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Seattle Picks: Teen - Adult Titles, Teen Allure

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Reading above your level, or just want something a little more challenging, a little more mature? Try these books written for adults, but great for teens.

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Angry Queer Somali Boy

Angry Queer Somali Boy

A Complicated Memoir

by Ali, Mohamed Abdulkarim

Book - 2019

Kidnapped by his father on the eve of Somalia’s societal collapse, “Mo” Ali makes his way to Canada, where he turns to partying and drugs when he struggles to fit in. Kidnapped by his father on the eve of Somalia’s societal collapse, “Mo” Ali makes his way to Canada, where he turns to partying and drugs when he struggles to fit in. Show less

Kidnapped by his father on the eve of Somalia’s societal collapse, “Mo” Ali makes his way to Canada, where he turns to partying and drugs when he struggles to fit in. Kidnapped by his father on the eve of Somalia’s societal collapse, “Mo” Ali makes his way to Canada, where he turns to partying and drugs when he struggles to fit in. Show less

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My Sister, the Serial Killer

My Sister, the Serial Killer

A Novel

by Braithwaite, Oyinkan

Book - 2018

Korede’s younger sister Ayoola keeps killing her boyfriends, and Korede keeps helping her clean up, so when Ayoola sets her sights on Korede’s boyfriend, what can she do? Korede’s younger sister Ayoola keeps killing her boyfriends, and Korede keeps helping her clean up, so when Ayoola sets her sights on Korede’s boyfriend, what can she do? Show less

Korede’s younger sister Ayoola keeps killing her boyfriends, and Korede keeps helping her clean up, so when Ayoola sets her sights on Korede’s boyfriend, what can she do? Korede’s younger sister Ayoola keeps killing her boyfriends, and Korede keeps helping her clean up, so when Ayoola sets her sights on Korede’s boyfriend, what can she do? Show less

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Cygnet

Cygnet

A Novel

by Butler, Season

Book - 2019

Kid’s parents leave her behind on an island with a group of elderly women who want nothing to do with the outside world and who see her as a threat. Kid’s parents leave her behind on an island with a group of elderly women who want nothing to do with the outside world and who see her as a threat. Show less

Kid’s parents leave her behind on an island with a group of elderly women who want nothing to do with the outside world and who see her as a threat. Kid’s parents leave her behind on an island with a group of elderly women who want nothing to do with the outside world and who see her as a threat. Show less

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Opioid, Indiana

Opioid, Indiana

by Carr, Brian Allen

Book - 2019

Riggle must move in with his uncle after his parents die, and when the rent is due, his uncle is nowhere to be found. Which is easier: finding his uncle, or finding the money? Riggle must move in with his uncle after his parents die, and when the rent is due, his uncle is nowhere to be found. Which is easier: finding his uncle, or finding the money? Show less

Riggle must move in with his uncle after his parents die, and when the rent is due, his uncle is nowhere to be found. Which is easier: finding his uncle, or finding the money? Riggle must move in with his uncle after his parents die, and when the rent is due, his uncle is nowhere to be found. Which is easier: finding his uncle, or finding the money? Show less

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Southern Cross

Southern Cross

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by Cloonan, Becky

Graphic Novel - 2016

Alex boards the Southern Cross to Saturn’s moon Titan to retrieve her sister’s body, but she finds more questions than answers from the strange members of the crew. GN Alex boards the Southern Cross to Saturn’s moon Titan to retrieve her sister’s body, but she finds more questions than answers from the strange members of the crew. GN Show less

Alex boards the Southern Cross to Saturn’s moon Titan to retrieve her sister’s body, but she finds more questions than answers from the strange members of the crew. GN Alex boards the Southern Cross to Saturn’s moon Titan to retrieve her sister’s body, but she finds more questions than answers from the strange members of the crew. GN Show less

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Malagash

Malagash

by Comeau, Joey

Book - 2017

While her father is dying of cancer and the rest of the family struggles to cope, Sunday records everything he says so she can code a virus to keep the sound of him alive forever. While her father is dying of cancer and the rest of the family struggles to cope, Sunday records everything he says so she can code a virus to keep the sound of him alive forever. Show less

While her father is dying of cancer and the rest of the family struggles to cope, Sunday records everything he says so she can code a virus to keep the sound of him alive forever. While her father is dying of cancer and the rest of the family struggles to cope, Sunday records everything he says so she can code a virus to keep the sound of him alive forever. Show less

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Dominicana

Dominicana

by Cruz, Angie

Book - 2019

When Ana marries a man twice her age, it is not for love, but an opportunity to bring her family to America. When he returns to Dominica and she is left under the watch of his free-spirited brother, she sees an opportunity to be free. When Ana marries a man twice her age, it is not for love, but an opportunity to bring her family to America. When he returns to Dominica and she is left under the watch of his free-spirited brother, she sees an opportunity to be free. Show less

When Ana marries a man twice her age, it is not for love, but an opportunity to bring her family to America. When he returns to Dominica and she is left under the watch of his free-spirited brother, she sees an opportunity to be free. When Ana marries a man twice her age, it is not for love, but an opportunity to bring her family to America. When he returns to Dominica and she is left under the watch of his free-spirited brother, she sees an opportunity to be free. Show less

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Vox

Vox

by Dalcher, Christina

Book - 2018

A newly elected president decrees that women and girls can speak no more than 100 words a day, or receive electric shocks. When the president’s brother is injured and cannot speak, one doctor thinks she can help, but at what cost? A newly elected president decrees that women and girls can speak no more than 100 words a day, or receive electric shocks. When the president’s brother is injured and cannot speak, one doctor thinks she can help, but at what cost? Show less

A newly elected president decrees that women and girls can speak no more than 100 words a day, or receive electric shocks. When the president’s brother is injured and cannot speak, one doctor thinks she can help, but at what cost? A newly elected president decrees that women and girls can speak no more than 100 words a day, or receive electric shocks. When the president’s brother is injured and cannot speak, one doctor thinks she can help, but at what cost? Show less

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The Girl Before

The Girl Before

A Novel

by Delaney, JP

Book - 2017

Emma and Jane are nearly alike, and although they have never met, they live in the exact same house built by an eccentric architect whose late wife looked just like them. Emma and Jane are nearly alike, and although they have never met, they live in the exact same house built by an eccentric architect whose late wife looked just like them. Show less

Emma and Jane are nearly alike, and although they have never met, they live in the exact same house built by an eccentric architect whose late wife looked just like them. Emma and Jane are nearly alike, and although they have never met, they live in the exact same house built by an eccentric architect whose late wife looked just like them. Show less

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Vita Nostra

Vita Nostra

by Di͡achenko, Marina

Book - 2018

Sasha is chosen to study at the Institute of Special Technologies, where she endures frightening tests to realize her human potential and beyond. Sasha is chosen to study at the Institute of Special Technologies, where she endures frightening tests to realize her human potential and beyond. Show less

Sasha is chosen to study at the Institute of Special Technologies, where she endures frightening tests to realize her human potential and beyond. Sasha is chosen to study at the Institute of Special Technologies, where she endures frightening tests to realize her human potential and beyond. Show less

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Lawn Boy

Lawn Boy

A Novel

by Evison, Jonathan

Book - 2018

After Mike is fired from his landscaping job, he seeks a way out of the constant churn of low-paying work, and a life-changing trip may be just the thing he needs. After Mike is fired from his landscaping job, he seeks a way out of the constant churn of low-paying work, and a life-changing trip may be just the thing he needs. Show less

After Mike is fired from his landscaping job, he seeks a way out of the constant churn of low-paying work, and a life-changing trip may be just the thing he needs. After Mike is fired from his landscaping job, he seeks a way out of the constant churn of low-paying work, and a life-changing trip may be just the thing he needs. Show less

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Magic for Liars

Magic for Liars

by Gailey, Sarah

Book - 2019

Ivy wasn’t born with magic like her estranged twin sister, Tabitha, was, but when a teacher at a university of magic is found split in half, the authorities call in Ivy to solve the crime and save the school. Ivy wasn’t born with magic like her estranged twin sister, Tabitha, was, but when a teacher at a university of magic is found split in half, the authorities call in Ivy to solve the crime and save the school. Show less

Ivy wasn’t born with magic like her estranged twin sister, Tabitha, was, but when a teacher at a university of magic is found split in half, the authorities call in Ivy to solve the crime and save the school. Ivy wasn’t born with magic like her estranged twin sister, Tabitha, was, but when a teacher at a university of magic is found split in half, the authorities call in Ivy to solve the crime and save the school. Show less

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She Rides Shotgun

She Rides Shotgun

by Harper, Jordan

Book - 2017

Polly’s uneventful life changes the moment her father suddenly reappears to keep her out of the hands of a prison gang that has threatened him and his whole family. Polly’s uneventful life changes the moment her father suddenly reappears to keep her out of the hands of a prison gang that has threatened him and his whole family. Show less

Polly’s uneventful life changes the moment her father suddenly reappears to keep her out of the hands of a prison gang that has threatened him and his whole family. Polly’s uneventful life changes the moment her father suddenly reappears to keep her out of the hands of a prison gang that has threatened him and his whole family. Show less

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An Unkindness of Magicians

An Unkindness of Magicians

by Howard, Kat

Book - 2017

Sydney’s natural magical talent was drained by greedy magicians who kept her imprisoned during childhood, but now she’s old enough to take it back. Sydney’s natural magical talent was drained by greedy magicians who kept her imprisoned during childhood, but now she’s old enough to take it back. Show less

Sydney’s natural magical talent was drained by greedy magicians who kept her imprisoned during childhood, but now she’s old enough to take it back. Sydney’s natural magical talent was drained by greedy magicians who kept her imprisoned during childhood, but now she’s old enough to take it back. Show less

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How Long 'til Black Future Month?

How Long 'til Black Future Month?

by Jemisin, N. K.

Book - 2018

22 stories of resistance and intelligence, defiance and transformation. 22 stories of resistance and intelligence, defiance and transformation. Show less

22 stories of resistance and intelligence, defiance and transformation. 22 stories of resistance and intelligence, defiance and transformation. Show less

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Things We Have in Common

Things We Have in Common

by Kavanagh, Tasha

Book - 2017

Friendless Yasmin meets a man who seems to be stalking her crush, the popular Alice. When she meets him in order to protect Alice, he surprises her with kindness, but then Alice disappears. Friendless Yasmin meets a man who seems to be stalking her crush, the popular Alice. When she meets him in order to protect Alice, he surprises her with kindness, but then Alice disappears. Show less

Friendless Yasmin meets a man who seems to be stalking her crush, the popular Alice. When she meets him in order to protect Alice, he surprises her with kindness, but then Alice disappears. Friendless Yasmin meets a man who seems to be stalking her crush, the popular Alice. When she meets him in order to protect Alice, he surprises her with kindness, but then Alice disappears. Show less

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Roughneck

Roughneck

by Lemire, Jeff

Graphic Novel - 2017

Derek’s glory days of hockey are behind him after a violent incident on the rink, so when his sister Beth escapes her abusive boyfriend, they must face their past together and elude her ex. Derek’s glory days of hockey are behind him after a violent incident on the rink, so when his sister Beth escapes her abusive boyfriend, they must face their past together and elude her ex. Show less

Derek’s glory days of hockey are behind him after a violent incident on the rink, so when his sister Beth escapes her abusive boyfriend, they must face their past together and elude her ex. Derek’s glory days of hockey are behind him after a violent incident on the rink, so when his sister Beth escapes her abusive boyfriend, they must face their past together and elude her ex. Show less

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Down Among the Sticks and Bones

Down Among the Sticks and Bones

by McGuire, Seanan

Book - 2017

Well-behaved Jacqueline and tomboy Jillian become Jack and Jill when they escape their manipulative parents down a winding staircase hidden in a magical trunk. Well-behaved Jacqueline and tomboy Jillian become Jack and Jill when they escape their manipulative parents down a winding staircase hidden in a magical trunk. Show less

Well-behaved Jacqueline and tomboy Jillian become Jack and Jill when they escape their manipulative parents down a winding staircase hidden in a magical trunk. Well-behaved Jacqueline and tomboy Jillian become Jack and Jill when they escape their manipulative parents down a winding staircase hidden in a magical trunk. Show less

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Circe

Circe

A Novel

by Miller, Madeline

Book - 2018

Demigoddess Circe is banished to an island after she transforms a rival into a sea monster, and there she must choose between the life of mortals and immortals. Demigoddess Circe is banished to an island after she transforms a rival into a sea monster, and there she must choose between the life of mortals and immortals. Show less

Demigoddess Circe is banished to an island after she transforms a rival into a sea monster, and there she must choose between the life of mortals and immortals. Demigoddess Circe is banished to an island after she transforms a rival into a sea monster, and there she must choose between the life of mortals and immortals. Show less

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The Starless Sea

The Starless Sea

by Morgenstern, Erin

Book - 2019

Zachary’s discovery of a rare hidden book that includes a story from his own childhood sets him on a quest to a vast subterranean library. Zachary’s discovery of a rare hidden book that includes a story from his own childhood sets him on a quest to a vast subterranean library. Show less

Zachary’s discovery of a rare hidden book that includes a story from his own childhood sets him on a quest to a vast subterranean library. Zachary’s discovery of a rare hidden book that includes a story from his own childhood sets him on a quest to a vast subterranean library. Show less

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Ghost Wall

Ghost Wall

by Moss, Sarah

Book - 2019

When Silvie’s father takes her and her mother on an Iron Age reenactment, Silvie’s growing dream of independence clashes with his vision of ancient life, patriarchy, and human sacrifice. When Silvie’s father takes her and her mother on an Iron Age reenactment, Silvie’s growing dream of independence clashes with his vision of ancient life, patriarchy, and human sacrifice. Show less

When Silvie’s father takes her and her mother on an Iron Age reenactment, Silvie’s growing dream of independence clashes with his vision of ancient life, patriarchy, and human sacrifice. When Silvie’s father takes her and her mother on an Iron Age reenactment, Silvie’s growing dream of independence clashes with his vision of ancient life, patriarchy, and human sacrifice. Show less

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Spinning Silver

Spinning Silver

by Novik, Naomi

Book - 2018

Unlike her moneylending father, Miryem is excellent at collecting debts, but when a fairy king hears of her skill, he makes her an offer she cannot refuse. Unlike her moneylending father, Miryem is excellent at collecting debts, but when a fairy king hears of her skill, he makes her an offer she cannot refuse. Show less

Unlike her moneylending father, Miryem is excellent at collecting debts, but when a fairy king hears of her skill, he makes her an offer she cannot refuse. Unlike her moneylending father, Miryem is excellent at collecting debts, but when a fairy king hears of her skill, he makes her an offer she cannot refuse. Show less

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The Day It Finally Happens

The Day It Finally Happens

Alien Contact, Dinosaur Parks, Immortal Humans--and Other Possible Phenomena

by Pearl, Mike

Book - 2019

How would the world look on the day aliens arrive, or all guns are banned, or the entire Internet goes down, or humans become immortal? How would the world look on the day aliens arrive, or all guns are banned, or the entire Internet goes down, or humans become immortal? Show less

How would the world look on the day aliens arrive, or all guns are banned, or the entire Internet goes down, or humans become immortal? How would the world look on the day aliens arrive, or all guns are banned, or the entire Internet goes down, or humans become immortal? Show less

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Canyon Dreams

Canyon Dreams

A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation

by Powell, Michael

Book - 2019

Follow the basketball team of Chinle High School through a season of dreams and struggles on the 17.5-million acre Navajo reservation. Follow the basketball team of Chinle High School through a season of dreams and struggles on the 17.5-million acre Navajo reservation. Show less

Follow the basketball team of Chinle High School through a season of dreams and struggles on the 17.5-million acre Navajo reservation. Follow the basketball team of Chinle High School through a season of dreams and struggles on the 17.5-million acre Navajo reservation. Show less

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Home After Dark

Home After Dark

A Novel

by Small, David

Graphic Novel - 2018

After his mother abandons him and his father moves them out west, Russell wanders 1950s California, eluding bullies and seeking friendship. After his mother abandons him and his father moves them out west, Russell wanders 1950s California, eluding bullies and seeking friendship. Show less

After his mother abandons him and his father moves them out west, Russell wanders 1950s California, eluding bullies and seeking friendship. After his mother abandons him and his father moves them out west, Russell wanders 1950s California, eluding bullies and seeking friendship. Show less

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