Wednesday, February 23, 2022

New Fiction

 
Set in an Irish town where the church’s tight hold has loosened and new freedoms are trying to take root, this sharply contemporary story is witty, gripping, and tinged with mysticism. -Summary
From bestselling and National Book Award–nominated author Tahereh Mafi comes a stunning novel about love and loneliness, navigating the hyphen of dual identity, and reclaiming your right to joy—even when you’re trapped in the amber of sorrow. -Summary
The novel is a mecha reimagining of the rise of the Chinese Empress Wu Zetian set in the nation of Huaxia, a futuristic reinterpretation of Medieval China. -Summary
Camelot Rising; Book Three
“The third and final book in the Camelot Rising trilogy finds Guinevere facing off against those she loves most, but can she find the courage to make the ultimate sacrifice?” -WorldCat

Misewa Saga; Book Two
"Home after their adventure in the Barren Grounds, Eli and Morgan struggle with personal issues. When overwhelmed, they turn to the place where they know they can learn the most, and make the journey to Misewa to visit their animal friends.” -WorldCat
A boy discovers his Native American heritage in this Depression-era tale of identity and friendship . Summary

"In Janella Angeles's When Night Breaks, the dramatic last act of the Kingdom of Cards duology, the stage is set, the spectacle awaits… and the show must finally come to an end. The competition has come to a disastrous end, and Daron Demarco's fall from grace is front-page news." Publisher

“All Beth wants is for her tight-knit circle of friends--Grace Nakamura, Brandon Lin, Sunny Chen, and Jason Tsou--to stay together. With her family splintered and her future a question mark, these friends are all she has--even if she sometimes wonders if she truly fits in with them. Besides, she's certain she'll never be able to tell Jason how she really feels about him, so friendship will have to be enough. Then Beth witnesses a private act of violence in Jason's home, and the whole group is shaken. Beth and her friends make a pact to do whatever it takes to protect Jason, no matter the sacrifice.” -WorldCat