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In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.

Learning to slay?demons won＊t be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what＊s going on, might provide some answers＃but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first!]]> 192 Koyoharu Gotouge 1974700526 isa ∵? 5 just perfect<33 4.39 2016
author: Koyoharu Gotouge
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.39
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rating: 5
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just perfect<33
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average rating: 3.86
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]]> 54308533 192 Koyoharu Gotouge 1974716252 isa ∵? 4 4.66 2019
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name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.66
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rating: 4
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]]> 53655716 191 Koyoharu Gotouge 1974715981 isa ∵? 4 4.69 2018
author: Koyoharu Gotouge
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]]> 54294206 Solitaire.

I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now＃

I＊m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I＊m going to block it all out. Just for today.

"Happy Christmas, " I say.

The festive season isn't always happy for Tori and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.]]> 102 Alice Oseman 0008412936 isa ∵? 3
this was amazing ]]> 4.08 2015
author: Alice Oseman
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.08
book published: 2015
rating: 3
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this was amazing
]]> 43126457 Trick Mirror is an enlightening, unforgettable trip through the river of self-delusion that surges just beneath the surface of our lives. This is a book about the incentives that shape us, and about how hard it is to see ourselves clearly in a culture that revolves around the self. In each essay, Jia writes about the cultural prisms that have shaped her: the rise of the nightmare social internet; the American scammer as millennial hero; the literary heroine＊s journey from brave to blank to bitter; the mandate that everything, including our bodies, should always be getting more efficient and beautiful until we die.]]> 303 Jia Tolentino 0525510540 isa ∵? 0 to-read 4.04 2019
author: Jia Tolentino
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.04
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]]> 57894080
My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year 每 before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people 每 I had friends. Things were very different, I guess, but that＊s all over now.

Now there＊s Solitaire. And Michael Holden.

I don＊t know what Solitaire are trying to do, and I don＊t care about Michael Holden.
I really don＊t.

This incredible debut novel by outstanding young author Alice Oseman is perfect for fans of John Green, Rainbow Rowell and all unflinchingly honest writers.]]> 392 Alice Oseman isa ∵? 4 3.84 2014
author: Alice Oseman
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.84
book published: 2014
rating: 4
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]]> 101138075
Rosalind Lang has suffered the worst possible fate for a national spy: she＊s been exposed. With the media storm camped outside her apartment for the infamous Lady Fortune, she＊s barely left her bedroom in weeks, plotting her next course of action after Orion was taken and his memories of Rosalind wiped. Though their marriage might have been a sham, his absence hurts her more than any physical wound. She won＊t rest until she gets him back.

But with her identity in the open, the task is near impossible. The only way to leave the city and rescue Orion is under the guise of a national tour. It＊s easy to convince her superiors that the countryside needs unity more than ever, and who better than an immortal girl to stir pride and strength into the people?

When the tour goes wrong, however, everything Rosalind once knew is thrown up in the air. Taking refuge outside Shanghai, old ghosts come into the open and adversaries turn to allies. To save Orion, they must find a cure to his mother＊s traitorous invention and take this dangerous chemical weapon away from impending foreign invasion〞but the clock is ticking, and if Rosalind fails, it＊s not only Orion she loses, but her nation itself.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends comes the second book in the captivating Foul Lady Fortune duology following an immortal assassin in 1930s Shanghai as she races to save her country and her love.]]> 560 Chloe Gong 1665905611 isa ∵? 0 to-read 4.33 2023
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average rating: 4.33
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]]> 62296528
For Harry, this is that story at last.

Before losing his mother, twelve-year-old Prince Harry was known as the carefree one, the happy-go-lucky Spare to the more serious Heir. Grief changed everything. He struggled at school, struggled with anger, with loneliness〞and, because he blamed the press for his mother＊s death, he struggled to accept life in the spotlight.

At twenty-one, he joined the British Army. The discipline gave him structure, and two combat tours made him a hero at home. But he soon felt more lost than ever, suffering from post-traumatic stress and prone to crippling panic attacks. Above all, he couldn＊t find true love.

Then he met Meghan. The world was swept away by the couple＊s cinematic romance and rejoiced in their fairy-tale wedding. But from the beginning, Harry and Meghan were preyed upon by the press, subjected to waves of abuse, racism, and lies. Watching his wife suffer, their safety and mental health at risk, Harry saw no other way to prevent the tragedy of history repeating itself but to flee his mother country. Over the centuries, leaving the Royal Family was an act few had dared. The last to try, in fact, had been his mother. . . .

For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty. A landmark publication, Spare is full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.]]> 410 Prince Harry 0593593804 isa ∵? 1 3.78 2023
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name: isa ∵?
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]]> 62919356
Princess Calla Tuoleimi lurks in hiding. Five years ago, a massacre killed her parents and left the palace of Er empty＃and she was the one who did it. Before King Kasa＊s forces in San can catch her, she plans to finish the job and bring down the monarchy. Her reclusive uncle always greets the victor of the games, so if she wins, she gets her opportunity at last to kill him.

Enter Anton Makusa, an exiled aristocrat. His childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace, and he＊s deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Thankfully, he＊s one of the best jumpers in the kingdom, flitting from body to body at will. His last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning.

Calla finds both an unexpected alliance with Anton and help from King Kasa＊s adopted son, August, who wants to mend Talin＊s ills. But the three of them have very different goals, even as Calla and Anton＊s partnership spirals into something all-consuming. Before the games close, Calla must decide what she＊s playing for〞her lover or her kingdom.]]> 372 Chloe Gong 1668000229 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.52 2023
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average rating: 3.52
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]]> 56755542 Emergency Contact meets Moxie in this cheeky and searing novel that unpacks just how complicated new love can get＃when you fall for your enemy.

Eliza Quan is the perfect candidate for editor in chief of her school paper. That is, until ex-jock Len DiMartile decides on a whim to run against her. Suddenly her vast qualifications mean squat because inexperienced Len〞who is tall, handsome, and male〞just seems more like a leader.

When Eliza＊s frustration spills out in a viral essay, she finds herself inspiring a feminist movement she never meant to start, caught between those who believe she＊s a gender equality champion and others who think she＊s simply crying misogyny.

Amid this growing tension, the school asks Eliza and Len to work side by side to demonstrate civility. But as they get to know one another, Eliza feels increasingly trapped by a horrifying realization〞she just might be falling for the face of the patriarchy himself.]]> 384 Michelle Quach 0063038366 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.64 2021
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average rating: 3.64
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]]> 56692357 Hot Dog Girl, an openly gay track star falls for a closeted, bisexual teen beauty queen with a penchant for fixing up old cars.

Morgan, an elite track athlete, is forced to transfer high schools late in her senior year after it turns out being queer is against her private Catholic school's code of conduct. There, she meets Ruby, who has two hobbies: tinkering with her baby blue 1970 Ford Torino and competing in local beauty pageants, the latter to live out the dreams of her overbearing mother. The two are drawn to each other and can't deny their growing feelings. But while Morgan〞out and proud, and determined to have a fresh start〞doesn't want to have to keep their budding relationship a secret, Ruby isn't ready to come out yet. With each girl on a different path toward living her truth, can they go the distance together?]]> 336 Jennifer Dugan isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.69 2021
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]]> 19288043 What have we done to each other?

These are the questions Nick Dunne finds himself asking on the morning of his fifth wedding anniversary when his wife Amy suddenly disappears. The police suspect Nick. Amy's friends reveal that she was afraid of him, that she kept secrets from him. He swears it isn't true. A police examination of his computer shows strange searches. He says they weren't made by him. And then there are the persistent calls on his mobile phone.

So what did happen to Nick's beautiful wife?]]> 415 Gillian Flynn 0307588378 isa ∵? 0 to-read 4.22 2012
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name: isa ∵?
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]]> 61198118 Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this first book of a captivating new duology from the #1?New York Times?bestselling author Holly Black.?

A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both.
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Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There, she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge.
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Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world. There, she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains.?She believes herself forgotten until the storm hag, Bogdana chases her through the night streets. Suren is saved by none other than Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, to whom she was once promised in marriage and who she has resented for years.?
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Now seventeen, Oak is charming, beautiful, and manipulative.?He＊s on a mission that will lead him into the?north, and he wants Suren＊s help. But if she agrees, it will mean guarding her heart against the boy she once knew and a prince she cannot trust, as well as confronting all the horrors she thought she left behind.
?]]> 11 Holly Black 1549135031 isa ∵? 0 to-read 4.03 2023
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]]> 13519397 Librarian note: Older cover of 9781408832332.

Meet Celaena Sardothien.
Beautiful. Deadly.
Destined for greatness.

In the dark, filthy salt mines of Endovier, an eighteen-year-old girl is serving a life sentence. She is a trained assassin, the best of her kind, but she made a fatal mistake. She got caught.

Young Captain Westfall offers her a deal: her freedom in return for one huge sacrifice. Celaena must represent the prince in a to-the-death tournament〞fighting the most gifted thieves and assassins in the land. Live or die, Celaena will be free. Win or lose, she is about to discover her true destiny. But will her assassin＊s heart be melted?]]> 404 Sarah J. Maas isa ∵? 3 4.08 2012
author: Sarah J. Maas
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.08
book published: 2012
rating: 3
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]]> 51099138 Rin＊s story continues in this acclaimed sequel to The Poppy War〞an epic fantasy combining the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters

The war is over.

The war has just begun.

Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars. Though the third battle has just ended, shaman and warrior Rin cannot forget the atrocity she committed to save her people. Now she is on the run from her guilt, the opium addiction that holds her like a vise, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix〞the vengeful god who has blessed Rin with her fearsome power.

Though she does not want to live, she refuses to die until she avenges the traitorous Empress who betrayed Rin＊s homeland to its enemies. Rin＊s only hope is to join forces with the powerful Dragon Warlord, who plots to conquer Nikan, unseat the Empress, and create a new republic.

But the Empress and the Dragon Warlord are not what they seem. The more Rin witnesses, the more she fears her love for Nikan will force her to use the Phoenix＊s deadly power once more.

Because there is nothing Rin won＊t sacrifice to save her country . . . and exact her vengeance.]]> 658 R.F. Kuang 000823986X isa ∵? 5 4.48 2019
author: R.F. Kuang
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.48
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> 40022965
When Rin aced the Keju〞the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies〞it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn＊t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin＊s guardians, who believed they＊d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard〞the most elite military school in Nikan〞was even more surprising.

But surprises aren＊t always good.

Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender, Rin discovers she possesses a lethal, unearthly power〞an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of a seemingly insane teacher and psychoactive substances, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive〞and that mastering control over those powers could mean more than just surviving school.

For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The militarily advanced Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most of the people are complacent to go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away . . .

Rin＊s shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity . . . and that it may already be too late.]]> 530 R.F. Kuang 0008239843 isa ∵? 5 4.31 2018
author: R.F. Kuang
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.31
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rating: 5
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]]> 22055262
Kell was raised in Arnes〞Red London〞and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see.

Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand.

After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure.

Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive.]]> 400 Victoria E. Schwab 0765376458 isa ∵? 3 4.04 2015
author: Victoria E. Schwab
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2015
rating: 3
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]]> 35216509 Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: they're going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but for different reasosn, they're both looking for a new friend on their End Day. The good news: there's an app for that. It's called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure - to live a lifetime in a single day.]]> 368 Adam Silvera 1471166201 isa ∵? 2 3.75 2017
author: Adam Silvera
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.75
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rating: 2
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]]> 36809135
But Kya is not what they say. A born naturalist with just one day of school, she takes life's lessons from the land, learning the real ways of the world from the dishonest signals of fireflies. But while she has the skills to live in solitude forever, the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. Drawn to two young men from town, who are each intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world〞until the unthinkable happens.

In Where the Crawdads Sing, Owens juxtaposes an exquisite ode to the natural world against a profound coming of age story and haunting mystery. Thought-provoking, wise, and deeply moving, Owens＊s debut novel reminds us that we are forever shaped by the child within us, while also subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.

The story asks how isolation influences the behavior of a young woman, who like all of us, has the genetic propensity to belong to a group. The clues to the mystery are brushed into the lush habitat and natural histories of its wild creatures.]]> 384 Delia Owens 0735219117 isa ∵? 3 4.35 2018
author: Delia Owens
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2018
rating: 3
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]]> 26032825 Of course I want to be like them. They＊re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.

And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.

Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.

To win a place at the Court, she must defy him每and face the consequences.

As Jude becomes more deeply embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, she discovers her own capacity for trickery and bloodshed. But as betrayal threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.]]> 370 Holly Black 0316310271 isa ∵? 3 (3.5?)<br /><br /> 4.01 2018
author: Holly Black
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2018
rating: 3
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]]> 33784284
Against her stern father's wishes and society's expectations, Audrey often slips away to her uncle's laboratory to study the gruesome practice of forensic medicine. When her work on a string of savagely killed corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer, her search for answers brings her close to her own sheltered world.

The story's shocking twists and turns, augmented with real, sinister period photos, will make this #1 New York Times bestselling debut from author Kerri Maniscalco impossible to forget.

An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller in its very first week! Presented by James Patterson's children's imprint, this deliciously creepy horror novel has a storyline inspired by the Ripper murders and an unexpected, blood-chilling conclusion...
]]> 318 Kerri Maniscalco 0316273511 isa ∵? 3 3.92 2016
author: Kerri Maniscalco
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2016
rating: 3
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]]> 13206900
When Winter develops feelings for the handsome palace guard, Jacin, she fears the evil Queen will crush their romance before it has a chance to begin.

But there are stirrings against the Queen across the land. Together with the cyborg mechanic, Cinder, and her allies, Winter might even find the power to launch a revolution and win a war that's been raging for far too long.

Can Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter claim their happily ever afters by defeating Levana once and for all?]]> 827 Marissa Meyer 0312642989 isa ∵? 4 4.42 2015
author: Marissa Meyer
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.42
book published: 2015
rating: 4
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]]> 33163378 Moxie girls fight back!

Vivian Carter is fed up. Fed up with her small-town Texas high school that thinks the football team can do no wrong. Fed up with sexist dress codes and hallway harassment. But most of all, Viv Carter is fed up with always following the rules.

Viv＊s mom was a punk rock Riot Grrrl in the ＊90s, so now Viv takes a page from her mother＊s past and creates a feminist zine that she distributes anonymously to her classmates. She＊s just blowing off steam, but other girls respond. Pretty soon Viv is forging friendships with other young women across the divides of cliques and popularity rankings, and she realizes that what she has started is nothing short of a girl revolution.]]> 330 Jennifer Mathieu 1626726353 isa ∵? 3 4.18 2017
author: Jennifer Mathieu
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2017
rating: 3
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]]> 34728667 They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.

Now we rise.

Z谷lie Adebola remembers when the soil of Or?sha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Z谷lie＊s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.

But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Z谷lie without a mother and her people without hope.

Now Z谷lie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Z谷lie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.

Danger lurks in Or?sha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Z谷lie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.]]> 544 Tomi Adeyemi 1250170974 isa ∵? 4 4.10 2018
author: Tomi Adeyemi
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2018
rating: 4
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]]> 49046263 464 Nina Varela 0062823957 isa ∵? 4 4.18 2019
author: Nina Varela
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2019
rating: 4
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]]> 35702241
1) Woo the Shadow King.
2) Marry him.
3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself.

No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King＊s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she＊s going to do everything within her power to get it.

But Alessandra＊s not the only one trying to kill the king. As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queen〞all while struggling not to lose her heart. After all, who better for a Shadow King than a cunning, villainous queen?]]> 326 Tricia Levenseller 1250189969 isa ∵? 3 3.82 2020
author: Tricia Levenseller
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.82
book published: 2020
rating: 3
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]]> 58028296
Achilles, ※best of all the Greeks,§ is everything Patroclus is not〞strong, beautiful, the child of a goddess〞and by all rights their paths should never cross. Yet one day, Achilles takes the shamed prince under his wing and soon their tentative connection gives way to a steadfast friendship. As they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something far deeper〞despite the displeasure of Achilles＊ mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals.

Fate is never far from the heels of Achilles. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate.

Profoundly moving and breathtakingly original, this rendering of the epic Trojan War is a dazzling feat of the imagination, a devastating love story, and an almighty battle between gods and kings, peace and glory, immortal fame and the human heart.]]> 352 Madeline Miller 1408891387 isa ∵? 4 (3.5??)<br /> 4.23 2011
author: Madeline Miller
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2011
rating: 4
read at: 2021/10/18
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]]> 38111406
P? n?tet ?r hon d?remot en supersucc谷: under sitt alias LadyConstellation skriver och ritar hon den otroligt popul?ra serien Monsterhavet som har miljoner fans och l?sare.

Eliza kan inte ens f?rest?lla sig att hennes riktiga tillvaro ska kunna m?ta sig med den hon lever i p? n?tet - ?tminstone inte f?rr?n den nye pojken Wallace Warland b?rjar p? hennes skola och Eliza inser att den verkliga v?rlden kanske inte m?ste vara s? hemsk ?nd?.

Men s? r?kar Elizas alter ego bli avsl?jat, varp? allt st?lls p? spel: hennes serie, hennes relation till Wallace och hela hennes tillvaro.]]> 399 Francesca Zappia 9177812182 isa ∵? 5 4.00 2017
author: Francesca Zappia
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2017
rating: 5
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A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang〞a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette＊s first love＃and first betrayal.

But when gangsters on both sides show signs of instability culminating in clawing their own throats out, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, a madness. Of a monster in the shadows. As the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns〞and grudges〞aside and work together, for if they can＊t stop this mayhem, then there will be no city left for either to rule.

Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Descendant of the Crane, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.]]> 449 Chloe Gong 1534457690 isa ∵? 5 3.82 2020
author: Chloe Gong
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.82
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 36492488 People lived because she killed. People died because he lived.

Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the sultan. If Zafira was exposed as a girl, all of her achievements would be rejected; if Nasir displayed his compassion, his father would punish him in the most brutal of ways. Both Zafira and Nasir are legends in the kingdom of Arawiya--but neither wants to be.

War is brewing, and the Arz sweeps closer with each passing day, engulfing the land in shadow. When Zafira embarks on a quest to uncover a lost artifact that can restore magic to her suffering world and stop the Arz, Nasir is sent by the sultan on a similar mission: retrieve the artifact and kill the Hunter. But an ancient evil stirs as their journey unfolds--and the prize they seek may pose a threat greater than either can imagine.]]> 472 Hafsah Faizal 0374311544 isa ∵? 3 3.87 2019
author: Hafsah Faizal
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.87
book published: 2019
rating: 3
read at: 2021/08/15
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]]> 50266863
Despite their mutually beneficial pact, they start developing real feelings for each other. But relationships are complicated, and some people will do anything to stop two Bengali girls from achieving happily ever after.]]> 341 Adiba Jaigirdar 1444962248 isa ∵? 5 (4.5)<br /> 4.09 2021
author: Adiba Jaigirdar
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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]]> 43449920
Meanwhile Tao and Elle will face their feelings for each other, Tara and Darcy share more about their relationship origin story, and the teachers supervising the trip seem＃ rather close＃?]]> 384 Alice Oseman isa ∵? 5 4.55 2020
author: Alice Oseman
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.55
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 51574372
Nick＊s been feeling the same, but he＊s got a lot on his mind 每 not least coming out to his dad, and the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder.

As summer turns to autumn and a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick are about to learn a lot about what love means.]]> 384 Alice Oseman 144495279X isa ∵? 5 4.67 2021
author: Alice Oseman
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.67
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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But against all odds, when Ari and Dante meet, they develop a special bond that will teach them the most important truths of their lives, and help define the people they want to be. But there are big hurdles in their way, and only by believing in each other〞and the power of their friendship〞can Ari and Dante emerge stronger on the other side.]]> 390 Benjamin Alire S芍enz 1442408928 isa ∵? 3 4.29 2012
author: Benjamin Alire S芍enz
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2012
rating: 3
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]]> 40495957
Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for Boys. The past year hasn't been too great, but at least he's not being bullied anymore. Nick Nelson is in Year 11 and on the school rugby team. He's heard a little about Charlie - the kid who was outed last year and bullied for a few months - but he's never had the opportunity to talk to him.

They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and sometimes good things are waiting just around the corner...]]> 288 Alice Oseman 152722533X isa ∵? 5 <br /><br /> 4.43 2018
author: Alice Oseman
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2018
rating: 5
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]]> 13335037
During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are〞and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.]]> 487 Veronica Roth 0062024035 isa ∵? 1 4.13 2011
author: Veronica Roth
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2011
rating: 1
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]]> 36218922 200 Homura Kawamoto isa ∵? 3 (3.5)<br /> 4.28 2016
author: Homura Kawamoto
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2016
rating: 3
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]]> 42201395
Then an act of sabotage releases the library＊s most dangerous grimoire. Elisabeth＊s desperate intervention implicates her in the crime, and she is torn from her home to face justice in the capital. With no one to turn to but her sworn enemy, the sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn, and his mysterious demonic servant, she finds herself entangled in a centuries-old conspiracy. Not only could the Great Libraries go up in flames, but the world along with them.

As her alliance with Nathaniel grows stronger, Elisabeth starts to question everything she＊s been taught〞about sorcerers, about the libraries she loves, even about herself. For Elisabeth has a power she has never guessed, and a future she could never have imagined.]]> 456 Margaret Rogerson 1481497618 isa ∵? 3 (3.5?)<br /><br /> 4.03 2019
author: Margaret Rogerson
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2019
rating: 3
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]]> 45046769 No one believes in them. But soon no one will forget them.

It's 1889. The city is on the cusp of industry and power, and the Exposition Universelle has breathed new life into the streets and dredged up ancient secrets. Here, no one keeps tabs on dark truths better than treasure-hunter and wealthy hotelier S谷verin Montagnet-Alarie. When the elite, ever-powerful Order of Babel coerces him to help them on a mission, S谷verin is offered a treasure that he never imagined: his true inheritance.

To hunt down the ancient artifact the Order seeks, S谷verin calls upon a band of unlikely experts: An engineer with a debt to pay. A historian banished from his home. A dancer with a sinister past. And a brother in arms if not blood.

Together, they will join S谷verin as he explores the dark, glittering heart of Paris. What they find might change the course of history--but only if they can stay alive.

From New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi comes The Gilded Wolves, a novel set in Paris during a time of extraordinary change--one that is full of mystery, decadence, and dangerous desires...]]> 398 Roshani Chokshi 1250144558 isa ∵? 3 (3.5?)<br /> 3.80 2019
author: Roshani Chokshi
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.80
book published: 2019
rating: 3
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]]> 56645963 In an empire on the brink of war...

Ahn is no one, with no past and no family.

Altan is a lost heir, his future stolen away as a child.

When they meet, Altan sees in Ahn a path to reclaiming the throne. Ahn sees a way to finally unlock her past and understand her arcane magical abilities.

But they may have to pay a far deadlier price than either could have imagined.

Ferocious action, shadowy intrigue, and a captivating romance collide in June CL Tan＊s debut, a stunning homage to the Xianxia novel with a tender, beating heart, perfect for fans of The Bone Witch and We Hunt the Flame.]]> 464 June C.L. Tan 0063056364 isa ∵? 2 3.69 2021
author: June C.L. Tan
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.69
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rating: 2
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]]> 42115981 It was all sinking in. I＊d never had a crush on anyone. No boys, no girls, not a single person I had ever met. What did that mean?

Georgia has never been in love, never kissed anyone, never even had a crush 每 but as a fanfic-obsessed romantic she＊s sure she＊ll find her person one day.

As she starts university with her best friends, Pip and Jason, in a whole new town far from home, Georgia＊s ready to find romance, and with her outgoing roommate on her side and a place in the Shakespeare Society, her ＆teenage dream＊ is in sight.

But when her romance plan wreaks havoc amongst her friends, Georgia ends up in her own comedy of errors, and she starts to question why love seems so easy for other people but not for her. With new terms thrown at her 每 asexual, aromantic 每 Georgia is more uncertain about her feelings than ever.

Is she destined to remain loveless? Or has she been looking for the wrong thing all along?

This wise, warm and witty story of identity and self-acceptance sees Alice Oseman on towering form as Georgia and her friends discover that true love isn＊t limited to romance.]]> 433 Alice Oseman 000824412X isa ∵? 4 4.19 2020
author: Alice Oseman
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2020
rating: 4
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]]> 40680146
Tillsammans navigerar de b?da det korta avst?ndet ?ver floden och det avgrundsdjup som skiljer dem fr?n Picketts lyxiga egendom.]]> 292 John Green 9175038048 isa ∵? 3 3.48 2017
author: John Green
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.48
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rating: 3
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]]> 54911057 A love story between a vampire and a werewolf by the creator of the enormously popular Sarah's Scribbles comics.

Elsie the vampire is three hundred years old, but in all that time, she has never met her match. This all changes one night in a bar when she meets Jimmy, a charming werewolf with a wry sense of humor and a fondness for running wild during the full moon. Together they enjoy horror films and scary novels, shady strolls, fine dining (though never with garlic), and a genuine fondness for each other＊s unusual habits, macabre lifestyles, and monstrous appetites.

First featured as a webcomic series on Tapas, Fangs chronicles the humor, sweetness, and awkwardness of meeting someone perfectly suited to you but also vastly different. Filled with Sarah Andersen＊s beautiful gothic illustrations and relatable relationship humor, Fangs has all the makings of a cult classic.]]> 115 Sarah Andersen isa ∵? 3 4.21 2020
author: Sarah Andersen
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.21
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rating: 3
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]]> 44084762 Shanghai is under siege in this captivating and searingly romantic sequel to These Violent Delights, which New York Times bestselling author Natasha Ngan calls ※deliciously dark.§

The year is 1927, and Shanghai teeters on the edge of revolution.

After sacrificing her relationship with Roma to protect him from the blood feud, Juliette has been a girl on the warpath. One wrong move, and her cousin will step in to usurp her place as the Scarlet Gang＊s heir. The only way to save the boy she loves from the wrath of the Scarlets is to have him want her dead for murdering his best friend in cold blood. If Juliette were actually guilty of the crime Roma believes she committed, his rejection might sting less.

Roma is still reeling from Marshall＊s death, and his cousin Benedikt will barely speak to him. Roma knows it＊s his fault for letting the ruthless Juliette back into his life, and he＊s determined to set things right〞even if that means killing the girl he hates and loves with equal measure.

Then a new monstrous danger emerges in the city, and though secrets keep them apart, Juliette must secure Roma＊s cooperation if they are to end this threat once and for all. Shanghai is already at a boiling point: The Nationalists are marching in, whispers of civil war brew louder every day, and gangster rule faces complete annihilation. Roma and Juliette must put aside their differences to combat monsters and politics, but they aren＊t prepared for the biggest threat of all: protecting their hearts from each other.]]> 494 Chloe Gong 1529344565 isa ∵? 5 4.29 2021
author: Chloe Gong
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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I have no faith in love. Love cannot save me. I choose vengeance. The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises 每 giant transforming robots that battle aliens beyond the Great Wall. It doesn＊t matter that their female co-pilots are expected to serve as concubines and often die from the mental strain.

When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, her plan is to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister＊s death. But after miraculously surviving her first battle, Zetian sets her sights on a mightier goal. The time has come to stop more girls from being sacrificed.]]> 394 Xiran Jay Zhao 0861542096 isa ∵? 3 <br /> 4.11 2021
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name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.11
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rating: 3
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]]> 30311655
Tre ?r senare pratar tvillingarna inte l?ngre med varandra. Noah har slutat m?la och Jude har blivit en ensamvarg. Jude f?rs?ker st?lla allt som g?tt fel till r?tta, vilket sammanf?r henne med en excentrisk skulpt?r och en kille med v?rldens krokigaste leende. Ett m?te som kommer v?nda tvillingarnas liv upp och ner, igen.]]> 380 Jandy Nelson 9188279014 isa ∵? 4 4.28 2014
author: Jandy Nelson
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2014
rating: 4
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]]> 45416596 From the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six〞an entrancing and ※wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet§ (PopSugar) as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.

Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?

Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.

Summoned to Evelyn＊s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ＆80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn＊s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique＊s own in tragic and irreversible ways.

※Heartbreaking, yet beautiful§ (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is ※Tinseltown drama at its finest§ (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means〞and what it costs〞to face the truth.]]> 434 Taylor Jenkins Reid isa ∵? 5 4.46 2017
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name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.46
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rating: 5
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]]> 36485345
Jandy Nelsons debutroman Himlen b?rjar h?r ?r en svindlande k?rlekshistoria om saknad, f?r?lskelse och f?rbjudna k?nslor.]]> 264 Jandy Nelson 918827960X isa ∵? 3 3.64 2010
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name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.64
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rating: 3
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]]> 55104729 All's fair in love, war and noodles . . .

If Bao Nguyen had to describe himself, he＊d say he was a rock. Steady and strong, but not particularly interesting. His grades are average, his social status unremarkable. He works at his parents＊ pho restaurant, and even there, he is his parents＊ fifth favorite employee.

If Linh Mai had to describe herself, she＊d say she was a firecracker. Stable when unlit, but full of potential for joy and spark and fire. She loves art, and she dreams of making a career of it one day. The only problem? Her parents rely on her in ways they＊re not willing to admit, including expecting her to work practically full-time at their family＊s pho restaurant.

For decades, the Mais and the Nguyens have been at odds, having owned competing, neighboring pho restaurants. Bao and Linh have resolved never to befriend each other, for fear of pushing too far and bringing on undue heartbreak. But when a chance encounter brings Linh and Bao closer, sparks fly . . .

Can Linh and Bao＊s love survive in the midst of feuding families and complicated histories?

This delicious debut is perfect for fans of When Dimple Met Rishi and To All the Boys I＊ve Love Before.]]> 402 Loan Le 1398502677 isa ∵? 3 3.62 2021
author: Loan Le
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.62
book published: 2021
rating: 3
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Beautiful and charismatic, Fl芍via takes Nishat's breath away. But as their live become tangled, they're caught up in a rivalry that gets in the way of any feelings they might have for each other.

Can Nishat find a way to be true to herself... and find love too?]]> 387 Adiba Jaigirdar 1444962205 isa ∵? 3 3.98 2020
author: Adiba Jaigirdar
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.98
book published: 2020
rating: 3
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]]> 58323275 Alternate Cover Edition for ISBN-13 978-1780622286.

Criminal prodigy, Kaz Brekker has been offered a chance at a deadly heist: break into the Ice Court 〞 a military stronghold that has never been breached 〞 and retrieve a hostage whose knowledge could change Grisha magic forever. To succeed would mean riches beyond Kaz's wildest dreams, but he can＊t pull it off alone ＃

A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can＊t walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.

Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Together they might just be unstoppable 〞 if they don＊t kill each other first.]]> 494 Leigh Bardugo 1780622287 isa ∵? 5 4.45 2015
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.45
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rating: 5
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Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life〞a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling.

Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha . . . and the secrets of her heart.

Shadow and Bone is the first installment in Leigh Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy.]]> 358 Leigh Bardugo 1250027438 isa ∵? 5 3.91 2012
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.91
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rating: 5
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]]> 55507414
A flying demon feeding on human energies.

A secret society of so called ※Legendborn§ students that hunt the creatures down.

And a mysterious teenage mage who calls himself a ※Merlin§ and who attempts〞and fails〞to wipe Bree＊s memory of everything she saw.

The mage＊s failure unlocks Bree＊s own unique magic and a buried memory with a hidden connection: the night her mother died, another Merlin was at the hospital. Now that Bree knows there＊s more to her mother＊s death than what＊s on the police report, she＊ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth, even if that means infiltrating the Legendborn as one of their initiates.

She recruits Nick, a self-exiled Legendborn with his own grudge against the group, and their reluctant partnership pulls them deeper into the society＊s secrets〞and closer to each other. But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur＊s knights and explain that a magical war is coming, Bree has to decide how far she＊ll go for the truth and whether she should use her magic to take the society down〞or join the fight.]]> 503 Tracy Deonn 1398501875 isa ∵? 3 4.32 2020
author: Tracy Deonn
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.32
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rating: 3
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]]> 41086877 Librarian note: See an alternate cover edition here.

Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in the west of Ireland, but the similarities end there. In school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation 每 awkward but electrifying 每 something life-changing begins.

Normal People is a story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but find they can＊t.]]> 266 Sally Rooney isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.84 2018
author: Sally Rooney
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.84
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]]> 52211858
I Den r?daste rosen sl?r ut unders?ker Liv Str?mquist hur det g?r f?r k?rleken i senkapitalismens tid. Med hj?lp av Beyonc谷, S?ren Kierkegaard, smurfarna, sociologisk teori, missn?jda dokus?padeltagare, Platon och m?nga fler s?ker hon svar p? fr?gan om varf?r vi k?nner s? lite. Kan vi styra f?r?lskelse? Och vad ?r det egentligen som h?nder n?r k?rlek tar slut?

Den r?daste rosen sl?r ut har l?nat sin titel fr?n en dikt av poeten H.D. vars liv pr?glades av hennes stora fallenhet f?r f?r?lskelse. Boken ber?ttar ocks? historien om hur Sokrates cockteasade en kille f?r 2 400 ?r sedan, funderar ?ver vad som h?nde n?r Theseus slutade vara k?r i Ariadne, samt lyfter fram historiens allra mest crazy girlfriend: Lord Byrons ex Lady Caroline Lamb.]]> 169 Liv Str?mquist 9177750918 isa ∵? 5 4.23 2019
author: Liv Str?mquist
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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Perched in the Catskill mountains, the centuries-old, ivy-covered campus was home until the tragic death of her girlfriend. Now, after a year away, she＊s returned to graduate. She even has her old room in Godwin House, the exclusive dormitory rumored to be haunted by the spirits of five Dalloway students〞girls some say were witches. The Dalloway Five all died mysteriously, one after another, right on Godwin grounds.

Witchcraft is woven into Dalloway＊s history. The school doesn＊t talk about it, but the students do. In secret rooms and shadowy corners, girls convene. And before her girlfriend died, Felicity was drawn to the dark. She＊s determined to leave that behind her now; all Felicity wants is to focus on her senior thesis and graduate. But it＊s hard when Dalloway＊s occult history is everywhere. And when the new girl won＊t let her forget.

It＊s Ellis Haley＊s first year at Dalloway, and she＊s already amassed a loyal following. A prodigy novelist at seventeen, Ellis is a so-called ※method writer.§ She＊s eccentric and brilliant, and Felicity can＊t shake the pull she feels to her. So when Ellis asks Felicity for help researching the Dalloway Five for her second book, Felicity can＊t say no. Given her history with the arcane, Felicity is the perfect resource.

And when history begins to repeat itself, Felicity will have to face the darkness in Dalloway每and in herself.]]> 369 Victoria Lee 0593305825 isa ∵? 0 physical-tbr, to-read 3.54 2021
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name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.54
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Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?]]> 288 Matt Haig 1786892731 isa ∵? 4 3.88 2020
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name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.88
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But then, there＊s this gorgeous girl on the train.

Jane. Dazzling, charming, mysterious, impossible Jane. Jane with her rough edges and swoopy hair and soft smile, showing up in a leather jacket to save August＊s day when she needed it most. August＊s subway crush becomes the best part of her day, but pretty soon, she discovers there＊s one big problem: Jane doesn＊t just look like an old school punk rocker. She＊s literally displaced in time from the 1970s, and August is going to have to use everything she tried to leave in her own past to help her. Maybe it＊s time to start believing in some things, after all.

Casey McQuiston＊s One Last Stop is a magical, sexy, big-hearted romance where the impossible becomes possible as August does everything in her power to save the girl lost in time.]]> 418 Casey McQuiston 1250244498 isa ∵? 4 3.90 2021
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Enter the latest round of six: Libby Rhodes and Nico de Varona, unwilling halves of an unfathomable whole, who exert uncanny control over every element of physicality. Reina Mori, a naturalist, who can intuit the language of life itself. Parisa Kamali, a telepath who can traverse the depths of the subconscious, navigating worlds inside the human mind. Callum Nova, an empath easily mistaken for a manipulative illusionist, who can influence the intimate workings of a person＊s inner self. Finally, there is Tristan Caine, who can see through illusions to a new structure of reality〞an ability so rare that neither he nor his peers can fully grasp its implications.

When the candidates are recruited by the mysterious Atlas Blakely, they are told they will have one year to qualify for initiation, during which time they will be permitted preliminary access to the Society＊s archives and judged based on their contributions to various subjects of impossibility: time and space, luck and thought, life and death. Five, they are told, will be initiated. One will be eliminated. The six potential initiates will fight to survive the next year of their lives, and if they can prove themselves to be the best among their rivals, most of them will.

Most of them.]]> 376 Olivie Blake isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.56 2020
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What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong?

Frances has been a study machine with one goal. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret 每 not even the person she is on the inside. Then Frances meets Aled, and for the first time she's unafraid to be herself.

So when the fragile trust between them is broken, Frances is caught between who she was and who she longs to be. Now Frances knows that she has to confront her past. To confess why Carys disappeared＃

Frances is going to need every bit of courage she has.

Engaging with themes of identity, diversity and the freedom to choose, Radio Silence is a tour de force by the most exciting writer of her generation.]]> 496 Alice Oseman isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 4.18 2016
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]]> 55962377 One small fandom convention. One teen beauty pageant.
One meet cute waiting to happen.

Up and coming fanfic author Kaylee Beaumont is internally screaming at the chance to finally meet her fandom friends in real life and spend a weekend at GreatCon. She also has a side quest for the weekend:

Try out they/them pronouns to see how it feels
Wear more masculine-presenting cosplay
Kiss a girl for the first time

It＊s＃ a lot, and Kay mostly wants to lie face down on the hotel floor. Especially when her hometown bully, Miss North Carolina, shows up in the very same hotel. But there＊s this con-sponsored publishing contest, and the chance to meet her fandom idols＃ and then, there＊s Teagan.

Pageant queen Teagan Miller (Miss Virginia) has her eye on the much-needed prize: the $25,000 scholarship awarded to the winner of the Miss Cosmic Teen USA pageant. She also has secrets:

She loves the dresses but hates the tiaras
She＊s a giant nerd for everything GreatCon
She＊s gay af

If Teagan can just keep herself wrapped up tight for one more weekend, she can claim the scholarship and go off to college out and proud. If she＊s caught, she could lose everything she＊s worked for. If her rival, Miss North Carolina, has anything to do with it, that＊s exactly how it＊ll go down.

When Teagan and Kay bump into one another the first night, sparks fly. Their connection is intense〞as is their shared enemy. If they＊re spotted, the safe space of the con will be shattered, and all their secrets will follow them home. The risks are great＃ but could the reward of embracing their true selves be worth it?]]> 272 Remi K. England 1250814863 isa ∵? 0 to-read 4.07 2022
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]]> 53138230 From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Ren谷e Watson comes a new YA--a love story about not only a romantic relationship but how a girl finds herself and falls in love with who she really is.

When Nala Robertson reluctantly agrees to attend an open mic night for her cousin-sister-friend Imani's birthday, she finds herself falling in instant love with Tye Brown, the MC. He's perfect, except . . . Tye is an activist and is spending the summer putting on events for the community when Nala would rather watch movies and try out the new seasonal flavors at the local creamery. In order to impress Tye, Nala tells a few tiny lies to have enough in common with him. As they spend more time together, sharing more of themselves, some of those lies get harder to keep up. As Nala falls deeper into keeping up her lies and into love, she'll learn all the ways love is hard, and how self-love is revolutionary.

In Love Is a Revolution, plus size girls are beautiful and get the attention of the hot guys, the popular girl clique is not shallow but has strong convictions and substance, and the ultimate love story is not only about romance but about how to show radical love to the people in your life, including to yourself.]]> 304 Ren谷e Watson 1547600608 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.66 2021
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]]> 45047384
Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages.

When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they＊re likely to bring about the end of days.

But the children aren＊t the only secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn.

An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place〞and realizing that family is yours.]]> 394 T.J. Klune isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 4.37 2020
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]]> 70897
Truly deserving of the accolade Modern Classic, Donna Tartt's cult bestseller The Secret History is a remarkable achievement - both compelling and elegant, dramatic and playful.]]> 629 Donna Tartt 0140167773 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 4.25 1992
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]]> 16068905 A coming-of-age tale of fanfiction, family, and first love.

Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan.... But for Cath, being a fan is her life〞and she's really good at it. She and her twin, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it's what got them through their mother leaving.

Reading. Rereading. Hanging out in Simon Snow forums, writing Simon Snow fanfiction, dressing up like the characters for every movie premiere. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath can't let go. She doesn't want to.

Now that they're going to college, Wren has told Cath she doesn't want to be roommates. Cath is on her own, completely outside of her comfort zone. She's got a surly roommate with a charming, always-around boyfriend; a fiction-writing professor who thinks fanfiction is the end of the civilized world; a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words... and she can't stop worrying about her dad, who's loving and fragile and has never really been alone.

For Cath, the question is: Can she do this? Can she make it without Wren holding her hand? Is she ready to start living her own life? And does she even want to move on if it means leaving Simon Snow behind?]]> 483 Rainbow Rowell isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.93 2013
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]]> 17199504 Welcome to Scion. No safer place.

The year is 2059. For two centuries, the Republic of Scion has led an oppressive campaign against unnaturalness in Europe.

In London, Paige Mahoney holds a high rank in the criminal underworld. The right hand of the ruthless White Binder, Paige is a dreamwalker, a rare and formidable kind of clairvoyant. Under Scion law, she commits treason simply by breathing.

When Paige is arrested for murder, she meets the mysterious founders of Scion, who have designs on her uncommon abilities. If she is to survive and escape, Paige must use every skill at her disposal 每 and put her trust in someone who ought to be her enemy.]]> 466 Samantha Shannon 1620401398 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.81 2013
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]]> 16130531 Have you ever heard of supernovas? They shine brighter than anything else in the sky and then fade out really quickly, a short burst of extraordinary energy. I like to think you and Ben were like that . . . in that short time, you had more passion than some people have in a lifetime.

Elsie Porter is an average twentysomething and yet what happens to her is anything but ordinary. On a rainy New Year's Day, she heads out to pick up a pizza for one. She isn't expecting to see anyone else in the shop, much less the adorable and charming Ben Ross. Their chemistry is instant and electric. Ben cannot even wait twenty-four hours before asking to see her again. Within weeks, the two are head over heels in love. By May, they've eloped.

Only nine days later, Ben is out riding his bike when he is hit by a truck and killed on impact. Elsie hears the sirens outside her apartment, but by the time she gets downstairs, he has already been whisked off to the emergency room. At the hospital, she must face Susan, the mother-in-law she has never met and who doesn't even know Elsie exists.

Interweaving Elsie and Ben's charmed romance with Elsie and Susan's healing process, Forever, Interrupted will remind you that there's more than one way to find a happy ending.]]> 352 Taylor Jenkins Reid isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.63 2013
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]]> 41715227 The repercussions of an illicit affair unfold in this short story by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Dear stranger＃

A desperate young woman in Southern California sits down to write a letter to a man she＊s never met〞a choice that will forever change both their lives.

My heart goes out to you, David. Even though I do not know you＃

The correspondence between Carrie Allsop and David Mayer reveals, piece by piece, the painful details of a devastating affair between their spouses. With each commiserating scratch of the pen, they confess their fears and bare their souls. They share the bewilderment over how things went so wrong and come to wonder where to go from here.

Told entirely through the letters of two comforting strangers and those of two illicit lovers, Evidence of the Affair explores the complex nature of the heart. And ultimately, for one woman, how liberating it can be when it＊s broken.]]> 88 Taylor Jenkins Reid 1542044510 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.86 2018
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]]> 18775359 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9781476712840.

When Lauren and Ryan＊s marriage reaches the breaking point, they come up with an unconventional plan. They decide to take a year off in the hopes of finding a way to fall in love again. One year apart, and only one rule: they cannot contact each other. Aside from that, anything goes.

Lauren embarks on a journey of self-discovery, quickly finding that her friends and family have their own ideas about the meaning of marriage. These influences, as well as her own healing process and the challenges of living apart from Ryan, begin to change Lauren＊s ideas about monogamy and marriage. She starts to question: When you can have romance without loyalty and commitment without marriage, when love and lust are no longer tied together, what do you value? What are you willing to fight for?

This is a love story about what happens when the love fades. It＊s about staying in love, seizing love, forsaking love, and committing to love with everything you＊ve got. And above all, After I Do is the story of a couple caught up in an old game〞and searching for a new road to happily ever after.]]> 352 Taylor Jenkins Reid isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.91 2014
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]]> 27189194
On their first wedding anniversary, Jesse is on a helicopter over the Pacific when it goes missing. Just like that, Jesse is gone forever.

Emma quits her job and moves home in an effort to put her life back together. Years later, now in her thirties, Emma runs into an old friend, Sam, and finds herself falling in love again. When Emma and Sam get engaged, it feels like Emma＊s second chance at happiness.

That is, until Jesse is found. He＊s alive, and he＊s been trying all these years to come home to her. With a husband and a fianc谷, Emma has to now figure out who she is and what she wants, while trying to protect the ones she loves.

Who is her one true love? What does it mean to love truly?

Emma knows she has to listen to her heart. She＊s just not sure what it＊s saying.]]> 352 Taylor Jenkins Reid isa ∵? 0 to-read 4.03 2016
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]]> 55404546 Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, their lives will change forever.

Malibu: August, 1983. It＊s the day of Nina Riva＊s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over〞especially as the offspring of the legendary singer, Mick Riva.

The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud〞because it is long past time to confess something to the brother from whom he＊s been inseparable since birth.

Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can＊t stop thinking about promised she＊ll be there.

And Kit has a couple secrets of her own〞including a guest she invited without consulting anyone.

By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family＊s generations will all come bubbling to the surface.

Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them... and what they will leave behind.]]> 369 Taylor Jenkins Reid 1524798657 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 4.02 2021
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]]> 42815556 A gifted tailor in disguise.
Three legendary dresses.
The competition of a lifetime.

On the fringes of the Great Spice Road, Maia Tamarin works as a seamstress in the shop of her father, once a tailor of renown. She dreams of becoming the greatest tailor in the land, but as a girl, the best she can hope for is to marry well.

When a royal messenger summons her ailing father to court, Maia poses as his son and travels to the Summer Palace in his place. She knows her life is forfeit if her secret is discovered, but she'll take that risk to save her family from ruin and achieve her dream of becoming the imperial tailor. There's just one catch: Maia is one of twelve tailors vying for the job.

The competition is cutthroat, and Maia's job is further complicated by the unwelcome attention of the court enchanter, Edan, who seems to see straight through her disguise. But nothing could have prepared her for the final challenge: to sew three gowns so dangerously beautiful, it will take a quest to the ends of the earth to complete them . . .

Book 1 in the Blood of Stars duology]]> 392 Elizabeth Lim isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.97 2019
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]]> 16085481
When Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she envisions a humble family home, long drives to explore the island, and quality time with the man she might one day marry. What she doesn't know is that Nick's family home happens to look like a palace, that she'll ride in more private planes than cars, and that with one of Asia's most eligible bachelors on her arm, Rachel might as well have a target on her back.

Initiated into a world of dynastic splendor beyond imagination, Rachel meets Astrid, the It Girl of Singapore society; Eddie, whose family practically lives in the pages of the Hong Kong socialite magazines; and Eleanor, Nick's formidable mother, a woman who has very strong feelings about who her son should〞and should not〞marry.

Uproarious, addictive, and filled with jaw-dropping opulence, Crazy Rich Asians is an insider's look at the Asian JetSet; a perfect depiction of the clash between old money and new money; between Overseas Chinese and Mainland Chinese; and a fabulous novel about what it means to be young, in love, and gloriously, crazily rich.]]> 403 Kevin Kwan 0385536976 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.91 2013
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name: isa ∵?
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]]> 41150487
As President Claremont kicks off her reelection bid, Alex finds himself hurtling into a secret relationship with Henry that could derail the campaign and upend two nations. What is worth the sacrifice? How do you do all the good you can do? And, most importantly, how will history remember you?]]> 448 Casey McQuiston 1250316774 isa ∵? 4 (4.5?) 4.06 2019
author: Casey McQuiston
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.06
book published: 2019
rating: 4
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]]> 50225678 425 Alexis Hall 1728206146 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.98 2020
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]]> 40864720 Mary E. Pearson's Dance of Thieves is a new YA novel in the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles universe, in which a reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives〞and their hearts.

When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.

At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfill their own secret missions.]]> 508 Mary E. Pearson 1250308976 isa ∵? 3 (3.5?) 4.13 2018
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name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2018
rating: 3
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]]> 18798983 One Life to One Dawn.

In a land ruled by a murderous boy-king, each dawn brings heartache to a new family. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is a monster. Each night he takes a new bride only to have a silk cord wrapped around her throat come morning. When sixteen-year-old Shahrzad's dearest friend falls victim to Khalid, Shahrzad vows vengeance and volunteers to be his next bride. Shahrzad is determined not only to stay alive, but to end the caliph's reign of terror once and for all.

Night after night, Shahrzad beguiles Khalid, weaving stories that enchant, ensuring her survival, though she knows each dawn could be her last. But something she never expected begins to happen: Khalid is nothing like what she'd imagined him to be. This monster is a boy with a tormented heart. Incredibly, Shahrzad finds herself falling in love. How is this possible? It's an unforgivable betrayal. Still, Shahrzad has come to understand all is not as it seems in this palace of marble and stone. She resolves to uncover whatever secrets lurk and, despite her love, be ready to take Khalid's life as retribution for the many lives he's stolen. Can their love survive this world of stories and secrets?]]> 416 Ren谷e Ahdieh 0399171614 isa ∵? 0 to-read 4.05 2015
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name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.05
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]]> 56614597
Or so everyone believes.

When one of Serilda's outlandish tales draws the attention of the sinister Erlking and his undead hunters, she finds herself swept away into a grim world where ghouls and phantoms prowl the earth and hollow-eyed ravens track her every move. The king orders Serilda to complete the impossible task of spinning straw into gold, or be killed for telling falsehoods. In her desperation, Serilda unwittingly summons a mysterious boy to her aid. He agrees to help her... for a price.

Soon Serilda realizes that there is more than one secret hidden in the castle walls, including an ancient curse that must be broken if she hopes to end the tyranny of the king and his wild hunt forever.

Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author, returns to the fairytale world with this haunting retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.]]> 502 Marissa Meyer 1250618843 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.86 2021
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]]> 57926463 You should know, right now, that I'm a liar.

They're usually little lies. Tiny lies. Baby lies. Not so much lies as lie adjacent.

But they're still lies.

Twenty one-year-old Max Monroe has it all: beauty, friends, and a glittering life filled with adventure. With tons of followers on Instagram, her picture-perfect existence seems eminently enviable.

Except it's all fake.

Max is actually 16-year-old Kat Sanchez, a quiet and sarcastic teenager living in drab Bakersfield, California. Nothing glamorous in her existence--just sprawl, bad house parties, a crap school year, and the awkwardness of dealing with her best friend Hari's unrequited love. But while Kat's life is far from perfect, she thrives as Max: doling out advice, sharing beautiful photos, networking with famous influencers, even making a real friend in a follower named Elena. The closer Elena and "Max" get--texting, Snapping, and even calling--the more Kat feels she has to keep up the facade.

But when one of Max's posts goes ultra-viral and gets back to the very person she's been stealing photos from, her entire world - real and fake -- comes crashing down around her. She has to figure out a way to get herself out of the huge web of lies she's created without hurting the people she loves.

But it might already be too late.]]> 336 Crystal Maldonado 0823447189 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.60 2022
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]]> 50548197
A Deadly Education is set at Scholomance, a school for the magically gifted where failure means certain death (for real) 〞 until one girl, El, begins to unlock its many secrets.

There are no teachers, no holidays, and no friendships, save strategic ones. Survival is more important than any letter grade, for the school won＊t allow its students to leave until they graduate＃ or die! The rules are deceptively simple: Don＊t walk the halls alone. And beware of the monsters who lurk everywhere.

El is uniquely prepared for the school＊s dangers. She may be without allies, but she possesses a dark power strong enough to level mountains and wipe out millions. It would be easy enough for El to defeat the monsters that prowl the school. The problem? Her powerful dark magic might also kill all the other students.]]> 320 Naomi Novik 0593128486 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.93 2020
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name: isa ∵?
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]]> 41973905
Flera av bilderna fr?n Liv Str?mquists omtalade utst?llning i Slussens tunnelbana finns ocks? tryckta f?r f?rsta g?ngen i den h?r boken.]]> 138 Liv Str?mquist 9177750411 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 4.10 2008
author: Liv Str?mquist
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.10
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]]> 53066661
But after a chance encounter at an end-of-term house party, Saoirse is about to break her own rules. For a girl with one blue freckle, an irresistible sense of mischief, and a passion for rom-coms.

Unbothered by Saoirse＊s no-relationships rulebook, Ruby proposes a loophole: They don＊t need true love to have one summer of fun, complete with every clich谷, rom-com montage-worthy date they can dream up〞and a binding agreement to end their romance come fall. It would be the perfect plan, if they weren＊t forgetting one thing about the Falling in Love Montage: when it＊s over, the characters actually fall in love＃ for real.]]> 368 Ciara Smyth 0062957112 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.80 2020
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]]> 50523477 Empire of Sand and Realm of Ash Tasha Suri's The Jasmine Throne, beginning a new trilogy set in a world inspired by the history and epics of India, in which a captive princess and a maidservant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies on a dark journey to save their empire from the princess's traitor brother.

Imprisoned by her dictator brother, Malini spends her days in isolation in the Hirana: an ancient temple that was once the source of the powerful, magical deathless waters 〞 but is now little more than a decaying ruin.

Priya is a maidservant, one among several who make the treacherous journey to the top of the Hirana every night to clean Malini＊s chambers. She is happy to be an anonymous drudge, so long as it keeps anyone from guessing the dangerous secret she hides.

But when Malini accidentally bears witness to Priya＊s true nature, their destinies become irrevocably tangled. One is a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne. The other is a priestess seeking to find her family. Together, they will change the fate of an empire.]]> 533 Tasha Suri 0356515648 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 4.12 2021
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]]> 49204960 In Perfect on Paper: a bisexual girl who gives anonymous love advice to her classmates is hired by the hot guy to help him get his ex back.

Her advice, spot on. Her love life, way off.

Darcy Phillips:
? Can give you the solution to any of your relationship woes求for a fee.
? Uses her power for good. Most of the time.
? Really cannot stand Alexander Brougham.
? Has maybe not the best judgement when it comes to her best friend, Brooke＃who is in love with someone else.
? Does not appreciate being blackmailed.

However, when Brougham catches her in the act of collecting letters from locker 89求out of which she＊s been running her questionably legal, anonymous relationship advice service求that＊s exactly what happens. In exchange for keeping her secret, Darcy begrudgingly agrees to become his personal dating coach求at a generous hourly rate, at least. The goal? To help him win his ex-girlfriend back.

Darcy has a good reason to keep her identity secret. If word gets out that she＊s behind the locker, some things she's not proud of will come to light, and there＊s a good chance Brooke will never speak to her again.

Okay, so all she has to do is help an entitled, bratty, (annoyingly hot) guy win over a girl who＊s already fallen for him once? What could go wrong?]]> 304 Sophie Gonzales 1250769787 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.96 2021
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]]> 34325090
Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark too. He＊s their frontman 每 and playing in a band is all he＊s ever dreamed of doing. It＊s just a shame that recently everything in his life seems to have turned into a bit of a nightmare.

Because that＊s the problem with dreaming 每 eventually, inevitably, real life arrives with a wake-up call. And when Angel and Jimmy are unexpectedly thrust together, they will discover just how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be.]]> 396 Alice Oseman 0008244103 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 4.02 2018
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name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.02
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]]> 35056039 421 Edith S?dergran 9146158987 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.83 1923
author: Edith S?dergran
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.83
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]]> 40597810 Everyone knows DAISY JONES & THE SIX, but nobody knows the reason behind their split at the absolute height of their popularity . . . until now.

Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it＊s the rock ＊n＊ roll she loves most. By the time she＊s twenty, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things.

Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she＊s pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road.

Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes that the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend.

The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the seventies. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a talented writer who takes her work to a new level with Daisy Jones & The Six, brilliantly capturing a place and time in an utterly distinctive voice.]]> 368 Taylor Jenkins Reid 1524798622 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 4.20 2019
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]]> 67859
The book has a Faustian theme revolving around a possible deal with the Devil. It also deals with social issues such as poverty and depression, as well as mixing in elements of myths and humorous love stories.]]> 368 Selma Lagerl?f 0486433870 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 3.62 1891
author: Selma Lagerl?f
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 3.62
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]]> 13614089 577 John Steinbeck 9100580201 isa ∵? 0 to-read, physical-tbr 4.26 1952
author: John Steinbeck
name: isa ∵?
average rating: 4.26
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]]> 55655306 A prim and proper lady thief must save her aunt from a crazed pirate and his dangerously charming henchman in this fantastical historical romance.

Cecilia Bassingwaite is the ideal Victorian lady. She's also a thief. Like the other members of the Wisteria Society crime sorority, she flies around England drinking tea, blackmailing friends, and acquiring treasure by interesting means. Sure, she has a dark and traumatic past and an overbearing aunt, but all things considered, it's a pleasant existence. Until the men show up.

Ned Lightbourne is a sometimes assassin who is smitten with Cecilia from the moment they meet. Unfortunately, that happens to be while he's under direct orders to kill her. His employer, Captain Morvath, who possesses a gothic abbey bristling with cannons and an unbridled hate for the world, intends to rid England of all its presumptuous women, starting with the Wisteria Society. Ned has plans of his own. But both men have made one grave mistake. Never underestimate a woman.

When Morvath imperils the Wisteria Society, Cecilia is forced to team up with her handsome would-be assassin to save the women who raised her--hopefully proving, once and for all, that she's as much of a scoundrel as the rest of them.]]> 336 India Holton isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.80 2021
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But her father＊s rivalries and the dangers of his trading enterprise have only multiplied since she last saw him, and Fable soon finds that West isn't who he seems. Together, they will have to survive more than the treacherous storms that haunt the Narrows if they're going to stay alive.

Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it. Where a young girl must find her place and her family while trying to survive in a world built for men. Fable takes you on a spectacular journey filled with romance, intrigue, and adventure.

A newer edition of ISBN 9781250254368 can be found here.]]> 357 Adrienne Young isa ∵? 0 to-read 4.00 2020
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Way up in the Swiss mountains, there's an old grand hotel steeped in tradition and faded splendor. Once a year, when the famous New Year's Eve Ball takes place and guests from all over the world arrive, excitement returns to the vast hallways.

Sophie, who works at the hotel as an intern, is busy making sure that everything goes according to plan. But unexpected problems keep arising, and some of the guests are not who they pretend to be. Very soon, Sophie finds herself right in the middle of a perilous adventure求and at risk of losing not only her job, but also her heart.]]> 336 Kerstin Gier 1250300193 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.78 2017
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average rating: 3.78
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]]> 42870330 192 Tomohito Oda 1974707121 isa ∵? 4 4.01 2016
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average rating: 4.01
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this was so cute and enjoyable!!
]]> 52698124 Kacen Callender meets Becky Albertalli in a deliciously geeky best friends-to lovers romance from award-winning author Julian Winters!

School＊s out, senior year is over, and Isaac Martin is ready to kick off summer. His last before heading off to college in the fall where he won＊t have his best friend, Diego. Where〞despite his social anxiety〞he＊ll be left to make friends on his own. Knowing his time with Diego is limited, Isaac enacts a foolproof plan: snatch up a pair of badges for the epic comic convention, Legends Con, and attend his first ever Teen Pride. Just him and Diego. The way it should be. But when an unexpected run-in with Davi〞Isaac＊s old crush〞distracts him the day tickets go on sale, suddenly he＊s two badges short of a perfect summer. Even worse, now he＊s left making it up to Diego by hanging with him and his gamer buddies. Decidedly NOT part of the original plan. It＊s not all bad, though. Some of Diego＊s friends turn out to be pretty cool, and when things with Davi start heating up, Isaac is almost able to forget about his Legends Con blunder. Almost. Because then Diego finds out what really happened that day with Davi, and their friendship lands on thin ice. Isaac assumes he＊s upset about missing the convention, but could Diego have other reasons for avoiding Isaac?]]> 396 Julian Winters 0593206479 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.86 2022
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]]> 57518631 From 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 only thing missing is her own real-life romance like the ones she loves to read about, and Rosie has an idea of who she might like to sweep her off her feet. She＊s struck up a flirty online friendship with lesbian romance author Brie, and what could be more romantic than falling in love with her favorite author?

Jane Breslin works hard to keep her professional and personal lives neatly separated. By day, she works for the family property development business. By night, she puts her steamier side on paper under her pen name: Brie. Jane hasn＊t had much luck with her own love life, but her online connection with a loyal reader makes Jane wonder if she could be the one.

When Rosie learns that her bookstore＊s lease has been terminated by Jane＊s family＊s business, romance moves to the back burner. Even though they＊re at odds, there＊s no denying the sparks that fly every time they＊re together. When their online identities are revealed, will Jane be able to write her way to a happy ending, or is Rosie＊s heart a closed book?]]> 331 Rachel Lacey 1542033543 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.65 2021
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]]> 58724914 In this sweet and funny new f/f romance from the author of Cool for the Summer, a cheerleader and the school's newest quarterback are playing to win, but might lose their hearts in the process.

Amber McCloud＊s dream is to become cheer captain at the end of the year, but it＊s an extra-tall order to be joyful and spirited when the quarterback of your team has been killed in a car accident. For both the team and the squad, watching Robbie get replaced by newcomer Jack Walsh is brutal. And when it turns out Jack is actually short for Jaclyn, all hell breaks loose.

The players refuse to be led by a girl, the cheerleaders are mad about the changes to their traditions, and the fact that Robbie＊s been not only replaced but outshined by a QB who wears a sports bra has more than a few Atherton Alligators in a rage. Amber tries for some semblance of unity, but it quickly becomes clear that she's only got a future on the squad and with her friends if she helps them take Jack down.

Just one problem: Amber and Jack are falling for each other, and if Amber can't stand up for Jack and figure out how to get everyone to fall in line, her dream may come at the cost of her heart.

Dahlia Adler's Home Field Advantage is a sparkling romance about fighting for what - or who - you truly want.]]> 304 Dahlia Adler 1250765846 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.82 2022
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]]> 52003498 199 Koyoharu Gotouge isa ∵? 4 4.56 2019
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]]> 53141419 Courtney Gould＊s thrilling debut The Dead and the Dark is about the things that lurk in dark corners, the parts of you that can＊t remain hidden, and about finding home in places求and people求you didn＊t expect.

The Dark has been waiting for far too long, and it won't stay hidden any longer.

Something is wrong in Snakebite, Oregon. Teenagers are disappearing, some turning up dead, the weather isn＊t normal, and all fingers seem to point to TV＊s most popular ghost hunters who have just returned to town. Logan Ortiz-Woodley, daughter of TV's ParaSpectors, has never been to Snakebite before, but the moment she and her dads arrive, she starts to get the feeling that there's more secrets buried here than they originally let on.

Ashley Barton＊s boyfriend was the first teen to go missing, and she＊s felt his presence ever since. But now that the Ortiz-Woodleys are in town, his ghost is following her and the only person Ashley can trust is the mysterious Logan. When Ashley and Logan team up to figure out who〞or what〞is haunting Snakebite, their investigation reveals truths about the town, their families, and themselves that neither of them are ready for. As the danger intensifies, they realize that their growing feelings for each other could be a light in the darkness.]]> 368 Courtney Gould 1250762014 isa ∵? 0 to-read 3.93 2021
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]]> 36206591 The story of the heart can never be unwritten.

Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, financially secure man, keep her head down and heart tucked away.

But when she runs into Elliot Petropoulos〞the first and only love of her life〞the careful bubble she＊s constructed begins to dissolve. Once upon a time, Elliot was Macy＊s entire world〞growing from her gangly bookish friend into the man who coaxed her heart open again after the loss of her mother...only to break it on the very night he declared his love for her.

Told in alternating timelines between Then and Now, teenage Elliot and Macy grow from friends to much more〞spending weekends and lazy summers together in a house outside of San Francisco devouring books, sharing favorite words, and talking through their growing pains and triumphs. As adults, they have become strangers to one another until their chance reunion. Although their memories are obscured by the agony of what happened that night so many years ago, Elliot will come to understand the truth behind Macy＊s decade-long silence, and will have to overcome the past and himself to revive her faith in the possibility of an all-consuming love.

Love, loss, friendship, and the betrayals of the past all collide in this first fiction novel from New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren (Autoboyography, Dating You / Hating You).]]> 432 Christina Lauren 1501190539 isa ∵? 0 to-read 4.23 2018
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