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Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

M. Farley, library patron

Blacklisted from her top choice Ivy League college, prestigious Edgewater Academy scholarship student Adina participates in the Finish, a high-stakes competition whose prize of wealth and power can open any door, only to find that she's playing for her life. This is a chilling thriller full of deadly games, surprising twists, morally questionable characters, and all that with a satisfying ending. Overall, great read!

Find it: YA F Wel + Libby ebooks + Libby eaudio

The River by Peter Heller

M. Strong, library patron

Two college students on a wilderness canoe trip find their survival skills and longtime best friendship tested by a wildfire, white-water hazards, and two mysterious strangers in this fast-paced and suspenseful survival story. I loved it! And couldn’t put it down. Nature, adventure, suspense. It pulls you in from the first page, and it doesn’t let go!

Find it: MYS Hel

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

Cynthia Camacho, library patron

When his 100-million-dollar inheritance comes with a catch--he must be happily married for five years, Liam Weston, the uptight heir of a grocery chain, turns to his secret not-so-ex-wife Anna, a feisty, foul-mouthed artist, to fake their relationship and convince his one-percenter parents they're in love. This is cute, witty, and funny, and I loved the storyline! It’s a must-read for the summer for romance fans.

Find it: ROM Lau (New)

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Leslie Enriquez, library patron

This gentle, heartwarming, and whimsical story explores a widow's unlikely friendship with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus who reluctantly resides at the local aquarium. With Marcellus’s helpthe truths she finally uncovers about her son's disappearance 30 years ago. Great story, lots of interesting characters and of course the amazing octopus!

Find it: NOV Van + CD Book F Van + Libby ebooks + Libby eaudio