Cambridge High School Library 2025

 By: Raven Kennedy Location: FIC KEN Genre: Fantasy Romance Triggers: Due to triggers in this book it will be issued to seniors only The fae abandoned this world to us. And the ones with power rule. Gold. Gold floors, gold walls, gold furniture, gold clothes. In Highbell, in the castle built into the frozen mountains, everything is made of gold. Even me. King Midas rescued me. Dug me out of the slums and placed me on a pedestal. I’m called his precious. His favored. I’m the woman he Gold-Touched to show everyone that I belong to him. To show how powerful he is. He gave me protection, and I gave him my heart. And even though I don’t leave the confines of the palace, I’m safe. Until war comes to the kingdom and a deal is struck. Suddenly, my trust is broken. My love is challenged. And I realize that everything I thought I knew about Midas might be wrong. Because these bars I’m kept in, no matter how gilded, are still just a cage. But the monsters on the other side might make me ...

 By: Soman Chainani Location: FIC CHA Genre: Fantasy The first kidnappings happened two hundred years before. Some years it was two boys taken, some years two girls, sometimes one of each. But if at first the choices seemed random, soon the pattern became clear. One was always beautiful and good, the child every parent wanted as their own. The other was homely and odd, an outcast from birth. An opposing pair, plucked from youth and spirited away. This year, best friends Sophie and Agatha are about to discover where all the lost children go: the fabled School for Good & Evil, where ordinary boys and girls are trained to be fairy tale heroes and villains. As the most beautiful girl in Gavaldon, Sophie has dreamed of being kidnapped into an enchanted world her whole life. With her pink dresses, glass slippers, and devotion to good deeds, she knows she’ll earn top marks at the School for Good and graduate a storybook princess. Meanwhile Agatha, with her shapeless black frocks, wick...

 By: Lisa Barr Location: FIC BAR Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery I love this line in the book... “Shoes tell the whole story—who you are, what you can afford, if you are an impostor or the real deal.” After talking her way into a job with Dan Mansfield, the leading investigative reporter in Chicago, rising young journalist Jules Roth is given an unusual--and very secret--assignment. Dan needs her to locate a painting stolen by the Nazis more than 75 years earlier: legendary Expressionist artist Ernst Engel's most famous work,  Woman on Fire . World-renowned shoe designer Ellis Baum wants this portrait of a beautiful, mysterious woman for deeply personal reasons, and has enlisted Dan's help to find it. But Jules doesn't have much time; the famous designer is dying. Meanwhile, in Europe, provocative and powerful Margaux de Laurent also searches for the painting. Heir to her art collector family's millions, Margaux is a cunning gallerist who gets everything she wants. T...

 By: Ashley Poston Location: FOC POS Genre:  Fantasy, Romance Far-off places, daring sword fights, magic spells, a prince in disguise! “Briars, brambles, bones, and blossom, I smell a girl who can’t be forgotten.” Ashley Poston, acclaimed author of  Heart of Iron , returns with a dark, lush fairy tale-inspired fantasy for fans of Sara Raasch and Susan Dennard. Cerys is safe in the Kingdom of Aloriya. Here there are no droughts, disease, or famine, and peace is everlasting. It has been this way for hundreds of years, since the first king made a bargain with the Lady who ruled the forest that borders the kingdom. But as Aloriya prospered, the woods grew dark, cursed, and forbidden. Cerys knows this all too well: When she was young, she barely escaped as the woods killed her friends and her mother. Now Cerys carries a small bit of the curse--the magic--in her blood, a reminder of the day she lost everything. As a new queen is crowned, however, things long hidden in the woods...

 By: Alison Weatherby Location: FIC WEA Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Pearl and Ellen work at top-secret codebreaking HQ, Bletchley Park. Pearl is the youngest. A messenger at sixteen, she’s untidy, lively, bright, and half in love with the wrong boy, Richard. Her circle of friends overlaps with his – the dashing young men on their motorcycles who courier the secrets that Bletchley deciphers. Ellen is a codebreaker. Reserved, analytical and beautiful. She never expected to get close to a girl like Pearl – or fall for a chap like Dennis. But when tragedy strikes, their logical world is upended, with both friends caught in a spy plot that rocks the very heart of the war effort. Who can they turn to now? Who can they trust? And above all, can they unmask the traitor in their midst before it’s too late?   "This is a neatly-woven and well-written story, with intertwined layers of teenage friendship, love, war, and mystery. One of the main characters displays well-portrayed neu...

 By: Mariko Tamaki Location: FIC TAM Genre: Mystery, LGBGT A boy, a murder, a girl, a secret.  A YA novel about a shocking crime, told by a boy who died—and a girl who wants to know why. Who was Todd Mayer, and why don't any of his fellow students at Albright Academy seem to know, or want to say, anything about him? Todd Mayer is dead. Now a ghost, hovering over his body, recently discovered in a snow covered park, naked and frozen. As detectives investigate Todd's homicide, talking to the very people linked to the events leading to his death, Todd replays the choice that led him to his end. Georgia didn't know Todd. But ever since she heard about his death, she can’t stop thinking about him. Maybe because they’re both outcasts at their school, or because they’re both queer. Maybe because the story of Todd people keep telling feels like a lot of fake stories Georgia has heard people tell. Plus Georgia has a feeling she’s seen Todd somewhere before, somewhere he wasn’t suppo...

 By: Jenny Tough Location: NF 920 TOU Genre: Outdoors, self belief, adventure Jonnie- this is one for you! Jenny Tough is an endurance athlete who's best known for running and cycling in some of world's most challenging events - achieving accolades that are an inspiration to outdoor adventurers everywhere. But  SOLO  tells the story of a much more personal project: Jenny's quest to come to terms with feelings and emotions that were holding her back. Like runners at any level, she knew already that running made her feel better, and like so many of us, she knew that completing goals independently was empowering, too. So she set herself an audacious objective: to run - solo, unsupported, on her own - across mountain ranges on six continents, starting with one of the most remote locations on Earth in Kyrgystan.  SOLO  chronicles Jenny's journey every step of the way across the Tien Shaw (Asia), the High Atlas (Africa), the Cordillera Oriental (South America), the So...

 By: Jason Reynolds Location: FIC REY Genre: Social Justice, Race, Contemporary Books save lives. And they change hearts and minds. This will be one of those books- Beth I am not the same person that I was when I started this book. Thank you Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely, for reminding me why I read and the propensity with which books can change us, make us alter our lenses we use to view the world and our privilege, and touch our souls- Joce I just wanted him to stop beating me. I just wanted to live. After a violent act that leaves their community and, ultimately, the country divided, Rashad and Quinn - one Black, one White - face the truth that racism and prejudice are all around us. And there's a future at stake, a future where no one will have deal with police brutality. They just have to risk everything they've ever known to speak out. With evocative black and white illustrations from Akhran Girmay. A powerful social commentary, relevant and deeply moving. This book ha...

 By: Sharon Cameron Location: FIC CAM Genre: Historical Fiction, Holocaus t WOW. One of the best YA books I’ve read this year. Impeccably researched, well plotted, and INTENSE. I was fascinated!! Sharon A historical novel, set in postwar New York City. In 1946, Eva leaves behind the rubble of Berlin for the streets of New York City, stepping from the fiery aftermath of one war into another, far colder one, where power is more important than principles, and lies are more plentiful than the truth. Eva holds the key to a deadly secret: Project Bluebird -- a horrific experiment of the concentration camps, capable of tipping the balance of world power. Both the Americans and the Soviets want Bluebird, and it is something that neither should ever be allowed to possess. But Eva hasn't come to America for secrets or power. She hasn't even come for a new life. She has come to America for one thing: justice. And the Nazi that has escaped its net. I would highly recommend this gloriously ...

 By: Heather Gudenkauf Location: FIC GUD Genre: Thriller , Mystery A woman receives an unexpected visitor during a deadly snowstorm  in this chilling thriller from  New York Times  bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf She thought she was alone … True crime writer Wylie Lark doesn’t mind being snowed in at the isolated farmhouse where she’s retreated to write her new book. A cozy fire, complete silence. It would be perfect, if not for the fact that decades earlier, at this very house, two people were murdered in cold blood and a girl disappeared without a trace. As the storm worsens, Wylie finds herself trapped inside the house, haunted by the secrets contained within its walls—haunted by secrets of her own. Then she discovers a small child in the snow just outside. After bringing the child inside for warmth and safety, she begins to search for answers. But soon it becomes clear that the farmhouse isn’t as isolated as she thought, and someone is willing to do anything...

 By: Scott Cawthorn  Location: GRA HAS Genre: Five Nights at Freddys From the creator of the horror video game sensation  Five Nights at Freddy's  comes this pulse-pounding graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling trilogy's thrilling conclusion! What really happened to Charlie? It's the question that John can't seem to shake, along with the nightmares of Charlie's seeming death and miraculous reappearance. John just wants to forget the whole terrifying saga of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, but the past isn't so easily buried.Meanwhile, there's a new animatronic pizzeria opening in Hurricane, along with a new rash of kidnappings that feel all too familiar. Bound together by their childhood loss, John reluctantly teams up with Jessica, Marla, and Carlton to solve the case and find the missing children. Along the way, they'll unravel the twisted mystery of what really happened to Charlie, and the haunting legacy of her father's creations. Told through ...

By: Antonio Iturbe Location: FIC ITU Genre: Historical Fiction Writer. Romantic. Pilot. Hero. All Antoine de Saint Exupery wants to do is be a pilot. But flying is a dangerous dream and one that sets him at odds with his aristocratic background and the woman he loves. Despite attempts to keep him grounded, Antoine is determined to venture forwards into the unknown. Together with his friends, Jean and Henri, he will pioneer new mail routes across the globe and help change the future of aviation. In the midst of his adventures, Antoine also begins to weave a children's story that is destined to touch the lives of millions of readers around the world. A story called The Little Prince . . . Fame and fortune may have finally found Antoine, but as the shadow of war begins to threaten Europe, he's left to wonder whether his greatest adventure is yet to come . . . Translated by Lilit Zekulin Thwaites, The Prince of the Skies is a moving tale of love and friendship, war and heroism, and...

 By: James Patterson and Emily Raymond Location: GRA PAT Genre: Graphic novel While searching for her sister in an unfamiliar city, a young girl finds more than she bargained for in this gripping graphic novel ___________________ I'm running away. Not to a place - to a person. Eleanor is happiest when she's left alone to dream up elaborate stories. Sam is outgoing, fun and popular. Despite their differences, the sisters have always been there for each other - until everything changes. Now Sam is somewhere in Seattle, and Eleanor runs after her. Nothing is easy in the big, unforgiving city. As Eleanor faces setbacks, she also makes new friends and tells new stories. Eleanor can rewrite her life in so many ways ... but can she make a happy ending her reality?

 By: Hannah Gold Location; FIC GOL Genre: Animals, Adventure In this instant literary classic about friendship, forging your own path, and doing what’s right, debut author Hannah Gold inspires fans of  Pax  and  A Wolf Called Wander  to make a difference in any way they can. There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when his scientific research takes them to a faraway Arctic outpost. But one night, April catches a glimpse of something distinctly bear shaped loping across the horizon. A polar bear who shouldn’t be there—who is hungry, lonely and a long way from home. Fusing environmental awareness with a touching story of kindness,  The Last Bear  will include full-page black-and-white illustrations as well as a note from the author with facts about the real Bear Island and the plight of the polar bears. This story is a wonderful mix of the wonder of the natural world and a call to activism. April Wood ...

By: Christopher Parker Location: FIC PAR Genre:  Mystery, Magical Realism AWESOME COVER ART!!!! Amy is struggling to put her life back together following the death of her mother. The loss has left her heartbroken, and she doesn’t know if her world will ever be whole again. Meanwhile, in Seabrook, a small town famous for its haunted lighthouse, Ryan Porter lives a simple but busy life, maintaining the ranch which he shares with his father. Separated by hundreds of miles, yet drawn to each other by forces they can’t understand, Amy and Ryan spend a magical day together and quickly forge a deep connection. But all is not what it seems in Seabrook, and when strange events start happening around town, they begin to question if their meeting really was an accident at all. Trusting in themselves and in each other, they attempt to unravel the mystery of why fate has brought them together, and in doing so they embark on a journey of self-discovery, one that leads straight to the heart of Se...

 By: Tirzah price  Location: FIC PRI Genre: Mystery and retell Its a murder mystery..... who kills who!!!! -We are still given the famous opening line, with a twist, “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a brilliant idea, conceived and executed by a clever young woman, must be claimed by a man.” One of BuzzFeed's best YA books of 2021! Perfect for fans of the Lady Janies and  Stalking Jack the Ripper , the first book in the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries trilogy is a clever retelling of  Pride and Prejudice  that reimagines the iconic settings, characters, and romances in a thrilling and high-stakes whodunit. When a scandalous murder shocks London high society, seventeen-year-old aspiring lawyer Lizzie Bennet seizes the opportunity to prove herself, despite the interference of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the stern young heir to the prestigious firm Pemberley Associates. Convinced the authorities have imprisoned the wrong person, Lizzie vows to solve the murder o...

 By: Benjamin Stevenson Location; FIC STE Genre: Mystery Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle meet Knives Out and The Thursday Murder Club in this fiendishly clever blend of classic and modern murder mystery. I was dreading the Cunningham family reunion even before the first murder. Before the storm stranded us at the mountain resort, snow and bodies piling up. The thing is, us Cunninghams don't really get along. We've only got one thing in common- we've all killed someone. My brother. My step-sister My wife My father My mother My sister-in-law My uncle My stepfather My aunt Me   (less) Great review by Mandy So clever and fun! It is no secret that I am a big fan of Benjamin Stevenson’s 2 previous books, Greenlights and Either Side of Midnight. I will tell anybody that will listen that they are must reads. Now I have a new book to add to that list. How can you not be intrigued by a book called Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone. Seriously, How good is that title!! I ...

 By:  Ryan North Location: FIC NOR Genre: Retellings, chose your own! ...this is super fun! on my first readthrough as juliet i ended as a spinster pirate, so A++ adventuring really. “Romeo And/Or Juliet” was a hilarious, smart, and entertaining book I will definitely be re-reading. I read the book in about 30 different ways, some ending after only ten pages, some making it much farther through the book. This novel was completely unpredictable, and because of that I was never bored." Romeo loves Juliet. Or Rosaline. And Juliet loves Romeo. Or Viola. Or Orlando. It's Shakespeare as you've never played him before. In this choose-your-own-path version of  Romeo and Juliet , you choose where the story goes every time you read! What if Romeo never met Juliet? What if Juliet got really buff instead of moping around the castle all day?  What if they teamed up to take over Verona with robot suits?  Whatever your adventure, you're guaranteed to find lots of romance, lots...

 By: Emily X.R.Pan Location: FIC PAN Genre: Fantasy, Retelling "Romeo & Juliet meets Chinese mythology (Houyi & Chang'e). This is my ode to the myths I breathed and swallowed and slept in all my childhood. This is my story for the Asian Americans like me, growing up in places they never quite belonged, and discovering their personal magic in that solitude. 🏹🌙" Romeo and Juliet  meets Chinese mythology in this lyrical and magical novel by the  New York Times  bestselling author of  The Astonishing Colour of After . Hunter Yee has perfect aim with a bow and arrow, but all else in his life veers wrong. He's sick of being haunted by his family's past mistakes. The only things keeping him from running away are his younger brother, a supernatural wind and the bewitching girl at his new high school. Luna Chang dreads the future. Graduation looms ahead, and her parents' expectations are stifling. Then her life is turned upside down by the strange new boy in ...

 By: Laurie Frankel  Location: FIC FRA Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age From Laurie Frankel, the  New York Times  bestselling author of  This Is How It Always Is , a Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine Book Pick, comes  One Two Three , a timely, topical novel about love and family that will make you laugh and cry...and laugh again. In a town where nothing ever changes, suddenly everything does... Everyone knows everyone in the tiny town of Bourne, but the Mitchell triplets are especially beloved. Mirabel is the smartest person anyone knows, and no one doubts it just because she can’t speak. Monday is the town’s purveyor of books now that the library’s closed—tell her the book you think you want, and she’ll pull the one you actually do from the microwave or her sock drawer. Mab’s job is hardest of all: get good grades, get into college, get out of Bourne. For a few weeks seventeen years ago, Bourne was national news when its water turned green. The ...

 By: Sascha Rothchild Location: FIC ROT Genre: Thriller , Mystery "It was a curious phrase. I could kill... One I had never used since I actually had killed before. I was a murderer, so for me it lost its hyperbolic quality...People were always exclaiming, "I could kill you right now"...or the classic joke, "If I tell you I'd have to kill you," and on and on and on. I heard something like that said at least once a week, and I nodded and smiled and understood, like a well-adjusted nonhomicidal person." An utterly delicious debut thriller that tells the story of the most likable murderess you will ever meet, perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Jessica Knoll. “I could just kill you right now!”  It’s something we’ve all thought at one time or another. But Ruby has actually acted on it. Three times, to be exact. Though she may be a murderer, Ruby is not a sociopath. She is an animal-loving therapist with a thriving practice. She’s felt empathy and sympathy....