(3) YA Sixteen-year-old Tess is sent to live with her adult sister, an infamous DC "fixer." As Tess realizes that politics at her elite private school aren't that different from Ivy's clients', she becomes a fixer herself. In the standalone sequel (Long), Tess runs a classmate's student-council campaign and becomes embroiled in a Capitol Hill conspiracy. Gossip Girl meets Scandal in these juicy political thrillers. Review covers these titles: The Fixer and The Long Game.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(4) YA In this breezy novel, Charlotte and Lydia, juniors in a cosmetology arts program, have big plans to open their own salon--and it all starts with winning the Winter Style Showcase. When Charlotte makes a wager with her mom, who's less than enthusiastic about her daughter choosing cosmetology over college, things begin to unravel. Charlotte has her unlikable moments, but her entrepreneurial spirit is laudable.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA Following the events of Remember Me, teenage hacker Wick is approached to work for Looking Glass, a program for computer-savvy troubled youths offering her "protection." But with their motives unclear, Wick must navigate insecurities from her traumatic past to determine whom she can actually trust. Fans of the previous thrillers should be satisfied with this fast-paced, exciting conclusion to the Find Me trilogy.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(4) 4-6 Twelve-year-old Londoner Anna just wants to fly under the middle-school social radar, but when her dad proposes to famous actress Helena Montaine, that plan is shot. Suddenly the whole world (including the paparazzi) wants a piece of her, and the quirky wallflower navigates the attention comically and endearingly. Birchall's debut is a breezy read with some worthy but rather unsubtle messages.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA Following a devastating breakup, Cassidy flees to the Jersey Shore; Bryan is struggling with his new life in a wheelchair following a tragic accident. Both desperate to forget the past and hoping summer will mend wounds, the teens fall in love while working as camp counselors. A tender romance (with a sensitive treatment of disability), perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA Told in alternating narratives, soon-to-be college freshmen Hannah and Sam recount their bumbling love story, beginning in the bathroom at a party and defined by comical mishaps and missed connections. Both characters are relatable and charming in unique ways; the now-adult coauthors, whose own teenage relationship is the basis for this lightly raunchy rom-com, offer humorous insights into (non)traditional romance.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(4) YA Kaycee's life in Sunshine, Tennessee, is all Southern charm and sweet tea, but she longs for more and has a big secret. Enter Bren, the hip new girl in town who challenges Kaycee's quiet existence and, more importantly, her sexuality. While characterization is slight, this coming-out story offers a meaningful exploration of myriad forms of bigotry within its small-town Southern setting.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA Maddie O'Neill has big plans for her pre-college summer. Then Gram announces that she is terminally ill, and she books the entire family on an unconventional "death with dignity" cruise to help her work through her bucket list. Thoughtful, funny, and endearing, this debut novel explores a full spectrum of emotions regarding grief, end of life, and moving on.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(4) YA Penny quit the school play and shunned her drama-nerd friends to hide her struggles with her alcoholic mother. When a lightning strike leaves now-icy-popular-girl Penny with no memory of the past year, she has a chance to start again. Penny's mean-girl phase could be better justified, but it's otherwise an entertaining story of authentic family struggles, mended friendships, and budding romance.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA Unreliably narrated in the first-person by Samantha Baker, this is the "true" account of how she and her fellow-fangirl friends came to accidentally kidnap Rupert P., a member of famous boy band The Ruperts. A hysterical dark comedy filled with tons of pop-culture references and a nod to fanfiction--today's teens will have a lot of fun with this one.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(4) YA California sophomore Wren is forced into boarding school back east when her journalist single mother accepts an assignment abroad. At Hardwick Hall, her mom's mysterious alma mater, Wren struggles to fit in and is shunned by her suitemate, Honor. The book's big revelation about the father Wren has never known feels obvious, but subplots--including Wren's involvement with the school's music scene--add interest.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA In just three months, handsome new student Alec went from being Zephyr's greatest love to her worst nightmare. As their relationship spirals out of control, Alec's obsessive behavior threatens everything in Zephyr's life, including her friendships and her future. A suspenseful look at emotional and physical abuse, this powerful novel shows how easily even strong women can find themselves in dangerous situations.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(4) YA After her mother's death, eighteen-year-old Rose gives up the dream of leaving her small town to run her family's farm. With her father grief-stricken, Rose finds help in handsome new farmhand Bodhi. Both grappling with painful pasts, Rose and Bodhi find strength and solace in each other in this sweet (if by-the-numbers) summer love story sure to woo romance fans.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA Shortly after her murdered mother's remains are finally located, Cassie and her fellow Naturals are summoned to Las Vegas to investigate three gruesome casino murders. Authentic camaraderie continues to develop among the teen investigators as they uncover a chillingly sinister connection between murders past and present. Gripping and fast-paced, this latest installment takes the series in a darker--but intriguing--direction.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(4) YA Since fourteen-year-old Apple's mother left eleven years ago, she's lived with her strict grandmother, dreaming of a more independent life. When Mum returns, Apple moves in and hopes to rekindle a bond. But Mum has brought Rain, the sister Apple has never known, making everything more complicated. Though a little slow at times, this is a heartfelt family story good for younger teens.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) 1-3 Sylvie Scruggs series. Illustrated by Sydney Hanson. Now in fourth grade, Sylvie Scruggs (The Best Friend Battle) joins the junior ice hockey team, and people are finally noticing how good she is--including mean fifth grader Jamie. When Sylvie starts getting pranked at practice, she's sure it's Jamie and recruits friends to stop her. With a relatable conflict and strong themes of friendship and fairness, Sylvie's fans will welcome this winning installment.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA High-school baseball star Braden's father, a Christian radio host, is accused of intentionally mowing down a police officer during a traffic stop. As Braden, who must testify in the trial, tries to piece together details of that night, he also wrestles with his estranged brother's return and the truth about why Trey left. Braden's struggles are related powerfully in this compelling debut.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(4) YA Field Party series. West Ashby, football king of Alabama's Lawton High, is secretly drowning in grief over his father's cancer. At a party, West confides in new girl Maggie, who's experienced her own trauma and hasn't spoken since; when Maggie breaks her silence, a unique bond forms. Despite some contrivances, fans of The Vincent Boys and Glines's other mature romances will enjoy this new series.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA Following a plane crash, Aubrey discovers her twenty-year-old jet-setting beau, Charlie, is also being mourned by Lena, his other girlfriend. Lena and Aubrey embark on a globe-spanning journey to discover the truth, and, as the mysteries of Charlie's deception unfold, so do the girls' own secrets. Heltzel delivers high-quality suspense and intrigue in a thriller that reads more like new adult than YA.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA After months of bullying regarding "indiscretions" with the preacher's son, Hallelujah is sent on a church camping trip with her tormentors. Then Hallelujah and two others (one is her former friend), become stranded alone the woods. In order to survive, they must learn to rely on one another, regardless of past hurts. This poignant survival story is carried by its believable protagonist.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman