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Looking for an Unexpected Ending with a Psychological Twist?
Charm and Strange by Stephanie Kuehn
Such a wonderfully, strange story. Childhood trauma realized through the eyes and the psychosis of the child who suffered. Dark and tangled, the chapters flip flop between the past and the present. Each story thread giving you more of an insight into Win/Drew's desperate tales. The thread of his childhood builds your understanding of why he is how he is today. While the present day thread gives allows you a first hand look at how childhood trauma can last and infect your mind and your personality long after the events have ended.
The Half Life of Molly Pierce by Katrina Leno
A quick, intriguing look into mental illness, full of twists and turns. From the outset, we are as confused as Molly about what is happening to her and we only find out what is truly happening as she figures it out for herself. I liked how the other characters knew more than she did, and the author did a great job making a potentially confusing plot readable and fairly easy to follow, even though it went back and forth in time.
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin
Naomi Porter regains consciousness as she is being put into an ambulence. She hears an unfamiliar voice claiming to be her boyfriend and opens her eyes to see him sitting beside her on the way to the hospital. The pain in her head is so severe that she doesn't worry about the fact that she has no idea who the guy is holding her hand and telling her everything is going to be okay.
The Fever by Megan Abbott
What is the mysterious sickness striking so many teen girls in the same circle of friends? Is it in their bodies or their minds? Megan Abbott gives us another look into the secret lives of high school girls, all the ugly underneath the pretty surfaces.
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
One of those stories where you need to put the book aside and shake off the characters. The plot just reached out, grabbed your hand, and brought you along for a ride you just wouldn't be able to guess. Everything you think is going to happen-doesn't. Things you wouldn't think of twist the plot and drag you in. Excellent.
Complicit by Stephanie Kuehn
Trust nothing and no one as you race toward the explosive conclusion of this gripping psychological thriller from the William C. Morris Award-winning author of Charm & Strange.
How about a little Action and Adventure?
The Girl With All the Gifts by M. R. Carey
Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her. She jokes that she won't bite, but they don't laugh.
The Young Elites by Marie Lu
What makes this story so interesting is, it isn’t a hero’s story. In fact, it is the story of a villain. Adelina is not a good person. She wants to be good, she may even believe that she is good and it is all others that are evil and against her. But the torments of her father keep her from truly being good. A great start to a new saga. What will become of Adelina? What will become of all the Young Elites and Malfetto? Will Adelina become the savior they all need or will she destroy them?
Those Who Wish Me Dead by Micheal Koryta
A mix of mystery and wilderness survival story. Loads of practical and factual tips for survival in the wild or in an emergency. Well-researched information about forest firefighters. Creepy villains and lots of tense action.
Avalon by Mindee Arnett
A ragtag group of teenage mercenaries who crew the spaceship Avalon stumble upon a conspiracy that could threaten the entire galaxy in this fascinating and fast-paced sci-fi adventure from author Mindee Arnett.
Liars, Inc. by Paula Stokes
Imagine your best friend tells you that they met someone on the internet and want to go meet up with that person in Vegas, but they need you to cover for them. It's your best friend so you pretend to be camping out and surfing with them. The next day, it turns out your friend never came home. They've disappeared. When the cops come to question you do you tell them the truth or lie?
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight
A single mother reconstructs her teenage daughter's life, sifting through her emails, texts, and social media to piece together the shocking truth about the last days of her life.
Or maybe a little romance is what you're after.
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Even in Paradise by Chelsey Philpot
A love story that covers so many versions of love.
The love for one's family.
The love for a friend.
The love for your first love.
And the love of yourself and who you were meant to be.
Everything Leads to you by Nina LaCour
Excellent blend of romance, mystery and Hollywood history! These three elements were perfectly balanced and a book featuring gay teen girls that many others would read without hesitation. The girls have drive and ambition, passion and talent, and aren't afraid of going after what they want in their careers, which was totally refreshing. There was a lot of good advice career-wise, actually, so this would make a great post-graduation read!
Kissing in America by Margo Rabb
In this honest and emotional journey that National Book Award finalist Sara Zarr calls “gorgeous, funny, and joyous,” readers will experience the highs of infatuation and the lows of heartache as Eva contends with love in all of its forms.
Say what you will by Cammie McGovern
A quirky romance between two young adults with challenges, both of which severely underestimate themselves. Sort of a hopeful, less tragic The Fault in Our Stars. It was great to read about a teen character with Cerebral Palsy who can't speak words or walk unassisted, yet can attend an Ivy League school. This will be eye-opening to the real lives of disabled teens who, just like their peers, want to sneak around with boys behind their parents' backs, eat junk food, and live independently.
To all the boys I've loved before by Jenny Han
Jenny Han just gets it right, every single time. Her characters are so believable and authentic, her books are easy to enjoy, and even though they are fast reads, you never want to be through with them. Her books are comfortable and memorable. This one is no exception. Every girl would want to be one of the Song girls. Lara Jean is a fantastic character and girls will want to follow her love life through the series!!