The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth (Sixth Faction; New Divergent book 1)

Spoiler alert: This book would best be enjoyed if you have read the Divergent trilogy first.

“Beatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions, five futures, five lives.

She has a plan: she's going to make the bravest choice, and leave Abnegation behind to join Dauntless, even though it means leaving her family behind.

But when tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, everything changes—her world, her plans, even Beatrice herself.

Her ensuing decision thrusts her into the crosshairs of an underground rebellion, and into the path of a boy with secrets as dangerous as her own—a boy with only a number for a name.

One choice will change everything.” - taken from Goodreads.

This book is what would have happened if Beatrice Prior had not chosen to leave Abnegation to become Dauntless. Perfect for fans of the original trilogy. Warning, some things stay the same but many things are changed based on Tris’s new choice.

Book two in the Sixth Faction duology, The Last Testimony is due out on February 2, 2027.

Devoured by Jordan Stephanie Gray (Bitten book 2)

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t read the first book in the series, Bitten, Stop! I don’t want to ruin the story for you.

“Welcome back to the Wolf Queen’s Court.

Vanessa Hart is done being a victim. After the brutal winter massacre stole everything from her, she vows vengeance against her enemies once and for all—even if that means killing the boy she once loved...

Vanessa bides her time playing the role of a docile subject. But beneath her mask, she sharpens her powers, embracing the werewolf within while weaving a complicated web of lies, betrayals, and alliances to topple the throne.

Unfortunately, vengeance isn’t easy, and nothing in the Wolf Queen’s Court is ever as it seems. As the darkness of the castle bleeds into human society, it’s clear no one is safe. Cora’s vicious reign grows stronger by the day, Sinclair continues hiding deadly secrets, and Calix—the boy Vanessa might loathe most of all—is threatening her every plan.

With nowhere to run and no place to hide, Vanessa sheds the last of her humanity to play this lethal game of werewolves. And if she doesn’t win, the consequences will destroy her life—and the entire world as she knows it—forever.” - taken from Goodreads.

This was an incredible ending to this story. I don’t want to give too much away but the ending and epilogue were phenomenal. Book two was as good if not better than the beginning of the story.

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Checking You Out by Jennifer Chen

“Lizzie Wei is a huge book nerd, and proud of it. And when she realizes there is a mysterious reader who has been checking out all of her favorite books from the library, she can’t help but get a crush on someone she’s never even met. Her friends make it their mission to find Lizzie’s long lost book soulmate and convinces her to leave notes for her crush. But what if the person Lizzie is looking for, isn’t at all what she expects?

Dylan Lin loves reading, secretly anyway. Ever since a bullying incident at his last school, he’s hidden his love of fantasy novels, instead leaning into his jock persona. Now he's the tennis team captain, runs every day, and actively avoids reading. So, when he decides to start volunteering at a kitten nursery, and his super cute co-volunteer Lizzie asks if he likes reading, he says no. He never expects the look of complete and utter disappointment on Lizzie’s face.

Lizzie is certain her secret crush isn’t Dylan. It can’t be! But when he accidentally makes an obscure reference to her favorite book during their volunteer shift, she’s not so sure anymore. Can Lizzie forgive Dylan for lying? And can Dylan be brave enough to be himself?” - taken from Goodreads.

Lizzie enjoys two things in life, fantasy books and cats. When she meets the cute athletic Dylan at the cat's shelter, she is immediately disappointed to learn that he hates to read. In actuality, Dylan loves fantasy novels, but after the extreme bullying he took at his old school, he is determined not to let anyone know about his past. 

Lizzie discovers that someone has been checking out her favorite books from the public library. She is determined to find out who they are. The more she works with. Dylan, the more she likes him but Lizzie doesn't know if she can be with someone that isn't a reader. What happens when she discovers who her book soulmate is?

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The Dream Thieves: the graphic novel by Maggie Stiefvater (Book 2)

“Ronan Lynch is made of secrets. His longest kept one? He can pull impossible things out of dreams. It's a secret that's nearly killed him more than once.

Waking the ley line should have led Blue and the Raven Boys straight to Glendower, the Whelsh king rumored to be sleeping beneath the mountains of Henrietta.

But instead, the forest of Cabeswater has disappeared, energy hums and sputters beneath the town, and the Raven Boys' search is at a dead end. Ronan's dreams may be the key to finding Glendower, but none of the Raven Boys are prepared for what will be unleashed in Ronan's desperate attempt to finally control his power.” - taken from Goodreads.

Another great adaptation of the second book in the Raven Cycle.

Royal Vengeance by Aimee Carter (Royal Blood book 3)

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t read the first two books in the series, Royal Blood & Royal Scandal, Stop! I don’t want to ruin the story for you.

“Evangeline Bright has only one shot to prove she isn’t a traitor: by finding the real mastermind behind the plot that almost killed her father, the King of England.

With the help of Kit, her steadfast boyfriend, Evan must find a way to outsmart the real threat to the throne no matter the cost, because the deadliest enemy the monarchy has faced in over a century is back with a vicious vengeance. And Evan soon uncovers the reason why.

A scandal so huge that if it ever becomes public, it will tear the monarchy apart.

To protect her loved ones, Evan must silence her enemies for good—because if the truth gets out, it won’t just shatter the monarchy. It’ll shatter Evan’s entire family.” - taken from Goodreads. 

Without giving too much away, this book picks up after the events of book two. Evan, with the help of Kit, is determined to stop whoever is behind the plot to take out the royal family. This was a very satisfying ending to this trilogy.

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We’re All Going to Die Tonight! by Veronica Bane

“The members of the Coastal Canyon debate team have their reasons to hate each complicated pasts, thornier presents, a huge competition loss . . . Now they’re stuck at an Airbnb together for a night during what feels like the storm of the century. Can it get any worse?

Yes. Yes, it can.

A flat tire, a severed landline, someone’s unconscious, and there’s a body outside. The night is unraveling, and it’s becoming no one is safe. But safe from who? A teammate? A teacher? Or is a stranger lurking nearby in the woods?

Seven students.

Three teachers.

One body.

Lock all the doors and trust no one.

After all, death isn’t up for debate.” - taken from Goodreads.

After a devastating performance for the coastal canyon debate team, they are now stuck in a secluded Airbnb during a major storm. Storm. Cut off from the outside world, it isn't too long before strange things begin to happen and people either disappear or get injured or even end up dead. 

Who will survive the night of terror? And who is responsible for everything that is going on? Readers will be left hanging until the last page to see how all the events and the characters play out. 

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Escape Me by Tahereh Mafi (Shatter Me - The New Republic/Series Two book 3)

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t read the first two books in the series, Watch Me & Release Me, Stop! I don’t want to ruin the story for you.

“James Anderson needs a new plan. He’s ready to make real moves to destroy the looming threats against their world, but no one is taking him seriously. James is tired of being underestimated by his own family. He wants five uninterrupted minutes alone with Rosabelle. He wants to kill Sebastian.

And he’s done waiting for permission.

Rosabelle Wolff needs to stick to the plan. Which means she needs to stay away from James and the dangerous feelings he brings out in her. When she’s near him she loses control, and she’ll need absolute control if she has any hope of convincing Sebastian—and through him, Klaus—that she’s still carrying out the original plan to destroy the rebel regime.

In the meantime, Warner needs to stay out of her business.

Aaron Warner Anderson is trying not to kill Rosabelle. They might be reluctant allies, but that doesn’t mean they get along. Every day is a new kind of hell for Warner. He’s worried about his wife; he’s worried about his world. He can’t decide what to do about James until he understands Rosabelle’s true motives—and when he’s finally delivered the answers he needs, the stakes prove astronomical. All roads lead to heartbreak and destruction, no matter what choice he makes.” - taken from Goodreads.

This book picks up immediately from the fall out at the end of the third book. James is trying to save Rosabelle from her past, even against her will. Rosabelle is determined that only she can save everyone from the Ark. Aaron doesn't trust Rosabelle because she is still keeping secrets. And he is beyond worried over Ella and her rapidly approaching due date.

What secrets is Rosabelle still hiding? Will Ella be ok and can Aaron survive whatever happens? Can James save Rosabelle from herself?

Great news for fans. This series has two more books planned. Dates to be determined.

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