BENEATH THE CITADEL, by Destiny Soria, Amulet Books/Abrams

In the city of Eldra, people are ruled by ancient prophecies. For centuries, the high council has stayed in power by virtue of the prophecies of the elder seers. After the last infallible prophecy came to pass, growing unrest led to murders and an eventual rebellion that raged for more than a decade. In the … Continue reading BENEATH THE CITADEL, by Destiny Soria, Amulet Books/Abrams

FREEDOM TRIALS, by Meredith Tate, Page Street Publishing Co.

Evelyn Summers is imprisoned for a crime that was wiped from her memory. In order for Evelyn to be released, she―along with other “reformed” prisoners―must pass seven mental, physical, and virtual challenges known as the Freedom Trials. One mistake means execution and, with her history of being a snitch, her fellow inmates will do everything … Continue reading FREEDOM TRIALS, by Meredith Tate, Page Street Publishing Co.

THE POWER, by Naomi Alderman, Viking

DESCRIPTION: In The Power the world is a recognizable place: there's a rich Nigerian kid who lounges around the family pool; a foster girl whose religious parents hide their true nature; a local American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. But something vital has changed, causing their lives to converge with devastating … Continue reading THE POWER, by Naomi Alderman, Viking

EASY PREY, by Catherine Lo, Amulet Books, Abrams

Only three students had access to a teacher’s racy photos before they went viral. There’s Mouse, a brainy overachiever so desperate to escape his father and go to MIT that he would do almost anything, legal or not. Then there’s Drew, the star athlete who can get any girl’s number—and private photos—with his charm but … Continue reading EASY PREY, by Catherine Lo, Amulet Books, Abrams