New DYA Books September 2021 - POB Library

New DYA Books September 2021

What Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson
        A boy living in harsh poverty during a brutal Idaho winter searches for the drug money
that sent his father to prison to keep his brother out of foster care, while a teen under the control
of a merciless father makes a wrenching choice to help the brothers survive.
The Lives of Saints by Leigh Bardugo
       Dive into the epic world of international bestselling author Leigh Bardugo with this
beautifully illustrated replica of The Lives of Saints, the Istorii Sankt'ya, featuring tales of saints
drawn from the beloved novels and beyond. Out of the pages of the Shadow and Bone trilogy,
from the hands of Alina Starkov to yours, the Istorii Sankt'ya is a magical keepsake from the
Grishaverse. These tales include miracles and martyrdoms from familiar saints like Sankta
Lizabeta of the Roses and Sankt Ilya in Chains, to the strange and obscure stories of Sankta
Ursula, Sankta Maradi, and the Starless Saint.
The Devil Makes Three by Tori Bovalino
        When Tess and Eliot stumble upon an ancient book hidden in a secret tunnel beneath the
school library, they accidentally release a devil from his book-bound prison, and he'll stop at
nothing to stay free. He'll manipulate all the ink in the library books to do his bidding, he'll
murder in the stacks, and he'll bleed into every inch of Tess's life until his freedom is permanent.
Forced to work together, Tess and Eliot have to find a way to re-trap the devil before he kills
everyone they know and love, including, increasingly, each other. And compared to what the
devil has in store for them, school stress suddenly doesn't seem so bad after all.
As Old as Time by Liz Braswell
       In an alternate take on the classic fairy tale, Belle, trapped in the Beast's enchanted castle,
discovers that her estranged mother was the one who placed a spell on the Beast so many years
ago.
Seasons of Chaos by Elle Cosimano
       Thrown into the middle of a new war when an old enemy seeks revenge and untamed
magic creates chaos everywhere, immortal Seasons Jack and Fleur must once again choose
between their freedom and saving the world from the storm.
Say Yes Summer by Lindsey Roth Culli
        Before heading off to college in the fall, Rachel Walls decides to give in to the universe
for the summer and say yes to everything, bringing her friendship, new experiences, and, if she
lets her guard down, love.

Eat Your Heart Out by Kelly DeVos
       Six disgruntled teens are forced to spend their winter break at fat camp during Flagstaff,
Arizona's worst blizzard in a century, only to find that Camp Featherlite is even worse than
expected because it is crawling with genetically-modified monsters.
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
       When a murderous ghost begins to haunt sixteen-year-old Jake Livingston, high school
soon becomes a different kind of survival game.
Walls by L. M. Elliott
       In the days before the treacherous overnight raising of the Berlin Wall, teenaged cousins
Drew, an American army brat in West Berlin, and Matthias, a young communist in East Berlin,
become wary friends on opposite sides of the Cold War. Interspersed throughout the story are
captioned photographs from the era.
Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things by Margie Fuston
        Vowing to find a vampire so she can become one and then save her father, who has
terminal cancer, Victoria travels to New Orleans where she meets a mysterious young man who
just might be her salvation.
How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
       When she takes a job as a “merch girl” on a tour bus full of beautiful influencers, Moon
Fuentez, the twin sister of a social media star, questions her destiny as the unnoticed, unloved
wallflower she always thought she was.
They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman [Mystery]
         Sisters Stella and Ellie Steckler are both determined to win a scholarship and escape their
stifling small town, but their plans are upset when a new girl joins the cross country team and
then disappears.
In the Same Boat by Holly Green
        Sadie Scofield is entered in the Texas River Odyssey, 260 miles of brutal canoeing, but a
chance to finally make up for ruining her father's chance of winning the previous year; but her
brother Tanner suddenly opts to paddle for a different team, and she is left with Cully, a young
man who was her best friend years ago, but no longer--260 miles in the same boat to sort out her
relationship with the boy she once tried to defend from his abusive father, and discover the truth
about their feuding families.
The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson [Mystery]
       After solving the greatest unsolved mystery of the century, Stevie Bell goes undercover
as a camp counselor to investigate the strange goings-on at Camp Wonder Falls--the site of the
infamous "Box in the Woods" murders.

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
       The exiled Princess Shiori must unravel the curse that turned her six brothers into cranes,
and she is assisted by her spurned betrothed, a capricious dragon, and a paper bird brought to life
by her own magic.
Unravel the Dusk by Elizabeth Lim
       Maia Tamarin proved her skill as a tailor when she wove the dresses of the sun, the
moon, and the stars, but it will take more than a beautiful gown to hide the darkness rising up
within her in the sequel to Spin the Dawn.
In Deeper Waters by F. T. Lukens
        Sixteen-year-old Prince Tal is on his long-awaited coming-of-age tour when he meets the
intriguing and roguish Athlen, and when he is kidnapped by pirates, Athlen is his only hope of
escape.
Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin
       When she joins the boy’s football team to prove to her coach that she is a team player,
Mara sets off a chain of events in her small Oregon town—and within her family—that she never
could have imagined.
Gods & Monsters by Shelby Mahurin
       Bent on revenge after a heartbreaking loss, Lou must battle the darkness within her,
which will take more than love to drive out, in this mesmerizing conclusion to the Serpent &
Dove trilogy.
Curses by Lish McBride
       Forced to live as a beast forever unless she agrees to marry a man of her mother’s
choosing before her 18th birthday, Merit Cravan joins forces with a con artist who is her only
hope in finding the best match.
What We Devour by Linsey Miller
       To save her betrothed's father, Lorena makes a deal with a notorious prince which reveals
her hidden powers and sets her on a journey to better understand both her secret abilities and the
dangers facing the nation.
It Goes Like This by Miel Moreland
        Eva, Celeste, Gina, and Steph used to think their friendship was unbreakable. After all,
they've been though a lot together, including the astronomical rise of Moonlight Overthrow, the
world-famous queer pop band they formed in middle school. But after a sudden falling out leads
to the dissolution of the teens' band, their friendship, and Eva and Celeste's starry-eyed romance,
nothing is the same.

All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O’Donoghue
       When her friend mysteriously vanishes after drawing an unsettling tarot card called The
Housekeeper, Maeve uses her deep connection with the cards to search for clues the police
cannot find.
Like Father, Like Son by James Patterson [Mystery]
        Ali Cross is back in the gripping sequel to Ali Cross, the best-selling mystery that
introduced readers to detective Alex Cross’ son. In Ali’s toughest case ever, his friend Zoe is in
trouble after Ali and his friends witnessed a crime in Anacostia Park, and it’s up to Ali to figure
out why Zoe is lying to the police—and who she’s protecting.
Bookish and the Beast by Ashley Poston
         Rosie Thorne is feeling stuck: on her college application essays, on that mysterious
General Sond cosplayer she met at ExcelsiCon, but most of all in her grief over her mother’s
death. Her only solace was her late mother's library of rare Starfield novels, but the family sold it
to pay off hospital bills. Vance Reigns has always been Hollywood royalty, with all the privilege
and scrutiny that entails. After a tabloid scandal, he's forced to hide out in Small Town USA. At
least there's a library in the house... too bad he doesn't read. When their paths collide and a rare
book is accidentally destroyed, Rosie finds herself working to repay the debt. She thinks Vance
is a jerk, and she can't stand him. The feeling is mutual. But they may just find that there is more
risk in shutting each other out than in opening their hearts.
One Last Time by Beth Reekles
      Elle is spending the summer before college at her family beach house with her boyfriend
Noah and best friend Lee hoping to have the best summer ever--until new choices about college
make her question what her heart really wants.
When We Were Strangers by Alex Richards
        Seventeen-year-old Evie, devastated by her father's death and the knowledge that he was
leaving his family for his pregnant mistress, finds strength through a prestigious photography
class and handsome classmate Declan.
Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell
      Simon, Baz, Penelope, and Agatha return to England, back to the Watford School of
Magicks, and back to their families for a final adventure.
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
        To save her sister from the sadistic king of the Unseelie court, Brie makes a deal to steal
three magical relics from the Seelie court and finds herself caught between two dangerous faerie
courts and their seductive princes.

The Unpopular Vote by Jasper Sanchez
       A heated school election forces Mark to decide between being true to himself and
pleasing his congressman father, who has urged Mark to hide his past.
That Weekend by Kara Thomas [Mystery]
        When Claire wakes up alone and bloodied on a hiking trail with no memory of the past
48 hours, and her best friends go missing, what was supposed to be the perfect prom weekend
turns into something terrifying.
Red Wolf by Rachel Vincent
       When fulfilling her duty as a shapeshifting guardian for her village means abandoning the
young man she loves, the future she imagines with him, and her values, sixteen-year-old Adele
must decide how far she is willing to go to keep her friends and neighbors safe.
In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner
        Attending an elite prep school in Connecticut on a scholarship with his best friend (and
secret love) science genius Delaney Doyle, sixteen-year-old Cash Pruitt, from a small town in
East Tennessee, struggles with emotional pain and loss until his English teacher suggests writing
poetry.
How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao [Mystery]
        Nancy Luo, Krystal Choi, Akil Patel, and Alexander Lin, juniors at Manhattan's elite
Sinclair Prep, are forced to confront their secrets after Jamie Ruan, once their closest friend, is
found dead.