Alne Out Here by Riley Redgate, 2022

Thriller, SciFi) An imminent volcanic eruption is forcing the evacuation of the planet. A group of teens are touring the newest ship when the eruption starts happening long before scientists expected.  The teens leave the planet and are on their own in space looking for an habitable planet. 

Anatomy: a Love Story by Dana Schwartz, 2021

   (Romance and Historical Fiction) Hazel lives in an era when women stay in the home but is passionate to become a doctor.  She is denied  the schooling but meets Jack, a body snatcher, who helps her secretly watch the lectures. Hazel succeeds but at a price. This begins a series.  Book two= parent advisory.

Defy the Night by Bridgid Kemmerer, 2021

(Fantasy) Tessa and Wes secretly gather moonflower and distribute it to the poor when it is only for the rich. This plant keeps a deadly disease at bay.  Because of a growing rebellion Tessa sneaks into the palace to plead for the poor.  This begins a series. 

Divine Rivals: a Novel by Rebecca Ross, 2023

(Fantasy) The gods are warring and conquering. Winnow’s brother has gone to fight against them and she is desperate for news, but no way to reach him.  She still writes letters and puts them under her wardrobe.  They disappear and arrive to Roman, her rival in the town newspaper.  He writes back but neither know who each is. (Begins a series)

The Getaway by Lamar Giles, 2022

(Horror)  Jay has a great job at a resort/amusement park until people start disappearing.  Only wealthy people arrive and the jobs of the employees turn to forced labor.

Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed, 2022

(Prejudice) Safiya, a high school journalist begins investigating the death of Jawad.  Through a series of prejudicial events, Jawad is killed after constructing a cosplay jet pack.

The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen by Isaac Blum, 2022

( Prejudice) Hoodie’s family and others who are Jewish move to a new town.  There they face prejudice.  Hoodie has all his same activities until he meets Marie Diaz O’Leary, the mayor’s daughter.

Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, 2023

(Family life)  Brothers Jay and Max hear cries of help in the woods.  There they confront and beat up the high school soccer star who seems to be attacking the girl.  Or, was he?  They rely on their Costa Rican roots to help them analyze the situation.

See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon, 2022

(Romance) Barrett wakes up every day to the exact same day as the day before. She learns that Miles, a guy in her class, has the same problem.

Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu, 2023

(Romance) Winter, the newest K-Pop sensation, is mourning his older brother.  He is recruited to be a spy and learn about a crime organization.  His secret agent partner and bodyguard is Syndey. She sees Winter as a shallow entertainer, but their relationship evolves.

White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson, 2021

Horror) Marigold and her family move to a new home that is haunted.  She finally uncovers the secrets of the house and the town’s history. 

A Year to the Day by Robin Benway, 2022

(Romance) One year ago on the way home from a party was a horrible car accident and Nina’s sister is killed by a drunk driver.  Nina cannot remember anything about the accident. The story is told in reverse order.