American Panda
Author: Gloria Chao
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Publication Date: February 6, 2018

An incisive, laugh-out-loud contemporary debut about a Taiwanese-American teen whose parents want her to be a doctor and marry a Taiwanese Ivy Leaguer despite her squeamishness with germs and crush on a Japanese classmate.

At seventeen, Mei should be in high school, but skipping fourth grade was part of her parents' master plan. Now a freshman at MIT, she is on track to fulfill the rest of this predetermined future: become a doctor, marry a preapproved Taiwanese Ivy Leaguer, produce a litter of babies.

With everything her parents have sacrificed to make her cushy life a reality, Mei can't bring herself to tell them the truth--that she (1) hates germs, (2) falls asleep in biology lectures, and (3) has a crush on her classmate Darren Takahashi, who is decidedly not Taiwanese.

But when Mei reconnects with her brother, Xing, who is estranged from the family for dating the wrong woman, Mei starts to wonder if all the secrets are truly worth it. Can she find a way to be herself, whoever that is, before her web of lies unravels?

Shadowsong (Wintersong #2)
Author: S. Jae-Jones
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Publication Date: February 6, 2018

Six months after the end of Wintersong, Liesl is working toward furthering both her brother’s and her own musical careers. Although she is determined to look forward and not behind, life in the world above is not as easy as Liesl had hoped. Her younger brother Josef is cold, distant, and withdrawn, while Liesl can’t forget the austere young man she left beneath the earth, and the music he inspired in her. 

When troubling signs arise that the barrier between worlds is crumbling, Liesl must return to the Underground to unravel the mystery of life, death, and the Goblin King—who he was, who he is, and who he will be. What will it take to break the old laws once and for all? What is the true meaning of sacrifice when the fate of the world—or the ones Liesl loves—is in her hands?


Immortal Reign (Falling Kingdoms #6)
Author: Morgan Rhodes
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: February 6, 2018

As two lethal elemental gods set out to destroy Mytica, sworn enemies must become allies in the final fight to save the kingdoms.
Jonas continues to willfully defy his destiny, but the consequences of plotting his own course are drastic. As the fight for Mytica rages on, he must decide just how much more he's willing to sacrifice.

Lucia knows there's something special about her daughter and she'll do anything to protect her, even if that means facing Kyan alone.

Amara is called back home to Kraeshia. Grandma Cortas has her own plans for Mytica's future. She promises Amara power, revenge, and dominance if she agrees to be part of her scheme.

Magnus and Cleo's love will be put to the ultimate test. Dark magic is causing widespread destruction throughout the kingdom. Enemies across the sea are advancing. And unrest is stirring throughout the land. Is their love strong enough to withstand the outside forces tearing them apart?

Tempests and Slaughter (The Numair Chronicles #1)
Author: Tamora Pierce
Publisher: Random House
Publication Date: February 6, 2018

Arram. Varice. Ozorne. In the first book in the Numair Chronicles, three student mages are bound by fate . . . fated for trouble.

Arram Draper is a boy on the path to becoming one of the realm’s most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he has a Gift with unlimited potential for greatness–and for attracting danger. At his side are his two best friends: Varice, a clever girl with an often-overlooked talent, and Ozorne, the “leftover prince” with secret ambitions. Together, these three friends forge a bond that will one day shape kingdoms. And as Ozorne gets closer to the throne and Varice gets closer to Arram’s heart, Arram begins to realize that one day soon he will have to decide where his loyalties truly lie. 

In the Numair Chronicles, readers will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín came to Tortall. Newcomers will discover an unforgettable fantasy adventure where a kingdom’s future rests on the shoulders of a talented young man with a knack for making vicious enemies.

Other New Releases This Week:
The Belles (The Belles #1) by Dhonielle Clayton (2/6/18) [Disney-Hyperion]
The Queen's Rising (Untitled Trilogy #1) by Rebecca Ross (2/6/18) [Harper Teen]
Broken Beautiful Hearts by Kami Garcia (2/6/18) [Imprint]
Down and Across by Arvin Ahmadi (2/6/18) [Viking Books]
All We Can Do Is Wait by Richard Lawson (2/6/18) [Razorbill]
Assassin of Truths (Library Jumpers #3) by Brenda Drake (2/6/18) [Entangled: Teen]
The Greed (The Cruelty #2) by Scott Bergstrom (2/6/18) [Feiwel & Friends]
By A Charm & A Curse by Jamie Questell (2/6/18) [Entangled: Teen]
The Dragon's Curse (Transference #2) by Bethany Wiggins (2/6/18) [Crown Books]
Fourth Dimension (The Rule of Three) by Eric Walters (2/6/18) [Penguin Teen]
Layover by Amy Andelson & Emily Meyer (2/6/18) [Crown Books]
When My Heart Joins The Thousand by A.J. Steiger (2/6/18) [Harper Teen]
Fade To Us by Julia Day (2/6/18) [Wednesday Books]
Winterfolk by Janel Kolby (2/6/18) [Harper Teen]

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