YA Sci-Fi & Thriller Recommendations

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Nyxia (The Nyxia Triad #1) By Scott Reintgen Cover Image
$11.99
ISBN: 9780399556821
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Published: Ember - June 19th, 2018

“A high-octane thriller . . . Nyxia grabs you from the first line and never lets go.” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Warcross


Nyxia Unleashed (The Nyxia Triad #2) By Scott Reintgen Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780399556869
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Published: Ember - March 19th, 2019

"File this book under A for Amazing." -Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author

Discover book two in the sci-fi space trilogy that Bustle described as "The 100 meets Illuminae" and Marie Lu called, "a high-octane thriller."


Nyxia Uprising (The Nyxia Triad #3) By Scott Reintgen Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780399556906
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Published: Ember - January 21st, 2020

"Brilliant concept meets stellar execution in this fast-paced deep space adventure. I was hooked from page one." --VICTORIA SCHWAB, #1 New York Times bestselling author

In the Nyxia Triad series finale, Emmett and the Genesis team must join forces with a surprising set of allies if they're ever to make it home alive.


The Electric Kingdom By David Arnold Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593202227
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - February 9th, 2021

New York Times bestseller David Arnold's most ambitious novel to date; Station Eleven meets The 5th Wave in a genre-smashing story of survival, hope, and love amid a ravaged earth.


The Ones We're Meant to Find By Joan He Cover Image
By Joan He
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250258564
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - May 4th, 2021

A New York Times Bestseller
An Indie Bestseller


Perfect for fans of Marie Lu and E. Lockhart, The Ones We're Meant to Find is a gripping and heartfelt YA sci-fi with mind-blowing twists. Set in a climate-ravaged future, Joan He's beautifully written novel follows the story of two sisters, separated by an ocean, desperately trying to find each other.


SLAY By Brittney Morris Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781534445437
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - September 1st, 2020

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019!
“Gripping and timely.” —People
“The YA debut we’re most excited for this year.” —Entertainment Weekly
“A book that knocks you off your feet while dropping the kind of knowledge that’ll keep you down for the count.


Warcross By Marie Lu Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780399547973
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Published: Speak - June 26th, 2018

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu—when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths.


Nobody Knows But You By Anica Mrose Rissi Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062685315
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Published: Quill Tree Books - September 8th, 2020

The nail-bitingly intense story of a summer at camp that ends in a disturbing death—and depicts a powerful friendship that won’t ever be forgotten. Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and Broken Things.

Kayla is still holding on to Lainie’s secrets.


Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children #1) By Ransom Riggs Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781594746031
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Published: Quirk Books - June 4th, 2013

The #1 New York Times best-selling series.

Includes an excerpt from Hollow City and an interview with author Ransom Riggs


Long Way Down By Jason Reynolds Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781481438261
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Published: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books - April 2nd, 2019

“An intense snapshot of the chain reaction caused by pulling a trigger.” —Booklist (starred review)
“Astonishing.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A tour de force.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)


A Newbery Honor Book
A Coretta Scott King Honor Book
A Printz Honor Book

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One of Us Is Lying By Karen M. McManus Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781524714680
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Published: Delacorte Press - May 30th, 2017

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY • BUZZFEED • POPCRUSH

“Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club” (Entertainment Weekly) in this addictive mystery about what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive.

 


The Mary Shelley Club By Goldy Moldavsky Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781250230102
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - April 13th, 2021

New York Times-bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky delivers a deliciously twisty YA thriller that's Scream meets Karen McManus about a mysterious club with an obsession for horror.

When it comes to horror movies, the rules are clear:

x Avoid abandoned buildings, warehouses, and cabins at all times.


Always Human: A Graphic Novel (Always Human, #1) By Ari North Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781499811094
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Published: Yellow Jacket - June 2nd, 2020

"This beautifully illustrated slice-of-life tale that shows two young women of color getting to know each other and creating a relationship is so warm and charming that readers will hardly notice how much they are learning about how to better interact with folx who are different from themselves and the importance of not making assumptions." - Kirkus Reviews


Firekeeper's Daughter By Angeline Boulley Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781250766564
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - March 16th, 2021

A PRINTZ MEDAL WINNER!
A MORRIS AWARD WINNER!
AN AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LITERATURE AWARD YA HONOR BOOK!

A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB YA PICK

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

Soon to be adapted at Netflix for TV with President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground.


Sadie: A Novel By Courtney Summers Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781250267139
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Published: Wednesday Books - August 25th, 2020

Available now: I'M THE GIRL, the new "brutally captivating" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) queer thriller from Courtney Summers, based loosely on The Epstein case and "not for the faint of heart" (The New York Times)


If You're Out There By Katy Loutzenhiser Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780062865687
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Published: Balzer + Bray - March 3rd, 2020

“Funny, engrossing, and one-of-a-kind. If You’re Out There completely swept me away.” —Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Leah on the Offbeat


Truly Devious: A Mystery By Maureen Johnson Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780062338068
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - December 4th, 2018

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson weaves a delicate tale of murder and mystery in the first book of a striking new series, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart.


The Vanishing Stair (Truly Devious #2) By Maureen Johnson Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780062338099
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - December 10th, 2019

New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller!

In New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s second novel in the Truly Devious series, there are more twists and turns than Stevie Bell can imagine. No answer is given freely, and someone will pay for the truth with their life.


The Hand on the Wall (Truly Devious #3) By Maureen Johnson Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780062338129
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - October 20th, 2020

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson delivers the witty and pulse-pounding conclusion to the Truly Devious series as Stevie Bell solves the mystery that has haunted Ellingham Academy for over 75 years. Now available in paperback.


I'm Not Dying with You Tonight By Kimberly Jones, Gilly Segal Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781492678892
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Published: Sourcebooks Fire - August 6th, 2019

The New York Times Bestseller!

"An absolute page turner, I'm Not Dying with You Tonight is a compelling and powerful novel that is sure to make an impact. " —Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give