The Foxhole Court

Six of Crows

Leigh Bardugo

A group of criminal misfits attempt an impossible heist in a fantasy world. The novel centers on damaged characters with complicated backgrounds forming an unlikely team. It features intense character interactions, high-stakes scenarios, and protagonists with dark pasts trying to survive.

Carry On

Rainbow Rowell

A story about Simon Snow, the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen, and his complicated relationship with his vampire roommate Baz. The book explores themes of found family, hidden identities, and characters with dark pasts struggling to survive. It features intense character dynamics, supernatural elements, and a protagonist running from his destiny.

Vicious

V.E. Schwab

Two college friends become rivals with supernatural abilities after a dangerous experiment. The novel explores morally complex characters with dark motivations and intense personal conflicts. It features characters with extraordinary abilities trying to survive and overcome their pasts.

Scythe

Neal Shusterman

In a world where death has been conquered, two teens are chosen to become professional killers. The novel explores complex moral landscapes and characters navigating dangerous systems. It features intense character development and high-stakes personal challenges.

The Raven Boys

Maggie Stiefvater

Blue Sargent is drawn into a quest with a group of private school boys searching for a legendary Welsh king. The story involves complex characters with secrets, found family dynamics, and high-stakes personal journeys. It features intense interpersonal relationships and characters running from or toward their destinies.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Two Mexican-American teenagers form a deep friendship that transforms their lives. The novel explores identity, belonging, and personal growth through intense character connections. It features characters dealing with complex emotional landscapes and finding themselves.

I'll Give You the Sun

Jandy Nelson

Twins Noah and Jude navigate complex family dynamics, art, and personal secrets. The story explores hidden identities, sibling relationships, and characters dealing with trauma. It features intense emotional journeys and characters struggling to understand themselves.

The Knife of Never Letting Go

Patrick Ness

Todd Hewitt is the last boy in a town where everyone can hear each other's thoughts. The story involves a protagonist on the run, dealing with complex social dynamics and hidden truths. It features high-stakes survival and characters confronting challenging environments.

The Demon's Lexicon

Sarah Rees Brennan

Brothers Nick and Alan are fighting demons and protecting each other in a dangerous magical world. The story involves complex sibling dynamics, hidden identities, and characters running from supernatural threats. It features intense character relationships and high-stakes supernatural conflicts.

Shatter Me

Tahereh Mafi

Juliette has a lethal touch and is trapped in a dystopian world. The story follows a protagonist with a dangerous ability trying to survive and understand herself. It features intense character dynamics, hidden potential, and high-stakes personal journeys.