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We Are Not from Here
age 15+
Haunting and unforgettable story of fleeing teen refugees.
By
Jenny Torres Sanchez
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2020
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Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel
age 15+
Powerful novel deals with suicide, anxiety, and loneliness.
By
Val Emmich, Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul
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2018
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A Court of Frost and Starlight: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Book 3.1
age 15+
Festive, less violent installment sizzles with faerie sex.
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Sarah J. Maas
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2018
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A Court of Wings and Ruin: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Book 3
age 15+
Gore, sex, epic battle against evil in twisty faery tale.
By
Sarah J. Maas
(
2017
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A Song of Fire and Ice (A Game of Thrones) Series
age 17+
Dark, violent epic upends the usual fantasy clichés.
By
George R.R. Martin
(
1996
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A Court of Thorns and Roses, Book 1
age 15+
Dark magic, gore, hot faerie romance mark mature fantasy.
By
Sarah J. Maas
(
2015
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The Program, Book 1
age 15+
Dystopian romance links teen suicide and memory.
By
Suzanne Young
(
2013
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Code Name Verity, Book 1
age 15+
Plot-twisting, heart-wrenching, unforgettable WWII story.
By
Elizabeth Wein
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2012
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City of Lost Souls: The Mortal Instruments, Book 5
age 15+
Bloody bestselling fantasy series gets steamier.
By
Cassandra Clare
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2012
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The Miseducation of Cameron Post
age 17+
Story of young Montana lesbian is best for mature teens.
By
Emily M. Danforth
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2012
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King Dork
age 15+
Dark, funny coming-of-age with lots of mature content.
By
Frank Portman
(
2006
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