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It was just another rainy day in autumn when Freya's house fell into the sea. Freya isn't your average suburban school kid; she's a demigoddess. But even she can't hold back the sea. A storm sets Freya and her family adrift in a world where the weather comes with attitude, and rising sea levels are as much about personality clashes as climate change. Freya just wants to keep her cat fed and maybe find a friend. But with were-foxes in town, nothing is easy. |
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Island of Spirits by Maureen Flynn A dangerous world of magic. An island at war. A princess who holds the key to peace or destruction. Magic kills on Blackley Island. So when Princess Sirran's older brother, Crown Prince Accolon, is cursed by a powerful enchanter from across the sea, she's faced with an impossible choice. Does she use the terrible spells that are her birthright and risk the lives of everyone she loves or stand aside and watch as her home is conquered by the cruel Witch Queen's army? With time running out to save Blackley Island, Sirran must ally with hidden outcasts and forbidden spirits to prevent the apocalypse that's coming. Too bad her own people don't trust her. Too bad the enchanter she's up against is so powerful. The odds are stacked from the beginning, but Sirran is stubborn. Let the fight for Blackley Island's future begin ... |
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Physics Trincarnate by Jesse Pohlman After a group called the Consortium Of Trust saved her from a kidnapping attempt, Saffron Latchkey has been training with their resident empath, Erica Hall. Erica chose to use her powers of empathic projection to manipulate the outcome of the 2016 election and become the President of the United States, and sheâs teaching Saffron how to control her own empathic abilities. When the Consortiumâs most capable agents are sent on a mission to curtail a duo of rogue super-Humans scheming to steal nuclear weapons, Saffron is brought face to face with her kidnappers once again: Her own adopted family. In the darkness of her new captivity, she learns the truth of why they wanted control over her life, and of how she was adopted in the first place. If she can succeed where The Consortium failed and take down these rogues she can save lives, but that would mean surrendering to her destiny when all she wants is control over her fate. Worst of all, it might mean killing those that try to harm others, a bloody weight she simply isnât eager to bear. |
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Memories Don't Lie by Pauline Yates *** 2024 Bookfest First Place Award - YA - Science Fiction *** 2024 Bookfest First Place Award - Sci-Fi - Action & Adventure *** 2024 Bookfest First Place Award - Sci-Fi - Genetic Engineering *** 2024 Author Shout Recommended Read Award *** 2023 Semi-Finalist - Indies Today *** 2023 Author Shout Cover Wars Winner Sarah Wilson, orphaned niece of Lieutenant John Wilson, is determined to escape his restrictive upbringing and find her place in the world. Her journey takes a deadly turn when she uncovers secrets about her past, hidden deep in her motherâs memories, that threaten everything Sarah wants. They could cost her everything she holds dearâand her life. |
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Blue Haven Lake by William Joseph Welcome to the town of Blue Haven Lakeâa picturesque ski-resort that harbors a chilling secret beneath its serene waters. When the town officials lower the lake's water level to explore a centuries-old submerged fort, they unwittingly unleash a long-dormant terror. After a series of events threaten to unravel the town's carefully maintained facade and drive away its vital tourists, a determined and fearless group of teenagers embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth, plunging into the depths of Blue Haven Lake's past. What awaits them is not just a lost history but an unspeakable horror tied to the townâs long forgotten history. |
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Lea Wylder has spent so long hunting werewolves that now one is stalking her in her sleep. In the unforgiving forests of the north, shape-shifting wolves have enslaved the sole human city for hundreds of miles, driving survivors up into the mountains. When Lea tracks a shifter and finds him caught in a trap, sheâs convinced heâs the white wolf from her dreams. Not that it matters. Heâs one of them. And theyâre at war. But as Lea pulls back the bowstring, Henrik shifts to human and begs her not to shoot. By name. But how could he possibly know her? In twenty years, the wolves have never crossed the river over to their side. Injured and unable to walk, Henrik needs Leaâs help to get back home. If he could be turned against the pack, it could change the course of the war. But first thereâs the small problem of returning him to the wolvesâwithout getting caught. |
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The Cursed Titans (Tempest Blades #2) by Ricardo Victoria The triennial Chivalry Games have returned! After helping to destroy the Withered King, Alex and the rest of the group find out that saving the world has consequences. While he is secretly battling with depression and with the Alliance on the verge of collapse, a diplomatic summit and the Chivalry Gamesâto be held in the far off Kuni Empireâmay give everyone the opportunity to turn things around. Alex builds a team to represent the Foundation in the Games, facing off against the best fighters in the world. When an ancient being tries to raise legendary nightmares known as Titans using the peace talks as a trap, Alex has to find a way to save everyone before it is too late. Alex must learn that he is not truly alone to save the world from the chaos of the Titans. In a world where magic and science intermingle, anything is possible. |
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Black Butterfly by Katie L. Carroll Is she the hero or the villain? Black Butterfly wakes to a country devastated by terrorist attacks, supposedly at the hands of the Chinese government. She remembers nothing of her personal lifeânot even her name. All she knows is that she was in New York City on the day of the attacks. Though, she soon discovers she has an unsettling repertoire of violent talents. Elijah and his found family of off-gridders from upstate New York take in Black Butterfly and mend her wounds. With nowhere else to go, she joins them as they head to a rally in Washington D.C. The eclectic group begins to feel like the family she canât rememberâor never had. An encounter with Luca, a spy for a shadowy government agency, confirms Black Butterflyâs worst suspicions about who she was in the life she canât remember. As more memories surface, Black Butterfly heads to the agencyâs headquarters to find out whoâs behind the terrorist attacks. Itâs unclear whether she intends to reveal the truth or go back to her villainous way. And itâs more than her life sheâs putting at risk. |
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The Root of Hope (Tempest Blades #4) by Ricardo Victoria When victory is a trap, and the world is on the edge of the Apocalypse, the Band of the Greywolf must defend the universe from the gods themselves. All his life, Fionn has been certain of one there is always a way to win a battle. After the Band of the Greywolf defeated the Golden King, Fionn decides it is finally time for him to retire. But when their triumph unleashes a mythic cycle of gods and destruction, the Band of the Greywolf discovers they are in the middle of the Apocalypse. Exhausted, low on resources and allies, Fionn and the others must muster any sliver of hope if they are to save Theia one last time. As the final battle looms, Fionn and Gaby face a stark choice, while Alex, Sam, and Kasumi must step up to lead the Band of the Greywolf. One last journey to save the Roots of Hope. In a world where magic and science intermingle, anything is possible, including saving the universe. |
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The Magick of Chaos (Tempest Blades #3) by Ricardo Victoria Two teams, two missions, and one world to save against the clock. Gaby and Sam must lead their teams while facing personal problems. Gaby, divided between her duties and her musical passion, tormented by memories of the distant past that have returned, must find the Crown of the Dead before the enemy gets it first to win the brewing war. Sam, torn between her gifted human side and her freefolk side, and between two loves, must help an amnesiac deity to fix the whole of magick, before her people become easy targets. Will their inner turmoil hinder them or give them the strength they need to find unexpected ways to solve the quests? In a world where magic and science intermingle, anything is possible, including finding out who you really are. |
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The Withered King (Tempest Blades #1) by Ricardo Victoria Fionn is the wielder of a legendary Tempest Blade, and he is blessed - or cursed - by The Gift. Though his days as a warrior are long over, his past leaves him full of guilt and regret. Life, however, has other plans for him, when he agrees to help a friend locate a missing person. Gaby and Alex never expected to become heroes... until they met Fionn. As an ancient evil arises and consumes the land, Fionn must help them to master their own Gifts and Tempest Blades. Together the three of them, and their friends will chart a course aboard the flying ship Figaro to save the planet. Will Fionn's past be an anchor, or will he overcome the one failure from his former life before time runs out? In a world where magic and science intermingle, anything is possible. Including second chances. |
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Not Quite Meant To Be by Genevieve Croeser Love is like a four-leaf clover. You find it only when you're not looking. Elana Anderson is definitely not looking for love. When her parents' marriage falls apart, she is left with a ranch full of horses and a rebellious teenage sister. A relationship is the last thing on her mind. A relationship with Colton Johnson, who collects buckle bunnies like most people collect coins, is about as likely as her chances of winning the lottery. The fact that his dimpled smile makes her heart skip a beat means absolutely nothing at all. After having his heart shattered by his high school sweetheart, Colton Johnson decides that true love and happily ever afters exist only in fairy tales. He is perfectly happy with his commitment-free lifestyle, until he really gets to know the dark-haired cowgirl who has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. Can he risk his heart again for the chance at a fairy tale ending to their love story? Is Elana willing to give up everything she thought she knew about Colton Johnson in favour of getting to know the man behind the mask that he presents to the world? Could there possibly be room for him in her world, after all? Horses, ranch lore, love and laughter and of course, a beautiful love story make up this debut novel by Genevieve Croeser. |
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Hell hath no Passion (Ashuan Lust 3) by Janna Ruth Hell hath no passion like an archdemon in heat Samantha vowed herself to stay far away from demons. That was before she fell for one. Her relationship with Matt has been rocky, but they're finally in a good place. Unfortunately, it was only a matter of time before Samantha attracted the attention of his mother, Melaney, the Archdemon of Lust. Melaney has driven her sons into a deadly competition for her favour. Only Matt refuses her call. To force his hand, she kidnaps Samantha, the human witch who has him under her spell. To escape Hell with her life intact, Samantha must play a dangerous game. One that could cost her her sanityâand the love of her life. |
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Hell hath no Ambition (Ashuan Lust 2) by Janna Ruth Hell hath no ambition like a demon in politics Jan had one hell of a year. First he lost his job, then he almost died, and now his parents are kicking him out. The last thing he needs on top of all that are Mattâs demon brothers wreaking havoc in Greenvalley. Itâs already nearly impossible to find a place to rent when you have no money; itâs absolutely hopeless when a magical storm blows through your town, you have to deal with snow-witch squatters, and possession by an ancient evil spirit. But Janâs done being the butt of every demonâs joke. Heâs determined to make a life for himself, monsters be damned. If thereâs one thing heâs learnt from demons, itâs that if you want to get ahead, you need to fight for your dues. Or die trying. |
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Hell Hath no Fury (Ashuan Lust 1) by Janna Ruth Hell hath no fury like a brother scorned Last year was hell. And Matt grew up there. Just as he's begun to learn what it means to be human, his demon mother tempts him with a life-changing offer. Problem is, heâs not the only one sheâs offered it to. As Matt returns to Greenvalley for another year of school, love, and monster hunts, his half-brothers are out for blood. One has a thousand years more experience than him, while the other hunts humans for sport. With his friends caught in the crossfire, lying low is not an option. But to accept the challenge, heâll have to give up his hard-fought humanity, and with that, his life in Greenvalley, his friends, and the human girl he's somehow fallen in love with. |
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A River of Magic (Ashuan Greed 3) by Janna Ruth When reality turns into a nightmare, a dreamer might be their only chance. After saving her friends in the dreamworld, Rachel sets out to live in the real world. But with the Archdemon of Greed eager to steal Greenvalleyâs magic, an ancient prophecy promising the end of the world, and half of her friends still hating each other, reality isnât exactly a pleasant place. When her town starts descending into hell, and her friends lose all hope, Rachel has to find a way to make her dreams for a better future come true. Can she find her powers in time to stop greed take it all, or will her life become an endless nightmare? A Spring of Magic is the gripping finale of the action-packed Ashuan Greed trilogy. If you liked Buffyâs wit and snarky one-liners, the magic of Charmed, or the supernatural drama of the Vampire Diaries, youâll love this new urban fantasy series. |
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A River of Magic (Ashuan Greed 2) by Janna Ruth When the truth involves demons, murder, and magic, everybody gets hurt. Fabian knows with magic comes pain. He already lost one friend to a demon attack. Now his best friend is falling apart in the bloody aftermath of what should have been a joyful celebration. With demons haunting the streets of Greenvalley, and dark secrets threatening to tear their group apart, Fabian wishes heâd never unlocked the water magic inside of him. But he is no coward. Fabian might whine and moan, but when his friends are in danger, he knows heâs got to step up. With an ancient prophecy set in motion, Fabianâs ready to face his magic. Only to find itâs gone. A River of Magic is the second instalment of the action-packed Ashuan Greed trilogy. If you like Buffyâs wit and snarky one-liners, the magic of Charmed, and the supernatural drama of the Vampire Diaries, youâll love this new urban fantasy series. |
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A Drop of Magic (Ashuan Greed 1) by Janna Ruth Magic, Demons & High School Drama All Lucille ever wanted was a perfectly normal high school experience, but her town doesnât do normal. Not when a few Latin words set her hand on fire, the entire town gets possessed by evil spirits, and the cute guy sheâs got her eyes on brings a freaking sword to the battle. Now Lucille has to make a decision: return to her cushy, and safe, life-style at the boarding school, or join her friends and face the monsters that hunt her and the magic that resides inside of her. A Drop of Magic is the first book of this action-packed, ensemble-led YA fantasy series with the wit of Buffy, the magic of Charmed, and all the drama of the Vampire Diaries. Join Lucille and her friends on their monster hunt! |
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The Mighty Chronicles Rise of Heroes by Elias Ricardo Garcia THESE THREE BROTHERS WILL BECOME HEROES. In a parallel world of heroes called Nightfall, the story follows three siblings, Hudson, Ethan, and Charles, the Offspring of the two most amazing superheroes. Before the trio can begin proper training, a supervillain kidnaps their parents out of a plan for revenge. The brothers must embark on a quest to save their parents by teaming up with an old retired alcoholic hero named Avalor. As they begin their journey, the three brothers will discover the pros and cons of being superheroes. |
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The Trials of Ildarwood: Spectres of the Fall by S. C. Selvyn For 10,000 years, the Trials have been a sacred tradition... When Telara, Aiden, and their friends are banished into a vast crystal forest with everyone else their age, they truly believe theyâre about to embark on some magical adventure. But sinister secrets and monstrous hunters lie in wait, including some that might bring the Trials to a swift and tragic end. Relentlessly stalked by ruthless Cyndersâthe corrupted remnants of past Trialsâthe children of Ranewood must unlock their elemental powers and unravel long-hidden mysteries to avoid the same fate. Discover who will rise and who will fall as the Trials officially begin! |
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The Trials of Ildarwood: Cinders in the Snow by S. C. Selvyn Eleven-year-old Dasia Dulane has spent her entire life locked away in a snow-filled homeâthe unwilling guardian of a chilling family secret. But after her long-lost brother returns and promises freedom in the Ildarwood, she swiftly discovers the terrifying trials that await. Saved from monstrous hunters by a mysterious runaway named Tannus, Dasia must unravel the truth about her family and unlock her elemental gifts to secure her only chance at a brighter future. This story takes place nineteen years after the prequel novel and one year before the main series. All author royalties are donated to LGBTQ+ charities for at-risk youth. |
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The Trials of Ildarwood: Fall of the Forsaken by S. C. Selvyn Eleven-year-olds Evalina and Tevaun have been locked away for yearsâher for hiding powerful stormborn gifts, and him for being cursed by pure darkness. But when mysterious forces inside the Ildarwood intervene to help them escape, they quickly discover why so few children ever return from the trials within. Forced to seek out new allies while evading soul-stealing creatures, they must find some way to change their tragic fates before time runs out. |
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Havoc & Happiness by Wren Handman Michaela Peters didnât let dying get her down. After all, it was only for a few minutes, and the hospital paid her a huge settlement. Now sheâs an emancipated minor with nine million dollars in the bank and her entire future ahead of her. Life could be a heck of a lot worse! Michaela moves to Montana, determined to enjoy the queer high-school drama that life is serving up. Instead, she finds herself caught in the crosshairs of a fight between horrible monsters that shift with a person's imagination, and the gorgeous trigger-happy siblings who hunt them. The problem? She seems to be able to destroy the monsters with a thought, but the hunters haven't decided which side she's on. |
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The Last Echo of the Lord of Bells by John Bierce A new kind of war has come to the continent of Ithos. Airborne mage armies traverse enemy territory in utter secrecy. Vast city-liches conspire to influence events from afar, while city-states and archmages unleash strange new magics in a rapidly accelerating magical arms race. Nations and great powers that have remained quiescent for years have begun reaching out into the growing power vacuum. Magical superweapons and giant monsters are wielded by every side in an deadly tangle of alliances and factions, as each squabbling force spirals in towards their inevitable final conflict. At the center of that spiral lays the capital of the Havath Dominion, where a vengeful madman has proclaimed the precise date and time he will destroy the city. The Last Echo will ring, and in its wake looms the threat of the Tongue Eater. Hugh and his friends are the only ones who can stop the ancient weapon, but the web of lies they've woven is fraying rapidly, and even their own allies have begun to question their mission. Monsters and archmages capable of leveling cities would stop at nothing to claim the Tongue Eater, leaving Hugh and the others with no one to trust. And if they fail to stop the Tongue Eater, it could mean madness and death for the entire continent. |
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The Towers of Nine by Alyssa Loutitt The Towers of Nine School of Magic Study and Practice is an institution rich with ancient traditions and secrets. Serafina Stewart has grown up on stories of this place, passed to her by her witch mother. Now Serafina is finally old enough to attend. But getting in is the easy part. And Mother's stories never included ghosts or deadly spiders. |
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The Magik Scarf by M. K. Browning After botching her first solo spell, where she only partially reanimates her grandfather into a voice in a toy jack-in-the-box, Alyssa has to set out to find and return a gryphon kingâs magik scarf or else he will do something unspeakable to her grandmother. But that sneaky scarf is not where the king said it was, and now the only way to get to it is through a dragonâs lair. |
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In a world intent on suppressing your true self, would you fade into obscurity or become uncontainable? Rose felt destined to fade, until a chance encounter thrusts her into the world of the supernatural, where she faces an entirely new set of trials. Rose must work with Rift, a young man who conjures portals and clashes with her at every turn. She must also work with Echo, a mute telepath kept in containment for most of her life. Will they survive and defeat the shadow organization known as ORDER, whose mission is to eliminate all supernatural beings, or will they be swallowed up? |
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Dawn's Cozy Horror Corner by Dawn Chen "Dawnâs Cozy Horror Corner: a queer Chinese diaspora horror short stories anthologyâ is a horror anthology which contains five stories featuring supernatural elements and young Chinese diaspora protagonists whose identities clash with the environment around them. In âBottle of Shameâ, a girl who can pull out people's shame must grapple with the gruesome consequences of the truth she reveals. In âThe Girl with No Faceâ, a girl slowly loses her facial features one at a time until she become a faceless horror who take vengeance upon her tormentor. In âMy Future Self Once Saidâ, a girl is paid a visit from her future-self as a warning. In "Judge of the Underworld Household", the protagonist disagrees with the method her ancestor god who rules over the Chinese Underworld and the way he views crimes and punishment. In "Meet Your Demonsâ, a girl is offered to be possessed by a demon and gladly accepts. |
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Seventeen-year-old Maya is a Fragile. Sheâs spent the last decade locked in a rehabilitation center with other sensitive kids deemed too weak to function in society. Tired of experiencing the pain and emotions of others, she wants nothing more than to be cured of her debilitating empathy. But instead of getting better, she begins to sense the pain of a young girl she has never met. Desperate to escape the pain, she finally learns to empty it. Into other people. When Maya discovers the girl is part of the rehabilitation center founderâs plot to destroy the empathy centers in childrenâs brains, she knows she must use her newfound power to act. But when fighting back against a man bent on destroying anyone like her threatens the lives of those she loves most, she must decide if the fight is worth the risk. Especially when surviving the procedure might free her from the burden of empathy. Permanently. |
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Alex is so excited about visiting his grandfather for Christmas in Alaska until he realizes he has to fly in an airplaneâhe is terrified of flying. At the last minute, his parents and brother abandon him. Now Alex has to face his fears and fly alone with complete strangers. Then the unthinkable happens. The plane crashes in the middle of the Alaskan Tundra. He will do anything to survive against the weather and creatures in and out of the plane. All the while learning this was not an accident after all. |
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A Sparrow Among Stars by Sara Puissegur Fight or Flight? The sparrow must do both to survive. Determined to keep his stolen crown and the besieged kingdom of Hyrosencia, King Antoine Rexton hunts Garrick loyalists without remorse. When his bloodthirst fixes upon Serena Finch, he orders his Enforcing Army to kill her and anyone who stands between them. Labeled a traitor by the unrelenting sovereign, Serena must flee her idyllic homeland and cross treacherous mountains to seek asylum in the City of Mercy, the last stronghold of Queen Elara Garrickâs realm. As Elara secures alliances through her wedding, Rextonâs son, Crown Prince Anteros, interrogates their newest prisonerâand Serenaâs best friendâTalitha Vise, forging an unlikely friendship that could further unravel his father. Guided by the queenâs elite guardians, Serena must learn to wield her fatherâs sword if she wants to survive the barrage of aggressors in their path. But when faced with dangers untold, will the gentle girl from Durmak find the strength to fight, or will she be caught in the tyrantâs snare? |
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â â â â â âEven as our hearts are breaking we are falling in love.â J.D. Spero, author of Boy on Hold Being a chubby girl in a society that values skinny isnât just painful. Sometimes, itâs downright dangerous. Eighteen-year-old Lena learns this all too well when a tactless remark from her boyfriend triggers her descent into anorexia and depression. Repeatedly congratulated for her weight loss, Lenaâs disordered eating escalates. It isnât until she hits rock bottom that Lena admits her reckless pursuit of âskinnyâ might actually be ruining her life. Determined to break free from the suffocating grip of her disorder and an abusive relationship, Lena embarks on a courageous journey of self-discovery and healing. But the road to recovery is rife with inner demons and past wreckage. To reclaim her identity, Lena must repair a fractured friendship, embrace the support of unexpected allies, and relearn how to trust herself. |
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Utopia by Marie-HĂŠlène Lebeault A Clean YA Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Adventure Three extraordinary teenagers, each an outcast in their worlds, unite to reshape the destiny of a utopian society. Ryn, who couldnât adapt to life under the sea, Eira, born above the clouds but unable to breathe the thin air, and Aiden, rejected by the subterranean civilization, embarks on a thrilling journey to Vancouverâs utopia. Theyâll challenge the elders, confront hidden truths, and discover the power of unity in a fast-paced young adult sci-fi adventure that explores the boundaries of human resilience, and the promise of a better world. Utopia is a What Happens Next? novel developed from the Under the Iceshort story. |
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The Sakura Element by S. C. Vincent When tradition means damnation, and the future is the past⌠Alia Academia â school for the elite. Genetically modified Oka Latellay faces discrimination orchestrated by fellow student Allen Debois. Allen enforces a caste system by the Purveyors of Tradition, keeping modified people in the bottom rung of society. But Okaâs gumption inspires him to start a fencing tourney where everything is at stake. If she loses, her life in high society is over. But if she wins, so ends the bullying of all mods in the school. Oka struggles with her fencing bouts and growing feelings for Allen as he reveals there is more to him than the cold cruelty he portrays. Simultaneously, Allen is torn between adoration for Oka and the Purveyors of Tradition influence. Choosing the former could risk his familyâs wealth and good name. Little do the two know how much their struggles intertwine when Allenâs friend begins to vie for Okaâs affections, and Allen finds himself blackmailed about his familyâs past. In a post-World War world where society functions on sleight of hand and discrimination, Oka and Allen must find the one thing that will save them. Love. |
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The Collective: Science is Stranger Than Fiction by J. F. Olazabal Science says the Collective is the perfect society, where every day is sunny, and no wind blows. Science says all the animals are gone. Science says the accident in the fields couldnât have happened⌠âŚbut Science is stranger than fiction. Iago is an accomplished young Operator, harvesting corn in the name of the Collective â a hi-tech orphanage thousands of miles from civilization. After a chance encounter with Javier and Kraken â a pair of wayward boys who have escaped a brutal prison known as the Village â Iago is beginning to question his reality. Now, he must survive the cruelties of the Protocol, and discover the terrible secrets of the Collective: a long-dead trillionaire with a grim warning, a super-mind that controls fate, and a plague that kills only men. |
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Itâs the year 4818 and throughout the Milky Way Galaxy discord is threatening the peace, and worse, the commerce, of Earth and its mega-companies. The solution? Finding âŚthe Areisa. Trouble is, sheâs a teenage girl whoâs pretty sure theyâre all bonkers. And the meddling of long dead Areisas isnât helping much either! |
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Hero (The Hero Rebellion 1) by Belinda Crawford The battle for human evolution begins now. Centuries ago, humans colonised Jørn, a lonely planet on the far side of the galaxy, only to discover that the planet was killing them. The culprit, a native spore, carried on every wind to every corner of the globe. Blending Earth and Jørn DNA saved their crops and livestock, but for humans there was no cure. Instead they took to the skies, turning their colony ships into floating cities that hovered out of the sporeâs reach. Today. Hero Regan is a freak; she hears voices, the kind only she can hear. Force medicated and isolated, her only solace is Fink, a six-hundred-kilogram, genetically engineered ruc-pard. They share lives, thoughts, triple-chocolate marshmallow ice-cream and the burning desire for freedom. Their chance comes when Hero is allowed to attend an academy in Cumulus City, but in this super city nothing is as it seems. As Hero is drawn into an ancient conspiracy where two secret societies will stop at nothing to control human evolution, she must decide how much sheâs willing to risk to gain her freedom. Hero is the first book in an action-packed YA sci-fi series, featuring psychic mutant animal companions, illegal street races and a kick-ass heroine who wonât take no for an answer. |
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Escape from OtherWorld Island by Sage Rooker Thereâs never a dull day when you and your older sister are the worldâs top teen-scientist-adventurers. But when your arch-nemesis manages to trap you on a remote tropical island (complete with a volcano about to explode)âŚWell, thatâs when things get really interesting. Itâs a race against time for Team Rugged Stuff and the inhabitants of the OtherWorld! Danae and Rachel Ruggâs scientific discovery of a brand-new world has been hijacked by their rival, the young evil mastermind Colin Null. The clock is ticking as they try to make their way home and foil his plans before he steals their research for his own and lays claim to the girlsâ latest inventionâa meteor-powered transportation portalâand the new world to which it leads! Joined by their cousins Noah and Levi (a pair of part-time special agents in their own right) and Colinâs sister, Nessa (smart, rich, beautiful and just whose side is she on, anyway?), the sisters of Team Rugged Stuff take on the challenge with their trademark wit and grit that is a celebration of the determination of tough young women everywhere! |
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Chasing Naomi by Mark Bossingham July 1969. Clive, Iowa, Earth. Sixteen-year-old Allie has a big decision to make: Watch the lunar landing with her mom in their run-down double-wide trailer or boost to the stars aboard a grumpy, sentient deep space exploration vehicle (DSEV-424) buried in her backyard for 5,000 years. Accompanied by Gem, a dead space captain, now a glitchy hologram, Allie stops on the moon and surprises Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin aboard the Eagle lunar lander. (Neil never mentioned the encounter to Houston). With Gem as her guide, Allie survives her first space battle and drops Gem off at a military regrow center in the middle of a spaceport casino. The teenâs adventure lifts off at a military space academy, where she faces danger, makes friends, battles enemies, and discovers her own surprising abilities. Along with Rin, Sky, and Gem, Allie sets out on a mission to locate and defeat a rogue fleet led by Naomi, a mad-as-a-hatter warship, all while navigating the complexities of growing up and finding her place in the galaxy. |
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ASH by Grace Walker The mission was supposed to be simple: go to Xeiryn, complete the objective, and leaveâbefore itâs too late. Of course, thatâs where everything fell apart. Kade, an underworld operative, fights for survival on Xeirynâa planet on the edge of the galaxy where crime syndicates control the only antidote to the deadly atmosphere. With no other choice as a human, he is caught serving the syndicates under his protector, a woman called Ash. However, when her secret against the syndicates is revealed, their world is torn apart. After a devastating separation, Kade is forced into a struggle for survival in a new galaxy. Working with a crew of mercenaries, he has only one goal: Find his way back to Ash. When a powerful client offers the crew a secretive mission to Xeiryn, Kade canât resist the opportunity that could lead him back to Ash. But the mission quickly becomes the least of his worries when Kade and his sharpshooter comrade Xiara suspect their assignment isnât at all what it seems. Now, torn between his past and his future, Kade has to face the bitter reality of what it will take to find Ash and if she is truly everything he once believed. |
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A Universe Upon Us by Marc DeGeorge When Ceri boarded the colony ship with her parents, they were escaping the destruction on Earth. Theyâd sleep in stasis for a thousand years, then wake on their new home, free from the ravages of war. But for Ceri, it was not to be. The adults of the Stratford stole her childhood and replaced it with terror. For seven years, they forced her and her squad to fight against a rival faction. They were called the enemy, but just like her, they were children, trying to survive. One day, Efa, her squad mate and friend, confesses a forbidden love that can only be considered treason. Ceri is furious, but also confused. They were like sisters. Why had Efa kept this from her? The reason forces Ceri into a choice. Should she do what Efa asks, or risk losing the only person on the ship she could trust? |
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Inarora's Excursion by Seraph Abell Inarora Beservera, daughter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of End'oria, never felt concerned by her father's position. After all, politicians' families were only targeted in the Corporate States of Naa'ran, right? She's in for a rude awakening when Naa'ran Supremacists attack her and send her over 50 years into the past! Inarora finds her great-grandpas, who send a letter to the Council of Sorcerers to ask for help. While they wait for a response, Inarora learns more about herself, including scary powers she never knew she possessed. Meanwhile, Kaedanâs mounting frustration with the lack of help from the present day Intelligence Ward leads him to take matters into his own hands when another child goes missingâInaroraâs best friend. Can Kaedan find Inarora and her friend before more children go missing? Or will they remain forever lost due to the Intelligence Wardâs negligence? |
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Beautiful World Part 1 by Bill Sharrock In a broken future, ink-like stains have appeared on people's skin splitting the world in two. Now the beautiful people all wear masks and live in a luxurious haven kingdom where strict beauty laws are enforced. The others, âstainersâ, are segregated to a lawless life in the Outlands ruled by chaos and warlords. But when Chesterman, a mysterious, ruthless leader from the north rises to power with plans to bring the kingdom to its knees, people will have to find out what they truly want to live for beneath their masks. Beautiful World is a grand scale story of Anna, Barvarik, Talessa and the individuals who will shape destruction, hope, terror and change to a future where only the most beautiful can sit at its apex. |
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In a town where shadows hide secrets, Fred must unravel the truth before they become prey to something far more sinister than they could have ever imagined. Seventeen-year-old Fred McTire is counting down the days until freedom. The foster system has dealt them a hand of hardship, but one more year stands between Fred and escape from their nightmarish existence. That is until Genevieve 'Ginny' Chase, all blue eyes and freckles, sashays into Fred's life, unexpectedly brightening their bleak world. Yet, as Fred grapples with the complexities of adolescence - as if being queer in a rural town wasnât hard enough - an unsettling force within them begins to stir, marked by violent outbursts and dreams of wolves with amber eyes. The arrival of Mathusi Manebarn, a new student with familiar amber eyes, coincides with the discovery of a mutilated body on the outskirts of town, exposing a sinister supernatural cover-up. The truth is elusive, and Fred must navigate a treacherous path of betrayal and familial ties as they unravel the secrets of their past. âThey Them Wolfâ is a tale of self-discovery, identity, and the courage to confront the unknown, resonating with the howl of the wolves within. |
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Secrets Don't Stay Buried by J. D. Mills How far would you go to keep a secret? Lennon Larkin wants a run-of-the-mill college experience, but thatâs not what sheâs in for. Set to start her freshman year at a local university for deaf and hard of hearing students, Lennonâs chances at normal are yanked out from under her after a prank on her nemesis goes wrong. As the skeleton in her closet is picked apart bone by bone, someone inches closer to a long-buried secret: the private photos of her that were shared without her consent. When her roommate is killed in the crossfire, Lennon and her friends hatch a plan to unmask the killer's identityâbut could someone close to her be behind the plot against her? Maybe itâs the boy sheâs held a grudge against since her sophomore year of high school, or one of her new allies. Worst of all, it might be the girl across the hall that Lennonâs falling for. |
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Madame Eldridgeâs Wayward Home For Unruly Boys by Benjamin Ryan Deep in the heart of Virginiaâs dense backwoods, the Wayward Home for Unruly Boys hides more than just troubled youth. Under Madame Eldridgeâs watchful eye, three strict rules govern her behavior program: â 1. What happens here stays here. 2. You must complete all eight stepsâno exceptions allowed. 3. Forget your name; youâll be known only by your problem. â But, thereâs one unspoken rule that sends shivers down the boys' spines: never enter the forbidden third-floor bedroom of the boy who vanished, leaving nothing behind but whispers. When Vandalize and Stealer defy this warning, they uncover a treasure trove of bewitched artifacts, each with a strange and powerful ability. Using these relics, the boys tackle Madame Eldridgeâs whimsicalâand often bizarreâchallenges, only to learn magic always demands its price. â Amidst the chaos, Fibbsy stumbles upon a peculiar object that sends him hurtling back in time, revealing an unfathomable truth about Madame Eldridge, the eerie town, and the missing boyâs fate. But who will trust the words of a liar? â Bound by the houseâs darkest mysteries, Fibbsy, Defiance, Slob, and Secret form an unlikely friendship as they race to unveil the shrouded secrets surrounding the Wayward Home. Together, they confront their deepest fears, uncovering that the real magic lies in facing their own personal demonsâand each other. |
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When Oceans Rise by Robin Alvarez Submerged in a toxic relationship and disconnected from everyone, she turns to the sea to decide her fate. Its decision? Toss her to the sea witch. Seventeen-year-old Malaya is cursed. In her family, every girlâs first love ends in death after falling for someone evil. Good thing Malayaâs dream guy isnât monstrous. Except the curse is real and preventing Malaya from noticing how much he has gaslit and isolated her until she canât be saved. With no other options, the sea witch is the only one to help her. Bartering her voice for a new life where she and her abusive boyfriend never met, Malaya accidentally swaps places with an alternate timeline version of herself who didnât make her mistakes. As she tries to undo the switch, the sea witch uses Malayaâs voice to unleash Filipino mythological creatures into the worlds. Can a champion, an alternate timeline sister, and Malaya fight these beasts and stop the sea witch before she destroys both timelines? |
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Alistair Woodson is a loner by choice. Since the traumatic night that ended his only friendship, heâs isolated himself by letting his classmates believe heâs a criminal and an arsonist, best to be avoided at all costs. But on his graduation trip across Paris, Switzerland, and Italy, Alis discovers that isolation isnât so easy to maintain in hostel rooms and cross-country trains. Soon he finds himself growing closer to classmates who were once strangers to himânamely the class clown, Craig Miltenberg, whose frustratingly good hair and cheerful disposition donât irritate Alis nearly as much as they should. Yet, as his deepening connections stir up painful reminders of his last doomed friendship, Alis continues to cope the only way he knows how: drowning out the pain on the inside by hurting himself on the outside. When his self-destructive behaviours intensify and put him and his new relationships in jeopardy, Alis must find the courage to confront his spiralling mental healthâeven if it means letting someone in. Lex Carlow's gritty queer debut is perfect for fans of Alice Oseman, Kathleen Glasgow, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. |