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• The Corruption of Hollis Brown

  Ancrum, K. (Kayla), 1991-

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  A queer romantic thriller in which the lives of Hollis, a boy in search of meaning, and Walt, a spirit with unfinished business, collide when Walt takes possession of Hollis's body...and maybe his heart.

• Crowntide

  Aster, Alex

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  The key to Isla's return and the fate of the realms lies close to her heart. But in the face of her most powerful enemy yet, will Isla be able to reconcile her past to carve a future of her own making? Book 4 in the popular Lightlark Saga series.

• I Can't Even Think Straight

  Atta, Dean

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  This story explores the complexities of crushes, navigating identity, and coming out.

• Song of the Lioness. Book 1, Alanna

  a Graphic Novel Adaptation

  Ayala, Vita

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  The first book in Tamora Pierce's award-winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full-colour graphic novel.

• This Song Is About Us

  Barnard, Sara

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  Drew is the frontman of a band. As his star rises and rumours begin to stir, Ruby starts to wonder if love is strong enough to keep them together when Drew's fame seems destined to drive them apart.

• Every Other Day

  Barnes, Jennifer Lynn

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  Every other day, Kali D'Angelo is an average teenager. She goes to public high school. She attends pep rallies (reluctantly). She's human. And every other day in between . . . she's not.

• Sisters in the Wind

  Boulley, Angeline

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  Lucy is being followed. The past has destroyed any chance at safety she had. Will the secrets she's hiding swallow her whole and take away any hope for the future she always dreamed of? When the past comes for revenge, it's fight or flight.

• The Last Bookstore on Earth

  Braun-Arnold, Lily

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  A story of queer love and survival set against the backdrop of a climate change apocalypse.

• Under the Same Stars

  Bray, Libba, 1964-

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  It was said that if you write to the Bridegroom's Oak, the love of your life will answer back. Now, the tree is giving up its secrets at last.

• Hangry Hearts

  Chen, Jennifer, 1979-

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  Love, family, and food collide in this sparkling Romeo and Juliet-inspired romance.

• I Am the Swarm

  Chewins, Hayley

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  An intense, emotional read simmering with rage and magic.

• Things I Learned While I Was Dead

  Clark, Kathryn

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  In this striking debut, Kathryn Clark raises poignant questions about the ethics of medical science, humans playing god, the consequences of our choices, and the place of consent in healthcare.

• Cruel Is the Light

  Clark, Sophie

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  They say love conquers all but can love win in a war between demons and exorcists?

• Sunrise on the Reaping

  Collins, Suzanne, 1964-

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  The next title in the wildly successful “Hunger Games” series.

• The Lost Saint

  Craw, Rachael

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  Recently dumped, heart-broken Ana struggles to put the past behind her on a post-graduation summer holiday. When a catastrophic earthquake hits, Ana and the other survivors emerge in a world they don't recognise. NZ author

• Kata & Tor

  Crossley-Holland, Kevin, 1941-

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  A tale of star-crossed young love set against the backdrop of the Viking invasion of York.

• Garfield Bacon Me Drool

  Davis, Jim, 1945 July 28-

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  While Garfield is best known for his insatiable appetite for lasagna, he also believes in making time for bacon, and lots of it

• Bury Your Friends

  Dean, Benjamin (Children's author)

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  Ten friends. One night. A classy celebration. A deranged killer. Lots of murder.

• A Beautiful Evil

  Fitzgerald, Bea

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  What do you do when faced with an all-powerful love...that just happens to threaten the end of the world?

• Earthsea. Book One, A Wizard of Earthsea

  a Graphic Novel

  Fordham, Fred, 1985-

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  Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and unleashed a terrible shadow upon the world.