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The Hawkweed Legacy: Book 2 (The Hawkweed Prophecy)
by Irena BrignullPraise for The Hawkweed Prophecy:The Hawkweed Prophecy was bewitching from the get-go. Irena Brignull does an amazing job weaving a tale of pure magic in this debut novel. She'll have you on a roller coaster of emotions from the very first page. Get ready to be spellbound. - Paige McKenzie, author of the New York Times bestselling Haunting of Sunshine Girl seriesIrena Brignull's THE HAWKWEED PROPHECY is a book of wicked, beautiful magic. Compulsively readable and delightfully gritty, one does not mess with these Hawkweed witches. - Kendare Blake, author of Anna Dressed in Blood and Three Dark CrownsWildly delightful - Laini Taylor, author of The Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogyWise, weird, a touch evil and totally charming, Irena Brignull's tale of magic in our time is as rich and complicated as sisterhood. From the first page, I felt drawn into a modern classic. - Anna Godbersen, author of The Luxe and Bright Young Things seriesThe second captivating book from rising star Irena Brignull, The Hawkweed Legacy is a spellbinding book about friendship, loss, magic and love.Poppy is meant to be queen of the witches, but she'd throw it all away for Leo. As Leo discovers his own heritage and powers, is there a way they can be together, or will their story echo that of Leo's parents - and end in disaster? Love or Destiny - what would you choose?
Heart of the Storm: Undertow Trilogy Book 3 (The Undertow Trilogy #3)
by Michael BuckleyIn the epic conclusion of this dystopian trilogy, nail-baiting action and romance abound as a half-human teen faces terrifying monsters from the deep. After seven months as a captive of Minerva, the insane Alpha queen, Lyric Walker has escaped to the surface. Her only goal is to warn the world about the Great Abyss. When she finally arrives back in Coney Island, she discovers a world she never expected, one where humans and Alpha are finally working hand in hand to rebuild the country. But she soon discovers that an old enemy allied with an old friend may kill them all before the monsters get their turn. There&’s no telling where Lyric&’s loyalties, and her heart, will lead her…&“A series ender packed with action, scary enemies, and satisfying character arcs.&”—Kirkus Reviews
The Heartbeats of Wing Jones
by Katherine WebberJandy Nelson meets Friday Night Lights in this sweeping, warm, arrestingly original novel about family, poverty, and hope. <p><p> Wing Jones, like everyone else in her town, has worshipped her older brother, Marcus, for as long as she can remember. Good-looking, popular, and the star of the football team, Marcus is everything his sister is not. <p><p>Until the night everything changes when Marcus, drunk at the wheel after a party, kills two people and barely survives himself. With Marcus now in a coma, Wing is crushed, confused, and angry. She is tormented at school for Marcus’s mistake, haunted at home by her mother and grandmothers’ grief. In addition to all this, Wing is scared that the bank is going to repossess her home because her family can’t afford Marcus’s mounting medical bills. <p><p>Every night, unable to sleep, Wing finds herself sneaking out to go to the school’s empty track. When Aaron, Marcus’s best friend, sees her running one night, he recognizes that her speed, skill, and agility could get her spot on the track team. And better still, an opportunity at a coveted sponsorship from a major athletic gear company. Wing can’t pass up the opportunity to train with her longtime crush and to help her struggling family, but can she handle being thrust out of Marcus’s shadow and into the spotlight?
Hearts & Other Body Parts
by Ira BloomA novel of love and monsters.Sisters Esme, Katy, and Ronnie are smart, talented, and gorgeous, and better yet . . . all three are witches. They have high school wired until the arrival of two new students. The first is Norman, who is almost eight feet tall and appears to be constructed of bolts and mismatched body parts. Despite his intimidating looks, Esme finds herself strangely -- almost romantically -- drawn to both his oversized brain and oversized heart.The second new arrival is Zack, an impossibly handsome late transfer from the UK who has the girls at school instantly mesmerized. Soon even sensible Esme has forgotten Norman, and all three sisters are in a flat-out hex war to win Zack. But while the magic is flying, only Norman seems to notice that students who wander off alone with Zack end up with crushed bones and memory loss. Or worse, missing entirely. HEARTS & OTHER BODY PARTS is a wickedly addictive novel about love, monsters, and loyalty. And oh yeah, a Japanese corpse-eating demon cat.
The Hearts We Sold
by Emily Lloyd-JonesA thrilling blend of sci-fi, paranormal horror, and romance-perfect for fans of Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo When Dee Moreno makes a deal with a devil--her heart in exchange for an escape from a disastrous home life--she finds her trade may be more than she bargained for. And becoming "heartless" is only the beginning. What lies ahead is a nightmare far bigger, far more monstrous than anything she ever could have imagined. With reality turned on its head, Dee has only a group of other deal-making teens to keep her grounded, including the charming but secretive James Lancer. And as something like love grows between them amidst an otherworldly ordeal, Dee begins to wonder: can she give James her heart when it's no longer hers to give? The Hearts We Sold is a Faustian tale for the modern age that will steal your heart and break it, and leave you begging for more.
Heavy Freight (Orca Soundings)
by Sigmund BrouwerFifteen-year-old Maxwell Stone has been surviving and thriving in the tough part of Wast Vancouver by being smart and fast. But when a drug deal goes wrong, Max suddenly finds himself on the run from both the bad guys and the cops. Desperate to escape, Max impulsively decides to hop on a moving freight train. His first attempt to climb aboard fails, but at the last second a hand reaches down and pulls him in. Joseph has been riding the rails for years, and his tales inspire Max to take a journey to the last place he ever expected to go.
Heavy Vinyl (Heavy Vinyl)
by Irene Flores Rebecca Nalty Carly Usdin Nina VakuevaFilm and TV director Carly Usdin (Suicide Kale) teams up with breakout artist Nina Vakueva (Lilith's Word) for a new series that’s music to our ears! New Jersey, 1998. Chris has just started the teen dream job: working at Vinyl Mayhem, the local record store. She's prepared to deal with anything—misogynistic metalheads, grunge wannabes, even a crush on her wicked cute co-worker, Maggie. But when the staff's favorite singer mysteriously vanishes the night before her band’s show in town, Chris finds out her co-workers are doing more than just sorting vinyl… her local indie record store is also a front for a teen girl vigilante fight club! Collects the complete limited series.
Hechicero
by Sebastien de CastellUna seductora mezcla de magia, humor y trepidante aventura. Kellen sabe que necesitará sacarse unos cuantos trucos de la manga si no quiere fracasar en su primer duelo de magos, así que, cuando una misteriosa desconocida llamada Ferius Parfax llega a la ciudad, Kellen es todo oídos. Ferius es una exiliada que vive de su astucia y de las tres barajas de cartas que siempre lleva encima. Aunque quizá ella no pueda enseñarle a recuperar su magia, tiene mucho que contarle a Kellen sobre el resto del mundo y los peligrosos secretos que esconde su propio pueblo.
Hechicero 2. Negrasombra: Hechicero#2
by Sebastien de CastellNo te pierdas el segundo libro de la serie «Hechicero», lleno de magia, humor y trepidante aventura. La magia es un juego de timadores... En los cuatro meses que lleva huido de su gente, Kellen ha descubierto que es aún peor forajido que mago. Claro que no ayuda mucho tener una jugadora de cartas fanfarrona y un gato ardilla cleptómano como compañeros... Cuando conoce a Seneira, una muchacha que lleva los ojos vendados, pero sin ser ciega, los secretos de la chica arrastrarán a Kellen hacia una conspiración mágica, llena de chantajes y asesinatos, que podría condenar las Tierras Fronterizas al caos.
Hello, Sunshine
by Leila HowlandA Prep School Girl with a Hollywood DreamBecca Harrington is a reject. After being rebuffed by every college on her list, she needs a fresh start, so she packs up everything and moves to LA, giving herself one year to land an acting gig or kill herself trying. Unfortunately, not everything turns out as planned, and after a few grueling months, LA is looking like the worst idea ever. As hard as she tries, Becca can't land an agent, she's running out of cash, and her mom is hounding her to apply to more schools. In an act of desperation, Becca and her friend Marisol start posting short videos online-with the help of their adorable filmmaker neighbor, Raj-and the videos catch the attention of a TV producer. Could this be it? Her big break? Or will she have to move back home with nothing but some bad head shots and a monstrous credit-card bill? Becca may not get the Hollywood ending she was hoping for, but perhaps she'll learn there's more than one way to achieve her dream.Readers will love every page of this funny, romantic, aspirational, and ultimately triumphant novel about a girl who just wants to make it on her own. Praise for Nantucket Blue"[Howland] evokes the Nantucket setting vividly . . . when it comes to indulgent beach reading, sometimes it's more fun to get pushed over by a wave than to stay safely on your towel." -The New York Times "Sand, secrets, Nantucket Reds, and romance. A fresh, feel-good debut." -The Boston Globe Praise for Nantucket RedEnjoyable and introspective, this is more than just a summer beach read." -Kirkus Reviews
Henrika
by Phony McfakenameHenrika is just your normal zombie teen, living in a secluded West Virginia town where the water is green and the food is human and willing to be eaten. But then Henrika discovers there’s a whole human world beyond her zombie town, and a new human boy in town might be the key to getting her out there. But things go very wrong. Not only does her zombie mother disapprove, but her town also burns to the ground. The zombie citizens’ darkest secrets come to the surface, threatening to spill over and infect the rest of humanity. And the human food supply decides it’s fed up with being fed on and threatens to go on a feeding strike. Henrika escapes amid the chaos and uses her human boy as a tour guide in our nation’s capital. But her mother isn’t about to let her daughter go. One false zombie move in the human world might bring about catastrophe for everyone, both zombie and human.
Here Lies Daniel Tate: A Novel
by Cristin TerrillA young, street-savvy runaway looking for a place to call home realizes he might have conned his way into the wrong family in this &“unique suspense novel with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing&” (School Library Journal) from award-winning author Cristin Terrill.It seems too good to be true when Daniel Tate, missing since he was abducted from one of California&’s most elite private enclaves at the age of ten, turns up on a snowy street in Vancouver six years later. At first too traumatized to speak, he is eventually able to tell the authorities who he is and is reunited with his overjoyed family. In time, they tell him, he&’ll recover the memories he&’s missing; all that matters is that they have him back.It&’s perfect. A miracle. Except for one thing:That boy isn&’t Daniel Tate.But he wants to be. A young con artist who&’s been taking on false identities for years, this impostor has stumbled onto the scam of a lifetime. Daniel has everything he&’s ever dreamed of—wealth, privilege, the chance to make a fresh start, and most importantly, a family that loves him. Now that he&’s finally found a place to belong, he doesn&’t question his luck.Until he realizes that maybe Daniel isn&’t missing at all. Maybe someone knows what really happened to the boy he&’s pretending to be…and if he can&’t uncover the truth—he could be next the next Daniel Tate to disappear.
Here the Whole Time
by Vitor Martins'I love this book!' Rainbow Rowell'... a tender, funny, absolutely heart-holding novel about a boy who is forced to share his room with his lifelong crush for fifteen days. It's a gay romance that would have changed my world if I'd read it as a teen.' David LevithanFelipe doesn't believe someone like Caio could ever fall for someone like him. But over the next fifteen days, everything will change ... If you love Rainbow Rowell and Heartstopper, you'll fall for this body-positive love story about the assumptions we make about each other, and the bravery you need to be yourself.Felipe is fat. And he doesn't need anyone to remind him, which is, of course, what everyone does. That's why he's been waiting for summer: a break from school and the classmates who tease him incessantly. His plans include catching up on TV, finishing his TBR pile, and watching YouTube tutorials on skills he'll never actually put into practice. But things get a little out of hand when Felipe's mom informs him that Caio, the neighbour kid from apartment 57, will be spending the next fifteen days with them while his parents are on vacation. Felipe is distraught because A) he's had a crush on Caio since, well, for ever, and B) Felipe has a list of body image insecurities and absolutely NO idea how he's going to entertain his neighbor for two full weeks. Suddenly, the days ahead of him that once promised rest and relaxation (not to mention some epic Netflix bingeing) end up bringing a whirlwind of feelings, forcing Felipe to dive head-first into every unresolved issue he has had with himself - but maybe, just maybe, he'll manage to win over Caio, too.A queer love story for anyone who's ever got into a pool with their shirt on.'It's a sweet, funny, warm-hearted gem of a story - exactly the sort of thing the world needs right now!' Simon James Green
Here the Whole Time
by Vitor MartinsThe charm and humor of To All the Boys I've Loved Before meets Dumplin' in this body-positive YA love story between two boys who must spend 15 days living with each other over school break. "I read this in one sitting, laughing out loud and cheering for Felipe to follow his heart. I love this book!" --Rainbow Rowell, New York Times bestselling author of Carry On and Wayward Son "Martins perfectly captures the magic of first love and the power of being exactly who you are. Remarkably relatable." --Rachael Lippincott, New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart "Candid, thoughtful, and hilarious. Felipe is the hero teens deserve." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running with Lions Felipe can't wait for winter break: Finally, he'll get some time away from the classmates who tease him incessantly about his weight. But Felipe's plan turns upside down when he learns that Caio, his neighbor from apartment 57, will be staying with him for fifteen days. Which is a problem because (a) Felipe has had a crush on Caio since, well, forever; and (b) Felipe has a list of body image insecurities and absolutely NO idea how he's going to handle them while sharing a room with his lifelong crush. Suddenly, the days that once promised rest and relaxation (not to mention some epic Netflix bingeing) are a gauntlet of every unresolved issue in Felipe's life. But if he can overcome his insecurities, then maybe -- just maybe -- this break won't turn out to be such a disaster after all . . .
Here, There, Everywhere
by Julia Durango Tyler TerronesA funny and honest coming-of age-story about first love and finding yourself, Here, There, Everywhere is perfect for fans of Andrew Smith and Becky Albertalli.Zeus would rather be anywhere than here—Buffalo Falls, the tiny town his family moved to at the end of the school year. Having left all his friends back in Chicago, and with nothing to look forward to except helping out at his mother’s café and biking around town with his weird little brother, Zeus is pretty sure this is destined to be the worst summer of his life.But then he meets Rose.Rose is funny, beautiful, smart, and an incredible musician; Zeus can hardly believe that someone like her exists, let alone seems interested in being with him.However, while Zeus is counting down the minutes until he can see her next, Rose is counting down the days until she finds out whether she will be able to leave their small town to pursue her dreams.As the afternoons spent going on local adventures pass into nights discussing their deepest hopes, Zeus knows that he doesn’t have long to convince Rose that what they have is more than a summer fling...if only he’s brave enough to seize the chance.
Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World
by Kelly JensenLET'S GET THE FEMINIST PARTY STARTED!Have you ever wanted to be a superheroine? Join a fandom? Create the perfect empowering playlist? Understand exactly what it means to be a feminist in the twenty-first century? You’ve come to the right place. Forty-four writers, dancers, actors, and artists contribute essays, lists, poems, comics, and illustrations about everything from body positivity to romance to gender identity to intersectionality to the greatest girl friendships in fiction. Together, they share diverse perspectives on and insights into what feminism means and what it looks like. Come on in, turn the pages, and be inspired to find your own path to feminism by the awesome individuals in Here We Are.Welcome to one of the most life-changing parties around!
Here We Are Now
by Jasmine WargaA book about love, loss, and the power of music, perfect for fans of Nick Hornby and Fangirl. Taliah Sahar Abdallat lives and breathes music. Songs have always helped Tal ease the pain of never having known her father. Her mother, born in Jordan and very secretive about her past, won’t say a word about who her dad really was. But when Tal finds a shoebox full of old letters from Julian Oliver—yes, the indie rock star Julian Oliver—she begins to piece the story together.She writes to Julian, but after three years of radio silence, she’s given up hope. Then one day, completely out of the blue, Julian shows up at her doorstep, and Tal doesn’t know whether to be furious or to throw herself into his arms. Before she can decide, he asks her to go on a trip with him to meet her long-estranged family and to say good-bye to his father, her grandfather, who is dying.Getting to know your father after sixteen years of estrangement doesn’t happen in one car ride. But as Tal spends more time with Julian and his family, she begins to untangle her parents’ secret past, and discovers a part of herself she never recognized before.By the acclaimed author of My Heart and Other Black Holes, this is an intergenerational story of family and legacy and the way love informs both of those things. It’s about secrets and the debt of silence. It’s about the power of songs. And most of all, it’s about learning how to say hello. And good-bye.
Here We Are Now: A heartfelt and uplifting novel from the bestselling author of MY HEART AND OTHER BLACK HOLES
by Jasmine Warga'Funny and heartfelt... fans of Sarah Dessen or Rainbow Rowell will adore this novel' - Culturefly 'Fans of High Fidelity and Nick + Nora, get your hands on this book ASAP' - PopsugarDespite sending him letters ever since she was thirteen, Taliah Abdallat never thought she'd ever really meet Julian Oliver. But one day, while her mother is out of the country, the famed rock star from Staring Into the Abyss shows up on her doorstep. This makes sense - kinda - because it turns out Julian Oliver is Taliah's father... When Julian asks her to go with him to his hometown to meet the family she has never known, Taliah embarks on a three-day voyage of discovery - of her father, of the past her mother has never shared with her, and of herself.From the bestselling author of MY HEART AND OTHER BLACK HOLES, this is a beautiful and heartwarming novel of music, family, and friendship.
Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need
by Dave Ramsey Meg Meeker"Your go-to gift for new fathers." — Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author, motivational speaker, and radio hostWhether you know it or not, if you're a dad, you’e a hero— that's the message of bestselling author and pediatrician Meg Meeker. Even if you're struggling with all the demands of fatherhood, let Dr. Meeker reassure you: every man has it within him to be the hero father his children need. With simple step-by-step instructions and drawing on long experience—including her work with the NFL's Fatherhood Initiative—Dr. Meeker shows you how to be the father you want to be and your children need you to be. Discover why fathers are even more important to their children than their mothers are; why your children want you to be their hero—even if their relationship with you has been strained or distant; and secrets that can help divorced dads, widowed dads, and stepfathers maintain—or rebuild—a strong relationship with their children As Dr. Meeker writes, "If you want what is best for your children—if you want what is best for you—you should strive to be a hero father. In this book, I hope to show you how."
The Hidden Memory of Objects
by Danielle Mages Amato“Unforgettable and impossible to put down—this novel is heart-pounding suspense at its best. A stunning debut.” —Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely RecklessThe Hidden Memory of Objects is a highly original and beautifully written debut mystery novel with a speculative element, perfect for readers who loved Gayle Forman’s If I Stay. Megan Brown’s brother, Tyler, is dead, but the cops are killing him all over again. They say he died of a drug overdose, potentially suicide—something Megan cannot accept. Determined to figure out what happened in the months before Tyler’s death, Megan turns to the things he left behind. After all, she understands the stories objects can tell—at fifteen, she is a gifted collage artist with a flair for creating found-object pieces. However, Megan now realizes that her artistic talent has developed into something more: she can see memories attached to some of Tyler’s belongings—and those memories reveal a brother she never knew. Enlisting the help of an artifact detective who shares her ability and specializes in murderabilia—objects tainted by violence or the deaths of their owners—Megan finds herself drawn into a world of painful personal and national memories. Along with a trusted classmate and her brother's charming friend, she chases down the troubling truth about Tyler across Washington, DC, while reclaiming her own stifled identity with a vengeance.
Hidden Secrets
by P. L. HarrisAmanda Stevens is an average uni student, living with her mother. She never imagines that coming home early from a celebration over her last tutorial will turn her world upside down. The moment she steps into the tattered remnants of what used to be her family lounge room, life as Amanda knows it is about to change forever. The people who did this are looking for something—that’s worth killing for—and she has the key to finding it.She has the secrets of a demon.Jason Tyner has enough on his plate after an exam scandal threatens his position at university and rocks the shaky foundation of trust he has with his father. When he finds beautiful, shivering Amanda hiding in his family treehouse during a storm, he knows he has to help her, no matter the cost.He has the eyes of an angel.With her mother missing and danger lurking around every corner, Amanda and Jason must dig deeper into the truth of Amanda’s key. A whirlwind of attraction and promises pulls them together, while untold secrets threaten to tear them apart. If they can manage to trust one another, they just might unravel the secrets that are hidden.
High Steaks Waffle (Book 16 in the Diner of the Dead Series
by Carolyn Q. HunterSonja Reed is enjoying life. Her boyfriend Frank finally knows about her paranormal abilities, her close friend Maddy is staying in town for a few days, and business at The Waffle Diner andEatery is booming. Unfortunately, her new-found happiness is a fickle thing. When a competing restaurant owner comes out with a brand new waffle menu, Sonja's temper gets the best of her. Determined to confront her fellow competitor, she arrives just in time to witness him choking to death on his own recipe. It looks like murder again, and as always there seems to be the sour scent of the supernatural present. Will Frank and Sonja be able to bring the killer to justice, or will the twisted history behind this case leave a permanent stain on their budding relationship?
His Brother's Bride: Canadian Historical Brides (Canadian Historical Brides #2)
by Nancy M BellThe youngest child of the local doctor and evangelical preacher, Annie Baldwin was expected to work hard and not protest. Life on a pioneer farm was tough so neighbors helped each other. George Richardson the underage Doctor Bernardo Boy, orphaned and shipped to Canada a few years earlier, is loaned to the Baldwins to help bring in the hay. Younger brother Peter Richardson was placed with another neighbor, so the brothers stayed in touch with each other. The Great War brought a lot of changes to life even in the back woods of Ontario. In spite of the differences in their social standing, George and Annie fell in love. When George departed for France they had an understanding and he promised to return to her when the war was over. Like so many others, Annie waited and hoped, carrying on as best she could. Only time would tell if her dreams would come true.
History Is All You Left Me
by Adam Silvera"This book will make you cry, think, and then cry some more." —Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything From the New York Times bestselling author of More Happy Than Not comes an explosive examination of grief, mental illness, and the devastating consequences of refusing to let go of the past. When Griffin’s first love and ex-boyfriend, Theo, dies in a drowning accident, his universe implodes. Even though Theo had moved to California for college and started seeing Jackson, Griffin never doubted Theo would come back to him when the time was right. But now, the future he’s been imagining for himself has gone far off course.To make things worse, the only person who truly understands his heartache is Jackson. But no matter how much they open up to each other, Griffin’s downward spiral continues. He’s losing himself in his obsessive compulsions and destructive choices, and the secrets he’s been keeping are tearing him apart.If Griffin is ever to rebuild his future, he must first confront his history, every last heartbreaking piece in the puzzle of his life.
Hit the Ground Running
by Alison HughesSixteen-year-old Dee and her seven-year-old brother, Eddie, have been on their own for six weeks. <P>Their father has seemingly vanished into the baking Arizona desert. Their money is drying up and the rent is coming due, but it's a visit from a social worker and the prospect of being separated from Eddie that scares Dee enough to flee. <P>She dupes her brother into packing up and embarking on the long road trip to Canada, their birthplace and former home. <P>Lacking a driver's license and facing a looming interrogation at the border, Dee rations their money and food as they burn down the interstate in their ancient, decrepit car.