Teen Talk (9/26/2018 Edition)

Hey, YA librarians!

Check out our latest & greatest YA titles out this month, then join us on Twitter today at 2:30pm EST for Early Word YA Galley Chat (hashtag: #ewgcya) and tell us what you’ve been reading & loving!

opens in a new windowSADIE by Courtney Summers
9781250105714
Ages 13 to 18
FOUR STARRED REVIEWS!
When Sadie’s little sister, Mattie, is found dead, Sadie hits the road on a mission to find her sister’s killer. But when West McCray—a radio personality working on a segment about small, forgotten towns in America—overhears Sadie’s story at a local gas station, he becomes obsessed with finding the missing girl. He starts his own podcast as he tracks Sadie’s journey, trying to figure out what happened, hoping to find her before it’s too late.

“It’s impossible to not be drawn into this haunting thriller of a book. A heartrending must-have.” —School Library Journal, starred review

opens in a new windowI DO NOT TRUST YOU by Laura J. Burns & Melinda Metz
9781250052308
Ages 12 to 18
I DO NOT TRUST YOU is a thrilling young adult suspense novel full of dangerous secrets and dark mythology that threaten to destroy everything seventeen-year-old Memphis holds dear. With Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz’s signature plot twists, and uneasy, ever-changing alliances, this novel is an exciting journey that asks at every turn—what would you do to save the ones you love?

“ . . . a fast-paced, modern adventure with hints of The Da Vinci Code, packed with tidbits about world mythology and fanciful touches of the macabre.” —School Library Journal

opens in a new windowUNSTOPPABLE MOSES by Tyler James Smith
9781250138545
Ages 12 and up
In this coming-of-age debut by Tyler James Smith, a seventeen-year-old boy has one week in the aftermath of a disastrous prank to prove to the authorities, and to himself, that he’s not a worthless jerk who belongs in jail.

“Smith’s style is reminiscent of John Green’s oeuvre. He balances the characters’ tragic stories with offbeat humor and deftly timed pop culture references.” —Booklist

And don’t miss these new titles from Entangled: Teen and Page Street Kids!

UNCHARTED by Erin Cashman
9781624145933
Ages 14 And Up
A page-turning blend of mystery, fantasy, and folklore. Perfect for fans of PASSENGER and COMPULSION.

KEEPER OF THE BEES by Meg Kassel
9781640634084
Ages 14 And Up
This companion novel to BLACK BIRD OF THE GALLOWS is a tale of two people who are both beautiful and beastly, and whose pasts are entangled in surprising and heartbreaking ways.

SEVENTH BORN by Monica Sanz
9781640631922
Ages 14 And Up
Perfect for fans of VAMPIRE ACADEMY or the later books in the HARRY POTTER series, SEVENTH BORN is a thrilling look at a terrifying world of dark magic, forbidden romance, and betrayal.

AFTERIMAGE by Naomi Hughes
9781624145971
Ages 14 And Up
This action-packed debut is a sci-fi thriller about Camryn Kingfisher, a seventeen-year-old who is the sole survivor of an explosion that kills thousands—including her mother.

Happy reading!