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Clockwork Prince: Infernal Devices, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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Clockwork Prince: Infernal Devices, Book 2
age 14+
Fantasy sequel has strong female characters, more violence.
By Cassandra Clare
(2011)
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Rift
age 14+
Exciting, suspenseful prequel to Nightshade series.
By Andrea Cremer
(2012)
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Clockwork Princess: Infernal Devices, Book 3 Book Poster Image
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Clockwork Princess: Infernal Devices, Book 3
age 14+
Enthralling trilogy conclusion tugs at the heartstrings.
By Cassandra Clare
(2013)
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Gris Grimly's Frankenstein
age 14+
Illustrated version puts fresh, surreal spin on classic.
By Mary Shelley
(2013)
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Conquest: The Chronicle of the Invaders, Book 1
age 14+
Exciting start to high-octane alien-invasion series.
By John Connolly, Jennifer Ridyard
(2014)
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I'll Give You the Sun
age 14+
Brother-sister twins trace their rift in riveting novel.
By Jandy Nelson
(2014)
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Afterworlds
age 14+
Suspenseful paranormal romance pulls off parallel plots.
By Scott Westerfeld
(2014)
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Alive: The Generations Trilogy, Book 1 Book Poster Image
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Alive: The Generations Trilogy, Book 1
age 14+
Tricky amnesia thriller keeps you guessing to the end.
By Scott Sigler
(2015)
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The Wicked Deep
age 14+
Riveting tale of love, loss, murder, ghosts from the sea.
By Shea Ernshaw
(2018)
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Sawkill Girls
age 14+
Teens hunt shape-shifting beast in eerie fantasy thriller.
By Claire Legrand
(2018)
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Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee
age 14+
Poignant friendship story is full of heart, horror fandom.
By Jeff Zentner
(2019)
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The Chaos
age 14+
Surrealism, folklore mix in unforgettable disaster fantasy.
By Nalo Hopkinson
(2012)
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The Lost Girl
age 14+
Engrossing story of an "echo" designed to replace dead girl.
By Sangu Mandanna
(2012)
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Days of Blood & Starlight: Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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Days of Blood & Starlight: Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Book 2
age 14+
Action-packed sequel has lots of violence, less romance.
By Laini Taylor
(2012)
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Angelfall: Penryn & the End of Days, Book 1
age 14+
An intense, sometimes horrific, end-of-the-world adventure.
By Susan Ee
(2012)
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The End Games
age 14+
Zombie adventure with a twist is a cut above most.
By T. Michael Martin
(2013)
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Rebel Heart: Dust Lands, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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Rebel Heart: Dust Lands, Book 2
age 14+
Mature warrior-girl sequel stays exciting.
By Moira Young
(2012)
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Book 1
age 14+
Haunting gothic horror novel is a devil of a tale.
By April Genevieve Tucholke
(2013)
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World After: Penryn & the End of Days, Book 2
age 14+
Intense apocalyptic angel series ramps up violence, romance.
By Susan Ee
(2013)
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The Madman's Daughter
age 14+
Extra horror, romance in "Island of Dr. Moreau" update.
By Megan Shepherd
(2013)
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