If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch

This book still haunts me.  It is a must read.  It is a difficult read.  When a parent is trusted to take care of young children and let them down it's a terrible thing.  This mother has Carey prostitute herself so her little sister won't be in that situation.  There is rape and death but also redemption and healing.  It is not an easy read but the story is well written and a page turner.  The audio book also very good.  I'm getting for the library.

The Illuminae Files Illuminae by Kaufman and Kristoff

Told in multiple ways, this book works.  It helps to be a fan of Sci-Fi.  Think Hal of Space 2001 meets Aliens.  And a bit of a love triangle to boot.  Fine for high school libraries. 

Abandon Abandon by Meg Cabot

I liked this book.  Will get for my high school library.  It's the modern retelling of the Greek Myth Persephone and the Underworld.  Romance, mystery and paranormal.  There you go.  Enjoy.

The Honors Honor Among Thieves by Rachel Caine & Ann Aguirre

This is a very successful collaboration between the two authors.  It reminds me of a Dr. Who episode and Scot Westerfield series.  The conversations between the two entities work well.  And of course the action keeps the story moving.  Enjoy.  Audio book also good.

The Folk of the Air The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

It's a dangerous world for mortals to live among the Fae.  Holly Black can create a fantasy world that bleeds into the human world.  It's a good read.

The Mortality Doctrine The Rule of Thoughts by James Dashner

This is one intense book.  I like this series better then the Maze Runner series.  Think Hal and Tron merging together to create a dangerous cyberworld that bleeds out into the real world.  Perfect for any high school library.

The Star-Touched Queen Death and Night by Roshani Chokshi

This is a designed legend that ties in with Death and Night.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.

Dash by Kirby Larson

This is based on a true story and lots of research by author Kirby Larson.  I've liked her other books and this book is perfect for any library.  The audio book also very good.  Enjoy.

The Arc of the Scythe Scythe by Neal Shusterman

This is the book of the year.  Any book by Neal Shusterman will be an intense story.  I would love to have him at a dinner party of authors and just sit back an listen to them talk.  His stories are dark and powerful and deadly.  It's a page turner.  Enjoy.

The Elementae Reign the Earth by A. C. Gaughen

I liked this book.  The audio book also very good.  I think this could be popular with high school libraries.  I would like to get for my high school library.  It's a good read.  Enjoy. Think a teen desert Game of Thrones.

Not Quite a Narwhal by Jessie Sima

It's a picture book.  I love narwhals so I read it.  I wasn't impressed.  But there are a lot of people who did love the book.  I was just not one of them.  It felt muddled and confused. 

Like Water by Rebecca Podos

I read this book under the recommendation of Michael Cart.  Would I get it for my high school library.  Probably not.  Would I recommend it to students, definitely yes.  It's not for everyone.  There  is some sex going on in case you need to know that.  But the layers of this young woman who has gone through the ritual of a high school graduation and now has the rest of her life to figure out and the relationships that she will have is a good story.

Austin Family Chronicles Meet the Austins by Madeleine L’Engel

I like this family and I wished they lived next to me.  They are sweet and kind and the story is set in a different time.  Is there diversity?  No, but there is a heart warming family that in this world sometimes can be rare for a child.  Enjoy.

The Raven Cycle Opal by Maggie Stiefvater

If you are a Raven Cycle Fan or a Maggie Stiefvater fan, you'll enjoy this novella about opal.  It's different in the sense that the boys are not the stars but Opal is.  Her relationship is a complicated one.  It's not romantic but maybe in a family way of the love that she has for them.  Enjoy.

Say You’ll Remember Me by Katie McGarry

It's fine.  Some rough language but a bit cheesy and predictable.  I would say entertaining and you do want to root for the two star-crossed kids.  Enjoy.

Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella

Yep there is some mature content but for an adult book, it's funny, sweet and revealing of family secrets.  The audio book is entertaining with an enchanting British accent.  It's a good read.  Enjoy. 

Suitors And Sabotage by Cindy Anstey

If you like teen regency novels, then you'll enjoy this.  I don't think this will have broad appeal.  I liked it but I adore Jane Austin so I'll read this time frame.  I wouldn't get for high school libraries but I can recommend it to those who like romance from another time.

Nightwoods by Charles Frazier

I loved this story.  The way Charles Frazier turns a phrase makes it seem simple but really it's just elegant.  I listened to the audiobook.  There is family dysfunction going on. There is a lot of intensity as well going on.  A must listen to.  Go back to another time and another place and have your heart touched.

The Girl of Ink & Stars by Kiran Milkweed Hargrave

I really liked this one.  Written beautifully with mystery and adventure, and of course danger.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.

Given Duet Given to the Earth by Mindy McGinnis

I think this book would be better for public libraries and private libraries.  There are a lot of layers.  I think it will interest some students but not all.  It's a fine story but I think it will entertain fantasy readers.