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The perfect project to help her win. A maddening moral crisis. Will she choose what's right even if it means losing it all?Lucy Fernández must succeed. The whip-smart, straight-A student is driven to fulfill her parents' expectations and earn her way into MIT. So when her nerdy but brilliant neighbor Ian offers to team up for a prestigious STEM contest that could guarantee her admission, she gladly accepts. Despite Ian's outcast status, Lucy knows his VR program is the key to winning the competition. Inside his hyper-realistic virtual world, the two teens get to call the shots, manipulating the simulation and its inhabitants as they please. Everything is going as planned as the tournament nears. But when Lucy realizes the digital humans might be sentient, she questions their god-like behavior. With her future dreams within reach, will Lucy risk it all to save the world she's come to love?Featuring richly imaginative settings, a science-fiction twist, and big-hearted moments, Robin Strong's YA coming-of-age story speaks to the modern teens' struggle to find themselves amidst the fury of external expectations. Gods of the Garden is the thought-provoking first book of The Garden series. It is the ideal book for anyone who prefers compassion and curiosity over rigid obedience.¿ Includes: Book Club Discussion Guide

They are best friends.She just wants to be popular.He just wants her.Being popular feels like the only way to belong... that's what I thought, at least. I'm Harper, and I'm desperate to be accepted. But there's a secret side of me, a hobby I have to unwind, something that wouldn't exactly boost my popularity. So, I keep it hidden. And there's Edward, my best friend since forever, who knows me better than anyone else. He tries to reassure me that I'm loved just the way I am.Everything changes when I receive a letter from a secret admirer. Suspicion fills my mind, and I start doubting everyone around me. The one person I'm closest to is the one I least suspect.When Edward finds out I've never been kissed before, he wants to be the one who gives me a lesson, just as friends, of course. But with each stolen moment, a new connection forms, and it becomes harder to deny the growing feelings between us."Meet Me at Our Place" is the heartfelt third book in the enchanting Arrowsmith High series. Get ready for a tale of best friends falling in love, where a young heroine discovers her own value and electrifying magic of first kisses. MJ Ray delivers a sweet YA romance that will make you believe in young love that lasts a lifetime.

The adventure continues in the dark and exciting sequel to Nicole Knapp's reimagined fairy tale, Hook & Crown. Fans of Aiden Thomas' Peter Pan retelling, Lost in the Never Woods, won't be able to resist following Elena and Will back into the deadly world of Neverland.After escaping Neverland, Elena and Will are looking forward to starting over. Plagued by nightmares and the harsh realities of the real world, moving on turns out to be easier said than done. And just when they think it couldn't possibly get worse, an all too familiar fairy appears to burn what remains of their lives to the ground.Fully aware that they are flying straight into a trap, Elena and Will set off on a rescue mission to the last place they ever thought they would see again: Neverland.Just as deadly as before, the island awaits, ready to rip them apart and destroy everything they love. Boundaries are pushed, relationships are tested, and survival is not a guarantee. How can they stop a villain who does not die?When it comes to Neverland, everything begins and ends with stars and steel.

Your life's kind of working and making sense, until one night you discover an ancient warrior standing on guard outside your family apartment. What's up with that? And what do you do, especially when nobody else can see him? Nineteen-year-old Eddie Sato doesn't have any answers either.Life's hard in the Freezone; a scorched and broken part of the city, afflicted by The Dry and run by a corrupt organization. Eddie doesn't need any more problems or anything changing. But far-reaching change has just arrived. His life will never be the same again. As the rebellious Freezoner pushes back, unseen forces propel him onto a mystical path, known as the Way of the Warrior. Shuffling forward, Eddie begins his training. At the same time, an extraordinary, mythical realm opens up, where he discovers his ancestors and a menacing shapeshifter who serves a destructive deity from the underworld. When those closest to him are attacked the reluctant warrior is faced with a terrible decision. Should Eddie try and save the life of someone he loves, or should he let them die to help prevent the destruction of humanity? Nothing can prepare you for this journey."As a non-reader, this book took me on a surprise adventure, it was funny, punchy, and relatable." - @abuvrubysIf you like fantasy, mythology, quests, and gripping stories, you'll love My Samurai - The Way of the Warrior. The first in a series of Young Adult novels by author Masaki, this fast-moving tale is full of memorable characters, suspense, humor, twists and turns, tragedy and triumph. Set in futuristic, dystopian, and mythical worlds, the story serves as a reminder that a hero lives within us all.

Allie and her Octet had been close, happy, supportive friends since kindergarten. Her friend Jen is like her sister. One day when they are all walking home from school, she is shocked to see a "For Sale" sign in the front yard of her home. Her dad is being transferred to San Diego. Allie's family is going to move from a suburb on Lake Michigan north of Chicago to a suburb north of San Diego. She is heartbroken. She thinks, I will be starting high school all over again in my junior year in a strange new place.When the dreaded first day of school arrives, surprisingly, she meets Jordan in her first-period class. Jordan's dad had just been transferred to San Diego from the San Francisco Bay Area. Jordan introduces Allie to her cousin Greg at lunch. Allie thinks, As Jen would say, he is awesome! In French class Allie meets Amanda and Chloe. So many absolutely amazing, unexpected things happen for Allie in the next few months because of Jordan, Amanda, Chloe, Greg, and her brother Conner. One night, she hugs her dog and says, "Oh, Sunshine, I'm so happy!"

Introducing an egg-citing new adventure for children-The Clucking Avengers-A Chicken Superhero Storybook! Join Captain Cluck and his team of chicken superheroes, The Feathered Flash, The Beak Knight, The Winged Wonder, The Eggcellent, and The Clucking Canary, on an epic journey of action and adventure!In this children's book, young readers will follow the exploits of these fearless and feathered friends as they fight against evil villains and defend the innocent. This book is the perfect choice for kids who love superheroes, chickens, and a good adventure.This 52-pagepaperback edition features a colorful and engaging story, filled with dynamic characters and exciting twists and turns. Children will love following the exploits of Captain Cluck and his team as they save the day time and time again.This book is not just entertaining, it also teaches important values such as teamwork, courage, respecting differences, and perseverance. With its relatable and fun storyline, this book is the perfect addition to any child's library.If you are looking for an engaging and exciting book that will keep your child entertained for hours, then look no further than this children's book. Get your paperback edition today and let the adventures begin! Ages 6 and up. Made in the USA.

The highly anticipated second book in THE SOULKEEPERS SERIES, AWAKEN. USA TODAY lists AWAKEN: THE SOULKEEPERS (#2) as a summer read for hot-new-romance-book-releases in July!! (2015) A feast for the senses wrapped around an epic love story! The intense ride continues in Lori Adams's addictive young adult paranormal romance. AWAKEN features the hottest love triangle in this lifetime or the next with Guardian Angel, Michael Patronus, Demon Knight, Dante Dannoso, and Spirit Walker, Sophia St. James. Michael's love for me is magnified beyond reasonable proportions. He holds me so tightly you couldn't fit a secret between us, and yet... I do. He fears for my safety as I train to become a Spirit Walker. He begs me to stop. "Please, babe, don't go where I can't follow." What choice do I have? I must follow my calling, just as Michael must follow his. We have put ourselves in an impossible situation. We were not made to be together or meant to be apart.Dante has not given up. He is a master at the art of patience and strategy. And he has made his next move in the chess game of our lives."There is no greater purpose than our love. I still have the memories, and I know for sure. Let me bring up your memories, and then you may choose which life you want."I have my own strategy. And I am willing to do whatever it takes to become a Spirit Walker, even if it means losing Michael or playing Dante's dangerous game. Would I have risked so much if I had known the outcome? If I had known the worst would happen? How could I have underestimated Dante? I am my own undoing..."Dual plotlines of good and evil provide a well-rounded universe; Hell never seemed so charming."-LIBRARY JOURNAL "In a clash between heaven and hell, no one raises the heat like Sophia and her Guardian Angel, Michael."-CECY ROBSON, award-winning author of the WEIRD GIRLS SERIES"Wow, Lori Adams's imagination blew me away! The world building in the entire Soulkeepers series has been extraordinary and it still continues in Awaken. I really enjoyed reading Awaken. Did you ever read a book and think to yourself, how the heck did the author come up with such an original and creative idea...Awaken is just such a work." -TOME TENDER BOOK BLOG"As romantic as it is addictive...witty writing...action-packed plot...face-fanning romance all in one, The Soulkeepers is quickly becoming one of my favorite paranormal series."-CASSIE MAE, author of THE REAL THING"The emotions I experienced were completely all over the place. I went from sighing from the beautiful love between Michael and Sophia, to anger, to fear, to pride, then, the ending, when my jaw hit the floor... Just when you think you know how it will end, you get a shock. So consider yourself warned. ~GOODREADS ADDICT"Awaken is an emotional rollercoaster of a story, gorgeously written with an incredible imagination and great attention to detail on both sides of the aesthetics scale. From the picturesque and exquisite to the gruesome and horrendous. Lori Adams excels at giving us feast for the senses, especially the visual, spiritual and funny. ~Dali, GOODREADS

Alarm! Alarm! Hele skolen skal evakueres på grund af et livsfarligt gasudslip. Lill Miriam, Susan og Ruben oplever den dramatiske situation på hver deres måde. Minder og tanker farer gennem hovedet på de tre unge. Lill Miriam tænker helt anderledes end de andre. Hun bekymrer sig om, at bierne forsvinder, men er nu selv forsvundet. Finder de hende, før det er for sent?Hvordan er de tre unges liv flettet sammen? Hvad er sandhed, og hvad er løgn? Hvem er modig, og hvem er en kujon? Hvem har styrken til at kæmpe for det, der er rigtigt?Marit Kaldhol er en norsk digter og forfatter. Hun har modtaget adskillige priser, bl.a. Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis, Kulturdepartementets skønlitterære pris for børne- og ungdomslitteratur samt Nynorsk Barnelitteraturpris. Dertil har hun tre gange været nomineret til verdens største børne- og ungdomslitterære pris, ALMA-prisen (Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award).

It is difficult to get over one's past, but for Zach it seems impossble.Even after eight years he is not able to recover from the horrors of that nght; until he meets Lillian; she is a sweetheart with a past similar to his but an opposite present. They're not polar opposites instead they are way too unvaried, maybe likes don't always repel each other. Can this little brunette teach Zach how to live his today; or will her own past won't let go? Will they fall in love with someone so different yet so similar; or will fate intervene?

Cody Thompson is off-limits to me.1. My friend Grace has a crush on him.2. He's the breakout male model of the year and a paparazzi magnet.3. I hate being in front of cameras.Now, Cody and I are paired for a portrait project in photography class. This gives me a chance to be a sweet friend and help Grace get a date to prom with him. But things turn sour.Why? Because we fall for each other. But caring for Cody means being shoved in the limelight and facing my fears.When a photo I take of Cody is leaked to the media, along with the secret which could destroy his career, I'm blamed. Cody may be off-limits, but I'm going to test the limits. How far will I go to prove my love?The Sweet Dream is a standalone sweet romance in the Dream Prep Academy series. Books in this series can be read in any order. It's ideal for fans of off-limits romance, electrifying touches, yummy treats, and swoony moments. Find your perfect book boyfriend at Dream Prep Academy.

Each of the kingdoms has fallen one by one into the hands of the Dark Ones. So while Taytra, Ward, Andrew, and their little band of rebels have escaped to Hollens, they know they aren't safe. Not for long. The Dark Ones prowl just outside the city's walls, waiting to strike. All the while, the young leaders fight for an audience to help their people to heal after their imprisonment in Cabineral. With three of the Frituals: Paulo, Lyra, and Barin at their side, they know it is time to make a move. The Dark One's power is spreading across the lands, and they have little time before no one can stop them.Every day since being marked a Fritual, Shauna has watched the life she had known be torn to shreds. She had left her home of Cabineral to escape the Dark Ones and try to protect herself and her family, and for what? Though both she and Philippe were marked as Frituals, they couldn't stop the Dark Ones from capturing them. And this time, escape won't be so easy, for something is blocking their magick.In this thrilling third book in the series by Katelyn Costello, the fate of the Frituals is at stake as they work to come together as a unit and stand against all those that wish to limit them.

Emerson's first Pride Celebration is full of joy, love, and enough drama to last a lifetime.Ever since coming out, Xi's parents have been her biggest cheerleaders, pushing her to join the Emerson Pride Association and making the community a better place for people like her. Now, she's got the huge responsibility of planning Emerson Academy's first ever inclusive prom to take place after the town's very first pride parade, even though she's never had a girlfriend or even a date of her own.Kiyana's hidden her orientation long as she can remember. The only person who knows is her secretly gay best friend/fake boyfriend, Stefon. Their relationship has kept judgmental family and public scrutiny off their backs throughout high school. But with their senior year behind them, everything is about to change.When Stefon convinces Kiyana to come to the Pride Celebration, she immediately recognizes Xi, the cute edgy girl at school who's always on the outside but seems secure in who she is.Can the Pride Celebration show Kiyana it's safe to go with Xi to the prom? Or will Xi's first prom go down as another dateless night in history?Curvy Girls Can't Date Curvy Girls is a Pride edition story in the Curvy Girl Club celebrating body positivity, diversity, and most of all love. Start reading now to start this sweet and swoony romance!

HEALER. CREATOR. AGRARIAN. WARRIOR.-Welcome to the Four Corners-Arianna Belvedor has never known a world outside of this cold and cruel region, but she's always dreamed of the freedom beyond. Per the King's decree to weed out the weak, all children must excel in one of four special skills and survive a rigorous test to earn citizenship-win or die.As #22 of Warrior's District, Arianna has become notable with her swords. She's confident she'll survive the ultimate battle. But everything changes when she learns a secret about King Devlindor's long-standing reign... before these dark times, the world had been filled with magic.There had once been a thriving Golden Age where magic was for all to claim. Dwarves, mermaids, elves, and even dragons roamed the land. Then, the King's greed and iron grip thrust the world into darkness.Arianna must now make a choice: ignore the enchanted truth and abide by the King's laws or use her swords to carve out a new path to freedom.Does she have what it takes to follow the magic?The Belvedor Saga is a completed YA Epic Fantasy Adventure series-perfect for fans of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.The third edition of Belvedor and the Four Corners was released in October 2020, with added and expanded scenes!Note from the author:Arianna Belvedor is a heroine you will love to follow, but she's not one to give her heart away easily. Don't expect much romance on this daring quest-her magic comes from within.__________________________"This is high fantasy at its best." - From jwitt33, NetGalley Review ¿¿¿¿¿"I am an avid science fiction/fantasy reader, but it has been a long time since I've read a fantasy book as wonderful as Belvedor and the Four Corners. What felt like a fantasy twist on Divergent turned into an exciting, meaningful journey with interesting characters in a devious city. Ashleigh Bello is a truly talented new author ... Belvedor is a fresh take on the fantasy genre that too often just feels like more of the same." - From Anna, Amazon Review ¿¿¿¿¿"Belvedor and the Four Corners is written in beautiful prose and readers will enjoy the plot-driven and intelligently crafted dialogues ... Arianna is a character that readers will love to follow. " - From Arya Fomonyuy, Readers' Favorite Review ¿¿¿¿¿"It's a novel filled with magic, sorcery, swords, bows and arrows, knives, magical creatures, oppression, freedom, and pure excitement ... I'm in love with all the main characters. Ms. Bello takes you on a remarkable adventure and you'll wish for more..." - From PixiePassion, Amazon Review ¿¿¿¿¿Read all the Belvedor books!The Belvedor SagaBelvedor and the Four CornersBelvedor and the King's CurseBelvedor and the Desert of SecretsBelvedor and the Trail of FireBelvedor and the Golden Rule

With a past shrouded in mystery and a childhood spent constantly on the move, David Rose has lived a life without consequences or connections. The last thing he cared deeply about was his friendship with his barely-remembered brother he hasn't seen since he was seven.When he discovers his mother burning a letter from the estranged family they've been running from, David ignores his mother's warnings to reclaim what he lost.What awaits him is a fog-shrouded castle full of threatening strangers and dangerous secrets. Torn between the meaningful relationships he's always yearned for and his own sense of morality and self, his only hope lies in a power he never knew he possessed.

When I wake up from knee surgery, I'm in a different world.One where I have a chance with Kellum Watts, but might not want it.One where a volleyball scholarship is out of the question.One where I have to decide what my life looks like, and whether or not my future is in this small Texas town.The problem is, it's hard to think of the future, when you're just trying to survive the present.Continue reading Skye's story with Becoming Skye, the second of three contemporary young adult books that will appeal to fans of Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.

You've heard of Neverland and its inhabitants... fairies, pirates, mermaids, and a boy who didn't want to grow up. But you can't always believe the stories. In the vein of Aiden Thomas' Peter Pan retelling, Lost in the Never Woods, Hook & Crown is perfect for readers who crave fresh, modern twists on classic tales. "Where do I even begin with this book?! As a lifelong fan of Peter Pan I am a sucker for retellings and this one blew my mind. This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions that I can only hope to share with the world. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a dark and gritty retelling with some plot twists that will leave you breathless!"- Verified ReviewerElena Hart arrives in London, bound for a new boarding school operated by her estranged uncle. A fresh start is exactly what she needs. But when strange things begin happening, things she can't explain, she begins to wonder if she's losing her senses. Then, a strange girl appears in her room one night, claiming to be a fairy tasked with bringing Elena to Neverland at the request of its ruler.Skeptical, Elena refuses, until a young man with strange green eyes appears. Although she tries to resist his charm, something about him allays her doubts, and Elena is whisked away from the world she knows to one she always thought was make-believe. But Neverland is nothing like the stories Elena grew up hearing, and she quickly learns that the boundary between the righteous and the wicked is hardly clear-cut. She must decide for herself who the heroes and villains are, or if there are truly any at all.

Dive into a heartwarming tale swimming with love and unexpected moments. Cole Douglas and Lisa Mathers live completely different lives. When an accident leads to an unexpected kiss, Cole begins to question his feelings and his desire to explore a newfound connection. But, as they navigate their awkward situation, the charming and attractive school actor Grayson asks Lisa to the school dance, testing the strength of their bond. Will Cole miss his opportunity to discover love? Or will he overcome his own insecurity and learn to join Lisa's Dance?

When Elias introduces his best friend Jaron Finley to his magical world of fairies, castles, wizards, and y¿kai shapeshifters, will Jaron ever want to go back to his dull world of school and homework, especially after meeting Elieli, the fairy princess of Estraelia? It's doubtful, but he must-the mortal that he is. Will Elias alter his memory and erase all that his friend has seen, or will Jaron keep the secret that Elias Rey, a sophomore at PVHS, is a wizard, and the youngest heir of Elderberry? Talk about ending on a cliffhanger! I kept flipping the last page back and forth looking for more. While still being young and reckless teen boys, Elias, Jaron and even Samuel (who we see lots less of this time) grew remarkably. I was sad we didn't see Aydon, Adalee, or the dragon much after those first few chapters. And I want to know how things go with the curse and does Sirius ever get vanquished? I laughed at the scenes, I worried during others, and I cried so hard during the battles, and that plot twist for Jaron totally floored me. I never saw it, Saulen and his fate, or the comment from Jorethen coming until they slammed into the pages. Book one took time to get going and now a day later I'm dying to know when book three releases because I need to know more. -Shannon Triple A

Centuries ago, the gods fought a war and destroyed the world. Wracked with remorse, they decided to team up with humans in order to heal the damage they had done. Every child at the age of twelve is Blessed to receive the companionship of their very own god. Hedgehogs, rabbits, dogs, eagles... every creature in the world is represented among their ranks. These children and gods work together to heal the terrible damage that was done to the planet. It has become wrought with earthquakes, rifts, and vast deserts. The goal is to return to a golden age where the gods once again walk among the people. But Sylla is a Wanderer. She belongs to a nomadic tribe that does not believe in children being Blessed. Though she has been taught to be suspicious of the temple and all those associated with it, Sylla wants her own Blessing and to have her own god more than anything in the world. But when her dream finally seems within her reach, Sylla is forced to discover the truth about gods, the world, and her place in it.

"Being a teenage girl is difficult. Being a teenage Werewolf is almost impossible. A few weeks ago I found out that I'm a Werewolf. Yup, that's right. I tend to get furry around the full moon. Don't believe me? Well, it only gets more fantastic from here.You see, I'm bound by an ancient pact my ancestors made to serve with the Hounds of God. They're like this mega Wolf pack who technically work for the Catholic Church. The Hounds have been fighting an age old battle against covens of Witches who want to claim dominion over the Earth for the Devil.You heard me correctly. I mean the actual Devil, you know, Lucifer, the Father of Lies. Yup. That's the one. You see, the Devil, is an actual being. Not some metaphor for evil. He is a fallen angel and his minions take many forms. The Hounds of God fight those minions. We are an ancient order dedicated to protecting humanity.My father before me was a Hound. He and my mother died fighting this battle when I was about three years old. I keep a picture of them next to my bed.I don't remember that much about them, except for this recurring dream I have of my mom. Anyway, I was raised by my maternal grandmother, Nonna Rosa. Her son is my Uncle Vito. He and his family live with us too. Only Nonna knows the truth about me.Hard to believe? You betcha. I didn't really buy it either until last night when I got all furry and fangy and ripped the throat out of my high school librarian.Scary, right? But they aren't the only things out there. There's much more that I have yet to learn.This world is new to me. It is full of dark and dangerous things. And most of them seem to want me dead. I'm scared, I mean, I'm not crazy. But I have to survive. I just have to. To find out what really happened to my parents. And to avenge them..."

In the near future, the ravages of a warming planet have worsened, driving a new era of climate refugees. Rohini Haakonsen, a young Indian-American woman, attends a UN conference on the problem when humanoid aliens materialize. Known as the Elders, the aliens present themselves as benign, even offering to help us solve our climate crisis. Can they be trusted? Rohini is chosen to join a group of ambassadors to the aliens' world, but when masked gunmen attempt to kidnap her, it becomes clear not everyone on Earth is willing to go along with the aliens' plans. Eventually, along with Agent Jane Smith, Rohini is forced to flee, accepting the help of a Daoist secret society. Rohini's search for the truth takes her around the globe and into the deepest recesses of her own mind. Before she can make it to the Elders' world, she must survive her own.

A harsh punishment is cast upon Morpheus, the god of dreams, by the Night Council. He caused an imbalance in the world and must now roam the earth endlessly as the Sandman. Placing his sanded palm over the eyes of those who sleep, he brings dreams to all who have lost hope during WWII.Klara, an unexpected visitor from Germany, is somehow able to enter his dreamworld, breaking the lonely chains that bind him. They must find a way to battle the evil that taints the existence of humanity.Drawn into an adventure of fairy tales and nightmares come true, two very different hearts must work together to face unimaginable horrors.