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You're Bacon Me Crazy by Suzanne Nelson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTessa loves working at the trendy food truck her aunt runs in their native San Francisco. Whipping up creative treats, serving yummy BLTs to her classmates after school… Tessa feels like she’s living the dream. Then the dream turns into a nightmare. Popular, arrogant Asher starts working at the truck! He can’t make a sandwich to save his life, and on top of it all, he’s frustratingly cute... -
The Chronicles of Audy: 21 by Orizuka
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHai. Namaku Audy. Umurku masih 22 tahun. Hidupku tadinya biasa-biasa saja, sampai aku memutuskan untuk bekerja di rumah 4R. Aku sempat berhenti, tapi mereka berhasil membujukku untuk kembali setelah memberiku titel baru: "bagian dari keluarga". Di saat aku merasa semakin akrab dengan mereka, pada suatu siang, salah seorang dari mereka mengungkapkan perasaannya kepadaku... -
The Day After Forever by Erin Skiffington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Day After Forever is an emotional story centering around four teenagers who discover and demostrate the true meaning of friendship. It illustrates the agony surroundingf horrific events and how friendship will always stand strong against the circumstances. Jeff has leukemia... -
Wren Martin Ruins It All by Amanda DeWitt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNow that Wren Martin is student council president (on a technicality, but hey, it counts) he’s going to fix Rapture High. His first order of business: abolish the school’s annual Valentine’s Day Dance, a drain on the school’s resources and general social nightmare—especially when you’re asexual... -
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A Girl called Shameless by Laura Steven
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWINNING author of the inaugural Comedy Women in Print prize 2019. 'A brilliant social satire … disarmingly charming and relatable … it was hilarious. Laura Steven is an explosive talent on the page!' CWIP judges Marian Keyes, Kathy Lette, Katy Brand, Allison Pearson, Shazia Mirza and Jennifer Young on The Exact Opposite of OkayFunnier. Ruder. Angrier... -
Gettin' Hooked by Nyomi Scott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClick for your dream dateCould she go to the senior dance with just any guy? No way. Imani Lane has her heart set on Maurice, the hottest guy in town. But he isn't exactly asking. So she comes up with an idea to help herself--and everyone else, too... -
Fierce Fragile Hearts by Sara Barnard, Charlie Sanderson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFierce Fragile Hearts is the stunning companion novel to Sara Barnard's YA bestseller Beautiful Broken Things. It is about leaving the past behind, the friends who form your future, and learning to find love, in all its forms.Two years after a downward spiral took her as low as you can possibly go, Suzanne is starting again. Again... -
The Artist and The Dancer by Nikki20038
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHamilton Academy of the Arts. The school Sydney Acosta moved to all the way from Toronto, Ontario at some barely known town that should actually be considered a city. After the divorce between her mother and father, she's stuck by her mother's side as a best friend, following her to another city in Canada. Her emotions are expressed through the one thing she loves doing. Dancing... -
Making Waves by Randi Reisfeld, H.B. Gilmour
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCandy Apple is a fresh, fun take on fiction for girls: a new line of single titles with pep and pizzazz targeted at the solid middle-grade reader. This summer super special includes a sparkly add-on!Emily, Jenna, and LJ have been a trio forever... -
Being Mary Bennet by J.C. Peterson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to be Lizzy Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.A less acknowledged truth is that Mary Bennet might be a better fit.For Marnie Barnes, realizing she’s a Mary Bennet is devastating. But she’s determined to reinvent herself, so she enlists the help of her bubbly roommate and opens up to the world... -
Azar on Fire by Olivia Abtahi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinding her voice takes on a whole new meaning when fourteen-year-old Azar Rossi sets out to win her local Battle of the Bands contest in this heartfelt and hilarious contemporary YA.Fourteen-year-old Azar Rossi’s first year of high school has mostly been silent, and intentionally so... -
The Pros of Cons by Alison Cherry, Lindsay Ribar
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDrummer Phoebe Byrd prides herself on being one of the guys, and she's ready to prove it by kicking all their butts in the snare solo competition at the Indoor Percussion Association Convention. Writer Vanessa Montoya-O'Callaghan has been looking forward to the WTFcon for months... -
Blaine for the Win by Robbie Couch
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter being dumped so his boyfriend can pursue more “serious” guys, a teen boy decides to prove he can be serious, too, by running for senior class president in this joyful romp from the author of The Sky Blues.High school junior Blaine Bowers has it all—the perfect boyfriend, a pretty sweet gig as a muralist for local Windy City businesses, a loving family, and awesome, talented friends... -
Devon Delaney Should Totally Know Better by Lauren Barnholdt
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDevon Delaney cannot believe she's lying again. But the thing is, she couldn't help it. Her new boyfriend, Luke, is talking to his (gorgeous) ex-girlfriend, Bailey Barelli, every single day in mock trial. Devon couldn't just stand by and let him find out that she'd never dated anyone else before. Could she? Oopsie. Too late now... -
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Broadway Nights: A Romp of Life, Love, and Musical Theatre by Seth Rudetsky
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"No one out there knows Broadway or can tell a story like the a-mahzing Seth Rudetsky."—Jonathan Groff, Tony-nominated actor/singer, "Spring Awakening"“BROADWAY NIGHTS literally made me laugh out LOUD. Seth Rudetsky is the funniest man I know. Period... -
Dumped by Popular Demand by P.G. Kain
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDorie Dilts is about to move from California to New Jersey, and instead of seeing this as the worst thing to happen to her in her 13 years, Dorie sees this as a great opportunity--an opportunity to reinvent herself as one of the popular crowd, that is. When she arrives at her new school, she immediately sets out to determine who is the most popular and how they got that way... -
Binding Devotion by Kiki Archer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“What’s more important … the bond of marriage or the pull of desire?” “But what’s more powerful?” Andi Armstrong is the 29-year-old CEO of the UK’s largest LGBT campaigning organisation, Proud Unity. She’s a public figure, an empowering speaker, a devoted boss and a loyal wife. Or so she thought... -
Best. Night. Ever.: A Story Told from Seven Points of View by Rachele Alpine, Alison Cherry
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove Actually meets Adventures in Babysitting in this hilarious novel written by seven authors about seven classmates who are preparing for a crazy night at their middle school dance.Lynnfield Middle School is prepped and ready for a dance to remember, including an awesome performance from Heart Grenade, the all-girl band who recently won a Battle of the Bands contest... -
Triple Shot Bettys in Love by Jody Gehrman
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeena is freaking out. She's been going out with Ben for five months, their relationship is comfortable and perfect, and then Bam! he's suddenly putting the pressure on to be way more physical. She's not sure she's ready. Enter Mr... -
Between Takes by Alex Evansley
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDebut author Alex Evansley delivers a sweet summer romance in this inventive novel about a young heartthrob and teen author falling in love. Teddy Sharpe is kind of famous. He might actually be on his way to being really famous, especially if he'd nailed an audition for the lead role in the movie adaption of the newest bestselling young adult book series... -
Fuimos canciones by Elísabet Benavent, Carla Mercader
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMacarena vive en Madrid y es asistente de una influencer de moda.Macarena disfruta la vida a sorbos e intenta ser feliz.Macarena tiene dos amigas: Adriana y Jimena.Macarena guarda un secreto que deletrea a escondidas.Ese secreto tiene tres letras: L-E-O.Macarena no sabe que Leo está en Madrid.Macarena teme, Macarena sueña, Macarena ama, Macarena vuela.. -
Toil & Trouble: A Know Not Why Halloween (Mis)adventure by Hannah Johnson
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's that Halloweeny time of year, and Howie, Arthur, Kristy, and Cora are on a mission to create the perfect haunted house event at the store in order to win over new customers.Turns out, it's not as easy as it sounds -- especially when you're trying to charm the town's most popular (and terrifying) arts 'n crafts blogger into writing your store a favorable review... -
We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPart Coming-Out Story.Part falling-in-love story.Part falling-apart story.Harvey's dads are splitting up. It's been on the cards for a while, but it's still sudden. Woken-by-his-father-to-catch-a-red-eye sudden. Now he's restarting His Life In A New City, Living Above A Cafe With The Extended Greek Family He Barely Knows.Sotiris is a rising star... -
My Sort-of, Kind-of Hero by Emily Harper
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEtty Lawrence is a bestselling romance author. At least− she would be if she could just get someone to read her books. Apparently, Amazon doesn’t consider the 500 books purchased by your mother to be ‘bestseller’ material. When Etty’s given some simple advice from a friend − write what you know − she takes it to heart... -
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Circling Back by Amanda Young
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStella fled home at seventeen with a broken heart, an unplanned pregnancy, and a vow never to look back. Twenty years later, she has a career she enjoys and a solid relationship with the child she placed for open adoption... -
Somewhere in the Crowd by Katrina Logan
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour friends. Twelve years. One Eurovision . . .Eurovision is always the highlight of Millie 's year. So when she and her best friend James get the chance to see the final live in Oslo, it's a dream come true - until they get swept up the excitement and try to break backstage, along with carefree German singer Ingrid and charismatic Australian backpacker, Noah... -
Night Swimming by Steph Bowe
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsImagine being the only two seventeen-year-olds in a small town. That’s life for Kirby Arrow—named after the most dissenting judge in Australia’s history—and her best friend Clancy Lee, would-be musical star.Clancy wants nothing more than to leave town and head for the big smoke, but Kirby is worried: her family has a history of leaving... -
I Ship My Adversary x Me by PEPA
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA very sweet entertainment circle novel about a fanboy actor who ships himself with his "adversary... -
Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsFrom award-winning author Rachel Lacey comes a playful romance about a Manhattan bookstore owner and a reclusive author who love to hate—and hate to love—each other.Books are Rosie Taft’s life. And ever since she took over her mother’s beloved Manhattan bookstore, they’ve become her home too... -
The Universe is Expanding and So Am I by Carolyn Mackler, Laura Knight Keating
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom Carolyn Mackler, author of The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things comes a story of what happens when the "happily ever after" turns out to be less than perfect... -
Mean Girls by Micol Ostow
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYou know the story--or do you? Cady Heron grew up home-schooled in Africa with scientist parents as her teachers, monkeys as her classmates and the African plains as her playground. But when her family moves to the suburbs of Illinois, she finds herself a stranger in a strange land: high school. With no prior research to guide her, Cady's forced to figure out North Shore High all on her own... -
Best Love by Lily Morton
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNoah and Sage have been best friends since they were seven when Sage climbed over the wall between their childhood homes. They know everything about each other apart from one small thing. Noah is hopelessly in love with Sage and doesn't ever intend to tell him. However, fate has other plans. A dating website with a glitch in its system leads Sage to challenge Noah... -
What She Wants by Sheila Roberts
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat do women want? Jonathan Templar and his poker buddies can't figure it out. Take Jonathan, for instance. He's been in love with Lissa Castle since they were kids but, geek that he is, she's never seen him as her Mr. Perfect. He has one last shot—their high school reunion. Kyle Long is equally discouraged... -
Sometimes We Tell the Truth by Kim Zarins
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this contemporary retelling of The Canterbury Tales, a group of teens on a bus ride to Washington, DC, each tell a story—some fantastical, some realistic, some downright scandalous—in pursuit of the ultimate prize: a perfect score... -
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10 Things I Hate About Prom by Elle Gonzalez Rose
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fun, fresh contemporary rom-com that covers all the ways in which prom is overrated, and the biggest ways to sabotage your lovable best friend’s promposals to the school’s most popular girl.The best things in life come in pairs. Peanut butter has jelly, Taylor has Selena, and Ivelisse Santos has Joaquin Romero. They are not only next-door neighbors; they’re platonic soulmates... -
The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe life of 79-year-old pensioner Peggy Smart is as beige as the décor in her retirement village. Her week revolves around aqua aerobics and appointments with her doctor. The highlight of Peggy's day is watching her neighbour Brian head out for his morning swim... -
The Naughty Boy by Lisa Henry, J.A. Rock
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrin and his Dom, Ferg, have enjoyed a fun, sexy domestic discipline relationship for years. Brin knows his role—flamboyant, fabulous brat—and Ferg knows it's his job to play the big bad Dom, giving Brin the punishment he desperately craves... -
Fifty First Times by Julie Cross, J. Lynn
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsYou always remember your first time...Whether it's the couple who decides not to go through with it, the two boys who finally aren't ashamed, the newlyweds whose wedding night could very well be their last night together, the deaf pair who have no choice but to take body language to a new level--or, of course, the two young lovers fumbling and laughing, getting everything wrong... -
Half Life by Lillian Clark
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn overachiever enrolls in an experimental clone study to prove that two (of her own) heads are better than one in this fast-paced, near-future adventure that's Black Mirror meets Becky Albertalli... -
Raincheck on Timbuktu by Kirsten Murphy
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLucy has her life all planned out - * perfect job at 21 * engaged to ideal man at 26 * married at 27 and a half * building ideal home at 28 (fully equipped with a stereo surround-sound wide screen TV and a comfortable, yet stylish couch) * birth of perfect daughter at 30 What does not neatly fit into her organised life is a mother with a bombshell, an ex-best friend... -
Back to Life by Joanna Nadin
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCarpe diem i.e. seize the day! Which means utter experimenting as far as snogging is concerned. Am never going to find the ONE if just keep having accidental liaisons with Jack or ill-advised flirtations with Justin. The ONE is out there somewhere. Maybe even right under my nose. I just need to be open-minded. And open-armed. And possibly open-mouthed. Life, as they say, is what you make it... -
The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre by Robin Talley
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Robin Talley returns with this sweet, queer rom-com about a high school musical’s stage manager and lead actress, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour.Melody McIntyre, stage manager extraordinaire, has a plan for everything. Lead actor need a breath mint? She’s on it. Understudy bust a seam? Mel’s sewing kit is at the ready... -
Flavor of the Month by Olivia Goldsmith
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith all the brio and brass of her best-selling debut novel, The First Wives Club, Olivia Goldsmith now turns to Hollywood - with this sharp, sassy Cinderella story, updated nineties style. Actress Mary Jane Moran - never a beauty - has just lost not only the off-Broadway role she created but also the only man she ever loved... -
The History of Jane Doe by Michael Belanger
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA poignant, deeply funny coming-of-age story about first love, first loss, and the power of history to give life meaning.History buff Ray knows everything about the peculiar legends and lore of his rural Connecticut hometown. Burgerville's past is riddled with green cow sightings and human groundhogs, but the most interesting thing about the present is the new girl--we'll call her Jane Doe... -
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Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLaugh and swoon with the next book in Disney’s Meant to Be collection by bestselling and award-winning author Jesse Q. Sutanto, whose novel Dial A For Aunties Emily Henry called “Utterly clever, deeply funny, and altogether charming.”Mulan is reimagined as a contemporary romance about family expectations, mistaken identity, and high stakes mergers—of both business and the heart... -
Populazzi by Elise Allen
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCara has never been one of those girls: confident, self-possessed, and always ready with the perfect thing to say. A girl at the very top of the popularity tower. One of the Populazzi. Now, junior year could change everything. Cara’s moving to a new school, and her best friend urges her to seize the moment—with the help of the Ladder... -
Love-shy by Lili Wilkinson
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPenny is a schoolgirl investigative journalist in search of a story. A boy at her school who is painfully love-shy is surely the perfect subject for a feature article—what could go wrong? Penny Drummond aspires to be a prize-winning journalist. In the meantime, she's honing her skills on the East Glendale Secondary College Gazette... -
The Straight Road to Kylie by Nico Medina
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife is fabulous for Jonathan Parish. He's seventeen, out and proud, and ready to party through senior year with his posse of best girlfriends. But the year starts off with the wrong kind of bang when Jonathan -- in an inebriated lapse of judgment -- sleeps with a friend of his.. -
My Pride, His Prejudice by Jenni James
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Will Darcy proposes out of the blue, Eliza Bennet's world comes crashing down. Of course she tells him no, but why would he ask her in the first place? Haven’t they always been enemies? For the past year, Eliza has worked for Will's company, Revolutionary Innovations, as an efficiency expert. Her whole goal has been to raise profits, finish her contract, and then get out... -
A Little Romance by Patrick Cauvin
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife begins when you meet a beautiful blond from Tucson, USA. You're no longer just Daniel, a pint-sized Parisian film freak. You're Bogart, Brando, and Redford all rolled into one - even though you're only eleven!Life begins when you meet a boy from France who calls you "Baby" and thinks you're a dish. You're no longer just Lauren, a precocious child who dreams of passion...
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