All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. The setting is occupied France during WWII. Can a blind French girl and a German boy survive in the same war-torn world? 

Motherland Fatherland Homelandsexuals by Patricia Lockwood. “A breathtaking new collection from one of today’s boldest and most adventurous poets.” 

Thief’s Magic by Trudi Canavan. It’s a magic-powered industrial revolution in this YA series opener. 

Lead by Kylie Scott. (Part of the popular “Stage Dive” series.) Rock stars, adoring fans, and an everything-all-the-time world. What could go wrong? 

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