Recently Added to the YA Bookshelf

Taking a look at some of the most recent additions gracing the shelves of our YA department:

Stormcaster (Shattered Realms) by Cinda Williams Chima

Vagabond seafarer Evan Strangward can move wind, waves, and weather, but his magical abilities can’t protect him forever from brutal Empress Celestine. As Celestine’s relentless bloodsworn armies grow, Evan travels to the Fells to warn the queendom that an invasion is imminent.

Love Songs & Other Lies by Jessica Pennington

Interning for a battling bands reality television show, teenaged Vee reconnects with Cam, her first love (and her first heartbreak), but the media spotlight threatens to expose the couple’s past secrets.

Here So Far Away by Hadley Dyer

Feisty and fearless George Warren has never let life get too serious. Now that she’s about to be a senior, her plans include partying with her tight-knit group of friends and then getting the heck out of town after graduation. But instead of owning her last year of high school, a fight with her best friend puts her on the outs of their social circle.

Legion (The Talon Saga) by Julie Kagawa

Devastated by revelations about the Talon dragon organization, hatching Ember Hill stands against her heir-apparent brother, Dante, who has threatened to unleash the greatest threat dragonkind has ever known.

The Fates Divide by Veronica Roth

When Cyra’s father Lazmet Noavek, a soulless tyrant thought to be dead, reclaims the throne, Cyra and Akos Kereseth are desperate to stop him from igniting a barbaric war.

Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian

Amelia has looked forward to her last summer before college working at the Meade Creamery, but when the owner of the local landmark passes away, her nephew has big changes in mind.

Time Bomb by Joelle Charbonneau

Seven students trapped in their school after a bomb goes off must fight to survive while also discovering who among them is the bomber.

Twelve Steps to Normal by Farrah Penn

When Kira’s father enters rehab, she’s forced to leave everything behind. Now her father’s sober and Kira is returning home, determined to get her life back to normal. However, is that what Kira really wants?

In Sight of Stars by Gae Polisner

Seventeen-year-old Klee’s father was the center of his life. He introduced Klee to the great museums of New York City and the important artists on their walls. He told him stories of myths and magic. Until his death. Now, forced to live in the suburbs with his mom, Klee can’t help but feel he’s lost all the identifying parts of himself. That is, until he meets wild and free Sarah in art class.

Winter Glass (Spindle Fire) by Lexa Hillyer

Aurora, torn from the dream world and Heath, plots to assassinate the faerie queen Malfleur, only to confront temptations she never expected.

This readers advisory brought to you by YA Librarian, Chris.