Prepared by Monroe County Library System Teen Librarians 2016

His Fair Assassin Series by Robin LaFevers Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts—and a violent destiny. If she chooses

to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others.

The Young Elites Series by Marie Lu Adelina Amouteru, s a survivor of the blood fever, which left her with mysterious and powerful gifts, is now part of the secret society called the Young Elites. As leader of the Inquisition Axis, it’s Teren Santoro’s job to seek out the Young Elites and destroy them. Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society, a secret sect of Young Elites

seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can.

Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas

After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.

A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin—one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world. As her feelings for Tamlin

develop, an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it... or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.

Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing, where a deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, but when her life becomes

intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. The Remnant Chronicles by Mary Pearson

Escaping an arranged marriage, Lia flees to a distant village on the morning of her wedding. She settles in among the common folk, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive—and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deceptions swirl and

Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets—even as she feels herself falling in love. Falling Kingdoms Series by Morgan Rhodes

In the three kingdoms of Mytica, magic has long been forgotten. And while hard-won peace has reigned for centuries, a deadly unrest now simmers below the surface. As the rulers of each kingdom grapple for power, the lives of their subjects are brutally transformed... and four key players, find their fates forever intertwined as they are caught

in a dizzying world of treacherous betrayals, shocking murders, secret alliances, and even unforeseen love. Daughter of Smoke & Bone Series by Laini Taylor

Karou fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real, she’s prone to disap-pearing on mysterious "errands", she speaks many languages - not all of them human - and her bright blue hair actually grows that color. When beautiful, haunted Akiva fixes fiery eyes on her, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love

with a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?

The Red Queen Series by Victoria Aveyard The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. When 17-year-old Mare finds herself working in the Silver Palace, she discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power.

The Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo

Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee, Alina Starkov, who has dormant powers of her own.

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

In the woods is a glass coffin. It rests on the ground, and in it sleeps a boy with horns on his head and ears as pointed as knives… Hazel and her brother, Ben, live in Fairfold, where humans and the Folk exist side by side. Tourists drive in to see the lush wonders of Faerie and, most wonderful of all, the horned boy, but they fail to see the danger.

The Selection Series by Kiera Cass For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime: to live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't

want. Then America meets the Prince and she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself.

The Heir Chronicles by Cinda Williams Chima 16-year-old Jack lived an unremarkable life in a small Ohio town. Only the medicine he has to take daily and the thick scar above his heart set him apart. Then one day Jack skips his medicine. Suddenly, he is stronger, fiercer, and more confident than ever before. Soon, Jack learns the startling truth about himself: he is Weirlind, part of a secret society of magical people who live

among us. Seven Realms Series by Cinda Williams Chima

A thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed-Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana' Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible.

Raisa's best hope is to unite her people against a common enemy, who might be the person she’s falling in love with. The Infernal Devices Series by Cassandra Clare

In a time when Shadowhunters are barely winning the fight against the forces of darkness, one battle will change the course of history forever. The year is 1878. Tessa Gray descends into London’s dark supernatural underworld in search of her missing brother. She soon discovers that her only allies are the demon-slaying Shadowhunters. Soon they find themselves

up against the Pandemonium Club, a secret organization of vampires, demons, warlocks, and humans.

The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder― much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air.

Matched Series by Allie Condie Cassia has always trusted their choices. So when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, Cassia knows that he is the one… until she sees another face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. Now Cassia is faced with impossible choices: between the only life she’s known and a path no one else has ever

dared follow.

Death Sworn Series by Leah Cypess At seventeen, Ileni lost her magical power and was exiled to the hidden caves of the assassins. She discovered she was always meant to end up, powerless, in the caves as part of an elder sorcerer’s plan to destroy the evil Empire they'd battled so long. Except that Ileni is not an assassin, and she doesn't want to be a weapon.

The Internment Chronicles by Lauren DeStefano

Morgan Stockhour knows getting too close to the edge of Internment, the floating city and her home, can lead to madness. Even though her older brother, Lex, was a Jumper, Morgan vows never to end up like him. There’s too much for her on Internment: her parents, best friend Pen, and her betrothed, Basil. Then a

murder, the first in a generation, rocks the city. Morgan can no longer stop herself from investigating, especially once she meets Judas. Betrothed to the victim, Judas is being blamed for the murder, but Morgan is convinced of his innocence.

Talon Series by Julie Kagawa Long ago, dragons were hunted to near extinction by the Order of St. George, a legendary society of dragon slayers. Hid-ing in human form and growing their numbers in secret, the dragons of Talon have become strong and cunning, and they're positioned to take over the world with humans none the wiser.