from me. As a fond lover of both Christmas in NYC and cozy…