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• Somewhere Beyond the Sea

  Klune, TJ,

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  Emily from the North Independence Branch says, "My expectations for this sequel to one of my all-time favorite books (House in the Cerulean Sea) were high, but this brilliant gem of a story surpassed my greatest hopes." Ross, also from North…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Was a Teenage Slasher

  Jones, Stephen Graham, 1972-

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  Cindy says, "A horror story told in first person that makes you utterly empathetic for the 17-year-old high school student. Growing up as a "no one" in a "going nowhere" town and facing the social challenges while committing heinous murders,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Crow Talk

  Garvin, Eileen,

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  Amy from the North Independence Branch says, "This book really struck home with me with its insight on motherhood, grief, loneliness, nature, and crows. Loved it so much."

• Funny Story

  Henry, Emily,

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  Alexandria says, "I loved this banter-filled rom com about a children's librarian that just moved to the Michigan area with her perfect fiance, Peter. Peter decides he still has feelings for his childhood friend, and Daphne moves in with the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Phoenix Keeper

  MacLean, S. A.,

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  Scott says, "This is a cute romance, that gets cuter. It has a zoo with magical creatures. And there is a small heist element. It's like cozy romantasy! Loved." Scott works in the Reader Engagement Department.

• James

  Everett, Percival,

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  Angie says, "Everett puts a new spin on Huckleberry Finn by telling the familiar story (with some updates) through the eyes of Jim. It transforms the story from one of adventure to one of danger and survival. Thought-provoking, fast-paced, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dark Wives

  Cleeves, Ann,

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  Laura from the Woodneath Library Center says, "This latest Vera Stanhope mystery involves a death and a missing troubled teen. At one point it looks like it may be the end for Vera."

• A Fate Inked in Blood

  Jensen, Danielle L.

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  Ally from the Interlibrary Loan Department enjoyed this romantasy, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. Freya hides her magical gift as a shield-maiden, then fights her growing feelings for her protector Bjorn, and duty to family.

• The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties

  Sutanto, Jesse Q.,

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  Matthew from the Blue Springs South Branch says, "This is the 3rd book in a series about the hijinks of Meddy Chan, her mom and mom's three sisters. The Aunties are overbearing, have no filter, and the entire series is absurdly funny."

• The Faculty Lounge

  Mathieu, Jennifer,

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  Melissa says, "Equally hilarious and heartwarming, this novel gives readers a look at the trials, tribulations, and joys of working in a modern public school system. Each faculty and staff member's perspective comes together to paint a realistically…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Letter to the Luminous Deep

  Cathrall, Sylvie,

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  Savannah from the Technical Services Department says, "This book is for fans of historical fiction and fantasy/sci-fi. It's an epistolary novel (written in letters) between the families of a man and a woman who went missing from her undersea home.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Assassins Anonymous

  Hart, Rob (Fiction writer),

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  Kayla from the Platte City Branch says, "This was a blind read, that I was so glad I gave a try! The dialogue is funny, the plot is fast-paced, and overall: what would you do if you decided you no longer wanted to be an assassin? "

• All the Colors of the Dark

  Whitaker, Chris,

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  A literary thriller, friendship story, and love story in one. Set in 1975 Missouri, small town girls are going missing. When a local boy, Patch, ends up saving a wealthy girl from abduction, he then goes missing himself, and it is up to his friend…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Tusks of Extinction

  Nayler, Ray,

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  Mammoths have been resurrected, but need to learn how to be mammoths in this new world. The consciousness of a murdered elephant scientist are uploaded. Can this new (old) species survive, or will it become extinct again? Recommended by Charlie from…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Masquerade

  Sangoyomi, O. O.,

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  "This historical fantasy reimagines 15th Century West Africa, following a woman who is abducted from her village by the warrior king to become his wife." Recommended by Lisa from the Blue Springs South Branch.

• Interesting Facts About Space

  Austin, Emily (Emily R.)

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  Enid is scared of a lot of things--bald men, revisiting the YouTube videos she made as a teen, commitment--but most of all, she's afraid that she's a bad person, that inside her lurks a parasite that can't help but do damage. Recommended by Kyndall…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Close to Death

  Horowitz, Anthony, 1955-

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  Brad from the Digital Innovation Department says, "This is the 5th installment of Horowitz's aloof and gruff, yet brilliant detective Hawthorne, who works with a fictionalized version of the author himself to solve crimes. In this book we are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• America Fantastica

  O'Brien, Tim, 1946-

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  A revenge story turned road trip tale, in which a former award-winning journalist robs a bank, takes a teller hostage, and sets out for Mexico, for fans of Elmore Leonard. Recommended by Beth from the Lee's Summit Branch.

• Annie Bot

  Greer, Sierra,

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  Clea from the Lee's Summit Branch says, "This book was very thought-provoking and I absolutely loved the main character. She was a really interesting character and it was cool to see inside of her mind."

• Ghost Station

  Barnes, S. A.

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  Anna says, "I loved the suspense and isolated setting of the book", which involves a mystery on an abandoned planet. Recommended by Anna from the North Independence Branch.