Blackbird

Gomes N. D.

HQ Young Adult

The brilliant new romcom from 2020 CILIP Carnegie medal nominee and New York Times bestseller, Robin Talley.\n************************************************************* 
It’s easy not to fall in love, right?\nMelody McIntyre, stage manager extraordinaire, has a plan for everything. What she doesn’t have? Success with love. Every time she falls for someone during a school performance, both the romance and the show end in catastrophe. So, Mel swears off love until their upcoming production of Les Mis is over.\nOf course, Mel didn’t count on Odile Rose, rising star in the acting world, auditioning for the spring performance. And she definitely didn’t expect Odile to be sweet, and funny and care as much about the play’s success as Mel. Which means that Melody McIntyre’s only plan now is trying desperately not to fall in love.\nA hilarious, heartwarming and empowering read, perfect for fans of Pitch Perfect, Love Simon and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.\n*************************************************************\nPraise for Robin Talley’s previous\n‘The main characters are terrific in what is a moving novel. And an important one.’ The Telegraph\n‘absolutely loved it – romantic and funny and gripping and just generally excellent!’ Tom Ellen, author of Freshers and All About Us\n‘touching, clever and absolutely hilarious’ The Herald\n‘I really loved the book… it was just a lovely, refreshing read for me, and I’m so glad there are authors like Robin Talley out there.’ Bookseller review\n‘One of the most interesting and informative LGBT books I've read recently!’ Reader review\n‘I read it in one sitting!’ NetGalley reviewer\n‘a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history’ NetGalley reviewer\n‘a very timely novel’ NetGalley reviewer

Robin Talley Untitled

Talley, Robin

Feather Tucker has two wishes:
1)To get her mum healthy again
2) To win the Junior UK swimming championships
When Feather comes home on New Year’s Eve to find her mother – one of Britain’s most obese women- in a diabetic coma, she realises something has to be done to save her mum’s life. But when her Mum refuses to co-operate Feather realises that the problems run deeper than just her mum’s unhealthy appetite.
Over time, Feather’s mission to help her Mum becomes an investigation. With the help of friends old and new, and the hindrance of runaway pet goat Houdini, Feather’s starting to uncover when her mum’s life began to spiral out of control and why. But can Feather fix it in time for her mum to watch her swim to victory? And can she save her family for good?

Wishbones

Literature & Fiction

MacGregor, Virginia

Genre Fiction

A whirlwind out-of-this-galaxy adventure! Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass.From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Zenith comes the dazzling finale to the Androma Saga, where stunning betrayals and devastating secrets expose an embattled galaxy to the ultimate nightmare.The galaxy is in peril. Only one girl can save us all.Her ship is gone, her crew is captured and notorious mercenary Andi Racella is suddenly a fugitive. The bloodthirsty Queen Nor now rules the galaxy and shell stop at nothing to destroy Andi.Andi will risk anything to stop Nor and save her crew. So when Andi finds herself stranded with unlikely ally Dex, she seeks out the one person fighting back and uncovers the devastating reality behind Nors takeover.Only by saving their mortal enemy can Andi make one last desperate strike to save the galaxy, unaware that a centuries-old secret may demand the most wrenching sacrifice of all.Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J. Maas.Praise for Zenith:This book is epic beyond measure. I need the next one like I need air. Rachael A, Amazon ReviewerI was torn between wanting to read as fast as my eyes could manage and wanting to savour spending time with the characters I grew to love. Amazon ReviewerI thought this book was absolutely fantastic and had a great cast of characters. Holly Moore, Amazon ReviewerZenith is an outstanding read and one of my new favourites. Read it. You will not be disappointed. Charlotte Burns, Amazon Reviewer

Nexus

Lindsay Cummings

Lost meets The Hunger Games in the thrilling new young adult novel from C.L. Taylor, the Sunday Times and million-copy bestselling author.***Welcome to The Island.Where your worst fears are about to come trueIt was supposed to be the perfect holiday: a week-long trip for six teenage friends on a remote tropical island.But when their guide dies of a stroke leaving them stranded, the trip of a lifetime turns into a nightmare.Because someone on the island knows each of the groups worst fears. And one by one, theyre becoming a reality.Seven days in paradise. A deadly secret.Who will make it off the island alive***Readers love C. L. Taylors gripping YA novels:'What a fabulous storyline. A heart-popping, fast-paced page-turner from start to finish.''A cracking, well-informed and interesting storyline. Simply excellent. C.L. Taylor has done it again!''A brilliant step into the YA world.''From the beginning I was hooked. Twists and turns really pull you in and you find yourself on a roller coaster ride of emotions.''I was gripped from start to finish!''The concept was brilliant; I really loved the twist turns and tension. Brilliantly written and a delight to read.'

C.L. Taylor Young Adult Book 2

Teen & Young Adult

Taylor, C.L.

Praise for Virginia Macgregor:'I defy you not to fall in love' Clare MackintoshHow do you change what’s already written in the stars?
Christopher is the sort of guy that no one notices, yet when Air catches sight of him making intricate paper birds in the airport, she can’t look away. But their worlds are about to collide in ways they never expected. Someone they love is on Flight 0217 from London Heathrow. And it’s missing. Convinced that her brother was on a different flight, Air drives them hundreds of miles across the country, on a trip that will change their lives forever. But how do you tell the person you’re falling for that you might just be the reason their life has fallen apart?

As Far as the Stars

Children's Books

When Doves Cry

Gomes, Natalia

‘Blood Metal Bone surprises you in the very best ways. Unique world-building, a bold heroine with a heartbreaking past, and awe-inspiring magic that simply cannot be caged.’ Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter 
A DEADLY OUTCAST 
A DANGEROUS SECRET 
ONE EPIC QUEST FOR THE TRUTH 
Wrongly accused of her brother’s murder, Sonara’s destiny was to die, sentenced to execution by her own mother. Punished and left for dead, the shadows have cursed her with a second life as a Shadowblood, cast out and hunted by society for her demon-like powers. 
Now known as the Devil of the Deadlands, Sonara survives as a thief on the edge of society, fighting for survival on a quest to uncover what really happened to her brother and whether he is even dead at all… 
Blood Metal Bone is the gripping new novel from New York Times bestselling author Lindsay Cummings. This is the perfect adrenaline-packed read for fans of Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows, The Mandalorian and Sarah J Maas’ Throne of Glass series. 
‘A skilful blend of fantasy and science fiction, full of twists and turns, and sure to thrill fans of both.’ Jay Posey, author of Every Sky A Grave 
‘A dark, twisting tale with an incredible cast of characters immersed in a richly detailed world I couldn’t get enough of.’ KayLynn Flanders, author of Shielded\nFrom School Library Journal\nGr 9 Up-On the small dwarf planet of Dohrsar, Sonara is the illegitimate daughter of the queen. One day her brother and best friend, Soahm, is abducted by a mysterious spaceship. With Sonara as the only witness, the queen doesn't believe Sonara's story, and wrongfully sentences Sonara to death for killing Soahm. Sonara comes back from the dead as a Shadowblood with the newfound power to sense others' emotions and auras. She joins a ragtag group of Shadowblood outlaws who embark on a quest to prevent a powerful rock called Antheon from getting into the wrong hands. Their mission is thwarted, however, when Sonara spots the same spaceship that abducted Soahm. Consumed with finding him, she interrogates and subsequently kills Karr, a member of the ship's crew. This sets off a chain of events that results in many Dohrsarans being imprisoned and forced to mine Antheon. Karr is reborn as a Shadowblood and joins forces with Sonara and her friends to free the Dohrsarans. Most of the characters are purposely unlikable, albeit three-dimensional. Throughout, Sonara is referred to as the Devil, although her unremarkable powers will leave readers perplexed about the nickname and her notoriety. The betrayals and plot twists at the end fail to redeem the novel from the slow-moving plot. Sonara's and Karr's ethnicities are not stated. VERDICT With a convoluted plot that is slow to unfold, this story is unlikely to motivate readers to read to the end.-Candyce Pruitt-Goddardα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Blood Metal Bone: An epic new fantasy novel, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo

Cummings, Lindsay

Contemporary

Say You'll Remember Me

McGarry, Katie

Chasing The Shadows

Snyder; Maria V.

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