Bross, Lanie. Chaos. 304p. Delacorte. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780385742849; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9780307977366. LC 2013041368.
Gr 7 Up –In Fates (Delacorte, 2014), readers met Corinthe, a supernatural being from Pyralis Terra exiled to Humana (Earth) to act as Executor, ensuring the balance of destiny by occasionally enginnering a human death. Though assigned to kill Luc, she finds herself falling in love. In this sequel, the teens must grapple with the consequences of their rule-shattering relationship. Add where the first book has proven popular.
Carman, Patrick. Quake: A Pulse Novel. 288p. (Pulse Trilogy: Bk. 3). HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Bks. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062085900; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9780062086013.
Gr 9 Up –Carman continues the high octane action in this final installment of the fast-paced sci-fi series. Super-powered teens Faith and Dylan are caught in the middle of earth-shattering conflict with the evil twins, Clara and Wade. Twists and turns ensue as they rush to save the world, combining their powers to create a Quake to end all quakes. Fans will enjoy every second of this pulsating page-turner.
Coben, Harlan. Found. 336p. (Mickey Bolitar: Bk. 3). Putnam. 2014. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780399256523; pap. $9.99. ISBN 9780147515742; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9780698139411.
Gr 6 Up– Mickey struggles with the recent murder of his father and is determined to uncover the truth while also helping a friend find her missing online boyfriend and trying to fit in with the basketball team. Fast-moving and compelling, this is a compelling mystery series that teen fans will enjoy.
Cole, Kresley. Dead of Winter. 320p. (The Arcana Chronicles: Bk. 3). S. & S. 2015. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781481423458; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9781481423472. LC 2014040500.
Gr 9 Up –A mash-up of supernatural romance, Tarot mysticism, horror, and a dash of dystopia, this is a melodramatic gumbo that will divide teen readers into Team Jack or Team Death (the heroine’s two beguiling paramours). Fans of the previous two books will be ravenous to get their hands on this latest installment.
Fisher, Catherine. The Door in the Moon. 352p. (Obsidian Mirror). ebook available. Dial. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780803739710.
Gr 7 Up –While Sarah (from a dystopian future) and Jake (from the present) get pulled into the French Revolution via the Obsidian Mirror, Oberon Venn (Jake’s godfather) is tempted to lose his soul in the faerie world forever. Time travel, faeries, and executions via guillotine seamlessly combine in this entry of Fischer’s genre-bending thriller. With vivid world-building and poignant prose, the penultimate title in this series will have fans anxiously anticipating the upcoming conclusion.
Gray, Claudia. Sorceress. 352p. (A Spellcaster Novel: Bk. 3). HarperCollins/HarperTeen. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780061961243.
Gr 8 Up –Nadia, Mateo, Asa, and Verlaine continue to battle against the One Beneath to save their beloved home, in this conclusion to the paranormal trilogy. Hoping to sabatoge from within, Nadia delves deeper into dark magic while trying to keep herself from succumbing to its charms. Teens will cheer for starcrossed Verlaine and Asa’s relationship. A thrilling, action-packed series for fans of teen witch fiction with a romantic twist.
Kenyon, Sherrilyn. Instinct. 480p. (Chronicles of Nick: Bk. 6). ebook available. St. Martin’s Griffin. 2015. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781250063861.
Gr 9 Up– New readers will need to start from the beginning of this paranormal action/adventure series featuring the snarky Nick Gautier, a teen who’s friends with a diverse group of vampires, shapeshifters, and other supernatural beings. Since discovering that a demon lives inside him, Nick struggles to fight his own nature and stay a few steps ahead of the powerful gods who want him dead. Purchase when readers are already hooked.
Kim, Susan. Guardians: A Wasteland Novel. 432p. (Wasteland). HarperCollins/HarperTeen. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062118578; ebk. $9.99. ISBN 9780062118592.
Gr 10 Up –A forbidding tower of glass and steel called the District; nefarious bands of roving Outsiders; a poisonous rain that kills anyone over the age of 19. In this dark dystopia, Esther and her friends struggle to survive in their rooftop garden, caring for and protecting her new baby. This installment wraps up the trilogy for devoted fans.
Lee, Y.S. The Agency: Rivals in the City. 304p. (A Mary Quinn Mystery: Bk. 4). Candlewick. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780763659141; ebk. $16.99. ISBN 9780763672706.
Gr 8 Up –The independent lady spy is back in the latest volume of the mystery series set in Victorian London. Laced with romance and intrigue, this title begins where the previous volume left off: Mary Quinn is debating whether she should marry love interest James Easton. The young woman also comes across more family secrets that cause her to question her loyalites. Lee’s intricate details of Victorian life strike an easy balance with the cozy mystery elements that will keep fans coming for more.
Ludwig, Elisa. Pretty Wanted. 336p. (Pretty Crooked: Bk. 3). HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Bks. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062066121.
Gr 9 Up –Ludwig’s “Pretty Crooked” series comes to a close in this thrill-a-minute conclusion. Willa Fox is on the run with boyfriend Aidan, investigating her mother’s murder. The pacing is relentless and Ludwig keeps the drama high throughout. Series fans will be satisfied.
Peacock, Kathleen. Willowgrove. 384p. (Hemlock Trilogy: Bk. 3). ebook available. HarperCollins. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062048714.
Gr 9 Up –Now that they’ve helped in the escape at the rehabilitation camp, Mac and her friends are afraid of the Lupine infection spreading. The teen is also investigating the mysterious experiments taking place at Willowgrove. The dark and bloody werewolf series comes to an end in this conclusion to the trilogy.
Reichs, Kathy & Brendan Reichs. Terminal. 400p. (A Virals Novel: Bk. 5). ebook available. Putnam. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781595145284.
Gr 7 Up –The adventures of Tory Brennan and her friends—science geeks who have been infected with a virus that has given them wolflike abilities—come to a tenable end in this final “Virals” title. Competing with another band of high-powered teens for dominance of Charleston, the group also has to contend with a mysterious agency bent on exposing its secrets. A smart, fearless protagonist and a compelling plot will have fans hoping for more books about Tory and the gang.
Sanderson, Brandon. Firefight. 432p. (The Reckoners: Bk. 2). Delacorte. 2015. lib. ed. $21.99. ISBN 9780375991226; Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780385743587; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9780449818404. LC 2014028081.
Gr 7 Up– A nonstop, explosive sequel to Sanderson’s epic series opener, Steelheart (2013). With Steelheart dead, David returns to the city to fight three seemingly indestructable Epics. With smart-aleck dialogue and humorous descriptions balancing the violent battle scenes, Sanderson manages to explore deeper themes and character development along with the blockbuster plotline.
Simukka, Salla. As White as Snow. tr. from Finnish by Owen F. Witesman. 196p. (The Snow White Trilogy: Bk. 2). ebook available. Skyscape. 2015. pap. $9.99. ISBN 9781477820636.
Gr 9 Up –In the first installment of this modern retelling of the Snow White tale, 17-year-old Lumikki Andersson found herself investigating a notorious crime ring. In this sequel, the teen sleuth once again gets into trouble—this time within the underbelly of Prague when a strange young women claims to be her long-lost sister. An additional purchase where the first book has fans.
Walters, Eric. The Rule of Three: Fight for Power. 352p. (The Rule of Three: Bk. 2). Farrar. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780374301798; ebk. $9.99. ISBN 9780374301804.
Gr 7 Up –It has been 66 days since the global blackout that rendered all technology useless. Adam and the denizens of his suburb community continue to follow Herb, the retired former government official. But as catastrophes escalate and Herb’s decisions become increasingly questionable, the teen begins to wonder if they’ve put their trust in the wrong person. Plot twists and double alliances will keep readers guessing and coming for more in this riveting installment of the survival adventure series.
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