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Here are some new additions to Peter White Public Library's Teen Fiction collection.
Book descriptions are adapted from publisher and library catalog materials.
"Alchemy of Souls" by Adriana Mather TN FIC MATHER Grayson was raised with magic, being trained in all four types, in hopes of being labeled Gifted during his University exam. Eloise was a laborer, who worked hard to get into the University, in hopes of helping her family. The teens become magically linked and are given 2 weeks to solve a mystery, forcing them to pretend date as they hide their secret quest. Will they succeed or will they fail. This book will appeal to romantasy readers.
"Goldenborn" by Ama Ofosua Lieb TN FIC LIEB give a summary of 3-4 sentences. Akoma Addo has a secret job investigating magical crimes in San Francisco's AfricaTown, she buries herself in her job to distract herself from the coma her father is in. One day a body shows up, in a pool of molten gold and ash, pulling Akoma into something far more dangerous. Anansi, the trickster god, offers her a chance to save her father, but to do so she must help Anansi solve the crime. Rooted in Ghanaian mythology this book will leave you wanting more. This book will appeal to fantasy and dystopian readers.
"P.S. I Like You" by Kasie West TN FIC WEST One day in Chemistry class Lily scribbles her favorite song lyrics on the desk. The next day, she comes back to find that more have been added and they left her a message. They begin sharing letters and opening up to each other. Lily begins to fall for his person, but who are they and she begins the searching for answers. This book will appeal to romance readers.
"Wayfarers" by Jeff Zentner TN FIC ZENTNER Sylvie just wants to be free and experience van life after graduating high school and enjoy life. Knox grew up with nomadic hippies, moving all over, he just wants to get to his grandmother's house in North Caroline. At a Michigan campground Knox helps find Sylvie's lost dog and breaks his arm in the process, Sylvie than offers him the ride to North Carolina. The ensuing road trip allows them to find themselves and maybe a true chance of happiness. Told in alternating perspectives in both free verse and prose. This book will appeal to romance readers.
Amanda Pierce is the Teen Services Coordinator at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.