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Reign of Shadows: A Young Adult Paranormal Academy Romance (Academy of the Damned #6)
by Veronica ShadeMadison might have left the halls of La Voison, but she’s about to take the deadliest of final exams.Madison and her friends find themselves face-to-face with the source of Camille’s evil power: Marduk, a dark and ancient god hellbent on becoming the most powerful deity of all time.The goddess Hecate is their only hope to stop his reign of terror and free the Soule family, but after a year as Marduk’s captive, she’s hanging on by only a thread. Now Madison must conspire with vampires, risk leaving friends behind, and locate a sacred plant in a last ditch effort to bring Hecate back to consciousness.But with each obstacle she overcomes, one soul-shattering truth becomes clear: to kill an immortal, Madison will need help from the other side of the veil.Time is running out, and the entire supernatural world is on the brink of destruction. To save the Soule family once and for all, Madison must come to terms with the past, battle through Hell itself, and make the ultimate sacrifice: her own soul.Fans of Stephenie Meyers’ Twilight and Bella Forrest’s Harley Merlin series will devour Veronica Shade’s Academy of the Damned series.Scroll-up and one click to read the captivating conclusion of the “Academy of the Damned” series today!Binge Read the Complete Series Today!Curse of StoneRitual of MagicCrown of BloodThrone of DeathQueen of LegacyReign of Shadows
Reign of the Fallen (Reign of the Fallen #1)
by Sarah Glenn Marsh<P>Without the dead, she'd be no one. <P>Odessa is one of Karthia's master necromancers, catering to the kingdom's ruling Dead. Whenever a noble dies, it's Odessa's job to raise them by retrieving their soul from a dreamy and dangerous shadow world called the Deadlands. But there is a cost to being raised: the Dead must remain shrouded. If even a hint of flesh is exposed, a grotesque transformation begins, turning the Dead into terrifying, bloodthirsty Shades. <P><P>A dramatic uptick in Shade attacks raises suspicions and fears around the kingdom. Soon, a crushing loss of one of her closest companions leaves Odessa shattered, and reveals a disturbing conspiracy in Karthia: Someone is intentionally creating Shades by tearing shrouds from the Dead--and training them to attack. Odessa is forced to contemplate a terrifying question: What if her magic is the weapon that brings the kingdom to its knees? <P>Fighting alongside her fellow mages--and a powerful girl as enthralling as she is infuriating--Odessa must untangle the gruesome plot to destroy Karthia before the Shades take everything she loves. <P>Perfect for fans of Three Dark Crowns and Red Queen, Reign of the Fallen is a gutsy, unpredictable read with a surprising and breathtaking LGBT romance at its core.
Reignited: A Novella (Reawakened Series)
by Colleen HouckFrom New York Times bestselling author of the Tiger's Curse series and Reawakened comes a novella full of celestial marvel, passion, betrayal, and evil that will grow to reign over humanity forever.Before Lily and Amon met, before the cosmos were in chaos and needed three brave brothers to fight off evil, there were four siblings who helped rule the earth.Each sibling had a special gift. Osiris, the god of agriculture, helped mortals to grow and thrive in their natural environment. Isis, the goddess of creation, fostered health and wellness. Nephthys, the seer, was able to keep the balance between all living beings and the universe. But Seth, the youngest sibling, was left without any special powers. The Waters of Chaos, which granted each god's talent, were running dry, and Seth was paying the price.As time passed, however, Seth's determination and willfulness resulted in a very special gift, one that should have granted him the ability to enact wondrous change. But Seth's competitive childhood gave him a heart so cold and vacant that instead, his gift brought about great evil.Seth was now the god of unmaking, the creator of disorder and destruction. And he was ready to seek his revenge, dominating all who got in his way.******************Praise for the Reawakened Series'A sparkling new novel with a fully imagined world and mythos, and crackling romance! Egyptian mythology has never been this riveting! With sharp dialog and a fun heroine, Reawakened is precisely what you would expect from the author of the incredible Tiger Saga!' - Aprilynne Pike, No1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Wings Series.'The author weaves her story out of Egyptian lore, cinematic magic, selfless love, and . . . is clever enough to remain surprising even to the last sentence' - Kirkus Reviews'Rick Riordan fans who are looking for another series will delight in this fantasy. VERDICT: An incredibly well-researched novel with an air of mystery and romance' - SLJ'In this series opener, Houck (the Tiger's Curse series) introduces a fantasy teeming with Egyptian characters and mythological stories come to life. . . Houck's moving depiction of the love between Lily and Amon is memorable' - Publisher's Weekly'Littered with Egyptian mythology and snappy dialogue, this romantic adventure is a good choice for graduates of Rick Riordan or fans of Houck's Tiger's Curse series' - Booklist'Fans of paranormal romance will love the Egyptian spin on this story of devotion and sacrifice, and Lily's humor, combined with plentiful dangerous escapades, will keep readers engaged' - VOYA
Reimagining Police: The Future of Public Safety
by Artika R. TynerLarge-scale protests, marches, and demonstrations in cities all over the globe have followed high-profile fatal encounters involving law enforcement and people of color. Citizens have taken to the streets and demanded answers to the chronic problems of police violence and lack of accountability, particularly at the intersection of law enforcement and race in the United States. Many have demanded reform, defunding, and even the outright abolishment of police departments. How did we get here? And what does the future of public safety look like? US police forces took shape in colonial times when private groups sought to suppress Indigenous peoples, enforce slavery, and preserve the economic interests of the ruling class. Law enforcement and the societies it serves have evolved since, but the dark roots of policing have endured, resulting in centuries of historical pain and trauma in Black and other communities of color. In Reimagining Police, Dr. Artika R. Tyner explores this troubled past and present, as well as the underlying problems of a flawed criminal justice system and unjust social structures. By examining various alternative policing models—and addressing systemic societal issues such as breaking the poverty cycle, instituting restorative justice, and investing in education and community resources—Tyner debunks the misconception that calls for change are anti-police, while offering hope for a more harmonious future between law enforcement and the people it swears to protect and serve. Tyner encourages readers to get involved in this difficult conversation and to feel empowered to lead social change that helps build safe and strong communities.
Reina de fuego (Princesa de cenizas #Volumen 3)
by Laura SebastianPrincesa. Prisionera. Huérfana. Rebelde. En la batalla final una princesa lucha, pero una reina gana. Llega el desenlace de «Princesa de cenizas». El final de la trilogía en el que se decidirá quién merece el trono. Desde que se puso la corona de cenizas, hay fuego en la sangre de Theo, heredera natural del trono. Y si algo tiene claro es que no va a rendirse. Después de ser prisionera y fugitiva y de recibir todo tipo de humillaciones por parte del emperador y su corte, llega el momento de la venganza. Una vez liberada y con un ejército de rebeldes a sus espaldas, Theo tendrá que enfrentarse a una enemiga desconocida hasta el momento: la nueva emperatriz. ¿Cuál es el precio de la libertad?
Reinas de La Resistencia: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Reinas De La Resistencia Ser.)
by Brenda JonesUna celebración de AOC, la mujer más joven en servir en el Congreso y su nueva superestrella. No hace mucho, nadie podía imaginarse que una latina de veintiocho años se postulase para el Congreso en representación de Queens y el Bronx: era necesario enfrentarse a la maquinaria política de la ciudad, casi exclusivamente blanca y exclusivamente masculina. Pero desde que Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez apareció en la escena con toda su gloria, tweets y tendencia a romper todos los esquemas, el rostro de la política del siglo XXI ha cambiado. Hoy, Ocasio-Cortez es la principal defensora del progreso, ganando apoyo entre sus colegas y generando admiración secreta entre sus enemigos. Está luchando contra un presidente indignante y una esfera mediática conservadora que la coloca bajo ataque constantemente. ¿Por qué? Porque temen su don de desvelar la verdad ante el poder. Con ilustraciones, investigación profunda y escritos tan puntuales como ella, la serie Reinas de la Resistencia rinde homenaje a esta fenomenal mujer.
Reincarnation
by Suzanne WeynThe ultimate historical romance: one love story unfolds over many centuries and lives in this captivating novel from the author of the Bar Code Trilogy.From prehistory to the present, theirs was a love for the ages. It starts with a fight in a cave over an elusive green jewel . . . and then travels over time and lives to include Egyptian slaves, Greek temples, Massachusetts witch trials, Civil War battlefields, Paris on the eve of World War II, America in the 1960s . . . and a pair of modern-day teenagers. For readers who believe that love is stronger than time or death, this is an unforgettable novel from a wonderful storyteller.“Offer this imaginative, passionate tale to romance buffs who need convincing that a fantasy can be a great love story, too.” —Booklist (starred review)“Readers with a romantic bent will be drawn to this story, which pushes the notion of eternal love to its limits: two spirits find each other again and again, at different moments in history.” —Publishers Weekly
Reining In (Pine Hollow #3)
by Bonnie BryantWill Lisa Atwood make a decision that will split up three best friends forever? Seventeen-year-old Lisa never thought she&’d be spending the summer three thousand miles away from her two best friends, Carole and Stevie, and her boyfriend, Alex. But sunny California has its perks—like a dream job working on the set of Paradise Ranch, one of the hottest shows on TV. It&’s got horses and good-looking guys—like seriously swoon-worthy actors Skye Ransom and Jeremiah Jamison. Back home, Carole&’s still crushing on stable hand Ben Marlow, who&’s as gorgeous—and mysterious—as ever, and Stevie continues to brood over the near-fatal car accident from earlier in the summer. Then Stevie and Carole decide to take matters into their own hands. Will they be able to bring back their friend? Or will Lisa stay in Los Angeles forever?
Reino de cenizas (Trono de Cristal #Volumen 7)
by Sarah J. MaasLA EXPLOSIVA CULMINACIÓN DE LA SERIE BESTSELLER DE THE NEW YORK TIMES, EN LA QUE AELIN LUCHARÁ POR SALVARSE A SÍ MISMA... Y POR LA PROMESA DE UN MUNDO MEJOR. LA BATALLA FINAL HA LLEGADO. Aelin Galathynius juró salvar a su pueblo... pero a un costo altísimo. Encerrada en un ataúd de metal por la reina de las hadas, Aelin debe reunir toda su voluntad para soportar meses de tortura. Saber que rendirse ante Maeve condenaría a todos a los que ama es lo único que la mantiene firme, pero su determinación se desvanece poco a poco con cada día que transcurre. Con Aelin capturada, sus amigos y aliados se dispersan por caminos distintos. Algunos lazos se volverán más fuertes, mientras que otros se romperán para siempre. Cuando los destinos se reúnan en el final, todos deberán luchar si desean que Erilea tenga alguna esperanza de salvación...
Reinventing Childhood Nostalgia: Books, Toys, and Contemporary Media Culture (Studies in Childhood, 1700 to the Present)
by Elisabeth WesselingWhile Romantic-era concepts of childhood nostalgia have been understood as the desire to retrieve the ephemeral mindset of the child, this collection proposes that the emergence of digital media has altered this reflective gesture towards the past. No longer is childhood nostalgia reliant on individual memory. Rather, it is associated through contemporary convergence culture with the commodities of one's youth as they are recycled from one media platform to another. Essays in the volume's first section identify recurrent patterns in the recycling, adaptation, and remediation of children's toys and media, providing context for section two's exploration of childhood nostalgia in memorial practices. In these essays, the contributors suggest that childhood toys and media play a role in the construction of s the imagined communities (Benedict Anderson) that define nations and nationalism. Eschewing the dichotomy between restorative and reflexive nostalgia, the essays in section three address the ethics of nostalgia in terms of child agency and depictions of childhood. In a departure from the notion that childhood nostalgia is the exclusive prerogative of narrative fiction, section four looks for its traces in the child sciences. Pushing against nostalgia's persistent associations with wishful thinking, false memories, and distortion, this collection suggests nostalgia is never categorically good or bad in itself, but owes its benefits or defects to the ways in which it is brought to bear on the representation of children and childhood.
Rekindled - A Nemesis Prequel Novella: Circuit Fae 3.5 (Circuit Fae)
by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge"If you like reading about the fae, other realms and watching two bada** chicks fight then you will love this series! - The Avid ReaderIt’s good to be queen. Except when it’s a total disaster.Syl Skye, newly crowned Queen of Fair Faerie, would be psyched to be the ruler of her Summer realm, except for two things.First, her girlfriend Rouen Rivoche became Queen of Dark Faerie, the Winter realm. That would be great except the Winter realm’s always been at war with Summer. By tradition, that makes Rouen Syl’s mortal enemy. That said, love can break past old hatred, right? Especially with a new foe about to attack them both.Ah, no.Which brings us to Syl’s second problem. Rouen’s under a dark spell and doesn’t remember Syl, their lives, their love. Worse, if Syl doesn’t break the spell by the next new moon, Rouen will forget her forever."Fast paced, full of action, never a moment of bore! Strongly recommended!" - Annarella, GoodreadsTo defeat their foe, it’ll take two soul-bound queens whose hearts and minds act as one. Trouble is, no one has ever broken the dark spell Rouen suffers from.Good thing Syl isn't the type of queen who gives up easily.Don't miss Syl and Roue's adventures in REKINDLED, the new prequel novella to NEMESIS, Book 4 of the Circuit Fae Don't miss out!Perfect for readers of romance, urban fantasy, fairy stories and LGBT.1. Moribund 1.5 Derailed – A flashback prequel to enjoy after MORIBUND2. Ouroboros 2.5 Dethroned – a prequel novella to INIMICAL3. Inimical3.5 Rekindled – a prequel novella to NEMESIS (Spring 2019)4. Nemesis (Fall 2019)5. Eidolon (Fall 2020) – the series finale!"Circuit Fae is a little bit Throne of Glass, a little bit Buffy, and a whole lot sexy." - Skye Allen, author of The Songbird Thief
Release
by Patrick Ness<P>Inspired by Judy Blume’s Forever and Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, this novel that Andrew Smith calls “beautiful, enchanting, [and] exquisitely written” is a new classic about teenage relationships, self-acceptance—and what happens when the walls we build start coming down. <P>Adam Thorn doesn’t know it yet, but today will change his life. Between his religious family, a deeply unpleasant ultimatum from his boss, and his own unrequited love for his sort-of ex, Enzo, it seems as though Adam’s life is falling apart. At least he has two people to keep him sane: his new boyfriend (he does love Linus, doesn’t he?) and his best friend, Angela. <P>But all day long, old memories and new heartaches come crashing together, throwing Adam’s life into chaos. The bindings of his world are coming untied one by one; yet in spite of everything he has to let go, he may also find freedom in the release. <P>From the New York Times bestselling author of A Monster Calls comes a raw, darkly funny, and deeply affecting story about the courage it takes to live your truth.
Relentless (Hero Agenda #2)
by Tera Lynn Childs Tracy DeebsRevenge is easy, but justice is worth fighting for...<P><P> Kenna is tired of being lied to-and hunted by the very allies she once trusted. Unearthing the dark secrets of the superhero world has not only endangered her life, now her boyfriend faces execution for crimes he didn't commit and her mother is being held captive in a secret governmental prison.<P> Kenna is determined to stand up for what's right and save those she loves from unspeakable fates. It's time for the betrayal to end. It's time for the real criminals to face justice.<P> But the truth is even more terrifying than Kenna could imagine. A conspiracy threatens the fate of heroes, villains, and all of humanity. If Kenna's going to survive, she must draw on her deepest strength: her resilience. Because when Kenna's pushed to the limit, she doesn't break down. She fights back.<P>
Relentless Progress: The Reconfiguration of Children's Literature, Fairy Tales, and Storytelling
by Jack ZipesCan fairy tales subvert consumerism? Can fantasy and children's literature counter the homogenizing influence of globalization? Can storytellers retain their authenticity in the age of consumerism? These are some of the critical questions raised by Jack Zipes, the celebrated scholar of fairy tales and children's literature. In this book, Zipes argues that, despite a dangerous reconfiguration of children as consumers in the civilizing process, children's literature, fairy tales, and storytelling possess a uniquely powerful (even fantastic)capacity to resist the "relentless progress" of negative trends in culture. He also argues that these tales and stories may lose their power if they are too diluted by commercialism and merchandising. Stories have been used for centuries as a way to teach children (and adults) how to see the world, as well as their place within it. In Relentless Progress, Zipes looks at the surprising ways that stories have influenced people within contemporary culture and vice versa. Among the many topics explored here are the dumbing down of books for children, the marketing of childhood, the changing shape of feminist fairy tales, and why American and British children aren’t exposed to more non-western fairy tales. From picture books to graphic novels, from children’s films to video games, from Grimm’s fairy tales to the multimedia Harry Potter phenomenon, Zipes demonstrates that while children’s stories have changed greatly in recent years, much about these stories have remained the same—despite their contemporary, high-tech repackaging. Relentless Progress offers remarkable insight into why classic folklore and fairy tales should remain an important part of the lives of children in today’s digital culture.
Relic (The Books of Eva)
by Heather TerrellDiscover a new dark age—and the one girl wielding the light of truth—in a tale &“with threads from The Hunger Games, The Giver, and other dystopian novels&” (Booklist). For more than a hundred years, no maiden from Aerie has competed in the arduous Testing, but after Eva&’s twin brother dies, she is determined to fulfill his dream of participating in the all-male competition, and enters despite her parents&’ wishes. With the help of Lukas, her family&’s servant from the Boundary lands, Eva learns the ways of the outcasts who live in the brutal and icy world beyond Aerie. She discovers the secrets of the blinding white landscape, the dogs who pull her sled, and the chasms that house the strange relics once worshipped by a godless humanity. This knowledge is exactly what she needs to survive—and win—the harsh trials of the Testing. Leaving the safety of Aerie behind gives Eva a chance to realize how strong she can be in the face of adversity—and how brave she&’ll have to become in a society built on the shifting snows of lies . . . &“Heather Terrell excavates a richly realized and adventurous world from the iced-over wreck of our own.&” —William Alexander, National Book Award–winning author of Goblin Secrets &“Part post-apocalyptic fiction and part high fantasy . . . Delicately weaving in elements of Inuit culture as well as elements you might find in Game of Thrones, Heather Terrell creates a world that is as intricate as it is icy . . . A page-turner.&” —E. Kristen Anderson, editor of Dear Teen Me
Relic and Ruin
by Wendii MciverThe Banshee and the Wraith. They have the power to save the world—or destroy it.In a place unlike any other, two brothers set off an ancient, epic, and never-ending battle. This world is controlled by the Necromancers and Reapers—one side pulls people back up through the earth, and the other cuts them down again. One ancient family, the Laheys, have been tasked again and again with keeping the balance between the worlds. And Nyx Lahey, born a Necromancer, but raised a Reaper, is on the front lines. Lately, though, Nyx is wrestling with her identity as she’s thrown into an adventure filled with prophecies and the kind of danger you can cut down with a giant scythe.While chasing a creature that’s killing young girls, Nyx runs headlong—and gun drawn—into Erebus Salem. A hunter who has the ability to turn into a raven to escape danger, Erebus also harbors a secret: he’s not alive. He lives in Dewmort, a world in-between, where the souls of the dead reside, and where memory is all but erased. With no memory of who he is, his only connection to the past is a locket which ends up in Nyx’s hands. Determined to get it back, Erebus and his friends set watch on the Laheys, but they aren’t the only ones.Other beings are lurking in the shadows. They know the truth about Erebus and Nyx. They know that the pair are the Relics, the only two powerful beings in the world capable of taking down the greatest evils known to any kind. Soon, Nyx and Erebus become the hunted, and must try and escape the evil plans of the war lord, Bellum.Bellum wants the Relics for his own purposes. He needs them to raise his father, the original Necromancer, Neco. With his father by his side, Bellum believes he can rule the world—all of them—and destroy the Reapers once and for all.Can Nyx and Erebus master their new found powers, and even if they do, can they survive?
Relief Pitcher
by R. G. EmeryBaseball story about a rookie with confidence and pressure problems. He learns to deal with these and becomes a success.
Religion and Spirituality in America: The Ultimate Teen Guide
by Kathlyn GayAbout 40 percent of today's teenagers are curious enough about religion and spirituality to visit faith-based websites each month, and this series of narratives and points of fact punctuated with explanatory text helps by describing a range of beliefs and their applications, focusing on learning and tolerance. It describes the religious diversity now in the US, the concept of the separation of church and state, the relationship between religion and politics, religious restrictions and protections, religion in everyday life, religious rites of passage most closely associated with the teen years, lesser-known belief systems such as Wicca, what agnostics and atheists believe, and the process of getting to know others' beliefs. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Relit: 16 Latinx Remixes of Classic Stories
by Sandra Proudman16 classic stories reimagined: Latinx characters take center stageRelit features sixteen original stories by award-winning and bestselling Latinx YA authors that revamp classics, myths, and fairy tales to center the multilayered Latinx experience through fantasy, science fiction, and a dash of horror.Pride and Prejudice is launched into outer space, Frankenstein is plunged into the depths of the ocean, and The Great Gatsby floats to an island off the coast of Costa Rica. A shape-shifter gives up her life to save the boy she loves from an evil bruja. La Ciguapa covets a little mermaid&’s heart of gold. Two star-crossed teens fall in love while the planet burns around them. Whether characters fall in love, battle foes, or grow through grief, each story will empower readers to see themselves as the heroes of the stories that make our world.
Rellainia
by Michaela TurcotteFor most of Kelsey’s life, her mother has told her stories of Rellainia - a dimension and world existing alongside our own. Mysteriously, every night her mother also disappears without explanation, but Kelsey doesn’t know why...until a trip to the barely used basement sends her spiraling through time and space to Rellainia. Kelsey quickly realizes the stories she’s heard about the beautiful and fair Queen who ruled the land were not only about her mother - they were also anything but accurate.Kelsey must now decide between assuming her rightful place as Princess, or sinking back into her old life and convincing herself that everything she’d learned was just a story.
Remedy
by Eireann CorriganCara's been sick all her life . . . but in this case the cause might be more shocking than the cure. A creepy, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller perfect for fans of true crime.It's a mystery - why is Cara so sick? It feels like she's been sick all her life . . . but she and her mom have never stayed in one place long enough for doctors to really understand what's happening to her. Now, at fourteen, Cara is tired of being tired, and sick of being sick. She's trying to get better . . . but it's only getting worse.Unable to afford the care she needs, Cara's mom starts a Caring for Cara campaign online. The money starts pouring in. But something's not right to Cara. And the harder she looks, the less she understands.From Eireann Corrigan, the spellbinding author of Creep and You Remind Me of You, Remedy is the gripping story of a girl solving the mystery of her own health . . . before it's too late.
Remember D-Day: The Plan, the Invasion, Survivor Stories
by Ronald J. DrezRemember D-Day combines compelling narrative, dramatic archival photographs and memorabilia, detailed maps, and a timeline to bring readers the exciting story of one of the world's most daring invasions. This landmark book will provide children with valuable insight into the significance of the invasion and help them understand D-Day in the overall context of the war.
Remember Me
by Chelsea BobulskiIn Chelsea Bobulski's Remember Me, an eerie and suspenseful YA novel, a teen girl discovers what connects her to the hotel she calls home as horrifying visions lead her to the truth. Nell Martin is moving again, this time to the Winslow Grand Hotel, built in 1878. As Nell is settling in, strange things begin to happen. Doors lock of their own accord, writing appears on bathroom walls—and most horrifying of all—visions of a dead boy permeate her waking life. Thinking it was her mind playing tricks on her, she soon finds the past and the present colliding as she learns horrific details of a murder that happened at the hotel in 1907 involving a girl named Lea. Nell and a mysterious bellboy must relive that day in hopes of finally breaking a curse that imprisons them both. And Nell discovers what truly links her to the history of the Winslow Grand Hotel.
Remember Me Always
by Renee CollinsShelby is nervous to start her senior year after spending the whole summer away from home. After all, it's hard to be carefree when you're trying to protect a secret. Shelby was in a devastating car accident, and everyone in town thinks that she was undergoing more physical therapy in Denver. Instead, Shelby's mother enrolled her in a clinical program to stop the panic attacks that started after the crash. The treatment erased Shelby's memory of the accident, but she can't help feeling as if a piece of herself is missing, that the treatment took more than the doctors claimed. So when Shelby starts hallucinating a boy with dark and mysterious eyes, she knows it must be a side-effect of the clinical program. Except you can't kiss hallucinations. And this boy insists that they know each other and are in love...
Remember Me Gone
by Stacy StokesLucy Miller&’s family has the unique ability to remove people&’s painful memories—but Lucy isn&’t prepared for truths she will uncover in this twisty speculative thriller, perfect for fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Neal Shusterman.People come from everywhere to forget. At the Memory House, in Tumble Tree, Texas, Lucy&’s father can literally erase folks&’ heartache and tragic memories. Lucy can&’t wait to learn the family trade and help alleviate others&’ pain, and now, at sixteen, she finally can. But everything is not as it seems. When Lucy practices memory-taking on her dad, his memory won&’t come loose, and in the bit that Lucy sees, there&’s a flash of Mama on the day she died, tinged red with guilt. Then Lucy wakes up the next morning with a bruised knee, a pocketful of desert sand, and no memory of what happened. She has no choice but to listen to Marco Warman—a local boy she&’s always wondered about, who seems to know more than he should. As Lucy and Marco realize there are gaps in their own memories, they team up to fill in the missing pieces—to figure out what&’s really going on in their town, and to uncover their own stolen history along the way. But as the mysteries pile up one thing becomes certain: There are some secrets people will do anything to keep.