Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate

Kirsten says:
Sometimes the best breed of friend comes from extraordinary circumstances.

Steph S. says:
A story of a boy and his reluctance to have an imaginary friend, especially a giant cat named Crenshaw. This story proves the importance of friendship, real or imagined.

Everneath by Brodi Ashton

Heather says:
This dark reimagining of the Persephone/Hades myth kept me enthralled from page one. Experience the Underworld as you never have before!

Undertow by Michael Buckley

Heather says:
This is like no other dystopian novel you have read or will ever read! A wildly imaginative and gripping story of the end of life as we know it.

In the After by Demitria Lunetta

Heather says:
There is not a single safe moment in this achingly surreal dystopian about alien invasion. This world will terrify you and keep you on the edge of your seat.

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Heather says:
I enjoy when authors put a twist on an everyday, ordinary thing at the hands of an imagined government – like Oliver has done here in a world where love is illegal.

We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

Heather says:
This story of friendship, love, loss, grief, and the discovery of one’s true self will stay with me for a long time. Have the tissues handy!

Birthmarked by Caragh O’Brien

Heather says:
Fans of The Hunger Games will love this story of a strong, stubborn girl in a desperate and failing world. This riveting book will make you question everything.

Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye

Steph S. says:
This darkly humorous gothic fiction shares many similarities with the classic Jane Eyre, including rich detail and complex characters. However, make no mistake, this Jane is out for revenge.

Margaret the First by Danielle Dutton

Steph S. says:
This historical fiction is about a very real person, Margaret Cavendish. When women were meant to be at home, “Mad Madge” took the literary world by storm. An intriguing look at an intriguing woman!

The Hesitant Heiress by Dawn Crandall

Steph S. says:
The classic feel of these inspirational historical romances will have you thinking they were written decades ago. The settings are detailed and the characters are fascinating and relatable.

Grunt by Mary Roach

Steph S. says:
A scientific look at the military. However, those not interested in science or the military are still going to find this quick read illuminating!

Those Girls by Chevy Stevens

Beth says:
Three teenage sisters are forced to flee into the night and fend for themselves, but what happens to them changes the girls forever. 18 years later, one of the girls disappears. Could this be related to that night?

Stephanie L. says:
I would recommend this to any thriller lover. I could not put it down! She keeps you horrified but wanting more.

Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel

Beth says:
This sequel picks up where Sleeping Giants left off—large pieces of what ends up to be a giant robot are buried all over the Earth, and a team of scientists has been tasked to put it together and see what it can do.  But who left it here?  And why?

Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel

Beth says:
A child named Rose Franklin falls into a hole and lands on a gigantic metal hand. Years later, Rose is the scientist in charge of the hand and the discovery of other metal body parts buried all over the world. Who did this and why?

Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight

Beth says:
The body of a newborn baby has been found in the woods, and a fledgling reporter is assigned the story.  As she digs for the truth, she finds secrets about the town and about herself.  You can hide from the past, but you can never really bury it, can you??

Her Every Fear by Peter Swanson

Beth says:
Londoner Kate Priddy agrees to swap apartments with a distant Boston cousin.  Soon after her arrival, a neighbor is found murdered, and Kate is drawn into the aftermath–wondering if her cousin is the culprit.  Lots of great twists!

The Cove by Catherine Coulter

Tobee says:
This book drew me in, kept me guessing, and had the romance and “feel good” vibes I like. It is fast-paced and takes you on a wild ride, but the good guys prevail in a very satisfying conclusion. It really hooked me on the series.