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In this striking new novel by the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly and Monday’s Not Coming, Tiffany D. Jackson tells the story of three Brooklyn teens who plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he's still alive. Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right...

“This is not a book about a tragedy. This is a book about survivors, and hope, and belief. I wish this book wasn’t necessary, but it is. Read it. And then pass it on.” —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces “A whip-smart and deeply felt story about...

With shades of Game of Thrones and Romeo and Juliet, this richly imagined fantasy from debut author Sarah Ahiers is a tale of love, lies, and vengeance. Fans of Kristin Cashore and Rae Carson will devour the flawlessly crafted action and inventive world building. Seventeen-year-old Lea Saldana...

Kaz Brekker, un genio del crimen que regenta un antro de juegos de azar y apuestas conocido como el Club Cuervo, debe reunir a un grupo de seis personas con las habilidades necesarias para entrar (y salir) de la Corte de Hielo, una fortaleza inexpugnable que mantiene bajo llave un secreto que podría dinamitar el equilibrio de poder en el mundo. Es probable que nadie sobreviva a esta misión, pero si quiere hacerse rico más allá de lo que alcanza su imaginación, Kaz va a tener que jugárselo todo a una sola carta. Y esa carta es un Seis de Cuervos.

세 개의 룰. 하나의 총. 윌의 형 숀이 총을 맞고 죽었다. 윌은 너무 슬픈 나머지 자기 감정을 설명할 수도 없다. 하지만 윌의 동네엔 룰이 있다. No. 1: 우는 것 하지 마라. 무슨 일이 있어도. No. 2: 밀고하는 것 하지 마라. 무슨 일이 있어도. No. 3: 복수하는 것 해야 한다. 무슨 일이 있어도. 하지만 총알은 종종 빗나간다.

The tenth anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller about a high school held hostage, and four teens—each with their own reason to fear the boy with the gun. Featuring an updated author’s note and exclusive anniversary bonus epilogue. 10:00am: The principal of Opportunity...

Martina necesitaba huir y olvidar lo que ocurrió en la fiesta. Por eso se fugó en plena noche y acabó en ese pueblo cualquiera, lejos de la ciudad donde ya todos buscan a la chica que desapareció sin dejar ni rastro en el cumpleaños de su novio. "Yo era la sombra de la Araña; era como un...

Nadie sabe qué ocurre en el instituto. Estudiantes y profesores corren por el edificio e intentan salir a toda costa mientras resuenan estallidos similares a disparos... Pero eso no es posible, ¿verdad? Una chica en la calle asegura que los ha visto entrar y, sí, iban armados. Otro alumno...

Everyone knows Bettina’s father was the one who murdered her mother a decade ago. It’s the subject of podcasts, murder tours, and even a highly anticipated docuseries. But after growing up grappling with what that means, a string of copycat murders forces Bett to answer a harder question: What if he didn’t? Old-money Bett must team up with the only person willing to investigate alongside her: bookish goth girl Eugenia, the mortician’s daughter, who everyone says puts the makeup on corpses. Can this “true crime princess” unmask a murderer who’s much closer to home than she ever imagined?

Premio Gran Angular México 2011. La vida de Filip tiene una constante: la violencia. ¿De qué manera nos podemos defender de la gente que nos molesta o se burla de nosotros? Al menos eso piensa él, hasta que le ponen un límite que es a la vez un desafío. Ahora tendrá que tomar unas...

El mundo es una escala de grises, pero siempre lo vemos en blanco y negro. El blanco de quien es inocente y se acerca a la prisión con miedo a convertirse en una víctima. El negro que inunda las celdas de aislamiento. Y el gris que envuelve el lugar, plagado de matices. Un día me dijeron...

Some days it's just easier not to go to school at all. Adam has been slacking off lately, but today he stuck around to see his girlfriend. When Josh, who has been bullied mercilessly, brings a gun to school, the building is locked down and Adam is forced to risk everything to save himself and to find Zoe before Josh does. Calling on reserves he didn't know he had, Adam could end up a hero—or a victim.

Jojo's back, released from jail, and people are tense and afraid all over again. They wonder if his friends will start showing up again. They wonder if they'll be walking down the street one day and they'll run into Jojo and Jojo will give them attitude or shove them around, just for fun. Jojo's friends have a way of making it hard—really hard—on people who decide to press charges against Jojo. Then there are the people who have hate in their hearts. These people wish something bad would happen to Jojo. Something really bad. Ardell Withrow is one of those people.