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Death in the Spotlight by Robin Stevens

Death in the Spotlight by Robin Stevens

Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are off to the beautiful Rue Theatre in London, where they will face an entirely new challenge: acting. But behind the theatre’s glittering facade, the girls soon realise that there is trouble at the Rue. Jealousy, threats and horrible pranks quickly spiral out of control – and then one of the cast is found dead. As opening night looms closer, Hazel and Daisy must take centre stage and solve the crime . . . before the murderer strikes again.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Coming out themes
Racism
Sexism
Homomisia
Dead body
Murder of a mother & father by drowning recounted
Boating accident recounted
Death of a colleague (theme)
Murder & attempted murder
Poisoning
Physical assault
Threats of violence & murder
Homelessness mentioned

Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

Everyone likes Humaira “Hani” Khan—she’s easy going and one of the most popular girls at school. But when she comes out to her friends as bisexual, they invalidate her identity, saying she can’t be bi if she’s only dated guys. Panicked, Hani blurts out that she’s in a relationship…with a girl her friends absolutely hate—Ishita “Ishu” Dey. Ishu is the complete opposite of Hani. She’s an academic overachiever who hopes that becoming head girl will set her on the right track for college. But Ishita agrees to help Hani, if Hani will help her become more popular so that she… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Racism
Islamophobia
Bimisia
Lesbomisia
Coming out themes
Disownment
Toxic friendship (theme)
Alcohol consumption discussed
Bullying
False allegations of cheating in a school test

Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia Manansala

Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala

Things are heating up for Lila Macapagal. Not in her love life, which she insists on keeping nonexistent despite the attention of two very eligible bachelors. Or her professional life, since she can’t bring herself to open her new cafe after the unpleasantness that occurred a few months ago at her aunt’s Filipino restaurant, Tita Rosie’s Kitchen. No, things are heating up quite literally, since summer, her least favourite season, has just started. Things are heating up for Lila Macapagal. Not in her love life, which she insists on keeping nonexistent despite the attention… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Fatmisia
Sexism
Coming out scene
Anxiety & panic attacks, on-page
Alcohol consumption
Dead body
Emesis
Death of a mother recounted
Murder
Hostage situation

The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can’t wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She’s desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends…who don’t understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan’s biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl. Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn’t seem so stifling anymore… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Coming out themes
Outing
Near drowning

Forward March by Skye Quinlan

Forward March by Skye Quinlan

Harper “Band Geek” McKinley just wants to make it through her senior year of marching band—and her Republican father’s presidential campaign. That was a tall order to start, but everything was going well enough until someone made a fake gay dating profile posing as Harper. The real Harper can’t afford for anyone to find out about the Tinder profile for three very important reasons: 1. Her mom is the school dean and dating profiles for students are strictly forbidden… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Homomisia
Forced outing
Anxiety & panic attacks
Substance addiction mentioned
Self-harm mentioned
Alcohol consumption
Asthma attacks

The Pants Project by Cat Clarke

The Pants Project by Cat Clarke

Whoever wrote the uniform policy decided (whyyy?) that girls had to wear skirts, while boys were allowed to wear pants. Sexist. Unfair. “Girls must wear a black, pleated, knee-length skirt.” I bet I read those words a hundred times during summer vacation. The problem wasn’t the last word in that sentence. Skirt wasn’t really the issue, not for me. The issue was the first word. Girls. Here’s the thing: I may seem like a girl, but on the inside, I’m a boy.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Queermisia
Misgendering
Coming out themes
Sexism
Internalised ableism
Attempted sexual assault recounted
Death of a father
Death of a grandfather
Physical assault discussed
Bullying (theme)

About That Kiss by Harper Bliss

Ida Burton used to be Hollywood’s sweetheart until the best roles started drying up in her forties. When Ida lands one of the leads in a big-budget lesbian rom-com, it’s not only a chance at reviving her dwindling career. Maybe this movie can be an opportunity to finally burst out of the closet she’s forced herself into. Faye Fleming has been at the top of her acting game and collecting awards for the past few years. When she’s cast in a huge blockbuster opposite the legendary Ida Burton, she’s over the moon. Ida and Faye hit it off. The chemistry on set is through the roof… until their characters’ first kiss.

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Trigger and Content Warnings

Internalised lesbophobia
Coming out (theme)

The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett

The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett

Amy will do anything to revive her ailing restaurant, including hiring a former reality-show finalist with good connections and a lot to prove. But her hopes that Sophie’s skills and celebrity status would bring her restaurant back from the brink of failure are beginning to wane.

Sophie just wants to cook. She doesn’t want to constantly post on social media for her dead-in-the-water reality TV career, she doesn’t want… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Bimisia
Coming out
Parental abandonment
Alcohol consumption
Grief & loss depiction
Death of a mother from cancer, off-page

Here’s to Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

Here’s to Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera

Ben has spent his first year of college working on his fantasy manuscript with his writing partner Mario, who is a great Spanish tutor, and an even better kisser. So why can’t he stop thinking about the fact that Arthur’s back in town two years after they called it quits? Arthur is in New York for a dream internship on Broadway, with a boyfriend back at home that he couldn’t be happier with. But when he comes upon Ben cuddled with a mystery boy, he starts to wonder if his feelings for Ben ever truly went away. Even as the boys try to focus on their futures, they can’t seem to help run… Read more.

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Trigger and Content Warnings

Homophobia & outing
Sexual harassment
Cheating recounted
Alcohol consumption

Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum

Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum

What secrets will people keep—or reveal—to protect those they love? This novel, set against the frightening backdrop of an encroaching fire season, sparks reflection about friendship, the allure of romantic love, and loyalty to family. Can a single kiss change everything?

It was a year on fire. They fell in love. Someone was bound to get burned… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Homomisia
Child abuse & neglect
Coming out themes
Self-harm mentioned
Alcohol consumption
Arson