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Sara Shepard

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Sara Shepard is an American author best known for her bestselling young adult mystery and thriller series. Her most famous works, including Pretty Little Liars, The Lying Game, and The Perfectionists, have all been adapted into successful television shows. In addition to her gripping teen dramas, Shepard also writes engaging middle-grade fiction such as the Penny Draws series.
Pretty Little Liars

Unbelievable

Sara Shepard

Friendship Mystery
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Pretty Little Liars

Killer

Sara Shepard

Mystery
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The Lying Game

Cross My Heart, Hope to Die: Book 5

Sara Shepard

Family Mystery
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Pretty Little Liars

Pretty Little Liars

Sara Shepard

Mystery
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The Perfectionists

The Perfectionists

Sara Shepard

Friendship Mystery
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The Amateurs

Follow Me: Book 2

Sara Shepard

Friendship Mystery
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Penny Draws

Penny Draws a Best Friend

Sara Shepard

Art Emotions
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Penny Draws

Penny Draws a School Play

Sara Shepard

Art Emotions
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The Lying Game

Never Have I Ever

Sara Shepard

Family Mystery
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The Amateurs

Last Seen: Book 3

Sara Shepard

Friendship Mystery
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Pretty Little Liars

Heartless: Book 7

Sara Shepard

Friendship Mystery
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The Amateurs

The Amateurs

Sara Shepard

Mystery Teamwork
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The Lying Game

The Lying Game

Sara Shepard

Family Mystery
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Pretty Little Liars

Wanted: Book 8

Sara Shepard

Friendship Mystery
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The Lying Game

Hide and Seek

Sara Shepard

Family Mystery
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The Lying Game

Two Truths and a Lie

Sara Shepard

Friendship Mystery
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Pretty Little Liars

Perfect

Sara Shepard

Friendship Mystery
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Penny Draws

Penny Draws a Secret Adventure

Sara Shepard

Adventure Art
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Pretty Little Liars

Flawless

Sara Shepard

Friendship Mystery
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Pretty Little Liars

Wicked

Sara Shepard

Mystery
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13 Little Love Stories: An anthology inspired by Taylor Swift songs

Sara Shepard, Julie Murphy, Elise Bryant, Jennifer Dugan, J. Elle, Jessica Goodman, Sloan Harlow, Crystal Maldonado, Krystal Marquis, Katharine McGee, Lynn Painter, Laura Sebastian, Jesse Q. Sutanto

Anthologies Emotions
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Who Done It?

Liz Braswell, Libba Bray, Maureen Johnson, David Levithan, Barry Lyga, Lemony Snicket, Kiersten White, Rebecca Stead, Sara Shepard, Peter Brown, Melissa De La Cruz, Jon Scieszka, Michelle Zink, Susane Colasanti, Sarah Beth Durst, Lindsey Kelk, Lauren Oliver, Natalie Standiford, Melissa C. Walker, Jen Calonita, Adele Griffin, J.R. Angelella, Jennifer Belle, Steve Brezenoff, Elise Broach, Patrick Carman, Elizabeth Craft, Julia DeVillers, Paige Pooler, Larry Doyle, Dave Eggers, Daniel Ehrenhaft, Elizabeth Eulberg, Helen Fitzgerald, Aimee Friedman, Margaux Froley, Claudia Gabel, Michelle Gagnon, Adam Gidwitz, Anna Godbersen, Julia Mayer, Rebecca Gibel, Kate Angelella, Gayle Forman, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Lauren Myracle, Lev Grossman, Ned Vizzini, Todd Strasser, Jennifer E. Smith, Jordan Sonnenblick, Robin Wasserman

Anthologies Fiction
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Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet

Jennifer L. Armentrout, Dhonielle Clayton, Katie Cotugno, Jocelyn Davies, Nina LaCour, Emery Lord, Katharine McGee, Kass Morgan, Meredith Russo, Sara Shepard, Nicola Yoon, Ibi Zoboi, Julie Murphy

Anthologies Diverse Voices
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Pretty Little Liars

Unbelievable

By: Sara Shepard
Behind the grand façades of Rosewood, where infinity pools sparkle and the air smells like designer perfume, nothing is ever as perfect as it seems. It was here that five best friends shared everything, from makeup to their deepest, darkest secrets. But that was before Alison, the most beautiful and manipulative of them all, suddenly vanished. Now, a mysterious tormentor named "A" has turned the remaining girls' charmed lives into a living nightmare. Emily has been exiled to live with her hyper-conservative cousins in Iowa. Aria is trapped living with her dad and his home-wrecking girlfriend. Spencer is terrified that she actually had something to do with Alison's murder. But Hanna's fate is the most horrifying of all, she is clinging to life in a hospital bed because she knew too much. With A's threats turning deadly and Ali's killer still on the loose, the girls must uncover the truth before they become the next victims. Will unraveling Rosewood's darkest mysteries finally end the horror, or is this just the beginning?
Friendship Mystery
13-18 Years 361 Pages
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Pretty Little Liars

Killer

By: Sara Shepard
In the glamorous, secretive town of Rosewood, the truth is always uglier than it seems. Hanna, Aria, Spencer, and Emily have been lying ever since they became friends with the beautiful and manipulative Alison DiLaurentis. And just because Ali is gone doesn't mean their bad-girl ways died with her. Hanna is on a mission to corrupt Rosewood's youth, starting with a very attractive sophomore. Aria is digging deep into her boyfriend's hidden past, risking everything she knows. Spencer is stealing from her own family, while sweet, innocent Emily is throwing the rules out the window. But the girls need to watch their backs. There is a brand-new "A" in town, and this mysterious tormentor is turning up the heat. Every text message is a threat, and every shadow hides a dangerous secret. This time, Rosewood is going to burn. Dive into the sixth installment of the addictive, bestselling series packed with unexpected twists, shocking revelations, and scandalous drama. When the stakes are this high, anyone could be the next victim.
Mystery
13-18 Years 352 Pages
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Book 5

By: Sara Shepard
Sutton Mercer is dead, but her secrets are very much alive. Watching from beyond the grave, Sutton can do nothing but observe as her long-lost identical twin, Emma, steps into her glamorous shoes and assumes her identity. Emma's mission was supposed to be simple: figure out who killed her sister. But in a world built on lies, nothing is ever easy. As Emma digs deeper into Sutton's privileged life, she uncovers a dark, twisted family secret that changes everything she thought she knew. The deeper she goes, the more dangerous the game becomes. Now, Emma realizes that the person responsible for Sutton's murder might be someone from her own hidden past. With every clue she uncovers, the killer gets closer, and Emma's borrowed life hangs by a thread. Will she be able to solve the ultimate mystery before she meets the exact same fate as her twin? Packed with suspense, betrayal, and shocking twists, this gripping thriller will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Family Mystery
13-18 Years 336 Pages
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Pretty Little Liars

Pretty Little Liars

By: Sara Shepard
Welcome to picturesque Rosewood, Pennsylvania, where gleaming SUVs sit in crushed-granite driveways and neighbors gossip over pristine picket fences. But beneath the perfect surface, dark secrets are brewing. Friendly smiles have been replaced with suspicious glares, and it is all because four former best friends, Hanna, Aria, Emily, and Spencer, just cannot keep their mouths shut. First, they claimed they found a dead body in the woods behind Spencer's house, only to have it vanish without a trace. Then, when those same woods went up in flames, they swore they saw someone who is supposed to be dead rise from the ashes. Now, the girls are playing with fire. Hanna is trading her designer clothes for a straitjacket, Aria is trying to contact the dead, Emily is skipping town, and Spencer is convinced her own family got away with murder. The entire town thinks they are crying wolf for attention. But when a very real, very dangerous killer comes after them, will anyone believe the pretty little liars before it is too late?
Mystery
13-18 Years 294 Pages
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The Perfectionists

The Perfectionists

By: Sara Shepard
In Beacon Heights, perfection is the only acceptable standard. Ava, Caitlin, Mackenzie, Julie, and Parker are all driven to be flawless, no matter the cost. At first glance, these five girls seem to have absolutely nothing in common. But they share one dark, unifying secret: they all despise Nolan Hotchkiss. The handsome, manipulative womanizer has done something terrible to hurt each of them, leaving a trail of shattered reputations and broken hearts. During a class project, the girls jokingly devise the ultimate plan to murder Nolan. It is just a fantasy, a way to blow off steam. They would never actually go through with it. But when Nolan turns up dead in the exact, highly specific way they had discussed, the girls suddenly find themselves as the prime suspects in a real-life murder investigation. The catch? They didn't do it. Now, they must race against the clock to uncover the true killer's identity. If they fail, their perfect lives will be destroyed forever, or worse, one of them might be the next target.
Friendship Mystery
13-18 Years 205 Pages
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The Amateurs

Follow Me

Book 2

By: Sara Shepard
It was supposed to be the perfect night for a party. But after an explosive fight with her ex-boyfriend, twenty-one-year-old social media star Chelsea Dawson vanished into the beautiful summer night at the Jersey Shore without a trace. When amateur sleuths Seneca, Maddox, Aerin, and Madison hear about the suspected kidnapping, they immediately notice a chilling detail: the victim looks exactly like Aerin's sister, Helena, who was murdered five years earlier. Seneca is absolutely convinced she knows who killed Helena, and she cannot shake the terrifying feeling that the exact same person has taken Chelsea. Desperate for answers about the two girls, and the hidden truth behind her own mother's murder, Seneca will stop at nothing to prove the cases are linked. When Maddox receives a mysterious invitation to the Shore from their primary suspect, the team dives headfirst into an intense, dangerous new investigation. Full of disturbing secrets, startling twists, and horrifying revelations, this gripping thriller follows the Amateurs down a twisted path crafted by a brilliant killer.
Friendship Mystery Teamwork
13-18 Years
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By: Sara Shepard
Nobody ever said starting fifth grade would be easy! For Penny Lowry, a million anxious questions are always spinning through her head. Why does the cubby room always smell like farts? Who etched a weird message inside her desk? And why is her mom suddenly acting like she is hiding a massive secret? Luckily, Penny has a few things to look forward to, like her favorite after-school Art Club and reuniting with her best friend, Violet, after a long summer apart. But there is a major problem: Violet has been acting incredibly strange since she got back. She never wants to hang out, claims Art Club is for babies, and spends all her time with Riley, the meanest girl in the entire school. Penny cannot help but wonder if she did something wrong, and if she did, how can she fix it? Join Penny in this hilariously sweet and relatable story as she uses her doodles to navigate the ups and downs of middle school, learning how to let go of toxic friendships and make room for the people who truly care.
Art Emotions Family Friendship Humor Schools
9-12 Years 273 Pages
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By: Sara Shepard
Fifth grade is actually going okay for Penny Lowry! With her best friends Maria, Kristian, and Rocco by her side, plus her lovable dog Cosmo, she feels like she can handle almost anything. And when her anxiety starts to bubble up, she always has her trusty doodles and her chats with Mrs. Hines, the Feelings Teacher, to help her calm down. But just when Penny thinks she has everything under control, a massive wave of changes comes crashing in. Her family is packing up and moving to a brand-new house, her mom is about to give birth to twins, and most terrifying of all, she has been chosen for a role in the fifth-grade class play! Rolling with life's unexpected surprises has never been Penny's strong suit. Suddenly, the spotlight is on her, and the pressure is mounting. Can she find the courage to step onto the stage and embrace all these massive life changes? Join Penny as she navigates the ups, downs, and hilarious mishaps of middle school, learning to face her fears one doodle at a time.
Art Emotions Family Friendship Humor Schools
9-12 Years 241 Pages
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The Lying Game

Never Have I Ever

By: Sara Shepard
Sutton Mercer is dead, but only a handful of people know the truth. Her long-lost twin sister, Emma, has stepped seamlessly into her glamorous shoes, living a life she never could have imagined. Emma is doing her absolute best to play the part, flirting with Sutton's gorgeous boyfriend, hanging out with her elite circle of friends, and living with her wealthy family. But this isn't a fairy tale; it is a deadly game of survival. While pretending to be her sister, Emma is secretly tracking down Sutton's murderer. The problem? The killer is watching her every move and wants Emma to keep playing the role of Sutton. After all, if there is no missing person, there is no police investigation. The mysterious murderer will do anything to ensure Emma toes the line, issuing terrifying threats from the shadows. Emma must unravel the tangled web of lies and uncover the culprit before the killer decides that one dead twin simply isn't enough.
Family Mystery
13-18 Years 324 Pages
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The Amateurs

Last Seen

Book 3

By: Sara Shepard
When you make a deal with the devil, someone is bound to get burned. Shy, musically gifted nine-year-old Damien Dover vanished from his home in the Catskills two months ago, and the trail has gone completely cold. But when a twisted mastermind tasks Seneca, Maddox, and Madison with solving the case, the amateur sleuths are pulled into a terrifying new game. With their friend Aerin kidnapped and at the killer's mercy, the team has no choice but to play along. Their frantic scavenger hunt leads them to the Jersey Shore, where they begin to uncover the dark, horrifying secrets that shaped their tormentor. Every clue brings them closer to a serial criminal, a former victim, and a truth they never saw coming. Meanwhile, Aerin must struggle to survive alongside the person who murdered her sister. As the clock ticks down, the friends work feverishly to save her life. Will they outsmart the killer, or is there one final, deadly surprise waiting in the shadows?
Friendship Mystery Teamwork
13-18 Years
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Pretty Little Liars

Heartless

Book 7

By: Sara Shepard
Rosewood's four prettiest little liars are back, and this time, they swear they are finally telling the truth. Hanna, Aria, Spencer, and Emily made a horrifying discovery: a dead body hidden deep in the woods. But when they bring the police back to the scene, the evidence has vanished without a single trace. As if that wasn't enough to make them question their sanity, those same woods suddenly go up in flames. From the smoke and ashes, the girls see someone emerge who looks exactly like their murdered best friend, Alison. But that is impossible... right? With the entire town convinced that these four are simply crying wolf for attention, the girls are entirely on their own. As the real killer begins to close in, the threats become more vicious and the danger more inescapable. Full of shocking revelations and unexpected twists, this gripping chapter will leave you breathless as the liars fight to survive the deadliest game yet.
Friendship Mystery
13-18 Years 311 Pages
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The Amateurs

The Amateurs

By: Sara Shepard
Five years ago, high school senior Helena Kelly vanished from her backyard in Dexby, Connecticut, leaving her family shattered and desperate for answers. The police never found out who killed her, or why. Enter eighteen-year-old Seneca Frazier. Helena's high-profile disappearance sparked Seneca's obsession with true crime and led her to the Case Not Closed message board. Determined to finally crack the cold case, Seneca spends her spring break in Connecticut to investigate alongside Maddy, a fellow amateur sleuth from the site. But the moment she arrives, everything starts falling apart. Maddy is nothing like her online persona, and Helena's sister, Aerin, wants nothing to do with their investigation. To make matters worse, Seneca is hiding a massive secret of her own that could derail the entire mission. Joined by Brett, another dedicated user from the site, the teens slowly begin to unravel the dark secrets Helena kept hidden. But they aren't the only ones digging into the past. The killer is watching, and they will do whatever it takes to ensure the case stays cold.
Mystery Teamwork
13-18 Years 368 Pages
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The Lying Game

The Lying Game

By: Sara Shepard
Imagine discovering you have an identical twin sister, only to find out she has been murdered before you even get the chance to meet her. Sutton Mercer watches helplessly from the afterlife as her long-lost twin, Emma Paxton, steps into her glamorous life to uncover the truth behind her death. Emma thought assuming Sutton's identity would be a quick way to solve the crime, but she quickly realizes that her sister's privileged world is built on a foundation of dangerous lies. A lot of people wanted Sutton dead, and Emma's early leads are turning into dead ends. But one name keeps surfacing: Thayer Vega. When the gorgeous and mysterious Thayer returns to town, Emma must move fast to figure out if he is back for revenge, or if he already got it. Set in a wealthy town where best friends can turn into bitter enemies and everyone harbors dark secrets, this juicy, suspenseful thriller will keep you guessing who to trust and who might strike next.
Family Mystery
13-18 Years 292 Pages
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Pretty Little Liars

Wanted

Book 8

By: Sara Shepard
Hanna, Aria, Spencer, and Emily have survived more than most teenagers could ever imagine. From childhood pranks gone horribly wrong to not one, but two relentless stalkers blackmailing them with their dirtiest secrets, these four friends have been through hell and back. Not to mention the ongoing nightmare of their best friend's murder investigation. Now, the pretty little liars are finally on the verge of uncovering all the answers they have been desperately searching for. They believe they can finally put this awful, terrifying chapter of their lives behind them and start fresh. But in Rosewood, nothing is ever that simple, and the truth is far more dangerous than they realize. Just when they think they are safe, the game takes a shocking turn. Packed with jaw-dropping twists, scandalous betrayals, and heart-pounding suspense, this eighth installment will push the girls to their absolute limits. Are they finally free, or is the worst yet to come?
Friendship Mystery
13-18 Years 292 Pages
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The Lying Game

Hide and Seek

By: Sara Shepard
The ultimate game of deception continues, and the stakes have never been higher. Emma Paxton has been living a lie, pretending to be her murdered identical twin sister, Sutton, in order to track down her killer. But slipping into Sutton's glamorous, privileged life has proven to be a deadly challenge. As Emma digs deeper into the tangled web of secrets surrounding her sister's elite circle of friends, she realizes that everyone in town is hiding something. The deeper she searches, the more she discovers just how many enemies Sutton truly had. Now, the mysterious killer is closing in, playing a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Emma must navigate treacherous friendships, forbidden romances, and shocking betrayals to uncover the truth before her own identity is exposed. If she makes one wrong move, she won't just lose her cover, she could lose her life. Dive back into a world where trust is a luxury and secrets are a matter of life and death.
Family Mystery
13-18 Years 223 Pages
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The Lying Game

Two Truths and a Lie

By: Sara Shepard
How long can you live a lie before it destroys you? Emma Paxton is finding out the hard way. Ever since she stepped into the glamorous, privileged life of her murdered identical twin sister, Sutton, every day has been a desperate fight for survival. Emma is determined to unmask the killer, but playing the part of a wealthy, popular girl with a closet full of dark secrets is proving to be a deadly challenge. As Emma sifts through Sutton's complicated past, she discovers that her sister's elite circle of friends is built on a foundation of deceit. Everyone has a motive, and no one can be trusted. The killer is still out there, watching Emma's every move and waiting for her to slip up. With the police getting closer and the threats escalating, Emma must decipher which clues are real and which are deadly traps. In a town where everyone plays games, losing means paying the ultimate price.
Friendship Mystery
13-18 Years 193 Pages
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Pretty Little Liars

Perfect

By: Sara Shepard
In the wealthy, picture-perfect town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, four flawless-looking girls are hiding some very ugly truths. Aria is struggling to resist the pull of her forbidden ex-boyfriend. Hanna is on the verge of losing her absolute best friend. Emily is completely freaking out over a single, life-changing kiss. And Spencer just cannot seem to keep her hands off anything that belongs to her older sister. They might look like they have it all together, but their lives are slowly unraveling. And the worst part? Someone knows exactly what they are up to. A mysterious tormentor known only as "A" is watching their every move, holding their darkest secrets over their heads. If the girls don't do exactly as they are told, their perfect reputations will be shattered forever. As the threats escalate and the blackmail becomes more dangerous, the liars must figure out who is pulling the strings before their carefully constructed lives come crashing down. No secret stays buried for long.
Friendship Mystery
13-18 Years 340 Pages
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Fifth grade is throwing a lot of curveballs at Penny Lowry, but she is doing her best to handle them! With her trusty doodles, her lovable dog Cosmo, and her best friends Maria, Kristian, and Rocco, Penny feels ready to tackle the year. But lately, everything seems to be changing. At home, her newborn twin brother and sister are crying non-stop, putting her entire family on edge. At school, her friends Maria and Chloe are suddenly spending a lot of time together without her, making Penny worry that she is being left behind. Just when her anxiety threatens to take over, Penny and her friends stumble upon a very old, mysterious map hidden in her attic. Suddenly, they are swept up in a wild town-wide scavenger hunt in search of long-lost treasure! Can Penny manage her spiraling worries about her changing friendships and chaotic family life while leading her team to the ultimate discovery? Join Penny for a hilarious, heartfelt adventure full of mystery, art, and growing up.
Adventure Art Emotions Family Friendship Humor
9-12 Years 241 Pages
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Pretty Little Liars

Flawless

By: Sara Shepard
In the exclusive town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, the sweetest smiles hide the darkest, most dangerous secrets. Four pretty little liars, Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna, have been very bad girls. Spencer stole her sister's boyfriend, Aria is nursing a broken heart over her English teacher, Emily is developing feelings for her new friend Maya, and Hanna's obsession with looking flawless is literally making her sick. But their individual dramas are nothing compared to the scandalous secret they all share, a secret so terrible it could destroy their perfect little lives. And someone named "A" is threatening to do exactly that. At first, they thought A was their missing friend Alison, but then Alison turned up dead. So who is tormenting them? Could it be Spencer's ultra-competitive sister, Melissa? Maya, who wants Emily all to herself? Or Toby, the mysterious guy who fled town? With every crumpled note, wicked IM, and vindictive text message, A gets a little closer to burying them all alive.
Friendship Mystery
13-18 Years 352 Pages
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Pretty Little Liars

Wicked

By: Sara Shepard
In the idyllic, wealthy town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, four very pretty girls just cannot help but be bad. Hanna will do absolutely anything to maintain her status as Rosewood's reigning queen bee. Spencer is digging dangerously deep into her family's darkest secrets. Emily cannot stop thinking about her new boyfriend, and Aria approves a little too strongly of her mother's taste in men. Now that the person they believed killed their best friend Alison is finally behind bars, the girls think they are safe to resume their unrepentant ways. They believe the nightmare is over and they can finally breathe easy. But those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it. The liars should know by now that in Rosewood, someone is always watching. A new threat is lurking in the shadows, ready to expose their latest mistakes and ruin their lives all over again. The game is far from over, and this time, the consequences are more wicked than ever.
Mystery
13-18 Years 310 Pages
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An anthology inspired by Taylor Swift songs

By: Sara Shepard , Julie Murphy , Elise Bryant , Jennifer Dugan , J. Elle , Jessica Goodman , Sloan Harlow , Crystal Maldonado , Krystal Marquis , Katharine McGee , Lynn Painter , Laura Sebastian , Jesse Q. Sutanto
If you could live inside your favorite pop song for a single day, which one would you choose? In this shimmering anthology, thirteen bestselling and acclaimed authors do exactly that, reimagining iconic songs as dazzling contemporary love stories. Whether you are currently living in an era of fairy lights and folktales, or you are all about diss tracks and dance floors, this book is a playlist that features all the greatest hits. Experience the soaring high notes of first love, the devastating minor keys of heartbreak, and the steady, comforting rhythm of true friendship and self-discovery. Penned by some of the biggest names in young adult fiction, these thirteen tales capture the magic, drama, and intense emotion of growing up and falling in love. As clever and unforgettable as the melodies that inspired them, these stories are guaranteed to play on repeat in your head and your heart long after you turn the final page.
Anthologies Emotions Friendship Music Short Stories
13-18 Years 336 Pages
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By: Liz Braswell , Libba Bray , Maureen Johnson , David Levithan , Barry Lyga , Lemony Snicket , Kiersten White , Rebecca Stead , Sara Shepard , Peter Brown , Melissa De La Cruz , Jon Scieszka , Michelle Zink , Susane Colasanti , Sarah Beth Durst , Lindsey Kelk , Lauren Oliver , Natalie Standiford , Melissa C. Walker , Jen Calonita , Adele Griffin , J.R. Angelella , Jennifer Belle , Steve Brezenoff , Elise Broach , Patrick Carman , Elizabeth Craft , Julia DeVillers , Paige Pooler , Larry Doyle , Dave Eggers , Daniel Ehrenhaft , Elizabeth Eulberg , Helen Fitzgerald , Aimee Friedman , Margaux Froley , Claudia Gabel , Michelle Gagnon , Adam Gidwitz , Anna Godbersen , Julia Mayer , Rebecca Gibel , Kate Angelella , Gayle Forman , Jacquelyn Mitchard , Lauren Myracle , Lev Grossman , Ned Vizzini , Todd Strasser , Jennifer E. Smith , Jordan Sonnenblick , Robin Wasserman
Prepare for a literary whodunit like no other! When the notoriously unpleasant book editor Herman Mildew is found murdered, the guest list for his last party becomes a suspect list of epic proportions. Over eighty of your favorite young adult and children's authors, from Jon Scieszka to John Green, find themselves under the magnifying glass. Each author must provide an alibi, but there's a catch: every single one of them is a fabulist, a storyteller with something to hide. Dive into this star-studded anthology where every alibi is a twisted tale, and the truth is buried under layers of creative deception. Can you piece together the clues from these unreliable narrators and figure out who finally silenced the cantankerous Mildew? This collection of short, intriguing mysteries offers a unique challenge, blending humor and suspense as you try to solve the ultimate literary puzzle.
Anthologies Fiction Humor Mystery Problem Solving Short Stories
13-18 Years 373 Pages
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By: Jennifer L. Armentrout , Dhonielle Clayton , Katie Cotugno , Jocelyn Davies , Nina LaCour , Emery Lord , Katharine McGee , Kass Morgan , Meredith Russo , Sara Shepard , Nicola Yoon , Ibi Zoboi , Julie Murphy
Whether you believe in serendipity, carefully calculated matchmaking, or just plain luck, every great romance has to start somewhere. Welcome to the magic of the meet cute. This collection brings together some of the biggest voices in young adult fiction to explore the unforgettable moments when two paths cross for the very first time. Dive into a diverse array of beginnings that range from wildly futuristic flirtations to hilariously awkward airport encounters. You will experience the spark of connection through a cranky customer service tweet, a frantic escape from a busted house party, and a whimsical twist on a reality dating show. The stories sweep across different genres and realities, offering a little something for every kind of romantic heart. Whether the setting is a bustling diner, a missed subway train, or a completely reimagined world, the emotional stakes remain undeniably real. Crafted by a powerhouse lineup of bestselling authors, these tales capture the dizzying, unpredictable thrill of falling for someone new. Prepare for short stories that are witty, heartbreaking, and epic in equal measure. Finding love is rarely simple, but the moment it begins is always a story worth telling.
Anthologies Diverse Voices Short Stories
13-18 Years 320 Pages
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