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Seattle Picks: Teen - Romance

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Love and heartbreak are the themes here. MS = Books for middle school readers

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23 items

23 items

Heartwood Box

Heartwood Box

by Aguirre, Ann

Book - 2019

Araceli moves to a strange new town where she discovers a weird box that allows her to exchange love letters from a soldier in the past, and unexplained lights in the forest that seem to make people disappear. Araceli moves to a strange new town where she discovers a weird box that allows her to exchange love letters from a soldier in the past, and unexplained lights in the forest that seem to make people disappear. Show less

Araceli moves to a strange new town where she discovers a weird box that allows her to exchange love letters from a soldier in the past, and unexplained lights in the forest that seem to make people disappear. Araceli moves to a strange new town where she discovers a weird box that allows her to exchange love letters from a soldier in the past, and unexplained lights in the forest that seem to make people disappear. Show less

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Serious Moonlight

Serious Moonlight

by Bennett, Jenn

Book - 2019

When Birdie starts her new job at a Seattle hotel, she is embarrassed to discover her new coworker is a former one night stand. Together they stumble upon a mystery, and a friendship that could develop into something more. When Birdie starts her new job at a Seattle hotel, she is embarrassed to discover her new coworker is a former one night stand. Together they stumble upon a mystery, and a friendship that could develop into something more. Show less

When Birdie starts her new job at a Seattle hotel, she is embarrassed to discover her new coworker is a former one night stand. Together they stumble upon a mystery, and a friendship that could develop into something more. When Birdie starts her new job at a Seattle hotel, she is embarrassed to discover her new coworker is a former one night stand. Together they stumble upon a mystery, and a friendship that could develop into something more. Show less

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Cold Day in the Sun

Cold Day in the Sun

by Biren, Sara

Book - 2019

Holland, the only girl on her hockey team, must deal with social gender expectations, training drills, and her growing feelings for Wes, the team captain. Holland, the only girl on her hockey team, must deal with social gender expectations, training drills, and her growing feelings for Wes, the team captain. Show less

Holland, the only girl on her hockey team, must deal with social gender expectations, training drills, and her growing feelings for Wes, the team captain. Holland, the only girl on her hockey team, must deal with social gender expectations, training drills, and her growing feelings for Wes, the team captain. Show less

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Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World

Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World

by Blake, Ashley Herring

Book - 2018

When Ivy's house is demolished by a tornado, she copes by drawing in her sketchbook and exploring her feelings for a new friend. MS When Ivy's house is demolished by a tornado, she copes by drawing in her sketchbook and exploring her feelings for a new friend. MS Show less

When Ivy's house is demolished by a tornado, she copes by drawing in her sketchbook and exploring her feelings for a new friend. MS When Ivy's house is demolished by a tornado, she copes by drawing in her sketchbook and exploring her feelings for a new friend. MS Show less

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Kings, Queens, and In-betweens

Kings, Queens, and In-betweens

by Boteju, Tanya

Book - 2019

Shy, brokenhearted Nima discovers a label defying queer culture in a local drag community where she begins to find her voice and fall for the star drag king. MS Shy, brokenhearted Nima discovers a label defying queer culture in a local drag community where she begins to find her voice and fall for the star drag king. MS Show less

Shy, brokenhearted Nima discovers a label defying queer culture in a local drag community where she begins to find her voice and fall for the star drag king. MS Shy, brokenhearted Nima discovers a label defying queer culture in a local drag community where she begins to find her voice and fall for the star drag king. MS Show less

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Not If I Save You First

Not If I Save You First

by Carter, Ally

Book - 2018

Maddie and Logan, estranged childhood friends, are being held captive by an assassin in the Alaskan wilderness. To make it out alive, they’ll need to work together. MS Maddie and Logan, estranged childhood friends, are being held captive by an assassin in the Alaskan wilderness. To make it out alive, they’ll need to work together. MS Show less

Maddie and Logan, estranged childhood friends, are being held captive by an assassin in the Alaskan wilderness. To make it out alive, they’ll need to work together. MS Maddie and Logan, estranged childhood friends, are being held captive by an assassin in the Alaskan wilderness. To make it out alive, they’ll need to work together. MS Show less

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Crush

Crush

by Chmakova, Svetlana

Graphic Novel - 2018

Jorge is sick of all the middle school drama around dating and flirting...but then suddenly can't seem to remember how to speak around Jazmine. MS Jorge is sick of all the middle school drama around dating and flirting...but then suddenly can't seem to remember how to speak around Jazmine. MS Show less

Jorge is sick of all the middle school drama around dating and flirting...but then suddenly can't seem to remember how to speak around Jazmine. MS Jorge is sick of all the middle school drama around dating and flirting...but then suddenly can't seem to remember how to speak around Jazmine. MS Show less

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I Wish You All the Best

I Wish You All the Best

by Deaver, Mason

Book - 2019

After Ben is kicked out of their house for coming out as nonbinary, they struggle with how to be out at their new school. Nathan, however, accepts them and even gives them hope for more. MS After Ben is kicked out of their house for coming out as nonbinary, they struggle with how to be out at their new school. Nathan, however, accepts them and even gives them hope for more. MS Show less

After Ben is kicked out of their house for coming out as nonbinary, they struggle with how to be out at their new school. Nathan, however, accepts them and even gives them hope for more. MS After Ben is kicked out of their house for coming out as nonbinary, they struggle with how to be out at their new school. Nathan, however, accepts them and even gives them hope for more. MS Show less

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Not So Pure and Simple

Not So Pure and Simple

by Giles, L. R.

Book - 2020

Hoping to get closer to his crush Kiera, Del inadvertently joins a Purity Pledge class at his church. Hoping to get closer to his crush Kiera, Del inadvertently joins a Purity Pledge class at his church. Show less

Hoping to get closer to his crush Kiera, Del inadvertently joins a Purity Pledge class at his church. Hoping to get closer to his crush Kiera, Del inadvertently joins a Purity Pledge class at his church. Show less

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The Way You Make Me Feel

The Way You Make Me Feel

by Goo, Maurene

Book - 2018

Clara’s punishment for a prank gone wrong is to work in her dad’s sweltering food truck all summer with Rose, her over-achieving nemesis. The cute boy in the next food truck might make it all right. Clara’s punishment for a prank gone wrong is to work in her dad’s sweltering food truck all summer with Rose, her over-achieving nemesis. The cute boy in the next food truck might make it all right. Show less

Clara’s punishment for a prank gone wrong is to work in her dad’s sweltering food truck all summer with Rose, her over-achieving nemesis. The cute boy in the next food truck might make it all right. Clara’s punishment for a prank gone wrong is to work in her dad’s sweltering food truck all summer with Rose, her over-achieving nemesis. The cute boy in the next food truck might make it all right. Show less

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Comics Will Break your Heart

Comics Will Break your Heart

by Hicks, Faith Erin

Book - 2019

Co-creators of a popular comic sued for the financial rights and Weldon’s grandfather ended up with millions while Miriam’s ended up penniless. Can a fortune-crossed, budding, romance survive generations of resentment? MS Co-creators of a popular comic sued for the financial rights and Weldon’s grandfather ended up with millions while Miriam’s ended up penniless. Can a fortune-crossed, budding, romance survive generations of resentment? MS Show less

Co-creators of a popular comic sued for the financial rights and Weldon’s grandfather ended up with millions while Miriam’s ended up penniless. Can a fortune-crossed, budding, romance survive generations of resentment? MS Co-creators of a popular comic sued for the financial rights and Weldon’s grandfather ended up with millions while Miriam’s ended up penniless. Can a fortune-crossed, budding, romance survive generations of resentment? MS Show less

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Social Intercourse

Social Intercourse

by Howard, Greg

Book - 2018

When Beck’s dad and former bully Jaxon’s mom start dating, the two boys try everything they can to derail the relationship while definitely not becoming friends, or more. When Beck’s dad and former bully Jaxon’s mom start dating, the two boys try everything they can to derail the relationship while definitely not becoming friends, or more. Show less

When Beck’s dad and former bully Jaxon’s mom start dating, the two boys try everything they can to derail the relationship while definitely not becoming friends, or more. When Beck’s dad and former bully Jaxon’s mom start dating, the two boys try everything they can to derail the relationship while definitely not becoming friends, or more. Show less

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Every Other Weekend

Every Other Weekend

by Johnson, Abigail

Book - 2020

Visiting their dads in a rundown apartment building Adam and Jolene into an unlikely alliance. They quickly become friends, then something much deeper and giving each other the support to deal with their personal and family tragedies. MS Visiting their dads in a rundown apartment building Adam and Jolene into an unlikely alliance. They quickly become friends, then something much deeper and giving each other the support to deal with their personal and family tragedies. MS Show less

Visiting their dads in a rundown apartment building Adam and Jolene into an unlikely alliance. They quickly become friends, then something much deeper and giving each other the support to deal with their personal and family tragedies. MS Visiting their dads in a rundown apartment building Adam and Jolene into an unlikely alliance. They quickly become friends, then something much deeper and giving each other the support to deal with their personal and family tragedies. MS Show less

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A Very Large Expanse of Sea

A Very Large Expanse of Sea

by Mafi, Tahereh

Book - 2018

After 9/11, Shirin appears indifferent to her classmates, but when she is paired with star basketball player Ocean James, she wonders if she could possibly love someone. After 9/11, Shirin appears indifferent to her classmates, but when she is paired with star basketball player Ocean James, she wonders if she could possibly love someone. Show less

After 9/11, Shirin appears indifferent to her classmates, but when she is paired with star basketball player Ocean James, she wonders if she could possibly love someone. After 9/11, Shirin appears indifferent to her classmates, but when she is paired with star basketball player Ocean James, she wonders if she could possibly love someone. Show less

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Color Outside the Lines

Color Outside the Lines

Stories About Love

Book - 2019

Sixteen stories about LGBTQ, straight, interracial and/or interfaith teens falling in and out of love. Sixteen stories about LGBTQ, straight, interracial and/or interfaith teens falling in and out of love. Show less

Sixteen stories about LGBTQ, straight, interracial and/or interfaith teens falling in and out of love. Sixteen stories about LGBTQ, straight, interracial and/or interfaith teens falling in and out of love. Show less

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Classmates

Classmates

Volume One, Dou Kyu Sei

by Nakamura, Asumiko

Graphic Novel - 2019

Hikaru agrees to become Rihito’s music tutor, and with each lesson, the boys become closer. When Hikaru falls for Rihito, will they remain just classmates, or will they go farther? Hikaru agrees to become Rihito’s music tutor, and with each lesson, the boys become closer. When Hikaru falls for Rihito, will they remain just classmates, or will they go farther? Show less

Hikaru agrees to become Rihito’s music tutor, and with each lesson, the boys become closer. When Hikaru falls for Rihito, will they remain just classmates, or will they go farther? Hikaru agrees to become Rihito’s music tutor, and with each lesson, the boys become closer. When Hikaru falls for Rihito, will they remain just classmates, or will they go farther? Show less

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The Stars and the Blackness Between Them

The Stars and the Blackness Between Them

by Petrus, Junauda

Book - 2019

Sent from Trinidad to Minneapolis by her homophobic mother, Audre and her new friend Mabel begin to fall for each other. Things take a tragic turn when medical tests reveal why Mabel’s been feeling sick. Sent from Trinidad to Minneapolis by her homophobic mother, Audre and her new friend Mabel begin to fall for each other. Things take a tragic turn when medical tests reveal why Mabel’s been feeling sick. Show less

Sent from Trinidad to Minneapolis by her homophobic mother, Audre and her new friend Mabel begin to fall for each other. Things take a tragic turn when medical tests reveal why Mabel’s been feeling sick. Sent from Trinidad to Minneapolis by her homophobic mother, Audre and her new friend Mabel begin to fall for each other. Things take a tragic turn when medical tests reveal why Mabel’s been feeling sick. Show less

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Simon & Louise

Simon & Louise

by Radiguès, Max de

Graphic Novel - 2019

Miscommunications and missed connections make for a sweet, at times funny, at times realistic story of Simon hitchhiking across the country to try to win back Louise. MS Miscommunications and missed connections make for a sweet, at times funny, at times realistic story of Simon hitchhiking across the country to try to win back Louise. MS Show less

Miscommunications and missed connections make for a sweet, at times funny, at times realistic story of Simon hitchhiking across the country to try to win back Louise. MS Miscommunications and missed connections make for a sweet, at times funny, at times realistic story of Simon hitchhiking across the country to try to win back Louise. MS Show less

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Opposite of Always

Opposite of Always

by Reynolds, Justin A.

Book - 2019

Jack falls hard for Kate. When she dies, he gets sent back in time to the first day they met. Can Jack make different choices that will save Kate without ruining everything else? Jack falls hard for Kate. When she dies, he gets sent back in time to the first day they met. Can Jack make different choices that will save Kate without ruining everything else? Show less

Jack falls hard for Kate. When she dies, he gets sent back in time to the first day they met. Can Jack make different choices that will save Kate without ruining everything else? Jack falls hard for Kate. When she dies, he gets sent back in time to the first day they met. Can Jack make different choices that will save Kate without ruining everything else? Show less

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The Summer of Jordi Perez

The Summer of Jordi Perez

(and the Best Burger in Los Angeles)

by Spalding, Amy

Book - 2018

Abby’s internship at her favorite boutique could lead to a dream career, but it’s complicated by the fact that she’s falling for her competition for the job. Abby’s internship at her favorite boutique could lead to a dream career, but it’s complicated by the fact that she’s falling for her competition for the job. Show less

Abby’s internship at her favorite boutique could lead to a dream career, but it’s complicated by the fact that she’s falling for her competition for the job. Abby’s internship at her favorite boutique could lead to a dream career, but it’s complicated by the fact that she’s falling for her competition for the job. Show less

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Loveboat, Taipei

Loveboat, Taipei

by Wen, Abigail Hing

Book - 2020

When Ever Wong is sent to Taiwan for the summer, she expects a strict educational immersion, but discovers freedom, parties, and boys. When Ever Wong is sent to Taiwan for the summer, she expects a strict educational immersion, but discovers freedom, parties, and boys. Show less

When Ever Wong is sent to Taiwan for the summer, she expects a strict educational immersion, but discovers freedom, parties, and boys. When Ever Wong is sent to Taiwan for the summer, she expects a strict educational immersion, but discovers freedom, parties, and boys. Show less

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The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig (a Love Story)

The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig (a Love Story)

by Zolidis, Don

Book - 2019

Over the course a tumultuous senior year, Amy and Craig keep breaking up and getting back together. Can they figure out what they want for their futures? Is it each other? Over the course a tumultuous senior year, Amy and Craig keep breaking up and getting back together. Can they figure out what they want for their futures? Is it each other? Show less

Over the course a tumultuous senior year, Amy and Craig keep breaking up and getting back together. Can they figure out what they want for their futures? Is it each other? Over the course a tumultuous senior year, Amy and Craig keep breaking up and getting back together. Can they figure out what they want for their futures? Is it each other? Show less

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