(3) YA A newly discovered ability to channel the perspective of an unknown serial killer raises a serious dilemma for sixteen-year-old morgue reporter Nathalie Baudin: reveal her supernatural powers and aid the police, or reject them for a life of normalcy? Set in nineteenth-century Paris, a time when the city's fascination with death warranted daily newspaper morgue reports, this eerie historical mystery will appeal to fans of Gothic thrillers.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) YA In nineteenth-century Connecticut, Valentine Deluca must brave the suspicious jeers of townsfolk who cannot forget that her mother was hanged for killing Nigel Bradshaw. But a string of mysterious disappearances--including that of her father and the town reverend who believes that Valentine's mother was innocent--compels Valentine to uncover the truth, with unexpected help from Bradshaw's son. A romantic thriller for fans of Gothic mysteries.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) YA With Aether Corporation's nefarious time-travel project destroyed (in Future Threat), Elena looks forward to normalcy and stability. Then her boyfriend, Adam, colludes with Aether to advance his cancer research; when the cure falls into the wrong hands in the future, Elena must time travel once more to save Adam and preserve life as humanity knows it. A compelling and satisfying conclusion to the time-hopping sci-fi trilogy.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) YA Quiet and gruff Jess suspects her ebullient twin sister Anna's deadly fall from her bedroom window was no accident. Undertaking her own investigation, Jess enters her sister's world and discovers their small Montana town is full of people with secrets, including the person Jess thought she knew best. A suspenseful murder mystery and an examination of complex grief, Brunskill's debut will grip readers.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) YA Scholarship student Sam Barker, fifteen, is determined to succeed at prestigious Edwards Academy and go on to Harvard. Challenging academics and peer hazing make for a rough start, but at least she's friendly with her roommate. When the polo-team captain rapes Sam, the boarding school (per its "Honor Code") seems determined only to "keep this community sacred." A powerful, timely story about sexual assault, privilege, and justice.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) YA The demon that had possessed Clare since she was eight wasn't evil; she was Clare's best friend. After an exorcism, Clare feels abandoned until she receives a mysterious note in her demon's handwriting. Clare relies on help from the reverend's son and the reclusive "One Wish Man" to reunite with "Her." Imbued with a Deep-South-occult atmosphere, this story is at once eerie and enthralling.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) 4-6 The series concludes in this sixth entry with code-cracking super-agent Ruby in search of a traitor within Spectrum's ranks. The familiar supporting cast is here to help, but another child spy may play an integral part in the mystery. Ruby is in top form, solving ingenious puzzles, performing impossible physical feats, and amassing clues to discover the solution. An exciting and satisfying finale for fans.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(4) YA A year after the brutal rape and murder of Jamie Strand, an unnamed narrator still struggles with survivor's guilt; she could have easily answered Kyle's text asking to hang out and been his victim instead. Complicating her feelings is the strong connection she feels with Charlie, Jamie's bereaved boyfriend. An often compelling but ultimately uneven exploration of tragedy and grief and the unexpected emotions they bring.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) YA Boarding-school student Owen Foster's cushy life is upended when his father disappears after supposedly embezzling money from the family's influential Louisiana business. Returning to his small hometown, Owen and his mother deal with the aftermath and resentful locals. But a mysterious note from his father indicates something more sinister was afoot. Gripping chapters with alternating timelines slowly reveal the truth in this compelling mystery.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) 4-6 Devlin Quick Mysteries series. With the discovery of a gold doubloon, twelve-year-old sleuth Devlin Quick (Into the Lion's Den; Digging for Trouble) and her best friend Booker embark on a pirate-treasure adventure during a summer vacation on Martha's Vineyard. To determine the coin's owner, Devlin must once again draw upon her sound detective skills (and access her police-commissioner mother's resources) to solve this satisfying third mystery.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) YA After a mysterious fire killed all but one member of the wealthy Garrison family, suspicion fell on Pearl Haskins's father, caretaker of the Garrison mansion. This summer, Pearl is determined to clear her father's name and befriends the Maine vacation town's elite to investigate; complications arise when Pearl finds herself drawn to Tristan Garrison. French's compelling murder-mystery is stoked with glitzy intrigue and thrilling twists.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(4) YA Aspiring journalist Sabrina Sebastian, fourteen, hopes that investigating the horror videos posted on a popular website will land her a summer internship. There are rumors that the people in the videos are not actors and that some have actually disappeared. When Sabrina's sister goes missing, suspicion falls on the adults around them. Despite plot holes and some genre clichés, younger-teen horror fans should appreciate the mild chills.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) YA Myriad storytelling formats (narrative prose, documents, emails, etc.) are woven into an epic story about true love and reincarnation. Sixteen years after the events in The Next Together, Clove Sutcliffe searches for her missing relatives, Kate and Matt, who seem to appear and disappear throughout different eras. Blending historical fiction and sci-fi, Clove's quest through time is entertaining and absorbing.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(4) YA Haley is convinced the old house she has just moved into is haunted by the ghosts of four girls who disappeared years ago. Believing they were murdered and are reaching out to her for help, Haley attempts to solve the mystery of their deaths but risks becoming a fifth victim. Despite some uneven pacing, plot twists and a sufficient dose of psychological fright will attract ghost-story fans.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) YA Reagan Hillis's spot at the elite Black Angel Training Academy is no longer guaranteed, despite her keen spy skills and Black Angel lineage; she's traumatized and guilt-ridden by her fellow-agent mother's death during a rogue mission (in You Don't Know My Name). Reagan's struggle to reconcile her ghosts with the person she wants to be adds emotional heft to this second spy thriller.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) 4-6 Lock and Key series. The modern middle-school reimagining of the famed Sherlock Holmes–James Moriarty rivalry continues. Young Sherlock's expulsion from Baskerville Academy leaves James's sister, Moria, without anyone to help solve a series of mysterious deaths--or explain the change in her brother's behavior. Fans of the series (and budding Sherlock Holmes aficionados) will delight in the ample suspense and excitement of this third installment.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(4) YA Sixteen-year-old Maddie's first camping trip turns downright terrifying when the gory campfire stories start coming true one by one. As Maddie and company fight to survive, they uncover one another's deepest secrets, indicating that perhaps a serial killer is punishing them for their sins. Full of formulaic yet entertaining elements of the horror genre, this novel will easily appeal to slasher-film fans.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) YA Seventeen-year-old Embry Woods is no hero, despite what the locals think. Yes, she pulled a man out of a burning building, but she caused the blaze during a secret tryst with her best friend's ex-boyfriend. When someone begins blackmailing her, Embry must figure out who it is before he or she destroys everything Embry holds dear. A thrilling whodunit with a strong small-town coastal-Oregon setting.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(4) 4-6 Wollstonecraft Detective Agency series. Illustrated by Kelly Murphy. Though their detective agency has been forbidden from pursuing any more cases, nineteenth-century tweens Ada Byron (Lovelace) and Mary Godwin (Shelley) are enlisted to help Princess Alexandrina Victoria (future Queen Victoria) locate her special book of doll sketches, which has gone missing. The fourth installment once again reimagines history with humor, wit, and good-natured implausibility. Front- and back matter clarify the imagined events and relationships.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(3) 4-6 Real McCoys series. Illustrated by Robbi Behr. In this satisfying sequel (The Real McCoys), a rift forms in the new partnership between sibling detectives Moxie and Milton McCoy. They compete to identify the sender of some anonymous letters to classmates--with spirited Moxie preferring a hands-on investigation while thoughtful, steadfast Milton analyzes clues--before realizing they work better together. Black-and-white illustrations once again complement the story's vibrancy and humor.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez