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“A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us, Eliza and Her Monsters is absolutely magical.”—Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times–bestselling author of This Is Where It EndsEighteen-year-old Eliza Mirk is the anonymous creator of the wildly popular webcomic Monstrous Sea, but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything she’s worked for begins to crumble.Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl meets Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona in this acclaimed novel about art, fandom, and finding the courage to be yourself. “A must-have.”—School Library JournalIn the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy, weird, and friendless. Online, Eliza is LadyConstellation, anonymous creator of a popular webcomic called Monstrous Sea. With millions of followers and fans throughout the world, Eliza’s persona is popular. Eliza can’t imagine enjoying the real world as much as she loves her digital community.Then Wallace Warland transfers to her school and Eliza begins to wonder if a life offline might be worthwhile. But when Eliza’s secret is accidentally shared with the world, everything she’s built—her story, her relationship with Wallace, and even her sanity—begins to fall apart.With pages from Eliza’s webcomic, as well as screenshots from Eliza’s online forums, this uniquely formatted book will appeal to fans of Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona and Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl.Young Adult Library Services Association Best BookBest Fiction for Young Adults Top TenKirkus Best BookTexas Tayshas Pick

With their year-and-a-day dedication period at an end, Annie, Kate, and Cooper can now look forward to the festivities of their initiation, but they must soon make an important decision.

An untrained witch. An orphan. A teenager looking for her place in the world that’s a lot larger than she ever realized…Sixteen-year-old Mirella’s life changes forever when a werewolf sniffs her out one night. Turns out that all the weird incidents that happened over the years when Mirella got upset or angry is actually because she has magic. She’s a witch, and she’s been recruited for the Magical Hunters Academy.There’s no way she’ll ever turn that down, but then she learns that the school literally trains all sorts of magical beings to be hunters. No surprise there, but there are good paranormal creatures and evil ones.Ones who need to be hunted.Some who need to be slayed.When Mirella’s one human friend, a fellow orphan, and the orphanage is targeted by one of the evil paranormal creatures, Mirella is willing to do whatever it takes to hunt that bastard, but is she strong enough to handle this mission?

I've never been the normal girl. No matter how much I wanted to pretend I was. I know why my mom moved us around every three months and acted like we were on the most-wanted list. We've been running from the man that should have protected us, a man that decided he wanted my mother to himself and all the power that came with her. A man that is probably my father. Keeping me a secret from the Infinity community can't last much longer. I've already bonded with half of my Infinity. Our lives are changing, my powers are growing as is my acceptance of who I really am. Though nothing is ever simple. One of our group is reluctant to take his place beside me. I don't know why he's pushing me away, but I won't be kept in the dark anymore. Not form my Infinity, not form anyone. Reverse Harem MMFM

I am at home in the darkness, where brutality feeds on the weak and fuels the strong. Shadowmoor has forged me into who I am today and I have the mark and scars to prove it. I never thought I'd see the light again, but it seems destiny has other plans for me.My father's arrival means life as I know it is about to change. Silvercrest Academy trains and prepares the most gifted and privileged among us for their future contributions to the Monarchy. I may come from the right family, but I am a void.No gifts. No magic. No abilities to be seen.From the shadowy underworld to the highest peak in the land, I will need every ounce of my strength to survive this place. Guaranteed prosperity, that's what they promise if you make it to graduation. Only time will tell if Silvercrest will be the beginning or the end of me.

Allie's world is falling apart...She hates her school. Her brother has run away. She's just been arrested. Again. And now her parents are sending her away.But instead of hating boarding school, Allie is happy. She's making friends. And there's Carter, a brooding loner with whom she feels an instant connection.Cimmeria Academy is no ordinary school. Her classmates - and maybe some of the teachers - are hiding a secret. And soon it begins to feel like a very dangerous place...'Night School is dramatic and full of great characters, the perfect blend of suspense and romance.' Sophie McKenzie

As their outrageous misfortune continues, the Baudelaire orphans are shipped off to a miserable boarding school, where they befriend the two Quagmire triplets and find that they have been followed by the dreaded Count Olaf.

When Abi walks into her dorm room on her first day at a new boarding school, she is immediately picked to be the school bully’s target for the year. Lucky for her, Flame has just transported himself to the human world and they become fast friends. Flame uses his magic spells to take on the school bully and help Abi make new friends along the way!

Betrayed by one of their own, the Hunters have become the hunted as their hideaway is invaded by a pack of ravenous werewolves! But it’ll take more than a few mongrels to get the better of these kids. Meanwhile, Alex begins advanced training with Mr. Roi. Will he be able to help her find a clue to her sister’s disappearance? Or is the homeschooled Alex in way over her head? With the Sohrem rising, the Hunters on the move, and Alex caught in the middle, the shadow of the enemy who has been pulling all the strings begins to show. But is it the enemy without―or the one within her―that Alex should fear the most?!

Jessica Walsh is starting her freshman year at Nightshade High and trying to forget about the tragic events surrounding her brother's graduation. She wants to have a normal high school experience. But that's easier said than done in Nightshade. There's a new guy at school who seems to be turning the girls into lovesick zombies. And Jessica has other worries--like her crush on a cute but moody lead singer, and the mysterious tattoo that appeared on her arm one day that lets her know whenever there is trouble brewing. Jessica learns she's a Virago, a woman warrior chosen to fight evil whenever it threatens her hometown. But does a lowly freshman really have what it takes to keep Nightshade safe?