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• Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know

  Ahmed, Samira (Fiction writer)

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  Seventeen-year-old Khayyam Maquet’s Paris vacation takes a turn as she navigates heartbreak, college worries, and a search for a lost painting. Her discovery uncovers the hidden story of Leila from two centuries earlier, linking their lives across…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Must Betray You

  Sepetys, Ruta

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  Set in 1989 Romania, Cristian Florescu must navigate life under Ceaușescu’s oppressive regime, risking everything to expose the truth. This historical thriller follows his struggle for freedom, revealing the courage and cost of defying tyranny.

• The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick

  Isabelle, S.,

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  In 1860s London, Stella Sedgwick, a sharp-tongued young Black woman, inherits a family estate and must navigate society, legal battles, and rekindled love. Amid fashion, balls, and secrets, she balances independence, ambition, and matters of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Most Ardently

  a Pride & Prejudice Remix

  Novoa, Gabe Cole,

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  In 1812 London, Oliver Bennet, a trans boy forced to live as "Elizabeth," longs for freedom, love, and a life as his true self. Amid societal pressure and secret outings with Darcy, he must choose between safety and the chance to live openly in this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Our Wicked Histories

  Goldsmith, Amy,

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  Meg attends a Halloween weekend at the mysterious Wren Hall, hoping to regain her place at an elite art school and repair broken friendships. But the eerie estate, haunted lake, and buried secrets turn the retreat into a chilling test of trust and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Crane Among Wolves

  Hur, June,

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  In 1506 Joseon, seventeen-year-old Iseul risks everything to rescue her sister from the tyrant King Yeonsan, while Prince Daehyun plots to overthrow his cruel half-brother. Forced to join forces, they launch a deadly gamble to save lives, challenge…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Davenports

  Marquis, Krystal,

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  Set in 1910, The Davenports follows four ambitious Black women navigating love, ambition, and family expectations within a wealthy, influential family. Inspired by real history, their stories intertwine as they challenge societal norms and pursue…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• These Shallow Graves

  Donnelly, Jennifer,

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  In nineteenth-century New York City, a young woman challenges strict gender and class boundaries to investigate her father’s suspicious death. As she searches for the truth, she must decide how much she is willing to risk.

• Vesuvius

  Biehn, Cass,

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  Thief Felix steals a magical helmet that awakens lost memories, and with Loren, who is haunted by prophetic dreams, they must uncover their fates to survive Pompeii’s destruction.