What We Loved in 2024: Teens | Hennepin County Library

Ellie Haycock Is Totally Normal

by Schreiber, Gretchen

Book - 2024

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The Dos and Donuts of Love

by Jaigirdar, Adiba

Book - 2023

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My Lady Jane

by Hand, Cynthia, 1978-

Book - 2016

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American Street

by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Book - 2017

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The Mary Shelley Club

by Moldavsky, Goldy

Book - 2021

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Survive the Dome

by Jackson, Kosoko

Book - 2022

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The Lost Dreamer

by Huerta, Lizz

Book - 2022

I loved The Lost Dreamer by Lizz Huerta. It was an immersive historical fantasy based on Mesoamerican mythology. I can't wait for the sequel! - Mindy I loved The Lost Dreamer by Lizz Huerta. It was an immersive historical fantasy based on Mesoamerican mythology. I can't wait for the sequel! - Mindy Show less

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When the Angels Left the Old Country

by Lamb, Sacha

Book - 2022

When the Angels Left the Old Country (for teens, but crossover for adults) -- unapologetically queer with a wonderful blend of historical fiction with Jew...Show more When the Angels Left the Old Country (for teens, but crossover for adults) -- unapologetically queer with a wonderful blend of historical fiction with Jewish folklore. (Shout-out to everyone on the Pride workgroup for humoring me and reading it/adding it to book club lists). - Theo Show less

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Conditions of A Heart

by Mangle, Bethany

Book - 2024

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Pet

by Emezi, Akwaeke

Book - 2019

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The Raven Boys

by Stiefvater, Maggie, 1981-

Book - 2012

A classic that I reread every couple of years. - Mallory A classic that I reread every couple of years. - Mallory Show less

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The Words in My Hands

by Asphyxia (Novelist)

Book - 2021

The beauty of this epistolary novel is that it's such an ordinary story despite the dystopian setting. It felt so real. I would have devoured this as a teen. - Baileigh The beauty of this epistolary novel is that it's such an ordinary story despite the dystopian setting. It felt so real. I would have devoured this as a teen. - Baileigh Show less

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The Black Queen

by Emill, Jumata

Book - 2023

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Her Good Side

by Weatherspoon, Rebekah

Book - 2023

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Vespertine

by Rogerson, Margaret

Book - 2021

For teens (or adults!) who read One Dark Window and were disappointed by the lackluster dynamic between the protagonist and the demon/creature/monster pos...Show more For teens (or adults!) who read One Dark Window and were disappointed by the lackluster dynamic between the protagonist and the demon/creature/monster possessing her, I recommend the fantasy novel Vespertine. The human-monster dynamic is front and center, and one of its main themes (maybe surprisingly?) is a thoughtful exploration of PTSD and self-care. - Theo Show less

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Tilly in Technicolor

by Eddings, Mazey

Book - 2023

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Divine Rivals

A Novel

by Ross, Rebecca

Book - 2023

I've taken the plunge into romantasy and this story has it all: adventure, high stakes, magic both mundane and extraordinary, and, of course, an incredibl...Show more I've taken the plunge into romantasy and this story has it all: adventure, high stakes, magic both mundane and extraordinary, and, of course, an incredible love story at its center. This was by far the most beautiful, lyrical book I read this year. Along with its sequel, Ruthless Vows, the author has written a perfect duology. - Baileigh Show less

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Nigeria Jones

by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Book - 2023

Dana's pick. Christina loved it, too. Dana's pick. Christina loved it, too. Show less

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Wren Martin Ruins It All

by DeWitt, Amanda

Book - 2023

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The Weight of Blood

by Jackson, Tiffany D.

Book - 2022

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The Making of Yolanda La Bruja

by Avila, Lorraine

Book - 2023

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Woe

A Housecat's Story of Despair

by Knisley, Lucy

Graphic Novel - 2024

Teen graphic novel. For teens (and adults) I loved Woe. A lovely and a times painful sad tale of a housecat that all cat lovers can relate to. - Gail Teen graphic novel. For teens (and adults) I loved Woe. A lovely and a times painful sad tale of a housecat that all cat lovers can relate to. - Gail Show less

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My Stepmother & Stepsisters Aren't Wicked

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by Otsuji (Manga artist)

Graphic Novel - 2023

Teen graphic novel. Mallory's pick. Teen graphic novel. Mallory's pick. Show less

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Brownstone

by Teer, Samuel

Graphic Novel - 2024

Teen graphic novel. I thought Brownstone was a great look at different family dynamics and dealing with that as a young teen. - Gina Teen graphic novel. I thought Brownstone was a great look at different family dynamics and dealing with that as a young teen. - Gina Show less

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UnOrdinary

Volume 1

by uru-chan (Comics writer and artist)

Graphic Novel - 2023

Teen graphic novel. This was such a cool world to step into. - Baileigh Teen graphic novel. This was such a cool world to step into. - Baileigh Show less

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