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• They Both Die at the End

  Silvera, Adam, 1990-

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  Set in a near-future world where people receive a phone call on the day they will die. 'They Both Die at the End' follows the interconnected lives of two strangers, Mateo and Rufus, who spend their final day together, seeking meaningful experiences…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Have Some Questions for You

  Makkai, Rebecca

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  Bodie Kane is a film professor and podcaster who reluctantly delves into her past and the unsolved murder of her former rommate, Thalia Keith. Drawn back to her old school, Bodie becomes determined to uncover overlooked suspects and hidden truths,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Red, White & Royal Blue

  McQuiston, Casey

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  The unexpected love story between Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry of Wales. As their secret romance unfolds, it explores themes of love, identity, and the pressures of public life, and delivering a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Book Lovers

  Henry, Emily

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  Nora Stephens, a no-nonsense literary agent, heads to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina, for a sisterly getaway, hoping for a transformative adventure. Instead, she unexpectedly keeps crossing paths with Charlie Lastra, a brooding editor, and their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Were Liars

  Lockhart, E.

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  The Sinclair family's idyllic summers on their private island take a dark turn when Cadence's memory loss and the secrets surrounding her accident cast a shadow over their close-knit circle, leading to a complex web of guilt, blame, love, and hidden…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Real Life

  Taylor, Brandon (Brandon L. G.)

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  Wallace is an introverted African-American student in a Midwestern university town, struggles to navigate his complex relationships with his friends and confronts hidden tensions, desires, and resentments that disrupt the stability of their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It Ends With Us

  Hoover, Colleen

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  Lily's life takes a positive turn when she meets the charismatic neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid. However, as their relationship deepens, Lily's world is thrown into turmoil by Ryle's aversion to commitment and the sudden reappearance of her first love,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Atlas Six

  Blake, Olivie,

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  'The Atlas Six' is a gripping fantasy novel that follows six ambitious young magicians competing for a coveted spot among the world's most powerful sorcerers. As they navigate dark secrets and deadly challenges, their pursuit of magical mastery…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Love Hypothesis

  Hazelwood, Ali

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  Skeptical Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith, agrees to a fake relationship with the infuriating, hotshot professor, Adam Carlsen to convince her best friends that she is on the path to true love. However, their faux romance takes an unexpected turn when…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Twisted Love

  Huang, Ana

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  Alex Volkov, a man driven by tragedy and vengeance, find his ice heart thawing when he's tasked with looking after his best friend's sister, Ava Chen. As their forbidden love ignites, they must confront a web of secrets that could jeopardize…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cruel Prince

  Black, Holly

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  Jude, a mortal girl in the treacherous High Court of Faerie, navigates a world of deception and power struggles. To protect her family and the realm, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous alliance that forces her to confront her own capacity for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It Happened One Summer

  a Novel

  Bailey, Tessa

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  Piper Bellinger is a socialite facing the consequences of her actions who unexpectedly gets stranded in her hometown for the summer and discovers unexpected opportunities for love and personal growth.

• Firekeeper's Daughter

  Boulley, Angeline

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  An outsider in her own hometown, Daunis Fauntaine is drawn into an undercover investigation after witnessing a murder. She must use her knowledge of chemistry and Ojibwe traditional medicine to uncover the truth, forcing her to grapple with the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Song of Achilles

  [a Novel]

  Miller, Madeline

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  Patroclus, a young prince, embarks on a journey of friendship and love with the heroic Achilles as they face the trials of the Trojan War. As the epic unfolds, Patroclus must ultimately confront he inexorable hand of Fate that will challenge their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• From Lukov With Love

  Zapata, Mariana

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  After years of setbacks and disappointments in figure skating, Jasmine Santos realizes her time to compete is running out. When an unexpected opportunity arises, she must reconsider her future, including an offer from Ivan Lukov, the man she's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fourth Wing

  Yarros, Rebecca

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  In a world where dragons bond with elite riders, Violet Sorrengail faces a formidable challenge when she's thrust into the rigorous training, despite her physical limitations. As she battles ruthless competition and a kingdom on the brink of war,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shadow and Bone

  Bardugo, Leigh

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  In a war-torn world, an orphan with an extraordinary power joins an elite group of magical soldiers known as the Grisha. As she trains and becomes entangled in political intrigue, she embarks on a perilous quest to vanquish a malevolent force known…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hating Game

  Thorne, Sally, 1981-

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  In a high-stakes corporate rivalry, two executive assistants, Lucy and Joshua, engage in a series of daily passive-aggressive games, all while vying for a coveted promotion. When a chance encounter in an elevator takes an unexpected turn, Lucy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Unhoneymooners

  Lauren, Christina

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  Accustomed to a life marked by inexplicable misfortune, Olive Torres faces an unexpected turn when a wedding day calamity results in a free honeymoon to Maui alongside her nemesis, Ethan Thomas. As they reluctantly agree to play the part of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

  Zevin, Gabrielle

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  In his Junior Year at Harvard, Sam Masur spots Sadie Green on a bitter cold day, sparking a legendary collaboration that propels them to stardom with their blockbuster game, Ichigo. Gabrielle Zevin's intricately imagined novel spans thirty years,…Read moreRead more of this annotation