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Best Teen Fiction of 2017

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Chicago Public Library recommends these titles as the very best fiction published in 2017 for teens in high school.

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Allegedly

Allegedly

A Novel

by Jackson, Tiffany D.

Book - 2017

When Mary was nine years old, she killed an infant her mother was babysitting. Allegedly. Now 15 and living in a group home in Brooklyn, she considers telling the truth about what happened in order to keep her own baby. When Mary was nine years old, she killed an infant her mother was babysitting. Allegedly. Now 15 and living in a group home in Brooklyn, she considers telling the truth about what happened in order to keep her own baby. Show less

When Mary was nine years old, she killed an infant her mother was babysitting. Allegedly. Now 15 and living in a group home in Brooklyn, she considers telling the truth about what happened in order to keep her own baby. When Mary was nine years old, she killed an infant her mother was babysitting. Allegedly. Now 15 and living in a group home in Brooklyn, she considers telling the truth about what happened in order to keep her own baby. Show less

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American Street

American Street

by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Book - 2017

When her mother is detained by immigration, Haitian-born Fabiola begins a new life in Detroit that doesn’t resemble her American Dream. This debut novel incorporates magical realism into a contemporary urban tale. When her mother is detained by immigration, Haitian-born Fabiola begins a new life in Detroit that doesn’t resemble her American Dream. This debut novel incorporates magical realism into a contemporary urban tale. Show less

When her mother is detained by immigration, Haitian-born Fabiola begins a new life in Detroit that doesn’t resemble her American Dream. This debut novel incorporates magical realism into a contemporary urban tale. When her mother is detained by immigration, Haitian-born Fabiola begins a new life in Detroit that doesn’t resemble her American Dream. This debut novel incorporates magical realism into a contemporary urban tale. Show less

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At the Edge of the Universe

At the Edge of the Universe

by Hutchinson, Shaun David

Book - 2017

Oz and Tommy have been dating since middle school, but when Tommy goes missing, no one has any memory of him except for Oz. Six months have gone by, and h...Show more Oz and Tommy have been dating since middle school, but when Tommy goes missing, no one has any memory of him except for Oz. Six months have gone by, and his friends and family are concerned that he is still looking for his "imaginary boyfriend." Show less

Oz and Tommy have been dating since middle school, but when Tommy goes missing, no one has any memory of him except for Oz. Six months have gone by, and h...Show more Oz and Tommy have been dating since middle school, but when Tommy goes missing, no one has any memory of him except for Oz. Six months have gone by, and his friends and family are concerned that he is still looking for his "imaginary boyfriend." Show less

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City of Saints & Thieves

City of Saints & Thieves

by Anderson, Natalie C.

Book - 2017

When Tina's mother turns up dead, Tina knows the wealthy and corrupt Mr. Greyhill is responsible. After four tough years on the streets of Sangui City, Ke...Show more When Tina's mother turns up dead, Tina knows the wealthy and corrupt Mr. Greyhill is responsible. After four tough years on the streets of Sangui City, Kenya, she finally gets her chance for vengeance, but the secrets Tina uncovers will turn her world upside down. Show less

When Tina's mother turns up dead, Tina knows the wealthy and corrupt Mr. Greyhill is responsible. After four tough years on the streets of Sangui City, Ke...Show more When Tina's mother turns up dead, Tina knows the wealthy and corrupt Mr. Greyhill is responsible. After four tough years on the streets of Sangui City, Kenya, she finally gets her chance for vengeance, but the secrets Tina uncovers will turn her world upside down. Show less

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Disappeared

Disappeared

by Stork, Francisco X.

Book - 2017

In Juarez, Mexico, siblings Sara and Emiliano Zapata are drawn into the criminal underworld when Sara's best friend is abducted. As the stakes grow higher, their best hope of escape lies across the perilous desert between them and the United States. In Juarez, Mexico, siblings Sara and Emiliano Zapata are drawn into the criminal underworld when Sara's best friend is abducted. As the stakes grow higher, their best hope of escape lies across the perilous desert between them and the United States. Show less

In Juarez, Mexico, siblings Sara and Emiliano Zapata are drawn into the criminal underworld when Sara's best friend is abducted. As the stakes grow higher, their best hope of escape lies across the perilous desert between them and the United States. In Juarez, Mexico, siblings Sara and Emiliano Zapata are drawn into the criminal underworld when Sara's best friend is abducted. As the stakes grow higher, their best hope of escape lies across the perilous desert between them and the United States. Show less

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Dreamland Burning

Dreamland Burning

by Latham, Jennifer

Paperback - 2017

After Rowan Chase finds a skeleton on her family's Oklahoma land, she will be drawn into a century-old murder mystery set against the fiery backdrop of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. After Rowan Chase finds a skeleton on her family's Oklahoma land, she will be drawn into a century-old murder mystery set against the fiery backdrop of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. Show less

After Rowan Chase finds a skeleton on her family's Oklahoma land, she will be drawn into a century-old murder mystery set against the fiery backdrop of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. After Rowan Chase finds a skeleton on her family's Oklahoma land, she will be drawn into a century-old murder mystery set against the fiery backdrop of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. Show less

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The Epic Crush of Genie Lo

The Epic Crush of Genie Lo

by Yee, F. C.

Book - 2017

In this comical retelling of the Monkey King, overachieving Genie must set aside her Ivy League dreams to fight 108 demons who have escaped the underworld. Chinese folklore meets present-day California in this action-packed adventure. In this comical retelling of the Monkey King, overachieving Genie must set aside her Ivy League dreams to fight 108 demons who have escaped the underworld. Chinese folklore meets present-day California in this action-packed adventure. Show less

In this comical retelling of the Monkey King, overachieving Genie must set aside her Ivy League dreams to fight 108 demons who have escaped the underworld. Chinese folklore meets present-day California in this action-packed adventure. In this comical retelling of the Monkey King, overachieving Genie must set aside her Ivy League dreams to fight 108 demons who have escaped the underworld. Chinese folklore meets present-day California in this action-packed adventure. Show less

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A Face Like Glass

A Face Like Glass

by Hardinge, Frances

Book - 2017

The citizens of Caverna are born without the ability to make facial expressions, but Neverfell can’t hide her emotions. She becomes entangled in political...Show more The citizens of Caverna are born without the ability to make facial expressions, but Neverfell can’t hide her emotions. She becomes entangled in political upheaval in this truly unique fantasy where wine, cheese and perfume can control people’s minds. Show less

The citizens of Caverna are born without the ability to make facial expressions, but Neverfell can’t hide her emotions. She becomes entangled in political...Show more The citizens of Caverna are born without the ability to make facial expressions, but Neverfell can’t hide her emotions. She becomes entangled in political upheaval in this truly unique fantasy where wine, cheese and perfume can control people’s minds. Show less

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Far From the Tree

Far From the Tree

by Benway, Robin

Book - 2017

Grace is adopted, and when she gets pregnant, she makes the same decision her biological mother did. But giving up her child raises questions about Grace'...Show more Grace is adopted, and when she gets pregnant, she makes the same decision her biological mother did. But giving up her child raises questions about Grace's biological family, and her search leads to two siblings she never knew she had. Can the three teens become a family after 16 years apart? Show less

Grace is adopted, and when she gets pregnant, she makes the same decision her biological mother did. But giving up her child raises questions about Grace'...Show more Grace is adopted, and when she gets pregnant, she makes the same decision her biological mother did. But giving up her child raises questions about Grace's biological family, and her search leads to two siblings she never knew she had. Can the three teens become a family after 16 years apart? Show less

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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

by Lee, Mackenzi

Book - 2017

Lord Henry Montague’s Grand Tour of Europe was supposed be his last light-hearted hurrah before he took over his father’s estate in England. Instead, he d...Show more Lord Henry Montague’s Grand Tour of Europe was supposed be his last light-hearted hurrah before he took over his father’s estate in England. Instead, he discovers that he’s in love with his biracial best friend Percy, that Percy has epilepsy, that his sister Felicity wants to go to medical school instead of finishing school, and that a band of highwaymen is trying to murder them. Show less

Lord Henry Montague’s Grand Tour of Europe was supposed be his last light-hearted hurrah before he took over his father’s estate in England. Instead, he d...Show more Lord Henry Montague’s Grand Tour of Europe was supposed be his last light-hearted hurrah before he took over his father’s estate in England. Instead, he discovers that he’s in love with his biracial best friend Percy, that Percy has epilepsy, that his sister Felicity wants to go to medical school instead of finishing school, and that a band of highwaymen is trying to murder them. Show less

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Goodbye Days

Goodbye Days

A Novel

by Zentner, Jeff

Paperback - 2017

Carver's three best friends died in a car accident, leaving him to wonder if his text message caused the crash that killed them. As the police investigate...Show more Carver's three best friends died in a car accident, leaving him to wonder if his text message caused the crash that killed them. As the police investigate, Carver embarks on a series of "goodbye days" with the people who loved his friends, taking them all on one last adventure. Show less

Carver's three best friends died in a car accident, leaving him to wonder if his text message caused the crash that killed them. As the police investigate...Show more Carver's three best friends died in a car accident, leaving him to wonder if his text message caused the crash that killed them. As the police investigate, Carver embarks on a series of "goodbye days" with the people who loved his friends, taking them all on one last adventure. Show less

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Grendel's Guide to Love and War

Grendel's Guide to Love and War

by Kaplan, Ariel

Paperback - 2017

When Rex Rothgar's obnoxious parties disrupt Tom Grendel's quiet neighborhood, he decides to take revenge in an escalating prank war involving hidden speakers, stolen dogs, and an army of grandmothers. When Rex Rothgar's obnoxious parties disrupt Tom Grendel's quiet neighborhood, he decides to take revenge in an escalating prank war involving hidden speakers, stolen dogs, and an army of grandmothers. Show less

When Rex Rothgar's obnoxious parties disrupt Tom Grendel's quiet neighborhood, he decides to take revenge in an escalating prank war involving hidden speakers, stolen dogs, and an army of grandmothers. When Rex Rothgar's obnoxious parties disrupt Tom Grendel's quiet neighborhood, he decides to take revenge in an escalating prank war involving hidden speakers, stolen dogs, and an army of grandmothers. Show less

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

by Thomas, Angie

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Already caught between her poor neighborhood and her posh prep school, Starr finds herself at the center of racial tension after she witnesses the shooting of her childhood best friend by a white police officer. Already caught between her poor neighborhood and her posh prep school, Starr finds herself at the center of racial tension after she witnesses the shooting of her childhood best friend by a white police officer. Show less

Already caught between her poor neighborhood and her posh prep school, Starr finds herself at the center of racial tension after she witnesses the shooting of her childhood best friend by a white police officer. Already caught between her poor neighborhood and her posh prep school, Starr finds herself at the center of racial tension after she witnesses the shooting of her childhood best friend by a white police officer. Show less

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I Hate Everyone but You

I Hate Everyone but You

by Dunn, Gaby

Book - 2017

Long time best friends Ava and Gen are now apart for the first time as they begin their freshman year of college on opposite coasts. Told through their em...Show more Long time best friends Ava and Gen are now apart for the first time as they begin their freshman year of college on opposite coasts. Told through their email and text message correspondence, this story follows both young women through their first semester of college: dating, mental health, roommates, family issues, coming out and figuring out whether friends from your past still have a place in your future. Show less

Long time best friends Ava and Gen are now apart for the first time as they begin their freshman year of college on opposite coasts. Told through their em...Show more Long time best friends Ava and Gen are now apart for the first time as they begin their freshman year of college on opposite coasts. Told through their email and text message correspondence, this story follows both young women through their first semester of college: dating, mental health, roommates, family issues, coming out and figuring out whether friends from your past still have a place in your future. Show less

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Jane, Unlimited

Jane, Unlimited

by Cashore, Kristin

Book - 2017

In this magnificent genre-bender, college dropout Jane visits a wealthy friend on a private island, leading to five different possible futures. Each of th...Show more In this magnificent genre-bender, college dropout Jane visits a wealthy friend on a private island, leading to five different possible futures. Each of these five narratives is told in a distinct genre style: mystery, thriller, horror, science fiction and fantasy. Show less

In this magnificent genre-bender, college dropout Jane visits a wealthy friend on a private island, leading to five different possible futures. Each of th...Show more In this magnificent genre-bender, college dropout Jane visits a wealthy friend on a private island, leading to five different possible futures. Each of these five narratives is told in a distinct genre style: mystery, thriller, horror, science fiction and fantasy. Show less

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The Book of Dust

The Book of Dust

La Belle Sauvage (volume 1)

by Pullman, Philip

Book - 2017

Set in the same world as Pullman’s beloved Dark Materials trilogy, this new tale gives fans the backstory of baby Lyra, who is rescued from religious zeal...Show more Set in the same world as Pullman’s beloved Dark Materials trilogy, this new tale gives fans the backstory of baby Lyra, who is rescued from religious zealots by an 11-year-old boy named Malcolm. Will good conquer evil as the free thinkers battle their oppressors? Show less

Set in the same world as Pullman’s beloved Dark Materials trilogy, this new tale gives fans the backstory of baby Lyra, who is rescued from religious zeal...Show more Set in the same world as Pullman’s beloved Dark Materials trilogy, this new tale gives fans the backstory of baby Lyra, who is rescued from religious zealots by an 11-year-old boy named Malcolm. Will good conquer evil as the free thinkers battle their oppressors? Show less

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Landscape With Invisible Hand

Landscape With Invisible Hand

by Anderson, M. T.

Book - 2017

After observing the Earth for some time, the Vuvv have finally made their presence known to humanity. Don’t worry, this isn't an invasion; this peaceful alien race has brought highly advanced technology to help us... or so they say. After observing the Earth for some time, the Vuvv have finally made their presence known to humanity. Don’t worry, this isn't an invasion; this peaceful alien race has brought highly advanced technology to help us... or so they say. Show less

After observing the Earth for some time, the Vuvv have finally made their presence known to humanity. Don’t worry, this isn't an invasion; this peaceful alien race has brought highly advanced technology to help us... or so they say. After observing the Earth for some time, the Vuvv have finally made their presence known to humanity. Don’t worry, this isn't an invasion; this peaceful alien race has brought highly advanced technology to help us... or so they say. Show less

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A Line in the Dark

A Line in the Dark

by Lo, Malinda

Book - 2017

A love triangle turns deadly when Jess, who’s secretly in love with her best friend Angie, confronts Angie’s wealthy girlfriend Margot and her BFF Ryan. When Ryan’s body is discovered after a party, Jess becomes a prime suspect in the murder. A love triangle turns deadly when Jess, who’s secretly in love with her best friend Angie, confronts Angie’s wealthy girlfriend Margot and her BFF Ryan. When Ryan’s body is discovered after a party, Jess becomes a prime suspect in the murder. Show less

A love triangle turns deadly when Jess, who’s secretly in love with her best friend Angie, confronts Angie’s wealthy girlfriend Margot and her BFF Ryan. When Ryan’s body is discovered after a party, Jess becomes a prime suspect in the murder. A love triangle turns deadly when Jess, who’s secretly in love with her best friend Angie, confronts Angie’s wealthy girlfriend Margot and her BFF Ryan. When Ryan’s body is discovered after a party, Jess becomes a prime suspect in the murder. Show less

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Long Way Down

Long Way Down

by Reynolds, Jason

Paperback - 2017

After his brother Shawn is murdered, Will grabs a gun from their eighth-floor apartment to kill the guy who took his brother’s life. On his way down the e...Show more After his brother Shawn is murdered, Will grabs a gun from their eighth-floor apartment to kill the guy who took his brother’s life. On his way down the elevator, he hears a different story of gun violence on each floor that might change his mind about taking revenge. Show less

After his brother Shawn is murdered, Will grabs a gun from their eighth-floor apartment to kill the guy who took his brother’s life. On his way down the e...Show more After his brother Shawn is murdered, Will grabs a gun from their eighth-floor apartment to kill the guy who took his brother’s life. On his way down the elevator, he hears a different story of gun violence on each floor that might change his mind about taking revenge. Show less

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Max

Max

by Cohen-Scali, Sarah

Book - 2017

Genetically engineered to be the perfect Aryan baby, Max is raised by the Nazis and trained to lure Polish children into a correctional facility. Max’s bizarre first-person account will give readers a whole new perspective on World War II. Genetically engineered to be the perfect Aryan baby, Max is raised by the Nazis and trained to lure Polish children into a correctional facility. Max’s bizarre first-person account will give readers a whole new perspective on World War II. Show less

Genetically engineered to be the perfect Aryan baby, Max is raised by the Nazis and trained to lure Polish children into a correctional facility. Max’s bizarre first-person account will give readers a whole new perspective on World War II. Genetically engineered to be the perfect Aryan baby, Max is raised by the Nazis and trained to lure Polish children into a correctional facility. Max’s bizarre first-person account will give readers a whole new perspective on World War II. Show less

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The Nowhere Girls

The Nowhere Girls

by Reed, Amy Lynn

Book - 2017

Three girls confront unpunished rapists at their high school in this timely novel. Grace, Erin and Rosina seek justice for Lucy, a victim of a gang rape who fled town after her attack. Three girls confront unpunished rapists at their high school in this timely novel. Grace, Erin and Rosina seek justice for Lucy, a victim of a gang rape who fled town after her attack. Show less

Three girls confront unpunished rapists at their high school in this timely novel. Grace, Erin and Rosina seek justice for Lucy, a victim of a gang rape who fled town after her attack. Three girls confront unpunished rapists at their high school in this timely novel. Grace, Erin and Rosina seek justice for Lucy, a victim of a gang rape who fled town after her attack. Show less

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One Dark Throne

One Dark Throne

by Blake, Kendare

Book - 2017

Dark fantasy master Kendare Blake delivers a delightfully gruesome sequel to One Dark Crown that will have fans turning pages faster than ever. Just when ...Show more Dark fantasy master Kendare Blake delivers a delightfully gruesome sequel to One Dark Crown that will have fans turning pages faster than ever. Just when it seems one of the three sisters, Arsinoe, Mirabella and Katharine, is doomed, or you think you can predict who will be crowned queen, Blake throws in another shocking plot twist. Show less

Dark fantasy master Kendare Blake delivers a delightfully gruesome sequel to One Dark Crown that will have fans turning pages faster than ever. Just when ...Show more Dark fantasy master Kendare Blake delivers a delightfully gruesome sequel to One Dark Crown that will have fans turning pages faster than ever. Just when it seems one of the three sisters, Arsinoe, Mirabella and Katharine, is doomed, or you think you can predict who will be crowned queen, Blake throws in another shocking plot twist. Show less

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Piecing Me Together

Piecing Me Together

by Watson, Renée

Paperback - 2017

Collage artist Jade doesn’t fit in at her an elite prep school in Portland, but things improve for her when she’s accepted into Woman to Woman, a mentorsh...Show more Collage artist Jade doesn’t fit in at her an elite prep school in Portland, but things improve for her when she’s accepted into Woman to Woman, a mentorship program for African American teens. Although she’s excited that this program comes with a college scholarship, she finds it difficult to bond with Maxine, her mentor, who comes from a wealthy family. Show less

Collage artist Jade doesn’t fit in at her an elite prep school in Portland, but things improve for her when she’s accepted into Woman to Woman, a mentorsh...Show more Collage artist Jade doesn’t fit in at her an elite prep school in Portland, but things improve for her when she’s accepted into Woman to Woman, a mentorship program for African American teens. Although she’s excited that this program comes with a college scholarship, she finds it difficult to bond with Maxine, her mentor, who comes from a wealthy family. Show less

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Radio Silence

Radio Silence

by Oseman, Alice

Paperback - 2017

Frances Janvier is many things: British and Ethiopian, head girl in her class, and so driven to go to Cambridge that she mostly forgoes a social life. Wha...Show more Frances Janvier is many things: British and Ethiopian, head girl in her class, and so driven to go to Cambridge that she mostly forgoes a social life. What her classmates don't know is that she is obsessed with a podcast called Universe City, and when the creator asks Frances to make fan art for the show, she eventually discovers his identity. Show less

Frances Janvier is many things: British and Ethiopian, head girl in her class, and so driven to go to Cambridge that she mostly forgoes a social life. Wha...Show more Frances Janvier is many things: British and Ethiopian, head girl in her class, and so driven to go to Cambridge that she mostly forgoes a social life. What her classmates don't know is that she is obsessed with a podcast called Universe City, and when the creator asks Frances to make fan art for the show, she eventually discovers his identity. Show less

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Ramona Blue

Ramona Blue

by Murphy, Julie

Book - 2017

It’s not easy being an out lesbian in the tiny town of Eulogy, Mississippi, but Ramona’s too busy keeping her family afloat to care what other people thin...Show more It’s not easy being an out lesbian in the tiny town of Eulogy, Mississippi, but Ramona’s too busy keeping her family afloat to care what other people think. When her sister Hattie gets pregnant, Ramona knows her future is set in stone… until her childhood friend Freddie returns to town, opening the door to a new world of unexpected possibilities. Show less

It’s not easy being an out lesbian in the tiny town of Eulogy, Mississippi, but Ramona’s too busy keeping her family afloat to care what other people thin...Show more It’s not easy being an out lesbian in the tiny town of Eulogy, Mississippi, but Ramona’s too busy keeping her family afloat to care what other people think. When her sister Hattie gets pregnant, Ramona knows her future is set in stone… until her childhood friend Freddie returns to town, opening the door to a new world of unexpected possibilities. Show less

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